- Often a single visit for many crowns
- Crowns designed and milled in our own office
- About 11 minutes from Mountainbrook
- CareCredit, Cherry, and Proceed financing available
A cracked, worn, or heavily filled tooth has a way of becoming urgent at an inconvenient time. Once your dentist recommends a crown, the next questions are usually how many appointments it will take and how long you will spend in a temporary.
Charlotte Dental Arts answers both with same-day crowns and bridges made with CEREC technology, in our office at 3135 Springbank Lane, about 11 minutes from Mountainbrook. Dr. Edwin Porter, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, founded the practice in 1996, and Dr. Robert Lowe, a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, treats patients alongside him.
When a Tooth Needs a Crown
A crown is a custom cap that covers a tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. Dentists generally recommend one when a tooth is cracked, badly worn, or weakened by a large filling.
Only an exam can say for sure. Your dentist looks at the tooth, reviews your digital images, and explains whether a crown or a simpler option makes sense before anything is scheduled.
How CEREC Makes One-Visit Crowns Possible
A traditional crown often takes two appointments and a temporary in between. With CEREC, the whole process happens in our office in four steps:
The American Dental Association explains what a dental crown is and how it protects a tooth, and it is a helpful read before your visit.
Why Mountainbrook Patients Choose a Same-Visit Crown
For a household built around work, school schedules, and errands near SouthPark, one appointment is easier to plan than two. Appointments start at 7am Monday through Thursday and at 7am on Friday, with Saturday by appointment, and the office is about 11 minutes from Mountainbrook.
Many patients also appreciate skipping impression trays. A digital scan takes their place, and in many cases there is no temporary to keep clean or worry about between visits.
A temporary crown, in many cases
A second appointment, in many cases
A crown designed to fit your bite
A crown milled in our own office
Matching a Crown to the Teeth Around It
A crown should look like part of your smile. Shade, shape, and size are planned to blend with neighboring teeth, with input from Dr. Lowe’s aesthetic dentistry training.
Dr. Porter has completed thousands of CEREC restorations and continues his training at the Pankey Institute, Dawson Academy, and Spear Education. If your tooth needs a different approach than a same-day crown, your dentist will tell you before treatment begins.
Insurance and Payment for Crowns
Charlotte Dental Arts is out-of-network with dental insurance plans, and our team can help you use your out-of-network benefits. 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 explains the details.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowns Near Mountainbrook
Will I really leave with a finished crown?
For many cases, yes. The crown is designed and milled in our office, so there is often no temporary and no second appointment. If your tooth needs a different plan, your dentist explains why before treatment starts.
How is the crown matched to my other teeth?
Shade, shape, and size are planned to blend with the teeth beside it. Dr. Lowe’s aesthetic dentistry training informs that work, and the crown is milled from porcelain or ceramic.
Where is the office, and when can I schedule?
We are at 3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28226, about 11 minutes from Mountainbrook. Appointments start at 7am Monday through Thursday and at 7am on Friday, with Saturday by appointment.
How does insurance work for a crown?
We are out-of-network with dental insurance plans, and our team can help 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.
Will getting a crown be uncomfortable?
Your dentist talks through what to expect and your comfort options before treatment begins. If dental visits make you anxious, ask about our sedation dentistry options when you schedule.
Schedule Your Crown Consultation With Charlotte Dental Arts
Dr. Porter founded Charlotte Dental Arts in 1996, and our team has completed thousands of CEREC restorations. Mountainbrook patients receive crowns designed, milled, and placed in one office, with financing and out-of-network support available.
Ready to talk about your tooth? Contact Charlotte Dental Arts to book a complimentary consultation, and our team will find a time that works for you.
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