What Are the Benefits of Same-Day Crowns?

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Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that fit snugly over an existing tooth to restore its function and appearance. If you have a cracked, decayed, or otherwise broken tooth, a dental crown is often the best way to improve your dental health.

At Smart Dental Care, we offer some different options for dental crowns, including same-day crowns that are efficient and effective. Find out more about the benefits of same-day crowns in this guide, or call us today to learn more!

What Are Same-Day Crowns?

With traditional dental crowns, you visit the dentist and get impressions made of your teeth. These are then sent to a lab. After a few weeks, the custom-made crown arrives at the dentist, and you come back in for a secondary appointment to have the crown fitted.

With a same-day crown, you’ll receive your new crown on the same day as your appointment, so you won’t have to return to our office. Instead, we take digital scans of your tooth and then create the porcelain crown during the appointment. You won’t have to wait any extra time to have your final crown.

CEREC same-day crowns are made of durable, natural-looking porcelain that’s matched to the shade of your other teeth.

Advantages of Same-Day Crowns

CEREC same-day crowns are desirable for many patients because they are so convenient, while still offering the same benefits as traditional crowns. Some of the main benefits of same-day crowns include the following:

Fewer Visits to the Dentist

Most people don’t want to go to the dentist all the time. One of the biggest pros of CEREC same-day crowns is that you only have to visit the dentist once to receive your permanent crown.

Because the CEREC crown is both designed and created right in our office, you don’t have to make and attend two different appointments. You can fit getting a crown into your hectic schedule. Most people prefer to only attend one appointment as opposed to two, although traditional crowns can be a better option for some individuals.

No Need for a Temporary Crown

With traditional dental crowns, it usually takes three or more weeks to receive your permanent crown, For example, during your first appointment, we prepare the tooth, take an impression of your tooth, and prepare it for the crown by reshaping it. Then, we placed a temporary crown that you will wear until the permanent option arrives.

With a CEREC same-day crown, you won’t have to wear this temporary crown while you wait. The temporary crown can be uncomfortable and is more delicate than a permanent one, so same-day crowns can be a big advantage for patients.

They Protect Your Teeth

If you have a damaged tooth, getting a dental restoration, such as a crown, bridge, or implant is crucial. The longer you wait to get restorative dental care, the more likely you are to have further issues with your teeth, such as further decay. Dental crowns can also protect you from the pain and discomfort of tooth decay or large cracks.

With a CEREC same-day crown, you can receive these benefits right away.

Request an Appointment for Same-Day Crowns!

Same-day crowns are a convenient, long-lasting way to restore a damaged tooth. We know visiting the dentist can be difficult with your busy schedule, so same-day crowns allow you to receive the dental care you need without extra stress.

Give Smart Dental Care a call today to request an appointment!