Durable Dental Crowns in Westbury, NY
Dental crowns are caps that help repair broken teeth to their original size and shape while providing additional protection against future harm. Smallberg & Satornino, DDS, PLLC offers dental crowns in Westbury, NY, if you have a decayed or damaged tooth or need root canal treatment.
What are Dental Crowns?
Crowns are full-coverage restorations used to cover a tooth that is likely to break or is too broken down to be restored with a filling. They are most commonly done after root canal treatment or when a large filling wears out. The larger the hole made by a cavity that has to be treated, the more likely a crown will be needed. A tooth is more likely to break even after a filling is put in a large cavity.
Dental crowns are aesthetically pleasing. They have the same appearance as your natural teeth. The most realistic ones resemble real teeth in both color and opacity. Porcelain crowns are also highly secure and comfortable.
Crowns can be fitted to dental implants or used to replace a single tooth or a row of teeth. A “capped” tooth can look just like a natural tooth and survive up to 15 years with proper care.
What Happens in a Crown Treatment?
It takes two appointments to restore a tooth with a crown. In the first, any decay is removed from the tooth and shaped to accept the crown. Then, a digital scan of the tooth is taken and emailed to the dental lab to fabricate your computer-designed crown. Between the two visits, the crown is made, usually milled by a robot-like milling machine. During this time, a temporary crown is worn.
In the second visit, this temporary crown is removed. Then, the permanent crown is placed over the damaged tooth, adjusted as needed, and then cemented in place. With digital scans, adjustments are less common due to the computer’s accuracy, making the appointment quicker.
Who Can Benefit from Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns can help patients with the following severe dental conditions:
- Teeth that have several fillings
- Broken or damaged teeth
- Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment
- A tooth that lacks sufficient structure to hold a veneer
- Teeth that are fractured and discolored
Strengthen and Protect Damaged Teeth
Drs. Smallberg and Satornino take the time to do a meticulous job preparing and scanning your tooth for a crown. Their attention to detail reduces the number of appointments you may need if a crown does not fit properly and has to be remade. You can trust Smallberg & Satornino, DDS, PLLC, to effectively treat you using high-quality dental crowns in Westbury, NY.
Do you have any problems with your teeth? Smallberg & Satornino, DDS, PLLC can help you regain your healthy, confident smile. Contact us today for personalized dental care to enhance your oral health and aesthetic appeal.