7 Top Benefits of Same Day Dental Crowns in Corpus Christi, Texas

Same day crowns in Corpus Christi

How long does a crown procedure take?

You may have several questions if your dentist tells you that you need a dental crown. But even more so, you are likely wondering how much time you will need to take away from work and your busy schedule to get to the dentist for multiple appointments. Thankfully, with same day crowns in Corpus Christi, the days of multiple appointments to fix your tooth are gone. Same day crowns are just what they say they are—done in one day!

What are same day crowns?

While a filling can help repair a small cavity, we often need a dental crown for damaged, decayed, misshapen, or discolored teeth. Dentists may recommend a crown when you need extensive repair to a tooth. Your dentist will first fix your tooth and prepare it for the crown. The dentist will then place the crown over your tooth to help restore its appearance and function. And same day crowns in Corpus Christi are a game changer. Check out these seven top benefits of same day crowns and experience the difference yourself.

1. Completed in One Appointment

In most situations, the full process to get your same day crown takes less than two hours. This means you won’t need to get fitted for a temporary crown. You also don’t need to wait several weeks for an off-site lab to create your permanent crown. 

2. No Temporary Crown

Temporary crowns are just that—temporary. Dentists often create temporary crowns using a cookie-cutter approach vs. full customization to fit your tooth or mouth and therefore many patients find them uncomfortable. But with a same day crown, your new permanent crown is custom designed and fitted while you wait, so you don’t need to leave the office with an uncomfortable temporary crown in your mouth.

3. A Custom Fit

Your same day crown is custom-fabricated for you. Orchard Dental Associates is equipped with the CEREC (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing technology) system that allows for precise digital scanning and milling. This technology enables your dentist to create the perfect fit the first time around. CEREC analyzes your bite pattern, tooth contours, and more, to ensure you have a comfortable fit and full function of your tooth.

4. No Gooey Putty

If you have had a dental crown in the past, you probably remember the gooey substance that was placed in your mouth as part of the process. That putty was used to create a physical impression of your mouth that the lab could use to create the crown. But with CEREC technology, the dentist takes a digital impression instead, so patients don’t have to worry about that gag-inducing substance in their mouths.

5. Less Invasive

With a traditional crown, your dentist removes a thin layer of enamel to fit the crown. In the case of a decayed tooth, they will also remove any decay and treat the tooth before proceeding with the crown. With advances in dental technology, dental lasers—which are the go-to tool for same day crowns wherever possible—are able to remove an even thinner layer of enamel than traditional techniques. This creates a much more comfortable experience and preserves more of your natural tooth. 

6. Strong and Durable

Many patients ask us if same day crowns are as strong and durable as their traditional counterparts, and the answer is yes! CEREC fabricates crowns  from high-quality ceramics. With the right professional dental care and good oral care at home, your same day crown will last a long time. Want to know, more specifically, how long do crowns last? You can rest assured that your new CEREC crown can last up to 15 years, if not longer.

7. Natural Look and Feel

Single-visit crowns are designed to look, feel, and function like natural teeth. So you don’t need to worry about a mouth full of metal fillings or metal crowns. CEREC provides a functional and aesthetically beautiful replacement for your damaged tooth. The shape and color of your new crown will be natural and blend in seamlessly with the rest of your mouth. This means you can smile proudly, and no one but you, or your dental team, needs to know that you have a crown unless you want to tell them about your awesome same day crown experience.

Get your new dental crown completed in one appointment.

We know that time is precious these days, and we are all faced with competing priorities. Single-visit crowns are a game changer, allowing patients to feel more comfortable in the dentist’s office and get them in and out faster. So if you are suffering from a damaged, decayed, misshapen, or discolored tooth, now is the time to restore your smile with a same day crown in Corpus Christi. Request an appointment with the team at Orchard Dental Associates today. We look forward to helping you enjoy smiling again.

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