When you have oral health issues that compromise the strength and integrity of your tooth, care is needed to avoid losing the tooth altogether. To shore up your tooth, we could create and place a custom and lifelike dental crown. In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist will talk about how we improve the health and function of your smile with a full restoration.
The Dental Crown
A dental crown covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, everything above the gum line. We may craft them from porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or possibly zirconia. These materials are not only durable and strong, providing a dependable chewing surface, but they also have the ability to be color-matched and blend with the smile seamlessly. We also have partial options available with inlays and onlays. To create them, we first administer a local numbing agent and then remove structure from the tooth. We take detailed digital images of the prepared teeth, which we use to design and craft your finished restoration. When the restoration is ready, we will attach them with a powerful bonding agent!
Restorative and Cosmetic Benefits
We could place them to address tooth decay too severe for a filling. They also repair cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, and lengthen the teeth worn down by teeth grinding. We’ve used to instantly correct discolored or misshapen teeth too, improving the overall beauty of your smile. If you have missing teeth, then we could use one or more crowns to secure a dental bridge in place, or to restore a single tooth dental implant, helping you enjoy a full and attractive smile again.
Safeguarding Your Restoration
With proper care and attention, they could last for decades to come, and the same actions could help protect your natural teeth too. To keep your smile full and your restoration strong, be sure you brush and floss your entire smile every day, and try to avoid tobacco products and items high in sugar. Every six months, consider scheduling an appointment to see us for a checkup and cleaning too, so we can watch for the warning signs of trouble, and also remove all harmful plaque and tartar buildup. If you have any questions about how we improve the health and function of your smile, or if you want to schedule a visit, then contact our team today.
Do You Have Questions About Restorative Care?
We have treatments to strengthen and safeguard your smile from minor and severe oral health issues. We would like to help you avoid painful complications and tooth loss. To learn more about treating smiles with a custom-made dental restoration, then schedule a consultation by calling Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, in Astoria, NY, today at 718-728-8320.
