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 […]
Broken CEREC Crown on My Front Tooth?
Hi there, I needed a crown to fix a broken front tooth. I opted for a CEREC same-day crown, as I was leaving town soon and wanted to replace it as soon as possible. My appointment went smoothly, but by the time I traveled to my destination, my crown had fallen out! I had to […]
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 Doesn’t Match My Teeth!
Hello there, I chose to get a CEREC crown because then I’d only need one appointment. I thought I would get the best match going with CEREC. I thought everything looked fine, but then when I got home, I realized that the color was off. It looked a lot brighter that the rest of the […]
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 […]
What Are CEREC Crowns?
It’s possible that you are not aware of CEREC crowns, if you haven’t visited a dentist for restorations lately, you may not know about the technology that allows dental offices to make these same-day crowns. CEREC Crowns Are Made In-Office and Same-Day It used to be that a patient needed two dental office visits, in […]
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 […]
Am I a candidate for CEREC crowns because I’m gullible?
I need to get a root canal on a tooth and my dentist told me that I could be a good candidate for a CEREC crown. He explained some at my visit, but since then, I have really wondered if they are too good to be true. I have had traditional crowns in the past. […]