Dental Crowns in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Americans and Australians can save up to 85% on the cost of dental crowns in Phnom Penh as compared to that back home.

Yes, patients are given the appointments that suit them the best without any delay.

Yes, children can get dental crowns for primary teeth. Crowns are recommended when their tooth is much decayed and can’t support a filling.

Crowns placed on primary teeth are stainless steel temporary crowns.

~Dr. Steven Tuggle, DMD

• Cambodia’s cost of living is low, ^[16] hence rents, labor costs, and business rates are less.
• Therefore, the total price of any dental care becomes cheap for Westerners.

Both mean the same thing. A ‘dental crown’ is the more technically correct word, A ‘cap’ is the term used by the common people.

It depends on how much of your tooth needs filling. If the filling is too large, you can opt for a dental crown. You can correct smaller tooth damage with a filling.

A crown covers the entire tooth and strengthens the structure of the weak tooth. Whereas, veneers are used for aesthetic purposes only. They are placed on the front of the teeth.

No. Like any other dental procedure, local anesthesia is used for the dental crown treatment if required. So, you will not have pain during the procedure.

However, after the anesthesia wears off, you may feel a little discomfort. But the tooth nor crown should not hurt.

It depends on the location of the root canal.

• You may not require a crown if any of your front teeth are involved.
• At the same time, the crown is advised if your back tooth needs a root canal.
• Since heavy chewing happens on the back teeth, the crown protects the root canal-treated tooth.

No. The dentist will measure your tooth size in your first appointment and provide a temporary crown. So, you can have a temporary tooth until your dental crown is prepared.

Yes, there are chances of getting a cavity on a crowned tooth. This is because the crown rests on the natural tooth which is fixed into the jaw and gum. A natural tooth is susceptible to decay and gum disease. ^[16]

The old fillings underneath the crown can leak bacteria, causing infection. Or, if the root canal is not performed before the crown placement, the tooth nerves are retained. Nerves can be infected when the crown puts pressure on them.

If your dental crown is infected, you may notice any of the below symptoms: ^[17]  

• Pain when chewing
• Swelling of gums
• Temperature sensitivity
• A fever
• Spontaneous throbbing pain

Dental crowns can last for years. However, you may need to replace your crown when you find the following symptoms: ^[18]

• The crown is itself worn or has worn down adjacent teeth
• The crowned tooth experiences decay
• The crown is cracked, chipped, or damaged
• Change in the cosmetic appearance of the crown

Temporary crowns are just a temporary fix until a permanent crown is ready. Hence, dentists suggest a few precautions. These include:

• Avoid sticky, chewy foods which have the potential of pulling off the crown
• Chew minimally on the side of your mouth with the temporary crown
• Avoid hard foods which could break the crown
• Avoid flossing near the temporary crown or slide the floss rather than lifting it out

The temporary crown needs to be removed in 1 to 3 weeks. ^[19]  

If worn for a long period, the temporary cement can wash out, causing gum recession, gum disease, and tooth decay.

The best time to visit is between November and January due to the cooler temperatures. During this period, there is little rain and spending long days outdoors exploring is more comfortable. ^[20]