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Same-Day Crowns
We Offer Same-Day Dental Crowns in Florence, KY
Same-day dental crowns are a fast, easy, and convenient way to replace a missing or damaged dental crown or restore the appearance and strength of your tooth. Same-day dental crowns are made and installed in a single appointment, which can save you time and help you avoid the stress of returning for another appointment to have your crown placed.
At Dental Center of Florence, we offer same-day dental crowns in Florence, KY, and the Tri-State area. Our goal is to offer a seamless, stress-free dental appointment so that you don’t have to take a lot of time out of your day to get the dental restoration you need.
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What Are CEREC Same-Day Crowns?
A dental crown is a small, cap-shaped dental restoration that fits over the top of your natural tooth. Dental crowns are used to restore the size, shape, strength, and function of your tooth after it has been damaged. A same-day dental crown is one that is custom-made, fitted, and placed in a single dental appointment. Rather than getting a temporary crown placed and returning later for your permanent crown, your permanent crown will be fabricated and placed right away.
Same-day dental crowns are made using a CEREC CAD/CAM system. CEREC, or Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic, is a dental system that uses computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to create custom dental restorations. The machine uses a camera, computer, and manufacturing equipment to create same-day dental restorations like dental crowns, fillings, bridges, veneers, and inlays and onlays.
When & Why Would You Need a Same-Day Crown?
A dental crown is used to strengthen your natural tooth and provide the support it needs so that it doesn’t get damaged any further or need to be extracted. Restoring your tooth with a dental crown will make it stronger and restore its appearance and function so that you won't need to worry about misalignment, bite problems, trouble eating or speaking, or pain associated with a damaged tooth. Getting a dental crown on the same day is less stressful, faster, easier, and more convenient than waiting for a permanent crown to be manufactured in an outside dental lab. We may recommend a same-day dental crown if you have:
- Severe tooth decay that has damaged a large portion of your tooth
- Just undergone a root canal procedure
- A severely cracked, chipped, or damaged tooth
- A discolored, stained, or irregularly shaped tooth
Who Is a Good Candidate for Same-Day Dental Crowns?
We will do a full dental exam and may take dental x-rays and impressions to determine if you are a good candidate for a same-day dental crown. You might be a good candidate if you:
- Have healthy gums
- Maintain proper oral hygiene
- Have enough remaining tooth to support the crown
Our Process for Same-Day Crowns
Our same-day crown process is efficient, convenient, and cost-effective. You can get your dental crown fabricated and placed in the same appointment. Our same-day crown process includes:
- A full dental exam, including dental x-rays
- Cleaning the tooth and removing any plaque or tartar
- Removing any decayed or damaged portion of the tooth
- Preparing your tooth to receive the crown
- Taking digital dental impressions to use to fabricate the crown
- Sending your digital dental impressions and digital measurements to the CEREC machine
- Waiting around 15-20 minutes for the machine to create your custom dental crown
- Placing your dental crown to check its fit, appearance, and comfort
- Adjusting the crown as necessary
- Tinting or coloring the crown to match your natural tooth
- Bonding your crown to your tooth using dental cement
- Going over the proper care and maintenance of your dental crown and proper oral hygiene
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
If you maintain a good oral hygiene routine at home, are mindful about what you eat and drink, and visit our office regularly for dental cleanings and exams, your dental crown can last 5-15 years. The lifespan of your dental crown depends on:
- How well you care for your teeth and gums
- Whether you smoke or use tobacco products
- Whether you drink a lot of alcohol
- Whether you take medication that decreases saliva production or could otherwise interfere with your oral health
- Whether you have a chronic illness or disease that could affect the health of your teeth and gums
- The food you eat and how much sugar you consume
- Whether your mouth or teeth undergo any trauma or injury
- Whether you grind your teeth at night
- The fit and location of the crown and the material it was made from
Why Choose Dental Center of Florence
At Dental Center of Florence, we have created a stress-free, seamless, and convenient experience for our patients. Our comfortable, state-of-the-art dental clinic and friendly, compassionate staff can ease dental fears and anxiety and make getting the care and treatment you need easier. We focus on patient education and preventative dental care to reduce your risk of oral health issues and dental emergencies. Our experienced team of dentists proudly serves patients in the Tri-State area and offers general, preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services. In addition to same-day crowns, we also offer dental bridges, dental implants, complete and partial dentures, removable dentures, implant-supported dentures, and emergency dental care for traumatic dental injuries.
Schedule a Consultation for Same-Day Crowns
Call us now or contact us online to book an appointment to discuss same-day dental crowns in Florence, KY, and the Tri-State area. We can determine if you need a dental crown or same day denture and if you are a good candidate.
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