When discussing potential dental procedures which could benefit your smile, you may become overwhelmed with information quickly. 
However, understanding dental procedures can help you quell dental anxiety and determine which procedure is best for your situation. Learn about dental crowns and bridges with Dr. Michael Teitelbaum at Briarcliff Center for Esthetic Dentistry in Briarcliff Manor, NY.
What are porcelain dental restorations?
Porcelain dental restorations help repair your smile’s gaps and damaged teeth. The restorations, created in a dental laboratory, are custom made to fit perfectly within your smile and color-matched to your existing teeth to ensure a natural look. Many procedures fall under the restoration dentistry classification, including crowns, bridges, veneers and dental implants. Dental fillings, used to fill in the hole left behind from removing infected or decayed tooth tissue, and dentures, which replace all of your missing teeth, are also considered dental restorations.
What can crowns and bridges do for me?
A dental crown fits over a tooth to help protect it from outside elements during everyday use. Shaped like a tooth, a dental crown simply covers your existing tooth’s imperfections. A dental crown fills in the gap left behind by a missing tooth. The bridge, which has a dental crown on either side, uses the natural teeth on either side of a gap to anchor itself into your mouth. These two dental restorations can work together to give you a whole new smile. This will make chewing and eating easier and boost your confidence to make everyday interactions easier and more enjoyable.
Crowns and Bridges in Briarcliff Manor, NY
Before placing a crown or bridge, your dentist will first prepare your tooth to fit inside of the restoration. This involves shaping the tooth into the same form as the inside of the restoration to help enhance the bond between the restoration and tooth and ensure a snug fit. The dental laboratory will use an impression of your mouth, complete with the prepared tooth, to design your restoration. Your restoration returns to your dentist’s office where it is then placed onto the tooth at a second appointment.
For more information on crowns and bridges, please contact Dr. Teitelbaum at Briarcliff Center for Esthetic Dentistry in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Call (914) 941-2000 to speak with a friendly associate about scheduling your appointment with Dr. Teitelbaum today!