Joel F. Levy DDS
2039 Palmer Ave #101
Larchmont, NY10538

NYC Office Joel F. Levy D.D.S.

2039 Palmer Ave.

Larchmont, NY 10538-2483 US

(914) 834-9534

Restore Damaged Teeth With Dental Crowns

Restore Damaged Teeth With Dental Crowns

If you've never had a dental crown before, you may have some questions when you find out from Dr. Joel Levy, your dentist in Larchmont, NY, that you need one. Crowns help maintain your smile's appearance, stabilize your teeth, and preserve your dental health for years to come. You'll learn more about how these versatile restorations aren't just for looks in this informative post.

What is a crown?

Crowns are tooth-shaped dental restorations that have a hollowed-out section on their underside. This hollow area is carefully shaped to fit over a tooth that has been filed down by your Larchmont dentist. Crowns are often made from tooth-colored porcelain to match with the rest of the natural teeth, but gold, silver, or other metallic crowns may be used on molars that aren't immediately visible.

The purpose of crowns

There are numerous reasons why your dentist will recommend crown placement. For instance, if a tooth with previous dental work has a new cavity, a crown can prevent the tooth from becoming too weak from multiple procedures. This also applies to teeth that have had a root canal; a crown keeps any further decay from infiltrating the inside of the tooth. Crowns also support bridges, which fill in an area where a tooth is missing; the bridge attaches to crowned teeth on either side of it to keep it firmly in place.

How crowns are placed

Your dentist starts the process of crown placement by using handheld tools to file the tooth down to a peg shape. The area around this tooth is fully numbed to avoid any discomfort during the procedure. Often a temporary crown is used while the permanent one is being crafted in a laboratory; these restorations aren't custom-made for you, so it's important to take extra care when eating or brushing to make sure they don't dislodge. Once your permanent crown is ready, it is cemented into place over the prepared tooth. With proper care and regular checkups with Dr. Levy, you can expect crowns to last between 5 and 15 years before needing an adjustment or replacement.

Need dental work?

For the latest in dental procedures and treatments, contact the dental office of Dr. Joel Levy in Larchmont, NY, at (914) 834-9534. We also have a location in New York City; the contact number for this office is (212) 986-2287.

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