We don’t need to tell you that dentistry has come a long, long way over the years. There was a time when the only way to maintain oral health in the case of a severely decayed or damaged tooth was extraction. Today, that same tooth can be saved with a dental crown. But wait—there’s more! Until recently a crown required two separate visits to the dentist spaced about two weeks apart. Now, with the CEREC one-visit crown equipment, Drs. Doug and Doug Clark can give your tooth a crown in just a matter of hours. So, for a dental crown, Superior residents know to call on the dentists at Hill Avenue Dental.
The Reasons for a Dental Crown
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that completely covers a cracked, broken or somehow damaged tooth in order to preserve the tooth and restore its form and function. There are many reasons your tooth may need a crown, including:
- To strengthen a tooth that has been weakened by extensive decay
- To cover a tooth with a deep crack that threatens the integrity of the tooth
- To repair a broken tooth
- To restore the shape of a tooth that has been unusually worn down
- To protect and reinforce a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy
- To cover an abutment tooth of a crown and bridge
- To cover a tooth that is severely discolored or misshaped
- To finish off a dental implant
Get Your Dental Crown, Superior, with CEREC
If you have a damaged tooth, then timely repair is imperative to protect the tooth from further damage as well as infection if the pulp chamber—the nerve center of the tooth—is exposed to normal oral bacteria. With the CEREC system, Drs. Clark can expedite the process for the sake of safety and for the sake of convenience.
All in one visit, CEREC captures an image of your tooth; designs the crown right down to the correct color and specific shape; and finally manufactures the crown with our in-office milling unit. Once the crown is ready, the dentist checks the fit and then cements it into place over your tooth. In a matter of a couple of hours, your tooth is repaired and restored to its original shape and appearance.
Call Our Office Today
If you know you have a damaged tooth, then call the dentist Superior, WI, residents count on for outstanding tooth restoration with CEREC one-visit crowns.