What Are Dental Crowns?

Looking for a dental office in Mount Vernon, WA, that specializes in restoring smiles? Discover the transformative power of dental crowns, designed to enhance your teeth’s strength and appearance while ensuring long-lasting results.

A dental crown covers the top and sides of a severely decayed tooth, giving you a new chewing surface. Unlike traditional crowns, CEREC same-day crowns are created and placed in your mouth during a single appointment. Our specialized technologies allow us to restore your tooth in 1–2 hours rather than weeks with traditional dental crowns. This is a game changer for many people who simply cannot bear to wait three weeks for their tooth to be repaired. CEREC same-day dental crowns afford you more time to spend with the people you love and participate in the activities you enjoy the most.

Check out this episode of the Dr. Blake Perry Podcast below to hear Rebecca Murray discuss how dental crowns from Perry Family Dentistry changed her life.

The CEREC Crowns Process with Dental Implants

If you’re considering dental implants, CEREC crowns can offer a fast, efficient, and precise solution to restore your smile. Here’s how dental implants and CEREC crowns work together in the restoration process:

  • Implant Placement: A dental implant is placed into the jawbone where it serves as the root of the missing tooth. After a healing period, the implant integrates with the bone.
  • Scanning: Once the implant is stable, digital imaging is used to take precise impressions of your mouth, eliminating the need for traditional impression putty.
  • Designing: With the help of CEREC design software, a custom model of your crown is created to fit perfectly on top of the implant, ensuring a natural look and comfortable fit.
  • 3D Milling: In about 15 minutes, the CEREC machine mills your crown from a ceramic block, giving you a custom-made restoration in a single appointment.
  • Placing: Dr. Perry polishes and places your CEREC dental crown securely on the implant, restoring both the function and appearance of your tooth.

With proper care, CEREC crowns on dental implants can last between 10 and 15 years. To maintain their longevity, remember to avoid grinding and clenching your teeth, brush and floss daily, and keep your biannual exams and cleanings.

It’s that easy to achieve a beautiful, functional smile in just one visit with CEREC same-day dental crowns, paired with the stability and support of dental implants.

Dental Bridges and Implants: A Strong, Lasting Solution

If you’re missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge can restore your smile, functionality, and self-confidence. Bridges, as the name suggests, bridge the gap of missing teeth, giving you a complete, beautiful smile. A dental bridge is an affordable option, and many insurance companies partially or fully cover this treatment. If insurance doesn’t cover it, we offer financing through Cherry Payment Plans and are happy to explain the process at your appointment.

In some cases, dental implants can be used to support a bridge, offering a more stable and long-lasting solution. Instead of relying on adjacent teeth, implants are placed directly into the jawbone and act as secure anchors for your bridge. This option helps provide greater stability and a more natural look and feel.

We offer several types of dental bridges, including those supported by dental implants, and will discuss which option works best for you. Dental bridge placement typically requires only two visits, and with implant-supported bridges, we use the most advanced technology to ensure a precise fit and optimal function. Bridges and implants work together to restore health, function, and beauty to your mouth and smile.

The many benefits of dental bridges (and implant-supported bridges) include:

  • Restoring your ability to speak, eat, and chew comfortably
  • Minimizing bite stress and improving jaw alignment
  • Enhancing facial appearance and shape
  • Replacing removable dentures with a more permanent solution
  • Preventing remaining teeth from shifting
  • Improving your smile and boosting your confidence

A dental bridge, especially one supported by implants, can transform your smile and improve your quality of life. Whether you’re looking for a temporary solution or a permanent fix, we’re here to help you choose the best treatment for your needs.

Learn More About CEREC and Dental Bridges

Please call Perry Family Dentistry today at (360) 424-3133 to schedule an initial consultation, or you may fill out our online contact form. One of our dental team members will contact you to answer any questions you may have or assist with scheduling. We speak Spanish and offer financing through Cherry Payment Plans if you don’t have dental insurance or if your insurance only covers a small portion of your dental costs.