These days, everyone is after convenience. Whether it’s a way to make dinner as easy as possible or there’s a faster route to work in the morning, anything that saves time is a good thing. But, up until fairly recently, there weren’t many ways to save time on dental procedures. Then CEREC same day dental crowns in Simpsonville came along and changed that! If you’ve been told that you need a dental crown but aren’t sure how you’ll find the time for two appointments, keep reading to find out CEREC saves you time (and also makes getting a crown much easier overall).
What Are the Advantages of CEREC Same Day Crowns?
If you’ve gotten a dental crown in the past, you’re somewhat familiar with the process. Usually, crowns require 2 appointments. At the first, your existing tooth is “prepped” for the crown before impressions are taken.
Then those impressions are sent to a dental lab, where it takes 1-2 weeks to make your permanent crown. You’re given a temporary crown to wear until your second appointment when you’ll get your permanent crown.
At almost every turn, CEREC same day crowns offer several advantages over this traditional method:
- The first, most obvious advantage of CEREC is that it only requires one appointment. Since your crown is made right there in the office, it doesn’t need to be sent to a dental lab.
- Second, digital impressions are taken with a tiny, intraoral camera – which is much less messy and uncomfortable than regular impressions. They’re also more accurate, too.
- Third, you won’t have the hassle of wearing a temporary crown. Temporary crowns aren’t always reliable and can either break or fall off while patients wait for their permanent crowns (which then requires a third visit to have another temporary made). With CEREC, your permanent crown is placed in one appointment, so there’s no need for a temporary.
- Also, some patients prefer to be numbed for both appointments when having a traditional crown done, but you’ll only have to be numbed once when getting a CEREC crown.
Are CEREC Crowns as Strong as Traditional Crowns?
CEREC crowns are made from ceramic, a very strong material that also looks great. They’re just as strong as traditional crowns and will last many years with basic care and maintenance (i.e., brushing, flossing and routine dental care).
In addition, while every patient has unique needs, almost everyone is a good candidate for CEREC. If you’d like to know whether you can benefit from a same-day crown, the first step is scheduling a visit with a dentist who offers CEREC in Simpsonville.
With a same-day crown, you’ll get a strong, beautiful restoration that will improve your oral health and enhance your smile – all in one day!
About the Author
Dr. Abbie Coleman is a general and restorative dentist who is happy to provide beautiful, long-lasting crowns in just one appointment. In turn, all of her patients love the quality and convenience of CEREC crowns. If you’d like to know more about how you can benefit from a same-day crown, she can be reached via her website or at (864) 962-6671.