We offer a number of different restorations to return teeth to full function and health. Addressing damaged or decayed teeth can protect them from infection or the need for extraction. When do you need a restoration? What warning signs should you be aware of?
When Do You Need a Restoration? A Quiz.
- True or False: A toothache can mean you need a restoration.
- True or False: You may need treatment for a chipped tooth.
- True or False: Our restorations look natural.
- True or False: With proper care they can last for decades.
Answer Key
- True. Pain in your teeth is often an indicator of the presence of decay. Should the discomfort increase and be accompanied by fever or swelling near the tooth, you may have a dental infection. Both issues can be addressed with a restoration that helps improve oral health.
- True. If you chip or break a tooth, you may expose the sensitive inner tooth structure to bacteria, allowing decay to form. However, if you see the dentist quickly, you can receive a restoration to safeguard your smile against serious oral health concerns. We can use dental bonding for minor damage or a crown to address serious breakage or fractures.
- True. Our crowns and veneers are both constructed using dental porcelain, a lifelike material that mimics natural tooth enamel and is very strong. Our bonding procedure employs the same composite resin we use for natural looking and metal-free dental fillings.
- True. Caring for your restorations means caring for your smile. You should always take a preventive approach to your oral health, brushing and flossing your teeth daily. You should also see your dentist cone every six months for a thorough checkup and dental cleaning. You dentist can then monitor your smile, as well as your new crowns or veneers.
ABOUT YOUR ASTORIA, NY, DENTIST:
Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, a native New Yorker, has welcomed patients and families from in and around Astoria, NY (including Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all surrounding communities) since opening his dental practice in 1991. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leibowitz, call our office in Astoria today at 718-728-8320.
