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Frequently asked questions about dental crowns for teeth
When your tooth becomes weakened by decay or injury, a dental crown is an effective solution to restore your smile’s function and beauty. A dental crown not only protects the afflicted tooth but also enhances its structure, function, and aesthetics. Your dental crown restoration at All City Cosmetic Dental Care is custom-designed and fitted to deliver your most desired benefits. Whether you want to enhance your tooth’s health, shape, or size, Dr. Boris Yusupov and the team in South Huntington, New York, can help you achieve that with dental crowns. Below are some frequently asked questions regarding dental crowns for the front and back teeth.
When are dental crowns appropriate for me?
Dental crowns are highly versatile and are commonly integrated into other treatments like bridges or implants to restore your smile. Your dentist may recommend a dental crown to:
- Reinforce your tooth after a root canal
- Cover up a dental implant
- Support a dental bridge
- Cosmetically improve a stubbornly discolored or misshapen tooth
- Replace large, worn-out fillings
What materials are used for dental crowns?
Dental crowns can be created from several materials, including gold, composite resin, metal alloys, porcelain, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM). The crown type depends on your budget, aesthetics, dental requirements, and priorities. Our dental team will guide you on the best crown type to meet your needs.
What can I expect during the dental crown process?
To restore your smile with a crown, you need at least two to three appointments, with most of the work happening in the first appointment. We’ll provide an anesthetic during the first visit to ensure you don’t feel pain during treatment. Then, we’ll carefully remove the enamel around your tooth while being precise enough to leave a strong core. This enamel shaving is necessary to create space for your crown.
Next, Dr. Boris Yusupov takes impressions of the prepped tooth and the surrounding structures, which our dental lab will use to create your crown. As you wait for your final dental crown, we’ll place a temporary restoration to keep your tooth protected.
When your crown is ready, we’ll call you for placement in our office. We’ll inspect your new crown to ensure it fits and appearance are per the specifications. We’ll make minor changes where necessary to achieve an optimal fit, bite, and appearance. The last step is to cement your crown permanently to the prepared tooth.
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Can dental crowns be used on the front teeth?
Absolutely! Both back and front teeth can benefit from the placement of dental crowns and other restorations available at All City Cosmetic Dental Care.
How can I learn more about dental crowns for teeth in South Huntington, New York?
We invite you to All City Cosmetic Dental Care for expert dental crown services in South Huntington, NY. Call (631) 352-2330 or schedule an online appointment with Dr. Boris Yusupov at 17 Walt Whitman Road.
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