A dental crown is ideal for repairing a damaged, compromised, or decayed tooth, while a bridge restores a missing tooth. Here's what you should know.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown in Brooklyn is customized to cover the remaining portion of your natural tooth and protect the integrity of your root. It closely mimics your tooth in shape, form, and shade, and covers it completely down to the gum line.
Our dentists may recommend a crown in these situations:
- To cover a broken, fractured, or decayed tooth
- To strengthen a tooth that's had a root canal
- To rebuild a tooth that has a large broken-down filling
- To top a dental implant
- To cover cosmetic imperfections
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge in Brooklyn uses two dental crowns attached to a prosthetic tooth to "bridge" the gap left by a missing tooth. Your bridge is made of ceramic porcelain, so it blends seamlessly into your smile, while also restoring your chewing function.
A bridge can last seven to ten years, and possibly longer, with proper home care and routine dental checkups.
Need More Information?
If you have questions about dental bridges or crowns in Dumbo, contact our team at (347) 572-7051 for more information.