Dental veneers and dental crowns are both tooth restoration treatments for damaged teeth, enhancing your natural smile and covering natural teeth to prevent damage. If you have tooth damage, deep decay, or other concerns about your teeth, it’s important to learn about the different restorative dentistry options available to you. Roslyn Heights, NY dentist Dr. Richard Sousa offers dental veneers and custom-created dental crowns to help you achieve your best smile.
Dental veneers are thin porcelain coverings that are bonded to the front of the affected teeth. They can be used to correct the color, shape, and spacing of your teeth. Dental veneers can close spaces between your teeth, lengthen small or misshapen teeth or whiten stained teeth. Maybe your teeth are chipped or are showing signs of wear? Porcelain veneers can protect them from further damage while also restoring their appearance in a way that looks and feels natural.
Veneers are a more conservative treatment because they require less of the tooth to be prepared prior to treatment. In most cases, only a thin layer of tooth enamel is removed from the front of the tooth. This makes veneers good for aesthetic problems such as discoloration and crooked teeth.
Dental crowns fit over the top of a damaged tooth to protect the sensitive tissue inside. The damaged tooth is prepared and then the crown is cemented on top, holding it together to keep the natural tooth from breaking apart.
Dental crowns are constructed of durable materials such as porcelain, resin, or a composite material that is strong enough to endure the trauma of chewing. After a crown is cemented to the top of the tooth, it becomes part of the tooth.
Crowns require extensive tooth preparation, making them a better option for a tooth that has extensive damage. A crown may be necessary after a root canal, a broken tooth, or a tooth that has severely decayed. Dr. Sousa can replace existing dental crowns and fillings with restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth. As a trained Master Ceramist, Dr. Sousa offers patients the benefit of his comprehensive knowledge and experience both creating and placing dental restorations. We use high-quality materials in our on-site dental lab for a consistency in care not found in most dental offices.
Dental veneers can last 10 to 15 years with proper care. Although they are strong and securely bonded to the teeth, they are brittle and have a finite lifespan. Dental crowns have a similar lifespan, and are still subject to breaking with too much pressure or natural wear and tear.
Maintaining a healthy oral hygiene regimen that includes regular check-ups with your dentist will help keep your restorations intact and functioning as long as possible. Crowns and veneers do not require extra care beyond brushing and flossing to keep the remaining natural teeth healthy.
East Hills Dental Associates offers consultations to discuss your dental concerns and evaluate your oral health. We look forward to meeting your needs and goals for your smile and helping you enjoy the lifelong benefits of good oral health. To schedule your appointment, request an appointment online or call our office at (516) 253-6873.
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