Shield your smile from the spooky scourge of tooth decay with same day crowns.

Halloween: a time for ghoulish costumes, eerie tales, and—let’s be honest—a mountain of sweet treats. When considering the latter, we can’t help but think about the effects of these sugar-laden delights on our not-so-spooky smiles.

Although the occasional candy indulgence is part of the holiday spirit, it can invite some unwanted guests: tooth decay and enamel damage. But fear not! Thanks to advancements in modern dentistry, you can repair that cavity or crack in no time with same day crowns. Whether it’s a hairline fracture from a particularly hard candy or an old filling that just can’t keep up anymore, CEREC crowns have you covered.

Let’s explore why sugary indulgences impact the teeth and learn how the magic of restorative dentistry can protect your smile this Halloween. 

The Scary Side of Halloween: Sweets and Your Oral Health 

One of the hallmarks of Halloween is the abundance of candies and sweets that we find hard to resist. Unfortunately, such treats often lead to sticky situations for our teeth. The sugar in candies acts as fuel for harmful oral bacteria. As these bacteria feast on the sugar, they produce acids that erode tooth enamel and lead to cavities.

Soft, sticky candies such as taffy or caramel can be particularly menacing. Their adhesive nature allows them to stick to the teeth for a prolonged period, providing ample time for bacteria to feast on the sugar and cause damage. What’s more, these candies can unseat compromised dental fillings, exposing a vulnerable tooth to further decay.

On the other end of the spectrum, hard candies, though seemingly innocent, can lead to painful dental emergencies. A casual bite into a hard candy can result in a cracked tooth requiring immediate attention.

The Halloween season is a time when new cavities might make their debut. However, it’s also when existing cavities can worsen quite quickly. This rapid progression of decay can lead to toothaches and a degree of damage that traditional fillings cannot resolve. In these cases, restorative dental treatments, such as crowns, take the spotlight as the solution for restoring both function and aesthetics.

Choosing the Time-Saving Treat of Same Day Crowns

Same day crowns, often known as CEREC crowns, are a remarkable advancement in restorative dentistry that offers a quick and effective solution to tooth decay. As the name suggests, your dentist can create and fit these crowns in a single dental visit, a feature that has made CEREC technology increasingly popular among today’s time-conscious patients. 

The treatment process involves scanning the damaged tooth with a special 3D camera to create a digital model. A computer then processes this model and designs a crown to fit the tooth perfectly. The crown is milled on-site from a block of ceramic that matches the color of your natural teeth, then your dentist cements your new crown in place. The entire process is complete within a matter of hours. 

Same day crowns are better options than fillings in several circumstances. For instance, when a tooth has extensive decay that a filling cannot sufficiently fix, a same day crown is ideal. Same day crowns also serve as reliable solutions for teeth with older, failing fillings or teeth that have cracks due to trauma.

The benefits of same day crowns go beyond their quick and convenient nature. Unlike traditional crowns, which require multiple dental visits and a temporary crown, the entire process for a CEREC crown only takes a single appointment. This eliminates the inconvenience of multiple visits and the discomfort of a temporary crown. Moreover, the sophisticated technology behind CEREC crowns ensures they are incredibly lifelike in appearance, blending seamlessly with your natural teeth and enhancing your smile. 

Have frightful fun without dental fears.

Halloween can indeed be a double-edged sword—exciting in its festivities yet potentially damaging to our oral health. However, by making tooth-friendly choices (such as sugar-free candies) and sticking to good oral hygiene habits, you can ensure that the only “scary” part of your Halloween is the fun and frights!

But if sugar has already started causing decay and damage, fear not. Restorative dental techniques like same day crowns are fantastic solutions that can restore your smile’s function and appearance in just one visit. At Hite Family Dentistry, your trusted dentist in Edwardsville, Illinois, we’re equipped with the latest technology to ensure you receive the best care possible. If you’re due for a preventive checkup and professional cleaning, or if you’re interested in CEREC same day crowns, book an appointment today.