Let’s be honest, nobody gets excited about the words “dental crown appointment.” For decades, getting a crown meant at least two visits to the dentist, weeks of wearing a temporary crown (you know, the ones that feel like they could pop off while you’re eating a sandwich), and plenty of crossing your fingers that the permanent crown from some faraway lab would actually fit when it finally arrived.
There’s a better way. At Aesthetic Dentistry Centre in Plano, Dr. Sara Chen, Dr. Mark Sowell, and master ceramist James Chung have turned that old-school process on its head. They could design, craft, and place your permanent crown right here in our office, all in a single appointment.
The Problem With Temporary Crowns
Temporary crowns exist for one reason: buying time while a dental lab makes your real crown. They’re usually made from acrylic and held in place with temporary cement that’s designed to… well, be temporary.
If you’ve ever had one, you know the drill. You avoid chewy foods. You floss carefully (or not at all, because you’re terrified the thing will launch across the room). Maybe you cross your fingers when you sneeze. And through it all, you’re keenly aware that your temporary crown doesn’t quite fit right or look right.
Meanwhile, your permanent crown goes to a dental lab for fabrication somewhere else, often states away, by a technician who’s never met you, never seen your smile in person, and is working solely from impressions and photos.
The Aesthetic Dentistry Centre Difference
Now imagine a different scenario.
You arrive at our office for your crown appointment. Dr. Chen or Dr. Sowell prepares your tooth with the precision that comes from decades of experience. Then something pretty cool happens: instead of sending your case to some faceless lab, they hand it off to James Chung, their in-office master ceramist who works just steps away from their treatment rooms.
James isn’t guessing about what your smile should look like. He’s seen your smile and talked with your dentist about the specific shade, contour, and fit you need. He’s part of the team, not an outsider trying to interpret notes from afar.
Using the highest quality ceramic materials, he crafts your restoration right there in their on-site lab. And because he’s working just a few feet from where you’re sitting, your dentist can check the fit and appearance in person before ever cementing it in place.
What This Means For You
- One appointment. You could walk in with a damaged tooth and walk out with a finished, permanent, beautiful crown. No waiting. No second visit.
- Better fit. When the person making your crown can walk into the treatment room and consult with your dentist face-to-face, something magical happens. Adjustments happen in real-time. The final restoration often fits like it was made for you, because it was.
- A more natural appearance. Your crown is crafted by an artist who can evaluate its appearance in your actual mouth, under actual lighting, alongside your actual neighboring teeth. The result? A restoration that typically blends in rather than sticks out.
- Durability you can count on. These aren’t quickie crowns cranked out by a machine. We meticulously craft ceramic restorations built to last.
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
What sets this process apart isn’t just the technology, it’s the people using it. Dr. Chen’s prosthodontic expertise means she understands not just how a crown should look, but how it should function within your entire bite. Dr. Sowell’s cosmetic dentistry background ensures aesthetics are never an afterthought. And James Chung’s artistry brings it all together.
They work as a team because they’re literally in the same building. No shipping delays. No miscommunication. And no compromising.
Is A Same-Day Crown Right For You?
If you’ve been told you need a crown, whether from a cracked tooth, a large filling that’s failing, or for cosmetic reasons, it’s worth asking about same-day options. At Aesthetic Dentistry Centre, it’s not a special request. It’s just how we practice dentistry.
Your time matters. Your smile matters. And frankly, life’s too short for temporary crowns. Give us a call at (972) 382-6855 or request an appointment online. Because the crown you need shouldn’t take weeks to arrive.