You’ve had a cavity for a while now, but you’ve been putting off going to the dentist to get it treated. One day you bite a nice crunchy chip with that tooth, and it sends a shock wave of pain through your mouth. Now it looks like you have to see your dentist. He says you’ll have to get a crown, but that will take two appointments, with a few weeks of waiting in between. If only there were a way to get your crown fitted and attached in just one appointment. Fortunately, there is with CEREC in Fargo. What are CEREC crowns? What are their benefits? Keep reading to find out.
What is CEREC?
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Although it sounds like a mouthful, it’s actually pretty simple. It’s a method of creating and placing a dental crown in just one trip to the dentist’s office. A tiny camera takes digital pictures of your tooth. Then, the crown is made right here in the office in less than an hour.
What Are the Benefits of CEREC?
There are many advantages to getting a same-day crown in Fargo, including:
- Almost no wait time. With traditional crowns, you have to get a temporary placed, then wait a few weeks while your permanent crown is being developed in a lab. With CEREC, you only have to wait an hour instead of several weeks.
- Less anxiety. Many people are afraid of going to the dentist’s office, and have to muster up a lot of courage to even drive there. By getting your crown fitted and attached in just one visit, it eliminates the anxiety of a second appointment.
- Virtually unnoticeable. CEREC ceramic can be custom shaded to perfectly match the shade of the rest of your teeth. Unless you go around talking about how easy your crown process was, no one will be able to tell you got work done at all.
- Lasts longer. Regular crowns use ceramic bonded to metal, but CEREC uses a single block of ceramic materials. This makes it better able to survive the daily wear and tear of chewing and biting. With proper care, it can last ten to fifteen years.
What Problems Can CEREC Crowns Solve?
CEREC crowns may be placed for several reasons, such as:
- Protecting a tooth that was treated with root canal therapy
- Covering a dental implant
- Improving the appearance of a stained or misshapen tooth
- Repairing a broken tooth and protecting it from further damage
No matter the reason why you need a crown, you can benefit from getting a permanent CEREC crown in one day. It cuts down on anxiety and time, and lets you show off your beautiful pearly whites to the world so much faster!
About the Author
Dr. Stacy Goodwill completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry post-graduate program while she was serving in the United States Navy. She has also achieved a Fellowship with the International Dental Implant Association. She is also a member of and student at the Spear Education Center for world-class dentistry. For more info on how she can provide you with a CEREC crown in one day, contact her here or call (701)-237-3583.