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Unleashing patients’ best smiles with state-of-the-art holistic dentistry services: FAQs about same-day crowns
Crowns are one of the most common procedures available at any dentist’s office. Gateway Oral Health Center provides an uncommon approach to this common treatment. Everything we provide at our office in St. George, Utah, has been carefully selected to support your oral health and overall well-being while providing a pleasant experience.
How are your crowns different from what other dentists offer?
Our team places crowns on the same day or in one visit with computer-aided manufacturing and design capabilities (CAD/CAM). At other offices, the crown process requires at least two appointments. The natural tooth and dental crown are prepared during the first appointment, and the permanent crown is later secured at a follow-up visit. Additional appointments may be necessary if the crown was not made right the first time. We have eliminated the need for more appointments, as our crowns are a “one-visit and done” treatment.
What is same-day crown technology?
This system powers a unique, convenient, and efficient process. Such a computer-aided approach involves using advanced software and equipment to plan, design, fabricate, and refine your durable and aesthetically pleasing crown.
What can I expect from the process as a patient?
Much of the magic happens “behind the curtain.” So, we have made the whole treatment experience as easy and hassle-free as possible. Our dentists gently remove any decayed or damaged areas of your tooth. The tooth is also reshaped to ensure our custom-designed crown fits on top of it properly. All this preparation is done to a tooth that has been precisely numbed with local anesthetic. You won’t feel anything as we go to work to rebuild your tooth. We also use special technologies to comfortably and non-invasively collect information about your tooth, which our team then uses to make your new crown. Then, you sit back and relax while we make the crown on site.
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How long do your crowns last?
Since we have effectively built an in-house dental lab using computer-aided design and manufacturing resources, Gateway Oral Health Center supports the ultimate quality control. We ensure that your crowns and other restorations are made to your precise specifications with the most biocompatible and natural-looking dental materials because we are the ones fabricating your new tooth structure—not an outside lab! These characteristics contribute favorably to crowns that can last many years (as long as you maintain good oral care).
What materials do you use?
We mill your crown from a premium block of dental ceramic. These high-performance ceramics are as attractive as they are durable and strong. We stand by their compatibility with natural tissues and safety as a biological or holistic dentistry practice. We encourage you to contact us today with more questions about your situation. We are here to help — call (435) 656-0255 to speak with a friendly and knowledgeable team member in St. George, UT.
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Dr. Bryce Eagar
Dr. Bryce Eagar completed his undergraduate studies at the College of Southern Nevada and the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and attended dental school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He joined the Minnesota National Guard while in dental school and later transferred to the New Mexico National Guard. He retired from the US Army Reserves as a Major after serving for 13.5 years.                               Â
Dr. Eagar’s journey to becoming a biological dentist started with his and his family’s health. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health and a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine.
Dr. Matthew D. Geddes
Dr. Matthew D. Geddes earned his BS in Zoology and Chemistry from Weber State University and his DDS from Dalhousie University dental school (in 2006). He has worked as an associate and owner of a general dentistry practice. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Orthodontic Society. Dr. Geddes began learning about sleep and TMJ dentistry in 2018, which prompted him to enter the area of biological dentistry.