A crown can be done for appearance. We tend to be conservative in the front. I don’t like doing full crowns in the front unless I just have to. But the appearance, we will take out mercury fillings in a safe manner. And we use isolation with suction devices to be safe. And we will restore that with inlay, onlay, or a crown. It will have the look of enamel and the strength of enamel.
A crown also holds your tooth together against forces. If it has a large filling or a filling through the circle of the tooth, that weakens the tooth. If it’s a small one and some teeth an inlay is your strongest or an onlay without removing a lot of tooth structure to a full crown if it’s a lot bigger or you’ve had a root canal.
Also, a crown or a full onlay can cover and give you height. We use the material that’s right for where it’s going to be and that’ll look the best, last the longest, and be the best for that tooth. You know, if you’ve wore your teeth off we can replace it with enamel. In the front, if you’ve wore a lot it’d be more of, like, a double veneer with a crown. It goes down the inside and the outside. The tooth doesn’t have to be cut down as much. And it’ll give you your height of your teeth back so you can smile naturally and have a beautiful smile.
We’ve been doing the CEREC since 2001. This is my sixth machine I think, and we can do same-day dentistry with that. I use the CEREC every week and sometimes every day. We also use digital scanners to scan. Sometimes we have to do traditional but probably 75%, 80% even when we’re doing full mouth is all done digital now without the goopy impression material. And a fair amount of our implant cases are done with digital.
Your Smile Will Shine With Dental Crowns & Bridges in Paducah
Replacing or repairing your teeth is easy when you have a dentist you can trust. Dr. William E. Hay has 35 years of experience helping patients regain their complete smile. Because of their versatility, he often uses dental crowns and bridges in Paducah for smile repair. With these restorations, you can:
- Stop tooth decay and restore your dental health
- Reveal a complete set of fully functional teeth
- Pair your new teeth with implants for a stronger bite
- Feel confident you are taking good care of your smile
- Invest in the future of your oral health and overall well-being
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Reveal Healthy Teeth Thanks to a Dental Crown or Bridge
When you visit our practice, you not only benefit from Dr. William E. Hay’s experience, but our use of advanced technology as well. For example, you can receive your dental crown in one visit. We can make it in our office with our CEREC machine. There’s no need to wear a temporary crown while you wait for an outside lab or return later for placement. If any quality issues need to be addressed, your dentist can do it right away in our office instead of sending the crown back to a lab. We also use digital X-rays, digital scanners, and intraoral cameras for the most precise results.
You’ll find a restoration to suit your needs:
- Dental Crown – We use high-quality materials to create your crown. This procedure is often done to repair teeth damaged by injury or to repair a tooth with a large cavity. While we have options that will make your new tooth look natural, Dr. Hay can use gold material if you’d prefer. When paired with a dental implant, a crown can replace a single missing tooth.
- Dental Bridge – If you are missing one tooth or several teeth in a row, you may need a dental bridge. The bridge anchors to nearby teeth. You can also get yours anchored to implants if you want a more lifelike replacement.
We never want anxiety or stress to get in the way of necessary treatments. Our team will make sure you feel completely at ease before we begin. Dr. Hay will numb your mouth with a local anesthetic so you don’t feel a thing, using a method that minimizes the sting. For more extreme anxiety, an anesthesiologist can administer deep sedation if you’d like.
Call 270-818-8388 for dental crowns and bridges in Paducah. You can also schedule online.
Dr. Hay and his staff are one of the most talented and caring dental practices I have had the good fortune to experience. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone needing dental services. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed and comfortable during your visits.
I am so pleased with the amount of time Dr. Hay took to examine my records & my CT scan & explain the next process needed in my care! His entire staff is extremely caring & helpful as well! I will be sharing photos soon! I can’t wait to have a beautiful smile again! Thank you Dr. Hay for the exceptional care I received!
Dr. Hay has put together one of the best office staff and dental associates I have ever encountered. Everyone there is so friendly and down to earth. Dr. Hay and wife Nicky are so kind and thorough if it’s a checkup all the way to dentures. I highly recommend Dr. Hay’s dental practice to anyone. If you are not smiling when you get there; you’ll be smiling when you leave!
I can’t express enough how pleased I am with Dr Hay and his wonderful staff! I couldn’t be happier with my results and also the feeling that I leave with after each visit. They feel like family.
My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Hay since he came to Paducah. I agree with others that the office staff and dental assistant are kind, knowledgeable, and efficient. Dr. Hay is a talented clinician who has earned our trust and respect. Thank you so much!
My experience with smile restoration with Dr Hay has been amazing! He and his staff are super welcoming and accommodating! Dentist for life!
I had a great experience on my visit. Dr. Hay was very caring and gave me valuable information, in addition to a comprehensive check up. They come highly recommended! Thank you again, and see you next time!
I would highly recommend Dr. Hay and his staff, I hadn’t been to the dentist in 15 years because of past bad experiences and I was a nervous wreck going to the dentist. When I walked in I was met by Alisha who is so sweet and calming, then I met Nikki and together they got me calmed down, took my X-rays and then Dr. Hay came in explained everything I needed done and what options I had, I was so happy to hear they offered sedation. I needed lots of work and I was put under sedation, woke up and had a beautiful smile! If you want a dentist office that makes you honestly feel comfortable and relaxed go see Dr. Hay and his staff you will feel completely different about going to the dentist. I no longer have a fear and enjoy going to get a teeth cleaning.
Everyone is so nice!!! If you want to be treated with respect and have someone care about you. Go see Dr. Bay and his staff !!!
A great team of people gave me my smile back. Dr Hay did an amazing job!
Dental crowns and bridges are a fantastic investment in your smile. Most of our patients can expect their new crown or bridge to last at least five to seven years after placement. However, these restorations can last a lot longer, especially if you take care not to chew hard, gummy, or sticky foods.
Your cost for crowns and bridges can vary widely, depending on your needs and treatment plan. Placing a single crown is less expensive than filling in a smile gap with a bridge consisting of several replacement teeth. Our team will be happy to cover all the details in full during a consultation and answer any questions you have about your treatment.
Dental crowns and bridges can be used in a wide variety of ways to restore damaged and missing teeth. We can use a single crown for repairing a tooth. With a dental implant, a crown can replace a missing tooth. A bridge is designed to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to either your other teeth or dental implants.