Monthly Archives: Lafayette CEREC crowns

• dentist pushing a cerec crown

  I need to a get a dental crown. I’ve always gotten the regular kind so I was expecting that again. Instead, my dentist wants me to get a CEREC crown by a machine. Before I commit, I want to make sure they’re okay. I’d rather have it made by a human, but if they’re okay…

• CEREC or Regular Veneers

  I told my dentist I wanted to get a smile makeover. He’s suggesting we do CEREC veneers. Are those as good as the porcelain veneers? I want to make sure I get the right material. Which would you recommend? Olivia Dear Olivia, It is great that you’re trying to do research ahead of time. I…

• Dental crown looks fake

  I’ve had dental crowns before but they’ve always been on back teeth. This is my first one on a front tooth. My dentist did a CEREC crown which was very convenient. I liked that, but for some reason it looks really fake compared to the tooth next to it. It almsot has a painted, dull…

• 3 Unexpected facts about CEREC crowns

  If you’re considering same day crowns, that’s great. They’re useful and convenient. Here are three things your dentist may not have told you yet. They are Not Billed Any Differently When dentists bill your insurance, they use codes. The codes for crowns, whether you are using traditional crowns or same-day crowns, they’re billed by the…

• Dentist Said No to CEREC Crowns

  My dentist has a CEREC machine. We’ve used it for a crown before, but on a tooth on my bottom arch. Now I need one on my top front tooth and he’s saying “No”. He said they don’t look good on front teeth. I truly liked the convenience. Plus, he wants to crown both front…

• Help! Which Crown Should I Get?

  I need to get a dental crown on a tooth. My dentist threw all these options at me. While he did explain everything, it was all so fast I can’t remember. I told him I’d let him know this week. I tried to do some research but everything is so confusing. Help! Lacey Dear Lacey,…

• Are CEREC Crowns Better for Anxious Patients?

  I have never been crazy about going to the dentist. I had a toothache and decided to go in because it means something is wrong. It turns out I have a large cavity. Now I have to have a dental crown. I’m really nervous about this. What can I expect? Belinda Dear Belinda, It’s good…

• Which Dentists Do CEREC Crowns on Front Teeth?

  I keep hearing no CEREC crowns on front teeth, but surely there have to be dentists who do it. Is there a way to go about finding those dentists? May Dear May, Can you get beautiful crowns from a CEREC machine? Great question! You can certainly find a dentist who will…

• Pain with CEREC Crown

  I had three crowns put on back teeth. I’ve had one other crown in the past without issue. This is the first time I’ve gotten CEREC crowns. Every time I bite down it’s a nightmare. I feel as if a knife is going through my jaw. Is it because it’s CEREC crowns or something else?…

• Do CEREC Crowns Break Easily?

  I’ve had crowns before and have never had any problems. My previous crowns were with a different dentist and were always the result of an infection gone mad which required a root canal treatment. This time, I decided to try to get treatment before an infection developed. Unfortunately, the new dentist said the cavity is…