Dental Crowns – Brooklyn, NY

Beautifully Reshape Damaged Teeth

Many people live with teeth that have been compromised by injury or decay, and dental crowns can be a great way to restore your smile’s strength and appearance. These lifelike restorations are designed to fit over troubled teeth to conceal defects, improve their function, and protect them from further damage and infections. Here’s how our dentists at Brooklyn City Dental can repair your damaged tooth so it looks great and works well.

Why Choose Brooklyn City Dental for Dental Crowns?

Skilled and Compassionate Dental Team
Restore the Function of Compromised Teeth
Financing Options Available

What is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a cap designed to fit over teeth that have been damaged by infection, injury, or an intensive dental procedure such as a root canal. These appliances were usually made from gold or another precious metal in the past, but modern crowns are typically made with high-quality, natural-looking materials to create a functional and lifelike restoration. Almost anyone with compromised teeth can be an excellent candidate for dental crowns after resolving any tooth decay or gum disease.

The Dental Crown Process

Placing a dental crown usually takes at least two appointments. During the first, you’ll receive a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort before our team reshapes the tooth being treated to remove any decayed matter and make room for the appliance. Then, we’ll take bite impressions to be sent to a lab where a skilled technician will manufacture your crown. We’ll then cement a temporary restoration in place so you can get used to wearing it before sending you on your way.

You’ll come back to our office in Brooklyn about two weeks later after your crown is completed. Then, we’ll remove the temporary appliance and cement the permanent one in place. After we make any final adjustments, your tooth will be ready to go. While many crowns have been made from precious metals like silver or gold, we prefer to make ours from high-quality and lifelike dental materials so they are indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown

Neglecting to restore a damaged tooth can eventually lead to serious consequences for your oral health such as further decay or tooth loss. Receiving a dental crown, on the other hand, can deliver a range of impressive benefits such as:

Feeling completely natural
Improving chewing ability
Protecting natural teeth from injury and infection, which can save them from extraction
Addressing several dental problems with one treatment
Being virtually indistinguishable from your surrounding teeth

With excellent care that includes proper oral hygiene at home and attending routine exams and cleanings at our Brooklyn office, your dental crown may last for as long as fifteen years before needing replacement.

Dental Crowns FAQs

Are dental crowns permanent?

No, dental crowns are not designed to last forever. Although they are designed to withstand daily pressures caused by wear and tear, they will eventually require replacement. A typical dental crown, when properly cared for, can last 15-20 years. This kind of lifespan is only possible, though, if good oral hygiene is practiced at home and regular checkups and cleanings occur.

Minor damage such as fractures and small chips can occur, so it’s important for a member of our team to examine your dental crowns in Brooklyn twice a year to ensure they are in good shape.

How do you know when a dental crown needs to be replaced?

While you can expect our dentists at Brooklyn City Dental to explain when it’s time to have your dental crown(s) replaced, there are a few signs that can indicate you may need one sooner than you might think. These include:

Pain – If dental decay affects the tooth that exists beneath the crown, you may begin to experience some degree of pain or discomfort. Treating the tooth is essential to prevent more serious oral health issues. Once it is addressed, we can decide whether to reseat the crown or replace it.
Instability – Being mindful of what you eat is important when wearing a dental crown. If you bite down on something hard, it can cause your restoration to become unstable, resulting in necessary treatment from our dental team.
Damage – As time passes, your dental crowns can sustain some form of damage. When this happens, our dentist in Brooklyn will need to replace it to ensure optimal protection for your vulnerable tooth.
Discoloration – Some dental crowns are made using porcelain fused to metal. As a result, it can cause a dark band to form around the base of the restoration. Fortunately, our dentists only use tooth-colored materials, so this should not become a problem.

Do dental crowns feel natural?

Yes, you can expect your dental crown to feel just like a regular tooth. Initially, you may find it feels slightly different because there are no nerves attached to this type of restoration; however, you still have a natural tooth underneath. You can expect it to blend with the rest of your teeth, as it will be crafted from tooth-colored materials.

When eating, speaking, or smiling, no one will ever be able to tell the difference between your real and artificial teeth, so you can rest easy knowing your smile appears uniform and beautiful.

What can I eat with a temporary crown?

Placing a dental crown usually requires two appointments, which means you’re required to wear a temporary restoration between these visits. During this time, you will need to follow your dentist’s instructions to make sure that your natural tooth remains protected against possible infection and/or damage.

When eating, you’ll need to be careful about biting down on anything hard, sticky, or chewy, as this can cause the temporary crown to become dislodged or detached. It’s best to stick to softer foods, like mashed potatoes, yogurt, oatmeal, etc. You’ll need to stay away from sugary or starchy items as well, as these can cause bad bacteria to form, putting your smile at risk of decay and cavities. Also, keep all foods and beverages lukewarm. Anything too hot or cold may cause sensitivity and discomfort.