{"id":74,"date":"2019-08-26T19:02:20","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T19:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/blog\/?p=74"},"modified":"2024-11-01T14:56:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T14:56:47","slug":"break-cerec-one-visit-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/break-cerec-one-visit-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your Dental Crown Breaks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_239374670__1565358643_84322-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"dental crown\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_239374670__1565358643_84322-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_239374670__1565358643_84322-768x606.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_239374670__1565358643_84322.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Emergencies happen, and you can\u2019t always plan for them. Your\ndentist understands that. If you break a dental crown, there\u2019s no need to\nworry. Using state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/cerec-one-visit-crowns.html\">CEREC one-visit\ncrown<\/a> technology, your dentist can craft a new temporary crown in one day\nuntil a permanent one can be created for you. Let\u2019s talk more about CEREC,\ncrowns, and why they break in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental crown is a \u201ccap\u201d that is designed to imitate\nnatural tooth enamel and slip over a tooth in order to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repair a tooth too weak to sustain a filling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect a tooth after a root canal <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treat a broken or fractured tooth <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve the appearance of a severely stained or<br>abnormally shaped tooth <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover a dental implant <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Do If a Crown Breaks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, call your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency dentist<\/a>\nin Rock Hill and let them know that you have lost a crown. Teeth without a\ncrown are more vulnerable to injury and decay, so it\u2019s important that you get\nit replaced as soon as possible. The staff will do everything they can to get\nyou an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">appointment<\/a>\non the same day you call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, use a mirror or a trusted friend or family\nmember to examine your mouth. Make sure there are no pieces missing from the\ntooth. If the crown is loose, pull it off so that you don\u2019t accidentally\nswallow it. If you\u2019re in pain, an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen\nshould resolve the situation until you can see your dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Crowns Break?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because crowns are designed to mimic the material of natural\nteeth, they can unfortunately break like natural teeth. Here are some reasons\nthat they might fracture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Age. <\/strong>Even with regular brushing,<br>flossing, and visits to your dentist, crowns usually don\u2019t last more than five<br>to fifteen years. As they get older, crowns can break off with very little<br>force. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clenching or grinding.<\/strong> This bad habit can<br>wear down your natural teeth as well as a crown. Talk to your dentist about<br>getting a nightguard to prevent grinding or clenching from hurting your teeth<br>and crown. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hard and sticky foods.<\/strong> Although dental<br>crowns are durable, they can still be broken or dislodged by foods like ice,<br>taffy, or popcorn kernels. If you\u2019re going to consume these foods, chew on the<br>side of your mouth that doesn\u2019t have the crown. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are CEREC Crowns Better Than Traditional Ones?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular crowns typically take more than one appointment to\nplace, but CEREC crowns can be installed in just one visit. This makes it\neasier for patients with dental anxiety, since they only have to come to the\noffice once. Instead of sending the impressions of your tooth off to a lab and\nwaiting for a few weeks for a permanent, your crown can be constructed in as\nlittle as one hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of impressions, that process is also easier with\nCEREC. Traditional crowns involve holding a sticky putty in your mouth for a\nminute or so while it creates an impression. CEREC uses 3D imaging to take a\ndigital scan of your mouth, eliminating the need for uncomfortable putty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, breaking or losing your dental crown is\nstill an emergency, but thanks to CEREC technology, it\u2019s not the end of the\nworld. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. William Ross earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1995, and is currently working on achieving a Mastership designation. He uses only the most up to date technology in his office in Rock Hill, SC, including CEREC. If you have a broken dental crown, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crsmile.com\/contact.html\">contact<\/a> us at (803)-324-5301.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emergencies happen, and you can\u2019t always plan for them. Your dentist understands that. If you break a dental crown, there\u2019s no need to worry. Using state-of-the-art CEREC one-visit crown technology, your dentist can craft a new temporary crown in one day until a permanent one can be created for you. Let\u2019s talk more about CEREC, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>CEREC One Visit Crown | My Crown Broke | Dr. William Ross<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What should you do if your dental crown breaks? 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