One-Visit Dental Crowns

One Visit Dental Crowns Wauwatosa, WI

Over time our teeth begin to weaken and become more susceptible to problems such as decay, cracks, discoloration and others. If you feel your smile isn’t what it once was, crowns can help you recover your smile. If your dentist notices that a tooth is decayed or seems weakened/cracked, a dental filling or bonding will not be sufficient to fully restore the tooth. A crown may be necessary to make sure that there are no additional problems with the tooth.

Crowns can be made from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or a full gold crown. To maintain a natural look and feel a porcelain finished crown is best, as it can be matched to the shade of your other teeth. This will allow it to blend in and appear just like one of your natural teeth.

How Do Same Day Crowns Work?

The process of installing a crown typically takes 2-3 visits to the dentist. On the first visit, the tooth will be reshaped by filing down the enamel so that the crown can be placed over it. You will be given a local anesthetic before this part of the procedure so that you do not experience any discomfort. Once the tooth has been reshaped, a mold will be taken of that tooth and the surrounding teeth. This mold will be sent to a dental lab so that your new crown can be made so that it fits in the spot created for it and looks the same relative to the surrounding teeth. Before leaving, your dentist will fit you with a temporary crown until your permanent crown is ready.

The crown then usually takes about 2-3 weeks to be returned to your dentist. At this time you will have another appointment to place and fit the permanent crown. You will again have a local anesthetic to numb the area and the tooth will be placed using a cement to ensure the tooth sets in place.

Same Day, or one visit dental crowns, cut out all the extra appointments and wait time saving you time and money. Using the latest dental technologies, we are now able to mold and mill your crown in office and install it same day rather than waiting for the lab to craft it and send it back. These crowns are durable and will usually last about 10-15 years. You should care for it as you would any of your other teeth with regular brushing and flossing.

Call us today if you would like to learn more about one visit dental crowns or how crowns can help restore your smile.

Does your tooth need a crown to be restored? Daniel P. Malloy, DDS offers one-visit dental crowns to save you time and money! Call our Wauwatosa, WI office at (414) 258-2830 to book an appointment today.