A 3D dental scan displayed on a clinic monitor for same-day crown planning

Same-day crowns

One visit. One crown. And a show on the ceiling while we make it.

A crown that used to take two appointments now takes one, usually under two hours, start to finish.

Why it matters

Prepared, milled, and seated in a single visit

A traditional crown means two trips: one to prep and take an impression, a couple of weeks in a temporary, then a second visit to seat the final crown. With our CEREC scanners and mills, all of that happens in one appointment.

There are no goopy impressions and no temporary crown to baby for two weeks. Most crowns are finished in under two hours, and you leave with the real thing.

The chairs sit under ceiling-mounted TVs, so you can watch a show while you wait, or watch your own crown being milled a few feet away.

How it works

Five steps, one appointment

  1. 1

    Numb & Prep

    We make sure you're fully numb and comfortable, then gently clear away any decay or damage and shape the tooth so your new crown will sit just right.

  2. 2

    Scan

    A digital scanner captures your tooth in a few minutes. No impression tray.

  3. 3

    Design

    Your crown is designed on screen to fit your bite and match your other teeth.

  4. 4

    Mill

    Our in-office mill carves the crown from a solid ceramic block while you wait.

  5. 5

    Seat

    We fit, adjust, and cement the finished crown in place. You leave done.

A 3D digital model of teeth displayed on a clinic monitor during crown design
Diagram showing how a dental crown is placed onto a prepared tooth

Beyond crowns

The same precision for bridges and everyday restorative care

The digital workflow that makes same-day crowns possible carries straight into bridges and the everyday restorative work that keeps a smile healthy.

Careful prep work is what makes the difference, and it is what our patients tend to notice most: a fit that feels natural and a result that lasts.

Ready for a crown without the second trip?

Tell us a good time and we'll hold it for you. One visit, and you're done.

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