Dental crowns are very common. They are made of metal, porcelain, ceramics, and resin. If you need a crown, you often have to wait for the crown to be made before it can be placed over your tooth, which would require two visits to the dentist.
If you would rather get everything done in one visit, Dr. Sherilyn Harper, Dr. Scott Wingard, and Dr. Caleb Morris of Summerville Dentistry can help by offering same-day crowns in Augusta, GA, and Evans, GA.
Why Would I Need a Dental Crown?
There are several reasons your dentist will want to give you a dental crown. These include:
Protect a weak or decayed tooth from breaking or cracking.
Cover a severely broken or worn tooth.
Cover a tooth that requires a large cavity to provide added support.
Cover a severely discolored tooth.
Covers a misshapen tooth.
Covers a tooth that was treated with a root canal.
Providing structure to hold a dental bridge in place.
Cover a dental implant.
How Can Dentists Provide Same Day Crowns In Augusta, GA?
Thanks to the E4D Dentist, same-day crowns are now possible. This is a system that can be used while you are sitting in the dentist's chair.
When you are fit for a crown in an office that doesn't use the ED4 Dentist, your dentist will take a mold of your mouth, which can be messy and uncomfortable. When the mold is made, it will be sent out so the crown can be made. Your dentist will call you within a week to return to have the crown placed and bonded.
If your dentist uses the E4D Dentist, they won't need to take a messy impression of your mouth. Instead, the system will take a quick digital impression of your mouth using a laser scanner.
While you watch from your chair, your dentist will design the crown using the information from the scans and the design information will be sent to a milling unit located right in the office. Shortly later, your dentist will have your crown, and it can be placed and bonded all in one visit.
What Are the Benefits Of Same Day Crowns?
It is best to choose a dentist who provides same-day crowns because of the benefits of having your crown placed on the same day.
Saves time: Rather than taking two days out of your life to go to the dentist, the crown can be placed and bonded the same day.
Less anxiety: If you can get your crown placed and bonded the same day, you can avoid the anxiety of the second visit.
If you believe you need a dental crown but don't want to wait too long, Dr. Harper, Dr. Wingard, and Dr. Morris of Summerville Dentistry can help. The dentists offer same-day crowns to make the treatment process quicker and easier.
To schedule an appointment in our Augusta office, call (706) 738-4723. To book an appointment in our Evans office, call (706) 250-2998.