Restore your damaged or decayed teeth with natural-looking porcelain crowns
All City Cosmetic Dental Care has several years of experience providing high-quality dental crown services to our patients in South Huntington, New York, and the surrounding locations. Dr. Boris Yusupov and his team at All City Cosmetic Dental Care use the latest techniques and state-of-the-art materials to ensure that our dental crowns offer superior protection and aesthetics. You can expect exceptional dental care if you want a dental crown for functional or cosmetic use.
How do I know if I need a dental crown?
Commonly known as caps, dental crowns are tooth-shaped appliances worn over a tooth to enhance its structure and appearance. Your dentist will recommend a dental crown if the remaining tooth structure isn’t enough to support a filling but the root structure is intact.
Although dental crowns are small, they serve multiple functions in dentistry. Here are some common uses of dental crowns:
- Replacing large, old fillings
- Strengthening a severely decayed or damaged tooth
- Reinforcing a tooth after root canal treatment
- Topping off a dental implant
- Securing a dental bridge to the neighboring teeth
- Improving the aesthetics of a discolored, rotated, or misshapen tooth
Dental crowns can be fabricated from several materials, including metal, composites, and ceramics. While each material has its pros and cons, porcelain crowns offer the optimal balance for aesthetics, functionality, and durability. Porcelain crowns look and work like natural teeth and can last 15-plus years with good maintenance.
What can I expect from the dental crown procedure?
The dental crown treatment process is straightforward and predictable. It often involves two appointments. Like other dental procedures, placing a dental crown starts with a consultation to establish your eligibility for the procedure. This involves inspecting your tooth with dental X-rays and photographs to determine the extent of damage and that only a crown is required.
If so, the dentist prepares your tooth by removing the decayed portion and reshaping the enamel. Thanks to powerful local anesthetics, your tooth preparation causes minimal discomfort. After tooth preparation, we’ll take digital scans of your tooth and send the records to a dental lab to fabricate your crown.
Much like other restorations, your crown will take a few days to be ready. As you wait for your permanent crown, we’ll place a temporary crown so your tooth stays protected. You’ll book another visit to our office when we receive your new crown. Once we have ensured that the crown fits well, aligns properly, and looks aesthetically pleasing, we will use dental cement to secure it in place.
How should I care for my porcelain crown?
Caring for your crown is easy because it can be maintained just like your natural teeth. You don’t have to buy special cleaning tools or learn new teeth-cleaning techniques. Adhere to the following tips to keep your crown in tip-top condition:
- Brush your teeth twice daily
- Floss your teeth at least once daily
- Visit your dentist at least twice annually
- Wear a customized mouthguard if you grind teeth or participate in contact or high-risk sports
- Avoid using your teeth as tools
Does a dentist near me offer porcelain dental crowns?
Porcelain dental crowns from All City Cosmetic Dental Care can restore your afflicted tooth to its pre-damaged state, if not better. If you are in South Huntington, NY, or the surrounding cities, call (631) 352-2330 to discover how porcelain crowns can change your smile and oral health.
