When you have a tooth that is cracked or chipped, or suffers from advanced tooth decay, then a crown could be the best option for restoring your smile. You can enjoy better oral health, with results that look natural. In fact, we can do this in only one visit! In today’s blog, your Rochester, MN, dentist talks about our CEREC same-day dental crowns.
When Your Teeth Need a Crown
A dental crown is often referred to as a full restoration. We use this to cap the entire visible portion of your tooth, which can correct an array of restorative issues with cosmetic results. For example, we can treat tooth decay too severe for a filling, or cap a tooth that has undergone a root canal to treat infection. Our team could repair cracks and chips, and lengthen worn down teeth too. Restorations can reshape teeth and also correct bite balance and chewing function too. If you have missing teeth, then we can employ them to secure a dental bridge or to even complete a single tooth dental implant. Unlike traditional ones that need two to three visits to design and place, we craft ours with CEREC to ensure they’re completed in one visit.
Creating Them with CEREC
With CEREC, we will numb your teeth and then remove a small amount of outer structure. We then take detailed digital images of the tooth from several angles. The images are combined to create a 3D computer impression. Once we design them using this impression, we will upload the information into an onsite milling machine. There, the restoration is crafted from a solid block of ceramic. The result is translucent like tooth enamel, and can be shaded to blend with the smile. We then check the fit and make any necessary adjustments. Finally, we attach the finished crown with a powerful bonding agent. In one visit, we offer lifelike repair!
Keeping Them Bright and Strong
To safeguard your dental restoration, be sure you continue to brush and floss daily, including around your crown, and also cut back on sugar and starch. These actions limit plaque buildup, and we can remove all buildup with a routine dental cleaning every six months. This helps protect your new restoration, and also your natural teeth too, lowering the risk of issues like tooth decay, infection, gingivitis, and gum disease.
TALK TO YOUR ROCHESTER, MN DENTIST ABOUT DURABLE AND LIFELIKE RESTORATIONS
Our team is eager to help you enjoy a smile that makes you feel confident! If you would like to find out more about our natural-looking dental restorations, or if you wish to book an appointment at our location, call Greenview Cosmetic And Family Dentistry in Rochester, MN at (507) 281-3659.
