If you had the choice, does or two sound better? If you’re like most people, you value your time and would prefer to be in the dental chair as little as possible. Believe us, we understand and don’t take any offense! That’s why our dentist in Holly, MI, offers same-day CEREC crowns. This makes it easier and more convenient than ever to get the dental treatment you need.
Here’s what you need to know about the main differences between traditional and same-day crowns.
In the past, dental offices relied exclusively on third-party laboratories to create restorations like dental crowns. This meant that they had to send dental impressions to the nearest lab and wait several weeks for the crown to be fabricated. In the meantime, dentists placed temporary crowns to protect teeth until the final restorations arrived from the lab and were ready to be placed.
If a lab-fabricated crown didn’t match the desired shade or shape of the tooth, the dentist would have to request that a replacement be made. It also meant that the patient would have to return for yet another appointment. What a hassle!
At Bandy Dental, we’re pleased to announce that we design, fabricate, and place all of our CEREC crowns under the same roof. No repeat visits necessary!
What sets us apart from other dental practices is that we offer in-house crown fabrication. This means that we handle the entire dental crown procedure under one roof! Not only does this eliminate the middleman, but it also reduces how much time you have to spend in the dental chair. No second appointments to stress about!
Dr. Bandy uses advanced inside our Holly, MI, dental office to streamline your appointment. Once we prepare the receiving tooth and scan your smile, we’ll bring up your highly precise digital impressions on our computer. From there, Dr. Bandy will design your new CEREC crown to ensure the end result looks natural and blends in with the rest of your smile.
Once Dr. Bandy finalizes the design of your new dental crown, he’ll send it to the milling machine in our office. The machine will then sculpt the dental restoration out of a solid block of ceramic that matches both the shade and translucency of your natural enamel for a perfect match.
When the CEREC dental crown is ready, Dr. Bandy will bond it to your tooth and have you bite down to ensure the fit is both comfortable and natural. From there, you’ll be able to leave our office with your brand-new smile!
You may be a candidate for a same-day dental crown if you have a tooth affected by a significant injury or cavity. Under these circumstances, a dental crown is perfect for restoring your tooth to its full strength, appearance, and function. Our local same-day crown dentist may also use this form of treatment to anchor dental bridges, strengthen a tooth after a root canal, or cover a single-tooth dental implant.
There are many reasons why you might need a dental crown. One of the most common reasons is to restore a cracked, broken, or weakened tooth. Crowns are also ideal for addressing large cavities that are too extensive for a standard filling. Additionally, a crown can help protect worn-down teeth, particularly those affecting your bite’s force and overall balance.
Other uses for crowns that lean more cosmetic include improving the appearance of misshapen or disproportionately small teeth and covering stubborn internal stains that don’t respond to teeth whitening.
Are you ready to take the next step? Our dentist in Holly, MI, is accepting new patients! To request an appointment and learn if you’re a candidate for a single-visit CEREC crown, please call Bandy Dental at (248) 634-9251. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.
This blog post has been updated.
