If your cavity does too much damage to your tooth structure, it can be difficult to treat the problem with a filling. Fortunately, we can cap your tooth with a custom dental crown that provides lasting protection and bite support. Your Astoria, NY dentist’s office uses custom crowns made from different material types to provide coverage for teeth affected by decay as well as physical damage. This placement only occurs after we confirm that your restoration is the right shape and size to provide lasting support, which is important for both your smile and well-being. Remember that we are also here to provide regular preventive checkups, which create opportunities to find and treat cavities before this kind of restoration is needed.
What Dental Crowns Do For Patients
Crowns, also known as caps, provide full coverage above your gum line for teeth. This kind of restoration makes it possible to support a tooth that is chipped or cracked, and it also allows us to address problems with advanced decay. Treatment does more than just protect the tooth itself, as the functional support provided by your crown allows you to maintain your natural bite function. To keep your tooth safe while your restoration is designed, we will provide a temporary crown.
Choosing The Right Material For Your Crown
There are several materials that can be used to construct a custom dental crown. For restorations that more closely imitate healthy enamel, ceramic and zirconia can be used. When more functional support is needed, we can recommend that you receive a metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal cap. The right choice can ensure that you have no concerns about your appearance, and that you have a restoration that is strong enough to withstand biting and chewing forces for many years.
Make Treatment A Priority If You Think You Might Need A Crown
If you think you might have a problem that requires professional dental treatment, let us know! The longer you wait to deal with this issue, the more likely you are to experience complications. This means more permanent damage to your enamel, as well as an increased risk for infection. An infection makes it necessary to perform root canal therapy. When too much time passes, even this may not be enough to save your tooth, which will have to be extracted to preserve your oral health.
Our Astoria, NY Dental Office Can Protect Your Tooth With A Custom Crown!
Dr. Jeffrey Leibowitz is ready to help patients fully resolve problems that occur when cavities or physical damage affect teeth. Through treatment with custom dental crowns, we can provide important coverage and bite support while also preserving your appearance! If you have questions about how we can treat an active oral health issue, or if you want to know more about how we can help you prevent future oral health concerns, please call our dental office in Astoria, NY today at 718-728-8320.
