One Appointment Crowns
A crown, also known as a “cap”, covers the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. It is custom made to fit your bite and color of tooth.
A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Reasons for Crowns Include:
- Broken or Fractured Teeth
- Cosmetic Reasons
- Fractured Fillings
- Large Fillings
- Tooth has a Root Canal
- Decayed Teeth
At Fox Family Dental we invested in technology that fabricates a crown in one appointment. It takes less down time from you, no goopy impressions to bite into, and no waiting 2 weeks for a permanent one while wearing a temporary crown. You leave with your brand new custom made crown to fit your bite and smile.
There is no additional charge with this advance technology of the one-day crown vs. traditional crown.
The process starts with the dentist using a wand with a camera on the end that uses reflected light to create a three-dimensional picture of the tooth and adjacent teeth. The software allows the dentist to recreate your natural anatomy. A mouse click sends the design to the milling machine, which sculpts the tooth from a small block of ceramic.
Bridges
Bridges consists of two or more teeth. They are a means to replace a missing tooth or several teeth. There are several different types of bridges, but the most common bridge prepares the teeth on either side of a missing tooth. The bridge is bonded into place restoring natural dentition.
It is permanent and will need to be cared for with the same care as all the other teeth. Brushing, using a floss threader and a waterpik to clean under the bridge will help maintain the integrity of the bridge for years to come.