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DENTAL CROWNS
When you have damaged teeth, it’s a real pain. With broken, cracked, or chipped teeth, you may have difficulties eating and chewing, and you may feel self-conscious about your smile.
Dental crowns are a dentistry treatment that restores damaged teeth. With a dental crown, your tooth will be stronger and healthier. You’ll also have a natural-looking tooth that matches the rest of your smile.
Our CEREC System
At Homer Dental Center, Dr. Anne Adamson offers same-day dental crowns with the CEREC system. We are the only dental office in the area that provides this convenient treatment. If you want a high-quality crown quickly, reach out to our office.
What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that go over a damaged tooth. So, if your tooth has cracks, chips, or other problems, the dental crown will fit over the broken tooth snugly. Dr. Adamson uses tooth-colored material, such as ceramic, to create the dental crown.
The dental crown process involves reshaping the damaged tooth and then permanently attaching the dental crown. Once applied, the dental crown isn’t removable. Dental crowns are durable and made of strong material that lasts for years.
This video talks more about traditional dental crowns, but CEREC crowns are similar, just a bit faster.
How Dental Crowns Improve Your Smile
We need our teeth to eat properly and to feel confident in our smiles, so when one is damaged it can take a toll on your day-to-day life. In order to continue to protect your teeth and overall well-being, it is important to repair damaged teeth. At our office, dental crowns are utilized to:
- Restore dental implants
- Prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse
- Protect an existing filling in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated
Sometimes we place dental crowns over a tooth that has been filled due to a root canal.
Looking for an improved appearance for your smile? When placed over discolored or stained teeth needing restoration, dental crowns provide the appearance of natural teeth.
Dental Crown Aftercare
Once your dental crown is in place, it is important to maintain proper care of your teeth. While a crown has restored a tooth, it doesn’t mean the tooth is indestructible.
With proper care, a good quality crown can last up to 8 or more years. Remember to brush and floss the area of the crown daily to avoid excess plaque buildup or collection of debris around the restoration.
It is also important to pay attention to other behaviors that might damage the dental crown. These behaviors often include jaw clenching or bruxism (teeth grinding). Try to avoid eating brittle foods, ice, or hard candy. If you are rough on your crown the adhesion of the crown can be compromised or damaged.
Advantages of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns could be the right treatment for your damaged tooth or teeth. Dentists love dental crowns because they:
Wondering if a dental crown is right for you? Reach out today to learn more!
CEREC Crowns in Homer, AK
During your dental visit, your doctor may recommend using CEREC technology to complete dental work in one visit. For dental crowns, your tooth will be prepared as normal for your dental crown, but instead of a temporary crown being placed, the CEREC technology will allow a permanent crown to be completed and placed on the same visit!
Dr. Adamson offers CEREC crowns and bridges, so you can restore your smile in just one visit.
How CEREC Works
Thanks to advances in dental technology, dental prostheses can be completed in a single visit using CAD/CAM technology known as CEREC. CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. This in-house mill can be used to simplify dental procedures like dental crowns, dental implants, and dental bridges.
We will take a digital impression that we will use to create a custom crown for you.
The digital impression is used by the mill as it carves out your crown from a small block of ceramic material.
Crowns and bridges created with CEREC technology are just as durable as those created in a dental lab and eliminate the need to return for a second visit weeks later. They also match the shade of your other teeth, so your new crown will fit beautifully with the rest of your smile.
Uses of CEREC in Dental Treatments
CEREC is extremely versatile, eases the dentist’s work considerably, and decreases the waiting time for the patient. The main uses include:
With CEREC, you’ll love your new smile, and you won’t have to worry about multiple appointments. We know you have a busy life, so we provide this state-of-the-art option to streamline the process with the same great results.
Dental Cleanings in Homer, AK
What do you do when you wake up and right before you go to bed? If you said brush your teeth, then that’s great! Brushing and flossing twice a day is essential in maintaining your oral health. However, you also need to visit your dentist for a dental cleaning at least twice a year.
Dr. Adamson offers dental cleanings for the entire family.
Why Visit the Dentist for Cleanings?
Visiting your dentist twice a year isn’t just for fun. It is actually an important part of maintaining that healthy, glowing smile. At Homer Dental Center, we utilize special tools that you can’t use at home to ensure you receive a thorough cleaning. With the help of our hygienist, we can properly clean plaque off your teeth and reach every crevice you might miss with a toothbrush.
At each dental visit, we also check the health of your gums to ensure gum disease isn’t a concern for you. Simply put, a dentist’s office can give you a more thorough dental cleaning than you can do at home.
We also provide state-of-the-art dental technology for cleanings, including biofilm-guided therapy. This approach is perfect if you have dental anxiety as it uses a targeted, gentle approach to cleaning teeth.
Benefits of CEREC
Dr. Adamson wants you to have a beautiful smile you love, without extra time in the dental chair. She recommends CEREC crowns because they have many advantages, including:
- One-session treatment for tooth restorations and implants
- Accurate teeth impression which prevents bulky crowns or excessive debris
- Fewer post-treatment side-effects
- Aesthetic value due to the ceramic material
- Stain-resistant ceramic crowns and veneers
- A more comfortable experience for patients
CEREC has made dental procedures easier, faster, and more comfortable for 30 years. Given all its advantages, it is no wonder that more and more dentists switch to CEREC and leave traditional dental-lab prostheses behind.
Dental Crowns in a Friendly Dental Office
Going to the dentist doesn’t have to be stressful. Dr. Adamson is a friendly, down-to-earth dentist who lives locally. You may run into her at the local grocery store or see her cheering on a local sports team.
While Homer Dental Center cares about offering a feel-good, small-town environment, we also don’t sacrifice quality. All of our dental staff are caring and trained, and we provide many cutting-edge dental technologies, including CEREC crowns.
If damaged teeth are impacting your self-confidence and daily life, don’t wait to get assistance. You can have an improved, comfortable smile in just one visit! Message or call today for an appointment.