Same-Day Crowns

Restore Your Tooth Without the Wait

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Save Time on Dental Care With Same-Day Crowns in Durango

When you have a cracked, worn-down, or decayed tooth, you don't want to wait to restore your smile. With same-day crowns in Durango, you gain a strong, natural-looking crown in a single visit. Digital scanning gives us a precise model of your tooth. Your dentist designs the crown to match your bite and nearby teeth. Our CEREC mill creates it while you relax.

As a result, you leave with a crown that fits well, looks natural, and protects your tooth. It can protect cracked teeth, replace large fillings, and restore teeth after root canal treatment. There's no temporary crown or second visit to worry about. You can plan your day knowing exactly when your restorative treatment will be finished.

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Reasons Why You'll Love Same-Day Crowns

The single-visit crown experience is enhanced by advanced technology and techniques. A digital scan replaces the impression trays that can make many patients gag. It's faster, cleaner, and more precise.

Because the crown is made from a single ceramic block, it's strong and has no metal. It also matches the color of your natural teeth.

Fewer visits also mean fewer rounds of numbing. That's good news if dental appointments make you anxious.

You'll also see your one-day crown take shape on a screen as it's designed. That inside look can help you feel more connected to your treatment and confident in the result.

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Follow Your Crown From Scan to Smile

We begin your treatment by numbing the area and gently shaping your tooth. Next, we take a digital scan. Your dentist uses it to design your crown on screen, adjusting the shape and bite for a precise fit.

While CEREC mills your crown in our office, you can relax in the chair. Once it's ready, we check the fit and color, then bond it in place. Most same-day crown visits take longer than a usual appointment. We'll advise you of how much time it will take.

You'll leave with a crown that's ready for daily use. Once the numbness wears off, you can eat as you usually would. Brushing, flossing, and regular checkups will keep your crown and the tooth beneath it in great shape.

Save your smile with same-day crowns in Durango, CO. Let us restore your tooth in a single visit!

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Staff are always friendly, competent and personable. A great experience for all things dental. I would highly recommend Dr. Lacey and his office.

Frank R.

So glad I made the switch to SJS! The team is great, friendly and welcoming. I love the accomadation off early morning appointments. My hygenists is efficient and thourough!! I am usually great with names-so sorry...

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Gratitude to all who work here and help the process feel smooth and inviting! Great receptionist, hygienist, and Dr. Very thankful to have found a great dentist practice in Durango!

Dylan M.

Dr. Lacey and staff are terrific. Had the best teeth cleaning in a long time on my last visit and the recent one as well.

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Phenomenal experience! Dr. Lacey and his staff are very competent. Extremely comfortable environment with staff always checking up on you. Overall a great experience. I highly recommend this dental practice. State of the art equipment with Dr. Lacey’s expertise is a great combination. I am thrilled about my new teeth and have received many compliments!

Ulivi A.

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Everyone was so friendly - from the receptionists to the dental hygienists to the dentist. GREAT quality professional care provided!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Same-Day Crowns

Are same-day crowns as strong as traditional crowns? 

Same-day crowns are made from strong ceramic that handles normal chewing well. With good care, they can last many years. Their precise digital fit also helps protect the tooth underneath, just like a crown made in an outside lab.

Can every tooth get a same-day crown? 

Not every tooth can get a same-day crown, but most can. Some cases need a different material or extra treatment first. Your dentist will examine your tooth and let you know whether same-day treatment is the best choice.

Do same-day crowns cost more? 

Same-day crowns usually cost about the same as traditional crowns. Pricing depends on the tooth and any other treatment needed. Many dental insurance plans cover crowns the same way, regardless of how they're made.

How long does a same-day crown appointment take? 

A same-day crown appointment usually takes about two hours. That includes preparing the tooth, scanning, designing, milling, and bonding the crown. It's a longer visit than a filling, but it replaces two separate appointments and the weeks spent wearing a temporary.

Do same-day crowns look natural? 

Same-day crowns look natural because they're made from tooth-colored ceramic. Your dentist selects a shade that matches your nearby teeth. The crown can also be polished or glazed for a lifelike finish. Most people won't notice which tooth has the crown.