Throughout your life, your teeth can experience a lot of wear. You may notice cracks, chips, or missing teeth that make chewing more difficult and smiling less comfortable. Traditional treatments often require multiple visits, temporary solutions, and weeks of waiting before permanent restorations can be completed.
Fortunately, advancements in dental technology have made this process easier and faster. With CEREC® crowns and bridges, our La Mesa patients can now get high-quality, natural-looking restorations in a fraction of the time required for other procedures. This cosmetic dentistry treatment allows our providers to repair or replace teeth quickly while maintaining dental strength, comfort, and appearance.
Crowns and bridges are some of the most common dental restorations used today. A crown is a custom-made cap that covers a tooth that is broken, weakened, or discolored, restoring both its function and appearance. In contrast, a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to the natural teeth on either side.
For many years, crowns and bridges required a series of appointments in which dentists would prepare the teeth and take impressions to send to a lab. While waiting for a permanent crown or bridge, patients had to wear a temporary version that was often weak and uncomfortable. Now, with CEREC® crowns and bridges, our La Mesa patients can enjoy a simplified treatment process.
CEREC® is one of the most exciting innovations in modern dentistry. Instead of sending impressions to a lab, your dentist can design, create, and place your crown or bridge during a single appointment. This technology uses digital imaging to take precise measurements of your teeth. A specialized machine then mills your custom crown or bridge from high-quality ceramic material.
With CEREC® crowns and bridges, you can enter our office with a damaged tooth and leave the same day with a permanent restoration. There is no need for temporary crowns or bridges, no waiting for lab work, and no second appointment scheduled weeks later. The entire process is streamlined for your convenience.
In addition, digital imaging creates a perfect picture of your teeth, ensuring your new crown or bridge fits comfortably and looks natural. The ceramic materials used are durable and closely match the appearance of your natural teeth, ensuring your smile feels and looks like your own. Many La Mesa patients who try CEREC® crowns and bridges are surprised at how seamless their results are.
Problems such as cracked or missing teeth and uncomfortable, dated restorations can affect every part of your day. With today’s technology, getting the care you need does not have to be complicated. CEREC® crowns and bridges allow our providers to repair and restore our La Mesa patients’ teeth quickly, effectively, and with results that look natural.
If you are ready to stop waiting and start smiling again, our supportive staff at The Art of Dentistry is here to help you take the next step toward stronger teeth and a healthier smile. Contact our office today to schedule your appointment and see for yourself how simple and effective modern dental care can be.