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While traditional crowns take multiple appointments to apply, CEREC® options require just one dental visit. These same-day restorations are made in the dentist’s office immediately after the patient has been prepped and images of the mouth have been taken. As a result, patients can forgo making future appointments for the same crown. To better understand…

If you are one of the many people crippled by dental anxiety, your primary question when visiting the dentist is "Will this hurt?" Luckily, advances in sedation dentistry enable you to easily endure procedures historically known for their painfulness. Unfortunately, even understanding that a procedure will not be painful does not relieve many patients' anxiety.…

CEREC® (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is an easier, quicker, and more accurate way to get your dental crowns. Traditional permanent crowns take weeks to finish. With CEREC, you can leave the clinic wearing your new crowns. Dentists follow strict steps to ensure the right fit and placement of CEREC crowns. If you want…

Many people know that CEREC® crowns can be used to treat teeth that have been severely damaged by decay or trauma. However, dental crowns can also be used to remedy a misshapen tooth. This can help create a more even, balanced smile that is both aesthetically pleasing and fully functional.There are numerous reasons a child…

A patient dealing with significant tooth loss has many options to help restore their smile. For those who are not good candidates for extensive dental work, dentures can be an excellent alternative. The prosthetic teeth are designed to fit the unique shape and size of a patient's mouth and are secured with an adhesive for…

While you may have a great smile now, you could want to improve it further. A cosmetic dentist can give you the smile of your dreams, which can help boost your confidence and self-esteem. Here are some of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures offered. See how to take care of dental problems and give…

Tooth loss can lead to oral and general health complications without proper treatment. Dental implants are a highly effective option for restoring the function of missing teeth, and dentists often recommend this procedure for qualifying patients.Modern dentistry offers numerous restoration procedures for missing teeth, but implants remain the favorite choice of many dentists and their…

CEREC® (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic) ceramic crowns are innovative restorations. Patients appreciate the many advantages of CEREC crowns over traditional crown materials. The technology of these restorations continues to bring bigger smiles in many communities. Choosing CEREC ceramic crowns is an easy decision. If you want to know why, here are the details.CEREC…

Everyone can benefit from the improved self-esteem that accompanies a healthy, beautiful smile. You may be considering a smile makeover if you believe your pearly whites could use some improvements. The purpose of a makeover for your smile is mainly aesthetic, to enhance the smile's appearance using cosmetic dentistry techniques to correct flaws such as…

CEREC® can fix your damaged tooth. You should see your dentist right away if you have dental damage. Before the procedure begins, your tooth must go through some preparations. The dentist must make sure that your tooth is ready for the ceramic crown. Here are the details on how your dentist will prepare your damaged…

Do you need a root canal? Read on to learn more about this tooth-saving procedure.The pulp is the middle part of a tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. It is sealed off from the rest of a tooth in the innermost layer of the crown, called the pulp chamber. Any damage or…

Getting a crown usually requires at least two dental visits: One to take a mold and the second to install the restoration. A CEREC® machine allows dentists to install a long-term crown in one visit by milling a replacement tooth on the same day as the fitting visit.Chairside Economical Restoration of Ceramics uses special computer…