Hi there, I needed a crown on one of my incisors a few weeks ago. I opted for a same-day CEREC crown. I was happy with the process, but when I got home, I noticed my crown was lighter than the rest of my teeth, and did not match. Every time I smile, my eye […]
How Can I Fix My CEREC Crown’s Color?
Hi there, I opted for a same-day CEREC crown on one of my front teeth recently. The process was easy, quick, and convenient, but it was not until I got home that I finally got a good look at my new tooth. It’s a shade lighter than the rest of my teeth. Whenever I smile, […]
Why is My CEREC Crown So Bulky?
Hello, I have a mouth full of crowns and broke one last year. I had only had it for several years, so I was surprised. I needed it replaced quickly, so I opted for a CEREC same-day crown to replace it. The crown I got, however, was extremely uncomfortable. My tongue rubs against it all […]
Why Did I Need Root Canals after my Porcelain Crowns?
Hello there, I got a full-mouth reconstruction with all-porcelain crowns a few years ago. I decided to do it because I was told there were would not be any negative side effects. However, after my intense smile makeover, a few of the crowns on my upper teeth started hurting. I went in several times for […]
My CEREC Crown Won’t Stay On?
Hello, I got a same-day CEREC crown about a year ago. Since then, it has fallen out several times. Fed up, I went to see a different dentist, who gave the crown a new setting. Despite the new dentist’s efforts, my crown still keeps falling out! He says he wants to redo it in porcelain […]
Which type of crown is best?
Of the many types of full-coverage restorations, three of the most common are conventional, porcelain crowns, and CEREC crowns. However, there is not a best type. Each is the best in its only light, so the best choice depends on several different factors. Is full coverage necessary? When a large portion of the tooth is […]
Does the dark line over my tooth mean the crown is falling off?
When I was a teenager I fell and hit one of my front teeth. After a while, it started changing color and growing darker. My dentist put a crown on top of it. Especially as a teen and being very self-conscious of my smile, that crown was heaven sent. It looked so much better than the […]