Same-Day Crowns with the E4D System

There is nothing worse than having to have dental treatments that take several days or weeks to complete. It's hard enough taking a day off of work or school, but when you need multiple days off, it can almost be impossible. However, if you need crowns put on, you now have the ability for all of the work to be done in one day. This is made possible through the E4D system. 

How do Same Day Crowns work?

The E4D system is made up of computer-assisted design (CAD) tools and a milling machine. A digital impression is taken of the tooth and the dentist will view it on a monitor design the restoration. The final design will then be sent to an in-office machine and, using a block of ceramic that matches tooth color, a custom crown will soon be created. 

The Benefits of the E4D System

The E4D system offers anyone who needs crowns several advantages compared to the way they are traditionally made, including:

• Fewer dentist appointments - This is the biggest benefit of the E4D system. You can get all of your crowns taken care of in just one visit.

• Minimally invasive - It's very possible you will only need to receive local anesthetic once to prepare each tooth.

• Improved accuracy - The CAD tools used are the best in the business and are designed to perfectly match the contours of your teeth.

• No need for temporary crowns - Again, since you will be getting all of your permanent crowns taken care of in one appointment, you won't have to have temporaries put on.

• More affordable - Fewer dentist visits mean that you will be able to save more money.

• Less pain - There aren't as many injections, which means less pain and discomfort for you.

If you need crowns put in or are looking to replace your old or worn out ones, the E4D system could be perfect procedure for your busy schedule. Call Dr. Diane Arel at Art of Smiles Dentistry in Harrison, OH for more information or to schedule a consultation.  

The Invisalign® System

How do you feel about your smile? Are you embarrassed to show it off because you have gaps or crooked teeth? Perhaps you've thought about doing something to fix your smile but didn't want to have to deal with uncomfortable metal braces. Well, now you don't have to. Over the last several years, braces have come a long way. Unattractive and cumbersome metal is not the only option anymore. There's a cosmetic alternative to traditional brace-wear called Invisalign® that has become a popular choice among adults.

4 Major Benefits of Invisalign

• Appearance - The aligner trays used in the Invisalign system are nearly invisible.

• Comfort - Instead of sharp metal, the aligners are made of smooth plastic.

• Quickness - The Invisalign system straightens teeth faster than traditional braces.

• Ease of use - Patients can remove their aligners when they eat or drink and for brushing and flossing purposes, unlike with metal braces. 

Invisalign for Young Adults

If you have older children that are in need of braces, there is a good chance that they may not want to wear metal braces. Invisalign could be the perfect solution. A young adult can start using Invisalign as long as he or she has all of their permanent teeth and qualifies for the procedure. The most important requirement for young adults is that they wear their aligners for at least 22 hours a day without misplacing the aligner when it is out of the mouth.. In addition, they need to visit their dentist twice a month to get new trays.

When you have decided it's finally time to do something about your smile and you'd like to learn how Invisalign can help, contact Dr.Diane Arel. Find out if Invisalign is a good choice for you. Schedule your consultation with Art of Smiles Dentistry in Harrison today!