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Crown in a Day

July 31, 2016

Filed under: Uncategorized — jldental @ 5:35 pm
When you fracture a tooth, Drs. Jonathan or Laura Mears of JL Dental may recommend a dental crown to rebuild the tooth and protect the remaining tooth structure. Depending on how deeply your tooth is fractured, this can be an emergency. If that’s the case, then we can permanently repair your tooth with a crown in a day. Using the E4D system, our dentists can design, fabricate and bond your new crown over a broken tooth in just one appointment.



E4D in Arnold, MO

E4D is a comprehensive system that allows our dentists to manufacture dental crowns and other restorations right here in the office. Normally, we provide traditional crowns that are handcrafted in a dental lab. But when you need a crown in a hurry, E4D can be the ideal solution.

The E4D System

E4D consists of three separate units that work together in order to provide our patients with one-day crowns. The process begins with a digital intraoral camera that captures a detailed image of the damaged tooth, as well as surrounding and opposing teeth. These images are transferred to E4D’s computer, which is loaded with special software that creates a 3D virtual representation of your tooth. With this information, the computer designs your dental crown. Every detail is included—color, size, and shape, right down to the cusps and grooves of the chewing surface if the tooth is a molar. In this way, your new crown will feel no different than your natural tooth did when you bite down.

Finally, the design is sent to the milling unit that will fabricate your crown right here in our Arnold dental practice. Special burrs carve the crown from a single block of porcelain. Your crown will be ready for placement in less than 30 minutes.
Before bonding your crown into place, Dr. Jonathan Mears or Dr. Laura Mears will double-check the crown to make sure the fit is perfect. We also can use hand tools to further polish or stain your crown to exactly match the sheen of nearby teeth. Once the crown is cemented into place, you will have a fully functional tooth again.
To care for your new one-day crown, all you have to do is brush and floss just as you do for your natural teeth.

For a Crown in a Day, Call Our Office

If you’ve broken a tooth and suspect that you might need a dental crown, contact JL Dental to learn more about crowns in a day with the E4D System.

July 26, 2016

Filed under: Uncategorized — jldental @ 6:01 pm

Your Dentist in Arnold, MO, Discusses Dental Health and Cosmetic Dentistry

When most people think of cosmetic dentistry, a more attractive smile immediately comes to mind and rightly so. Cosmetic dentistry is designed to help you have the smile you want rather than the smile Mother Nature may have handed to you. However, cosmetic dentistry is not only about the appearance of your smile. When you improve the look of your smile, chances are you’re also improving your dental health, too. Dr. Jonathan Mears and Dr. Laura Mears at JL Dental in Arnold, MO, want to make sure you are aware of the aesthetic and health advantages of cosmetic dentistry.

Cosmetic Dentistry and You

Have you ever noticed that after you’ve exercised you are more inspired to eat healthy? Something similar happens after you’ve had any kind of cosmetic dentistry procedure. Patients become more attentive to their smiles and are more inclined to brush and floss regularly in order to take better care of their teeth and gums. Who wants to risk the damaging consequences of tooth decay or gum disease after having spent time and money on enhancing the appearance of your smile?

Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures to Improve Your Smile

One of the most popular and economical cosmetic dentistry treatments performed at JL Dental is teeth whitening. We use the Opalescence take-home whitening system to give you the most dramatic results without sensitivity.
In addition to foods and beverages such as tomato sauce, berries, coffee, tea and red wine, stains and discoloration can sometimes be the result of tobacco use, both smoking and chewing. Many patients finally “kick the habit” after teeth whitening, which can often lead to a tremendous improvement in overall health. Moreover, the risk of oral cancer falls off dramatically once your stop using tobacco products. For more severely stained teeth, Drs. Mears may recommend porcelain veneers.

Straight Teeth for Better Oral Health

We don’t need to tell you that a straight smile is more attractive than a smile with crooked teeth. However, did you know that a straight smile is also healthier? Cleaning around and between teeth that are straight and evenly spaced is easier and naturally leads to a cleaner mouth. With Invisalign from your dentist in Arnold you can enjoy the aesthetic and oral health benefits of a straight and beautiful smile.
Likewise, dental implants in Arnold, MO, are both cosmetic and restorative dentistry. The implant and attached tooth restoration give you back your complete smile, allowing you to speak, eat and laugh with confidence.
Discuss cosmetic dentistry options with JL Dental in Arnold, MO. Patients travel from Imperial, Oakville, Barnhart, and other nearby communities because of our reputation for complete general, restorative, and cosmetic dental care. Our family-owned dental practice enjoys treating our neighbors and their families to personalized service and comprehensive care. Contact us to make your appointment!