Learn more about these popular dental restorations and how they can restore your smile.

Even though teeth are incredibly strong, this doesn’t mean that problems can’t still arise over the years that can lead to cracks, fractures or even missing teeth. If you are currently dealing with one of these issues then chances are good that our Jackson Heights, NY, dentists, Dr. Alamzad and Dr. Yang, have recommended a crown or a bridge to restore your smile. So, you may be wondering how these restorations work and whether your smile could benefit. You’ve come to the right place.

About Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is custom-made to fit over a damaged tooth. A crown is created from impressions that we take of your smile and then crafted from medical-grade porcelain. Our dental team will often recommend crowns if you are dealing with a fractured, broken, severely decayed, or weakened tooth.

About Dental Bridges

A dental bridge can be a great option for someone who is missing one or more permanent teeth. While there are other options like partial dentures or implants for replacing missing teeth, a bridge is fixed in place and can be placed in just a couple of visits (as compared to implants that can take up to a year or more).

A dental bridge uses two dental crowns, which are placed over healthy nearby teeth to help anchor the bridge into place. Then the false tooth or teeth are placed over the gap in your smile and cemented to the crowns to give you a brand new tooth.

Caring for Your Restoration

What makes crowns and bridges so easy to maintain is that you can treat them just like natural teeth. Make sure to brush ideally after every meal or at least twice a day and floss each day to remove plaque and food particles. You’ll also want to see our Jackson Heights, NY, dental team every six months for professional cleanings and routine exams and to make sure your crowns and bridges are healthy.

Queens Professional Dental Care wants to provide every member of your family with the proper dental care they require. No matter whether you want to find out if crowns or bridges are right for you or you just need to schedule a routine cleaning, call Dr. Alamzad and Dr. Yang at (718) 898-8080 to book your next appointment.