When you have a serious case of tooth decay, or other factors weaken a tooth’s structure, then a restoration could help. With our custom-made dental crown, our team can help strengthen your smile and offer a lifelike appearance! In today’s blog, your Astoria, NY, dentist talks about the placement of our custom crowns.
The Dangers of Decayed or Weakened Teeth
When a tooth develops tooth decay, or becomes cracked or chipped, this weakens the structure. Not only is it more vulnerable to further damage, but painful symptoms could develop as the decay grows more severe and the threat of an infection looms. At some point, the tooth could even need to be extracted to prevent infection from reaching other parts of your smile! However, with repair can prevent further damage, protect the remaining tooth structure, and keep your smile whole. Which is why we provide custom-made dental crowns.
Stronger Smiles
The dental crown is a restoration that covers the entirety of a tooth’s visible structure. We craft them from porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or zirconia. These materials are not only strong and durable, but can be color-matched to blend with the rest of your smile seamlessly. You’ll not only protect your tooth, but feel confident when you smile! To begin, we numb the area around the tooth and gently remove structure from outside of it. We take detailed images and impressions with digital technology, which we use to design and craft the finished product in a lab setting. When your restoration is ready, we will check the fit, make any necessary adjustments, and then connect it with a powerful bonding agent. Your new restoration could last for decades to come with proper care and attention!
Bridges and Implant Restorations
In addition to treating advanced decay and infection, or repairing cracks, cracks, and misshapen teeth, we can address missing ones too! A dental crown can be used to secure a dental bridge in place, replacing between one and up to three lost teeth in a row. In addition, we could create restorations to complete a single tooth dental implant. This ensures your new teeth look natural and that they can absorb daily bite forces and provide a balanced bite once again.
If you have any questions about our dental crowns, or about how we address one or more missing teeth, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy a healthy, functional, and attractive smile again!
Do You Have Questions About Restoring Smiles?
We would like to help rebuild your teeth and even replace them using our dental restorations. To learn more about our approach to restorative dentistry, then schedule a consultation by calling Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, in Astoria, NY, today at 718-728-8320.
