Bayside Local Dentist
Better-looking and better functioning teeth are possible thanks to crowns; and with a bridge, you can get back your complete smile. Our
Bayside local dentist, Stuart Shaffren, DDS, offers both, done expertly.
Crowns are versatile. They are often used to reinforce a tooth that been weakened by advanced tooth decay, or to augment a chipped or cracked tooth. When you need root canal, a crown is the solution for replacing the top part of the tooth that was drilled away to gain access to the nerve. And when it comes to cosmetic issues, a crown is an excellent method for dealing with a tooth that is discolored, stained, crooked, or misshapen. Crowns from our
Bayside local dentist are even part of making a fixed bridge. One or more missing teeth make for a deficit in your facial appearance, can cause discomfort from your other teeth shifting, and might even cause inefficient chewing of food. A fixed bridge is attached with cement to the gum line, but is also anchored to the surrounding teeth. To do this, our
Bayside local dentist drills down those two neighboring teeth, places the anchors over them, and then uses the crowns to hold things in place. Of course, there are also removable bridges, or what are also known as removable partial dentures. These do not use crowns, but instead clasps. And you put dental adhesive between the bridge and your gums whenever you wear it. Neither type of bridge is superior to the other. Which one you decide on will be up to meeting your needs and suiting your preferences.
Whether you need a crown or two to manage a cosmetic or practical problem; or you are looking to replace lost teeth, you should call us to arrange an appointment. Come in for a consultation and decide, with our help, what is best for you.
Stuart Shaffren, DDS
61-01 224th Street
Bayside New York 11364
(718) 225-8080
By Stuart C. Shaffren, DDS
August 29, 2017
