A damaged tooth used to mean two dental visits, a temporary crown, and weeks of waiting. At Your Time Dental in Gibsonton and Lithia, FL, we’ve changed that story. With CEREC technology, Dr. Rick Kernagis and Dr. Jennifer Wynn Kernagis can design, create, and place a custom crown in a single appointment. No second visit. No temporary. Just a finished smile before you leave.
Here’s how it works, why speed matters, and what makes our approach different.
What Is CEREC and Why It Matters
Your Time Dental’s same-day crowns restore your smile in a single visit, delivering strong, natural-looking results fast so you leave confident, comfortable, and completely satisfied
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. In plain terms, it’s a system that lets us build a permanent crown right here in our office, often in about two hours. Instead of sending an impression to an outside lab and waiting weeks, we handle everything from start to finish while you relax.
That speed isn’t just convenient — it protects your tooth. A cracked or decayed tooth left unprotected can worsen quickly, leading to sensitivity, infection, or fracture. Placing a strong crown the same day helps seal and shield the tooth before small problems become bigger ones.
The CEREC Process, Step by Step
We keep every step comfortable and easy to follow. Here’s what you can expect:
- Gentle preparation. First, we remove any decay and shape the tooth so it’s ready to hold a new crown.
- Digital scanning. Instead of a messy putty impression, we use a small handheld camera to capture precise 3D images of your tooth. It’s quick, comfortable, and highly accurate.
- Custom design. Using those images, we design your crown on-screen, adjusting the shape, fit, and bite so it blends naturally with your surrounding teeth.
- In-office milling. A milling unit carves your crown from a solid block of tooth-colored ceramic. You can watch it happen right in our office.
- Final placement. We check the fit, make any small refinements, and bond the crown into place. You walk out with a fully restored tooth.
How Same-Day Crowns Save Your Smile
Fast treatment does more than save you a trip. When a tooth is weakened, every day counts. A CEREC crown restores strength immediately, letting you chew, speak, and smile with confidence again.
There’s also a comfort factor. Temporary crowns can loosen, feel bulky, or cause sensitivity. With CEREC, you skip that stage entirely and receive a durable, lifelike crown the same day.
More Than Emergency Care
It’s a common myth that crowns and bridges are only for dental emergencies. In reality, they solve everyday problems too. A crown can protect a tooth after a root canal, restore one worn down by grinding, or reinforce a large old filling. A bridge can replace a missing tooth and keep your bite balanced. These restorations help your smile look and function its best for years.
What Sets Your Time Dental Apart
We’re proud to use some of the most advanced technology in dentistry, and CEREC is a perfect example. Our goal is simple: make every appointment as easy and comfortable as possible, while delivering results you can trust. Dr. Rick and Dr. Jennifer combine that modern technology with personalized, attentive care for each patient.
If you have a tooth that needs attention, you don’t have to wait weeks to feel whole again. Contact Your Time Dental in Gibsonton or Lithia today to learn whether a same-day CEREC crown is right for you.
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SOUTH SHORE – GIBSONTON
13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B Gibsonton, FL 33534 Call: 813-519-0128
FISHHAWK – LITHIA
5486 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Ste B Lithia, FL 33547 Call: 813-519-0128
