Will you have to wait to have an injured tooth restored? Chips, cracks, and other visible damages to your enamel can hurt your smile, making you self-conscious. It can also create problems for your bite, as you may not be able to put pressure on your injured tooth. At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we have technology in our office that lets us design and place a dental crown in just one day! Other practices ask patients to wait for their crown, as it must be designed in a third party lab. Because we have CEREC technology at our location, it is possible to have a permanent restoration without that delay. You can also be happy to see that the crown you receive matches the look of your natural tooth, which allows you to feel confident in your oral health and smile!
Even A “Minor” Dental Injury Should Concern You
A relatively minor injury may be more serious than you first expect. Even if the damage is hard to notice, the harm done to your enamel can worsen in time, leading to more problems for your appearance and dental health. If your injury changes your ability to bite and chew, it can lead to mounting stress on your jaw joints and muscles, building to chronic pain from TMJ disorder. Even if you feel that the problem is not a serious concern, you should have it evaluated, as being mistaken can have serious consequences!
Arranging The Placement Of A Same-Day Dental Crown
With CEREC technology, it becomes possible to design a custom ceramic crown digitally, then have it produced on-site to be placed over your tooth. After providing any necessary treatment for your injured tooth (which can include root canal therapy if there are internal damages), the tooth can be prepared for placement with a restoration. We will also digitally measure the tooth and determine the right shape and size for your restoration. Once this is done, the crown will be designed and produced by our in-office milling machine so that it can cover your tooth!
Should You Schedule Emergency Treatment For Your Injured Tooth?
We can see patients on short notice when they require prompt care for an injury! If the damage to your tooth affects your smile or causes considerable pain, you will not have to wait for an appointment time to come available. Instead, we can set up an emergency appointment to swiftly address the dental problems you face.
Talk To Your Bellaire, TX Dentist’s Office About Restoring Your Damaged Tooth
At our Bellaire, TX dentist’s office, we are prepared to take care of patients who experience dental trauma. To learn more about our emergency services, and our same-day crowns, please contact Contemporary Dental And Orthodontics at 713-668-9119.