Monthly Archives: Lafayette CEREC crowns

• CEREC vs. Traditional Crowns

  I’m considering getting a CEREC crown. Are they as good as their traditional counterparts? Matt. Dear Matt, Which is better a CEREC or Traditional Crown? In one corner we have traditional porcelain crowns . Tried. True. Proven. Strong. Beautiful (with the right dentist). Though, they do take a couple of appointments.…

• Can't Get CEREC Crowns from My Dentist

  I’m so sick of temporary crowns that fall off all the time. Every time I’ve gotten a crown it’s been a disaster from the get-go. I get a temporary and it falls off at every meal. It’s impossible to deal with. Now I find out I need another crown. I told my dentist I want…

• Do CEREC Crowns Last Longer than Regular Crowns?

  My dentist told me I need three crowns. I was shocked because my last checkup didn’t show any decay. He wants me to get CEREC crowns. I like the fact that they can be done in one appointment. But, my insurance only covers the older crowns. Is it worth the extra cost? Do they last…

• Dentist Won't Let Me Get a CEREC Crown on Front Tooth

  One of my front teeth needed a dental crown. I am tired of going to the dentist’s office and told him I’d prefer the one visit crown. But, he told me he never does those on front teeth. Shouldn’t that be my choice? Mel Dear Mel, I realize you said you’re tired of going to…

• Can CEREC Crowns Handle Night Grinding?

  My dentist recently purchased a CEREC machine he’s very excited about. I have a cavity that he feels is too large for a filling. He wants to me have a crown done using the machine. I just wanted to get a second opinion as to how they hold up as well as normal crowns. My…

• Can CEREC Crowns Give Me Vampire Teeth?

  I just found out I need a crown on my cuspid. I’m kind of excited about it. I’m a huge Goth fan and have always wanted vampire teeth, so I’m thinking about getting both cuspids crowned. My dentist uses a CEREC machine. Will that be able to give me vampire teeth? Abby S. – Branson,…

• 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…

• Can I Get A CEREC Crown If I Grind My Teeth?

  I’m scheduled to get my first crown in a week.  I’m nervous about it. One of the things I’m worried about is my teeth grinding habit. Will it hold up as well as my teeth? I don’t know how to stop the grinding. I only know I do it because my husband mentioned I do…

• 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.…

• Why Is My CEREC Crown Getting Stained?

  I’m having a problem with my CEREC crown. I’ve only had it about a year and now it’s picking up stains. I don’t know what happened. I just got my teeth cleaned. My teeth, including my crown, looked great when I left. A few weeks later and it started getting dingy. Corinne – New Mexico…