Getting a traditional dental crown could take up to weeks because they’re crafted off-site at a high-tech laboratory. For many patients, this process requires taking time off work and tailoring their schedule to their dental needs, and that’s not always doable. Fortunately, a new, more streamlined and efficient alternative to this process has emerged thanks to the development of cutting-edge dental technology, called CEREC. It stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, and it allows your dentist to complete the entire dental crown process in a single appointment, but you’re probably wondering just how long this visit will take!

Have you ever had a tooth that was severely damaged, misshapen, or discolored? If so, then you may be familiar with dental crowns. These caps cover the entire visible part of a tooth and are shaped to effortlessly blend in with the rest of your smile. They are also color matched to the surrounding teeth, but how does your dentist do that? Continue reading to learn about the methods that dentists use when color-matching dental crowns.