CEREC Same-Day Crowns and Bridges in Torrance, CA

Living with cracked or broken teeth? Does tooth loss affect your confidence and comfort? At Chan Dental in Torrance, CA, we offer high-quality CEREC dental crowns and bridges to restore your smile's appearance and vitality.

The Impact of Missing and Damaged Teeth

Living with decayed, cracked, broken, or missing teeth doesn’t just affect smile aesthetics; these issues can lead to diminished confidence, difficulty chewing and speaking, and alter your facial structure. Left untreated, tooth damage can also lead to infections and other oral health complications.

However, the implications go beyond oral health, affecting your overall well-being:

• Digestive health — Incomplete or improper chewing due to damaged or missing teeth can lead to digestive problems. When food isn't broken down sufficiently in the mouth, it places extra strain on the digestive system.
• Nutritional deficiencies — Damaged or missing teeth can limit the types of foods you eat. You might avoid hard, crunchy fruits and vegetables, vital sources of essential nutrients.

A dental crown acts like a protective “cap” for damaged teeth. We commonly recommend crowns to resolve the following issues:

• Cracked or broken teeth
• Teeth that are too decayed for a filling
• Misshapen or discolored teeth
• Teeth that have undergone root canal therapy

What Does CEREC Stand For?

CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Restorations. This means our dentist custom-crafts crowns and bridges at our Torrance dental office. These restorations rely on CAD/CAM technology, allowing us to create dental crowns in one dental appointment.

We choose high-quality CEREC tooth restorations because they benefit you in several ways: 

• No multiple appointments.
• No two-week wait.
• No messy dental impressions.
• No temporary crown or bridge.

CEREC crowns and bridges are as durable as lab-fabricated crowns, and tooth-colored materials blend seamlessly with surrounding teeth.

There are several steps involved, and they all take place at the same visit:

• Initial consultation — An evaluation to determine if a crown is right for you.
• Tooth preparation — Reshaping the tooth to accommodate the crown.
• Digital impressions — A digital scan captures accurate impressions without messy paste.
• Creating your crown — Your crown is milled in our office while you wait.
• Crown placement — The final crown is bonded onto the prepared tooth.

With good care, a dental crown can last 10–15 years. Remember, it's essential to maintain oral hygiene and regular check-ups to ensure its longevity.

The Bridge to Completing Your Smile

A bridge fills the gap left by one or two missing teeth in a row. It is held in place by crowns attached to neighboring teeth, with an artificial tooth called a pontic that sits in the open space. A bridge is also beneficial because it prevents neighboring teeth from shifting.

The process for getting a CEREC bridge mirrors crowns, and with proper care, bridges can last 10-15 years.

Ready to Eat, Speak, and Smile Confidently Again?

With CEREC crowns and bridges, we offer solutions that enhance your smile, protect your oral health, and support overall wellness. Please call our Torrance, CA, dental office to schedule a consultation to get started!