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Are CEREC Crowns Worth Switching Dentists?

I need to get a dental crown. My sister told me to make sure and get a CEREC crown, but my dentist said he doesn’t do those. My sister seemed to think it was really important. Is it worth switching dentists to get one?

Amelia L. – Ft. Worth, TX

Amelia,

The only real benefit to CEREC crowns is they can be done in one appointment.  While it is convenient, I wouldn’t necessarily think it’s worth switching dentists.

The reason it can be done in one appointment is that it is milled on site from a single block of porcelain.

The bigger issue would be where the crown is being placed. If it is a front tooth, you’ll want to be certain your dentist is experienced and artistic with cosmetic issues. You want to make sure that he can make the crown look both beautiful and natural.

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My Dentist Refuses to Give Me CEREC Crowns Even Though He Does Them

I need a crown on my front tooth. My dentist CEREC crowns, but absolutely refuses to do it on my front teeth. I really like the convenience of one appointment crowns. Can you think of a reason he won’t give it to me?

Marcella M. – Idaho

Marcella,

I suspect it is an aesthetics issue. You see, CEREC crowns are milled out of  a single block of porcelain. That means they don’t have th subtleties that you find in your natural teeth. That is fine for most of your teeth, but your front teeth are quite visible. Your dentist will want to make sure they get all the variation to make them look natural.

If he does a traditional crown, it will take a little longer, but he can do it beautifully. Of course, it is up to you. If you want a CEREC crown that badly, you can likely have one–from another dentist who doesn’t care as much about the aesthetics. Just know they’ll be a litle flat looking.

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