Same Day Dentistry in Plantation, FL
Walk In With a Problem, Walk Out With a Solution
Life doesn't pause for dental problems and at Westside Dental Centre, neither do we. From same-day crowns to emergency appointments and single-visit restorations, Dr. Uttma Dham and her team use in-house technology to get your smile fixed faster than you thought possible. No waiting weeks. No temporary fixes. Just real, lasting results the same day.
Dental emergency? Call us first, we'll do everything we can to get you in today.
WHAT IS SAME DAY DENTISTRY?
What Is Same Day Dentistry And Why Does It Change Everything?
Same day dentistry means exactly what it says: dental treatment that is diagnosed, designed, and completed in a single appointment the same day you come in. No coming back next week. No wearing a temporary crown for a month while a lab processes your case. No juggling multiple appointments around your work schedule.
This is made possible by the technology we've invested in at Westside Dental Centre. Our in-house CAD/CAM crown milling system, CT 3D imaging, digital intraoral scanners, and Pearl AI diagnostics allow Dr. Dham to move from examination to treatment in one seamless visit with results that match or exceed what a traditional multi-visit process delivers.
Same day dentistry isn't a shortcut. It's a smarter, more efficient way to deliver high-quality dentel center, one that respects your time, reduces the stress of multiple appointments, and gets your mouth healthy and functional again as quickly as possible.
For patients across Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, and Fort Lauderdale who lead busy lives, same day dentistry at Westside Dental Centre has been genuinely life-changing.
WHAT WE CAN DO IN ONE APPOINTMENT
What Can Actually Be Done in a Single Visit You Might Be Surprised
Same day dentistry covers more ground than most patients expect. Here's what we routinely complete in a single appointment at Westside Dental Centre.
Same-Day Dental Crowns
This is the most well-known same day treatment and the one that surprises patients most. Traditionally, getting a crown meant two appointments separated by two to three weeks, with an uncomfortable temporary crown in between. At Westside Dental Centre, we design, mill, and fit your permanent crown in a single visit using our in-house CAD/CAM system. It fits precisely, looks completely natural, and you leave with a finished restoration not a temporary one.
Dental Fillings
Composite resin fillings are completed in one appointment examination, decay removal, bonding, and polish. Tooth-coloured and matched to your natural shade, all done in under an hour in most cases
Tooth Extraction
When a tooth needs to come out, we don't make you wait for another day. Dr. Dham performs extractions in-house, including straightforward wisdom tooth removals, with sedation options available if needed.
Provisional Bridges & Restorations
For patients beginning a longer restorative journey, we can fabricate high-quality provisional restorations in-house the same day so you never leave without something functional and natural-looking in place.
Teeth Whitening
Zoom in-office teeth whitening is completed in a single appointment you walk in with stained teeth and walk out with a dramatically brighter smile in about an hour.
Provisional Bridges & Restorations
Chipped tooth, knocked-out crown, broken filling, dental abscess dental emergencies don't follow a calendar. We keep same-day slots available for patients who need urgent care, and we'll do everything possible to treat the problem completely on the day you call.
Digital Impressions & Treatment Planning
Even for treatments that require more than one appointment like implants or full-mouth restoration — we can complete your full examination, imaging, digital impressions, and treatment planning all in your very first visit, so the process moves as efficiently as possible.
HOW SAME-DAY CROWNS WORK?
Same-Day Crowns at Westside Dental Centre From Scan to Smile in One Visit The same-day crown process is one of the most impressive things we offer at Westside Dental Centre and one of the things our patients talk about most. Here's exactly how it works, step by step.
Examination & Diagnosis
Dr. Dham examines the tooth and takes digital X-rays and, where needed, a CBCT scan. Pearl AI diagnostics assist with identifying the full extent of damage or decay. If a crown is the right solution, we explain exactly why and what the process involves.
Tooth Preparation
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthesia and prepared meaning the damaged or decayed portions are removed and the tooth is shaped to accept the crown. You won't feel the procedure, just mild pressure at times.
Digital Scan
Instead of traditional putty impressions which are uncomfortable, time-consuming, and prone to distortion, we take a precise digital scan of your prepared tooth and surrounding teeth using our intraoral scanner. This takes just a few minutes and produces a highly accurate 3D model
Crown Design
The digital model is used to design your custom crown right here in our Plantation office. Dr. Dham reviews the design for fit, bite alignment, and aesthetics — ensuring the crown will look and function exactly right before a single piece of material is milled.
In-House Milling
The crown is milled from a solid block of high-quality ceramic material using our CAD/CAM system. This takes approximately 15–20 minutes. While you wait comfortably in our office, your permanent crown is being fabricated right down the hall.
Fitting & Bonding
The finished crown is checked for fit, bite, and colour match. Any minor adjustments are made chairside. Once everything is perfect, the crown is permanently bonded to your tooth. You leave with a completed, natural-looking restoration — the same day you came in.
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND SAME DAY DENTISTRY
The Technology That Makes Same Day Dentistry Possible at Westside Dental Centre
Same day dentistry isn't magic, it's the result of significant investment in the right tools. Here's what makes it work at our Plantation office.
Tero & Medit Digital Intraoral Scanners
Our digital scanners capture precise, detailed 3D models of your teeth in minutes no messy impressions, no gagging, no distortion. The scans feed directly into our treatment planning and crown design software, giving us an accurate foundation to work from every time.
In-House CAD/CAM Crown Milling
This is the engine behind same-day crowns. Our CAD/CAM system designs and mills custom ceramic crowns in-house eliminating the need for an external dental lab entirely. What used to take two to three weeks now takes one appointment.
CT 3D Cone Beam Imaging
For complex cases implant planning, root issues, bone assessment our CBCT scanner gives Dr. Dham a complete 3D picture of your jaw, nerves, and bone structure before treatment begins. No guesswork. No surprises.
Pearl AI Diagnostics
AI-powered analysis of your X-rays that detects decay, bone changes, and other issues at a level of precision that goes beyond the human eye. Earlier detection means treatment stays simpler and same-day resolution becomes more achievable.
In-House 3D Printing
We use in-house 3D printing to fabricate surgical guides, provisional restorations, and study models further reducing the time between diagnosis and treatment.
Fotona Laser
For procedures involving soft tissue gum contouring, laser cavity treatment, crown lengthening the Fotona laser allows us to complete work more efficiently and with faster healing than traditional tools.
SAME DAY DENTISTRY VS TRADITIONAL DENTISTRY
Same Day Dentistry vs. Traditional Multi-Visit Dentistry The Real Difference
A lot of patients ask us: is same-day treatment as good as the traditional approach? The honest answer is yes and in several ways, it's better.
TIME
Same-day crown at Westside Dental Centre: one appointment, permanent crown, done.
Traditional crown: two appointments, two to three weeks apart, with a temporary in between.
THE TRADITIONAL
Same-day crowns eliminate temporaries entirely.
The traditional process requires a temporary crown that can fall off, feel uncomfortable, and require careful eating habits for weeks.
ACCURACY
Accuracy Digital scanning is more accurate than putty impressions. There's no distortion, no material shrinkage, and no lab interpretation errors. The crown we design on screen is the crown that gets milled with no translation loss.
COMFORT
Comfort Fewer appointments means less time in the chair overall, less anaesthesia, and less disruption to your daily life. For patients with dental anxiety, reducing the number of visits also reduces the number of times they have to work up the courage to come in.
QUALITY
Our in-house ceramic crowns are fabricated from the same high-quality materials used by external dental labs with the added advantage that Dr. Dham can review and refine the design before milling begins, and adjust the fit chairside if needed.
COST
Same-day treatment can actually be more cost-effective for patients; fewer appointments means fewer trips, less time off work, and no additional charges for temporary restorations.
WHY WAIT WEEKS WHEN YOU CAN HAVE IT DONE TODAY?
Whether you need a crown, a filling, an emergency fix, or just want to know what your options are, we can often sort it out the same day you call. Book a consultation and find out what's possible.
We’ll Find a Time That Works
Serving Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale & all of South Florida.
WHO IS SAME DAY DENTISTRY FOR?
Who Benefits Most From Same Day Dentistry Is It Right for You?
Same day dentistry isn't just for dental emergencies. It's ideal for anyone who values their time, wants to minimize the number of dental appointments, or simply wants a better experience than the traditional multi-visit process
You're a great candidate for same day dentistry if:
- You have a busy schedule and can't easily take multiple days off for dental appointments
- You need a crown and don't want to deal with a temporary for weeks
- You have dental anxiety and want to minimize the number of visits
- You've broken or chipped a tooth and need it fixed quickly
- You're visiting from out of town and need treatment completed in one visit
- You want to start and finish a restoration without it dragging on for months
- You have a dental emergency and need same-day care
Same day dentistry may involve more than one appointment if:
- Your treatment plan is complex such as full-mouth restoration or implant placement, which involves a healing phase
- Multiple procedures need to be staged for clinical reasons
- Further specialist input is required
In every case, Dr. Dham will be clear with you upfront about what can be completed the same day and what will require follow-up so you always know what to expect before you sit in the chair.
WHY CHOOSE WESTSIDE DENTAL CENTRE?
Why Plantation Patients Choose Westside Dental Centre for Same Day Dentistry
Everything In-House — No Lab Delays
20+ Years of Experience Behind Every Same-Day Decision
A Dental Emergency Is Treated Like One
Transparent Pricing — No Surprises
One Team, One Relationship
Same Day Dentistry FAQs — Straight Answers to What Patients Ask Most
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
What Our Patients Say About Westside Dental Centre
Real patients. Real experiences. Here's what families across Plantation and South Florida say about their care at Westside Dental Centre
"I have had four visits with practically zero waiting time. Doctor Dham was most helpful in follow-up conversations after my procedure. Another dentist, Dr. Emily Andrade is highly skilled and takes good care of me too. The office staff takes personal interest in me as a patient. You can't go wrong with Westside Dental."
— Robert, Long-Term Patient
"Hands down the best dental office in South Florida. Excellent service. Amazing staff. My first time here and will not be my last. They make you feel at home. This is by far the best team of dentist, hygienist, dental assistant, and front office I have come across."
— Kevin, New Patient
"The 35-minute drive was worth it. I had a wonderful experience as a first-time patient. Both the assistant and Dr. Dham were friendly, walked me through every step and procedure, and made sure I was comfortable the whole visit. I have not had a dental visit quite as enjoyable and efficient as this one."
— James, New Patient
"I really appreciated all of the transparency with billing; they presented detailed cost breakdowns of any and all care in writing. It is very obvious that everyone at Westside Dental enjoys what they do and works hard to make this a great place to receive dentel center."
— Rachel, New Patient
Don't Wait for a Second Appointment
Get It Done Today at Westside Dental Centre
Most dental problems can be fixed faster than you think. Whether you need a crown, a filling, an emergency repair, or just want to know what's possible in a single visit Dr. Dham and the team are ready to help.
We're accepting new patients and can often get you in the same day you call.
Serving patients in Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, and across South Florida