Should you have a tooth that is cracked or chipped, or severely decayed or infected, then placing a dental crown could help save the tooth and keep the smile whole. Instead of requiring two to three visits to complete, we can create and place a crown in only one sitting. In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist talks about placing same-day dental crowns!
The Situations That Call for a Dental Restoration
When should you seek treatment with a dental crown? Our team may prescribe them to address issues both cosmetic and restorative. For example, we can repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, and even add length to worn down tooth structure. Placement could also reshape the teeth and improve cosmetic imperfections, while also improving bite balance and chewing function. The restoration can address cavities too severe for a filling, or even complete a root canal should a tooth be infected. The placement process can even aid in tooth replacement, as one or two could secure a dental bridge in place, or one could be used to restore a single tooth dental implant.
The Same-Day Placement Process
In some cases, dentists may need two to three visits to complete the placement process. But our team can use CAD/CAM technology to create and place one in only a single visit. To begin, we will numb your tooth so we can comfortably remove outer structure and make room for your restoration. Next, we will gather detailed digital images with a tiny camera at the end of a thin wand. We can take images from multiple angles quickly and comfortably. Our team then uses these in a lab setting to create a 3D impression. We unload the information into an onsite milling machine, which crafts your crown from a solid block of ceramic. This lifelike restoration is then attached to the tooth same-day, so you leave with a complete smile!
Keeping Your Restoration Strong
We can place the restoration in one visit, and offer tips for keeping it strong and also safeguarding your natural teeth in the process. For example, you should take time to brush your teeth for two minutes when you wake up and then do so again before going to bed. We also urge patients to floss every evening before bed too, and to cut back on the sugar in their diet. If you have any questions about our one visit crowns, then contact our team today to get started.
Schedule An Appointment for One-Visit Crowns
Our team is ready to offer results that look natural and protect teeth with our same-day dental crowns. Schedule an appointment with Smith Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX, today at 903-455-5750 to learn more about our custom dental restorations.