If you have a tooth with a cavity or infection, or if one sustains an injury, then restoration is needed. To repair the tooth, we can secure a crown that mimics the appearance of natural structure! In today’s blog, Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS, talks about how we place lifelike crowns for patients in Astoria, NY.
When Teeth Need a Restoration
At what point does your smile need a dental crown? We could recommend a full restoration when a tooth develops a cavity that cannot be treated with a filling. If you sustain an injury too severe to be addressed with a dental bonding procedure, then again, we could help with a complete restoration. We also help boost bite balance and chewing function for smiles too! If you have lost a tooth, then one could be used to restore a single tooth dental implant, so you can enjoy a full smile again, one that looks natural!
Placing a Dental Crown
How do we restore a tooth? Our team will start by gently numbing the tooth being treated. We then carefully remove a small amount of outer structure, which is necessary to accommodate the new restoration. We then take detailed digital images of the tooth from multiple angles with an intraoral camera, employing the images we obtain to design and craft your crown in a dental lab setting.
When the final product is ready, we will check the fit and if necessary, make final adjustments before we place your restoration. We then attach it with a powerful bonding agent, ensuring it can last for years to come. With materials like porcelain, zirconia, or porcelain-fused-to-metal, we can ensure results that blend with your smile too!
Keeping Your Full Restoration Strong
With better oral hygiene habits, you can protect your remaining teeth and also keep your new results strong and bright for years to come. You should always take time to brush and floss each day, and help your smile by limiting how much sugar and starch is in your diet. We also want to see you and your family for a routine checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can monitor your smile for signs of tooth decay and gum disease, taking action to prevent discomfort and the risk of tooth loss.
If you have any questions about how we treat your smile with a custom and lifelike dental crown, or if you have an aching or damaged tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more!
Schedule Your Appointment for Restorative Dentistry
Our team wants to help repair and restore your teeth with lifelike results. To schedule your next appointment with our office, contact Jeffrey Leibowitz, DDS in Astoria, NY by calling 718-728-8320 today.
