Preservation is a familiar idea in an older neighborhood: you repair what is worth keeping instead of starting over. A crown applies the same thinking to a tooth. It protects the natural tooth you still have, rather than leaving it to weaken further.
Charlotte Dental Arts offers same-day crowns and bridges made with CEREC technology to Eastover patients, from our office at 3135 Springbank Lane, about 14 minutes away. Our dentist near Eastover page introduces Dr. Edwin Porter, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and Dr. Robert Lowe, a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry.
Keeping a Natural Tooth in Place
A crown is a custom cap that covers a tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. When a tooth is cracked, worn, or heavily filled, a crown can hold it together so you can keep using it.
Only an exam can say whether a crown is the right choice. Your dentist looks at the tooth, reviews digital images, and explains your options before anything is scheduled.
Reasons Dentists Recommend Crowns
Common reasons include:
If you are not sure where your tooth falls, describe what you have noticed and our team will help you decide how soon to be seen.
A Crown Made While You Wait
With CEREC, the work stays in one office. After your dentist prepares the tooth, a digital scan replaces impression trays, software designs a crown to fit your bite, and our milling unit shapes it from porcelain or ceramic.
Your dentist then checks the fit and color, polishes the crown, and bonds it in place. In many cases that means no temporary and no second appointment.
| CEREC crown | Traditional crown | |
|---|---|---|
| Appointments | One visit in many cases | Usually two |
| Temporary crown | In many cases none | Usually one between visits |
| Impressions | Digital scan | Impression trays |
Materials and Appearance
A crown should blend with the teeth around it. Shade, shape, and size are planned with input from Dr. Lowe’s aesthetic dentistry training, and Dr. Porter has completed thousands of CEREC restorations.
The American Dental Association’s overview of materials for indirect restorations compares the metals, ceramics, and resin composites used for crowns and explains that the choice depends on the clinical situation, so your dentist weighs it with you.
Making the Trip Count
The office is about 14 minutes from Eastover, though traffic can change that. For many crowns, one visit replaces two, so you make the trip once. Our first appointments start at 7am Monday through Thursday.
If your tooth needs other treatment first, your dentist explains the plan before treatment begins, so there are no surprises when you arrive.
Insurance and Payment for Eastover Crowns
Charlotte Dental Arts is out-of-network with dental insurance plans, and our team helps you use your out-of-network benefits. We go over timing and costs before treatment is scheduled. CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed financing are available, and the Premier Dental Savings Program is an option if you are uninsured. Our insurance and financing page has the details.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowns Near Eastover
Can a cracked tooth be saved with a crown?
Often, but it depends on where the crack runs and how deep it goes. Your dentist examines the tooth, reviews digital images, and explains whether a crown will protect it or whether another treatment is needed.
How is a crown different from a filling?
A filling restores part of a tooth, while a crown covers the visible portion of the tooth. Dentists generally recommend a crown when a tooth has lost too much structure for a filling to hold up, such as after a large filling or a crack.
Do I need an impression tray for a CEREC crown?
Not usually. A digital scan takes the place of impression trays, and the crown is designed on screen to fit your bite.
Is the trip from Eastover worth it for a one-visit crown?
For many crowns, one visit replaces two, so you make the 14-minute drive once. If your tooth needs other treatment first, your dentist explains the plan before treatment begins.
How does insurance work for a crown?
Charlotte Dental Arts is out-of-network with dental insurance plans, and our team helps you use your out-of-network benefits. Financing through CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed is available, and the Premier Dental Savings Program is an option if you are uninsured.
Schedule Your Eastover Crown Consultation With Charlotte Dental Arts
Dr. Porter founded Charlotte Dental Arts in 1996, and our team has completed thousands of CEREC restorations. Eastover patients receive crowns designed, milled, and placed in one office, with financing and out-of-network support available.
Have a tooth worth saving? Contact Charlotte Dental Arts to book a complimentary consultation, and our team will find a time that works for you.
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