Root canals may have a bad reputation, but the process itself is actually quite comfortable for most patients. Using a local anesthetic, we’ll numb your gums and jawbone to keep you comfortable throughout the appointment. By the end of your visit, you’ll have a root-canaled tooth and a lot less pain. However, this process leaves your newly fixed tooth vulnerable to infection or decay. To protect your vulnerable tooth, we will likely place a dental crown on top! If you need a root canal crown combo done in one appointment, book a consultation with us in Foley, AL. We use state-of-the-art technology to design, fabricate, and place these tooth-shaped caps from high-quality ceramic.
Why Is a Dental Crown Necessary After a Root Canal?
The root canal process involves creating an opening in your tooth. Then we use specialized dental tools to carefully remove infected tissues that cause pain, inflammation, or discomfort. While this process may sound scary, it’s a very simple procedure that we perform routinely without issue. In fact, most patients say any discomfort they feel after a root canal is nothing compared to the pain they had before the procedure.
After your root canal treatment, we will flush out any debris or bacteria from inside your tooth. Then, we’ll fill the tooth with a rubber-like material to permanently seal the tooth off from bacteria. But even with this material, your tooth remains more vulnerable to damage or infection. And in many cases, patients struggle to chew with root-canaled teeth because they aren’t as strong as they used to be.
To help reduce vulnerability and support a weaker bite, we use dental crowns! These tooth-shaped caps cover a tooth after a root canal, helping protect it and strengthen its structure. At Riviera Dental Care, we understand that coming back in after a root canal for your dental crown can be a hassle. That is why we offer same-day crown services to restore your tooth immediately after treatment!
For your convenience, we offer a root canal and crown combo treatment that gets you in and out of our office feeling better and looking better.
“Riviera Dental has been caring for my teeth for several years. They are the best! Recently I needed a crown and was very glad to hear that the entire process can now be done in one visit !! Dr. McLemore and Monique made me feel very comfortable, and they did excellent work. I highly recommend them.”
– Linda K.
“Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Appointment wait times have been short, and they are the only place in Foley that accepts VA. I had a new crown completely finished in one day, with zero pain. I didn’t even feel the shot, which was done perfectly, and not massively over numbed. I left feeling like I had a check up and not a major procedure.”
– Daniel H.
Our Same-Day Crown Process in Foley, AL
Riviera Dental Care offers same-day root canal and crown treatment thanks to innovative in-office technology. Where most dental practices would need to send their work to a lab, we have professional technicians on site who design and craft your crown in one day!
We start with a digital impression. Rather than using messy goop to take a physical impression of your smile, we simply wave a wand around your mouth to take a digital scan. The scan then allows us to customize and design your new crown. This tooth-shaped cap will look exactly like your natural crowns, blending in seamlessly with your smile.
Once the design is ready, we’ll use our state-of-the-art CEREC machine to fabricate your restoration. The machine uses CAD/CAM technology to mill a tooth out of a high-quality ceramic block. The technology pays close attention to detail and fabricates your crown with incredible precision.
In just 2-3 hours, we can create a brand-new crown that fits your smile perfectly.
Get a Root Canal and Crown Combo in Just One Visit!
A root canal helps relieve pain and remove infection from your tooth. A dental crown helps restore that tooth, covering it for protection and to strengthen your bite. And at Riviera Dental Care, we can do both procedures in just one day! At our office, we have same-day crown capabilities that keep you smiling confidently without issue. If you think you may need a root canal, book a visit with us in Foley, AL!
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