Showing posts with label CEREC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CEREC. Show all posts

Friday, November 11, 2011

Dental crowns from your Ballantyne cosmetic dentists in Charlotte NC

Cosmetic dentists in Charlotte use dental crowns to restore and strengthen teeth. A skilled cosmetic dentist can help you get the smile you have always wanted. If your teeth have been damaged by decay or some other type of dental trauma, your Ballantyne Center for Dentistry dentist can help you smile again with confidence. Porcelain crowns provide you with teeth that have a natural look and feel without the metal. Here are quick facts about dental crowns that you should know if you are considering having this cosmetic dentistry option:
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  • Teeth crowns can protect weak teeth from future damage or decay, cover badly discolored teeth, restore already broken teeth, cover large fillings, support dental bridges or cover a dental implant.
  • Traditional dental caps used to be made of metal but advances in cosmetic dentistry produced better products like porcelain crowns for a more attractive look.
  • Porcelain dental caps have been proven to provide strength in addition to a natural appearance.
  • With porcelain teeth crowns, your teeth will have a more natural look and feel for your personal comfort.
  • Porcelain crowns are barely noticeable.
  • CEREC®, or CERamic REConstruction, is a highly advanced technology used to create porcelain dental crowns for your teeth right in your cosmetic dentist’s office, allowing you to walk out the same day with your new dental cap.
  • A dental crown is an artificial tooth cap placed on your tooth to help restore its shape, size or appearance.
To find out if dental crowns are right for you, schedule your smile consultation with Dr. Christian Yaste or Dr. Joe Hufanda at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry in Charlotte by calling today. Feel free to talk with your Ballantyne cosmetic dentists and start smiling with confidence again.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Reasons for going modern with dental crowns in Charlotte

Today, flawless smiles can be created quickly and effectively using metal-free porcelain teeth crowns and dental caps. These new methods are not only stronger and more durable; they also get rid of the unsightly lines caused by older procedures. Here are the reasons for going modern with your dental crowns in Charlotte:


• In the past, dental crowns were made of porcelain but lined with metal framing, which caused dark lines by the gums. Some general dentists today still use these old reconstruction techniques and not the latest cosmetic breakthroughs, which use newer dental materials.

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• The latest procedures in cosmetic dentistry make use of better dental crowns and dental caps that are far superior to those used previously, both in terms of the durability and the flawless visual appeal.

• While many general dentists in Charlotte can be quite skilled at performing general dental procedures, many of them do not have the experience necessary to give the best and most visually pleasing results.

• When you need any kind of cosmetic work done, it is best to trust your teeth to the hands of experts in cosmetic dentistry.

Ballantyne Center for Dentistry uses the latest in advanced cosmetic dentistry techniques to provide the highest quality teeth crowns and dental caps available. If you need the services of dentists who specialize in making flawless smiles, talk to your trusted cosmetic dentists in south Charlotte NC and schedule that appointment today.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Dental Crowns for Chipped or Damaged Teeth

A beautiful smile can once again be achieved with the application of dental crowns. Charlotte's skilled cosmetic dentists, Dr. Christian Yaste and Dr. Joe Hufanda, at Ballantyne Center for Dentistry provide patients with many cosmetic dentistry options, including dental crowns, porcelain veneers and dental implants to give you a better smile.

What is a dental crown?
Dental crowns or caps are often used to restore strength, as well as function to teeth injured by decay or trauma such as a weak tooth, or one that is malformed, or cracked.

CEREC and dental crown procedures
CEREC stands for CERamic REConstruction which restores your tooth with a natural tooth colored crown. 

· Your Charlotte cosmetic dentist will work to reshape the tooth using different procedures depending on the extent of the damage.
· A photo is taken of your tooth using a special camera.
· The photo is converted into a 3D virtual model and using CAD technology, your permanent tooth crown is designed on the computer, guided by your Charlotte cosmetic dentist. 
· The computer sends a digital version of the design to a milling machine that creates a ceramic tooth, designed specifically for your tooth and matching your tooth color.

Is a dental crown what you need?
Considering the extent of the damage and the biological make-up of your teeth, you should consult with your Charlotte cosmetic dentists to decide which type of dental crown or other cosmetic dental procedure best suits your needs.  Contact your Charlotte cosmetic dentists today to learn more about dental crowns and the options available to get you the smile you’ve always wanted.