We treat all of our patients royally here at Staten Island Dental Care, but some of them receive actual crowns. Not what a king or queen wears, of course, but crowns for their teeth! Crowns are sometimes called caps, and they’re placed over a tooth to restore its shape and strength, and to improve its…
Dental Crowns
Royalty At Staten Island Dental Care
When we crown one of our patients at Staten Island Dental Care, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The need for a dental crown is usually apparent. Crowns (sometimes called caps) restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original size, shape, and functionality. Crowns are sometimes extended down to a tooth’s…
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
This message from Staten Island Dental Care looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the introduction of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or…
Staten Island Dental Care Guide To Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Hi. I’m Dr. Frederick Hecht. Welcome to my Staten Island dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Bayonne areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth –…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: Dental Crowns, Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Staten Island Dental Care. While the cement is strong and reliable, they have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating something sticky. Here…
What To Do If Your Crown Comes Off
Dental crowns are restorations cemented over a tooth. They are held in place with a strong adhesive, but on occasion they can come off, especially after a number of years have gone by. Here are some tips from Staten Island Dental Care if this should happen to you. Here’s what to do: Find the crown…
Help! My Crown Came Off!
Staten Island Dental Care asks you to imagine the following scenario: you are chewing an apple and hear a strange sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come off. Now what? Chances are, the crown (which cost you hundreds of dollars) can be re-cemented. But it’s vital that you…
Behind The Scenes: Dental Crown Fabrication
This post looks at the complex process required to fabricate a dental crown. Dental crowns, like those from Staten Island Dental Care, can be constructed with metal, ceramic (porcelain), plastics, or varying combinations of these. We will describe the process used to create a porcelain crown, though the steps are similar to those used for…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental Crowns
NYC endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching…
6 Ways Dental Crowns Restore NYC Smiles
Categories: Dental Crowns
Dental crowns have been around a long time, and they continue to play an important role in Staten Island cosmetic dentistry. A dental crown, often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth.
