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2 Reasons To Ask A Dentist About Same-Day Crowns

A same-day crown is one of the best options available to you when it comes to rebuilding a severely decayed or broken tooth, mostly because it is so easy and convenient to get. Unlike traditional dental crowns, a same-day crown can be fabricated and applied to your tooth during the same appointment that you will have a root canal or other decay removing procedure performed. Listed below are two reasons to ask a dentist about the availability of same-day crowns.

Will Not Disrupt Your Schedule

One of the main reasons to look into getting a same-day crown is that it will not have much of an impact on your schedule. Getting a traditional crown can often be a bit of a hassle for many people due to the fact that you will need to visit your dentist at least two times before the procedure will be completed. To make matters even more inconvenient, the two appointments will often be separated by at least several days or weeks, as the dentist needs to wait for your crown to arrive before he or she can apply it.

Obviously, this can be a fairly large disruption to your schedule, particularly if you have a very busy job. However, many dentists have chosen to purchase and install the crown fabrication equipment in their offices to make the crowns themselves. This allows you to avoid undue interruptions to your daily life, as you can just make a single appointment and have the whole procedure over and done with as quickly as possible.

Will Not Cause Unnecessary Discomfort

Another reason to have a dentist utilize a same-day crown procedure is that it will not result in any unnecessary discomfort. This is because much of the discomfort that you will experience when you need a crown is caused by the temporary crown that is protecting your tooth while waiting for your permanent crown to be delivered and applied. With a temporary crown, it is quite normal and common for it to be a bit loose, which often leads to it scratching your gums while wearing it. 

In addition, the temporary crown can often be a source of frustration and inconvenience. This is down to the fact that they can easily become broken or come loose entirely, which will force you to go back to your dentist to have it put back on or replaced, as you cannot leave your tooth exposed and unprotected while waiting for your permanent crown. 

Speak to your dentist today to talk about the many benefits that a same-day crown could provide. This option will not disrupt your schedule too much nor will it cause unnecessary discomfort. 


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