Damaged or Decayed Tooth? Save it From Extraction with a Porcelain Crown.
Modern dentistry offers plenty of options to save your teeth after damage. One transformative restorative procedure is porcelain crowns, created from durable and beautiful materials to rebuild severely damaged or decayed teeth.
Kelli Brady DDS offers porcelain crowns to save your afflicted teeth from extraction. A dental crown envelopes your entire tooth from the gum line, restoring its health, function, and aesthetics. Not only are your crowned teeth lovely, but they are also highly durable and can withstand everyday use.
Why you may need a dental crownv
Dental crowns serve numerous functional and cosmetic purposes. Some reasons your dentist may recommend a dental crown include:
- To cover a misshapen or discolored tooth
- To restore a dental implant
- To support a dental bridge
- To preserve your tooth after a root canal
- To replace a large, old filling
The process of placing a porcelain crown
Restoring your smile with a crown typically takes 2 appointments. The first appointment is an initial consultation to examine your tooth to determine its suitability for a dental crown. We'll use digital x-rays, photographs, and other diagnostic tools to plan your treatment. We'll also take the time to understand your issues and expectations. Should you have any concerns with your smile, this is the time to talk to us.
After the initial exam, we'll prepare your tooth by removing some enamel around it. Of course, we always perform this procedure after administering local anesthetic for maximum comfort. After preparing your tooth, we'll take digital scans, which act as a blueprint to fabricate your restoration.
As you wait for your crown (for about two weeks), we'll place a temporary crown on your prepared tooth to maintain its function. It is important not to bite into very hard or sticky substances while you are wearing the temporary crown as this may fracture or dislodge it. If this occurs, you can return to the office for it to be remade or re-cemented.
Once your crown is ready, you'll return it to our office for placement. The doctor will try your restoration, carefully inspecting its appearance, fit, and alignment. Once satisfied with your crown, we'll use a strong adhesive to attach it to your tooth. Unlike temporaries, your permanent crown is as strong and durable as your natural teeth. Eat, smile, and talk without worrying about your teeth!
Rebuild your smile with dental crowns.
Would you like to restore your damaged smile? Come to Kelli Brady DDS for high-quality crowns. Call any of our offices in Norwood (201) 806-6866 and Manhattan, New York, NY (646) 692-0227 to get started. We can't wait to restore your smile!
