A cavity will continue its growth until your dentist can step in, remove the infected area, and clean your tooth. The size of your cavity by the time you are treated can depend on how long it took you to seek a restorative dental procedure. If tooth decay has entered the interior of your tooth, it can take a root canal treatment to fully stop the problem. Once this has been performed, your tooth will need protection from a dental crown. A cavity that has not reached this point may only call for a dental filling, but it is possible that a larger cavity that did not enter your tooth’s pulp will still make it necessary to place a crown.
A Dental Crown After A Root Canal
A root canal is only used when a problem has occurred in the interior of your tooth. This can happen when you have a severe cavity, but physical trauma can sometimes disrupt the nerves in the interior of your tooth, and call for this sort of care. Once the root canal is completed, your dentist can prepare your tooth for your crown.
With CEREC, You Can Have Your Crown Sooner
A major advantage of your dentist’s using CEREC technology to make your crown is that it can be made – and placed – in one visit. Your dentist has the necessary resources to measure, design, and construct a ceramic crown in their office. This eliminates any waiting period, and makes a temporary restoration unnecessary, so you have full protection for your tooth sooner.
