Dental Bridges and Dental Crowns in Smithtown, NY

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Dental crowns are a popular tooth restoration procedure designed to restore the appearance and functionality of a tooth that is badly damaged/decayed. Typically, the process of getting a dental crown requires at least 2 appointments over several weeks.

However, Matthew Dental Group offers same-day dental crowns, which allow you to complete this process much faster. In this article, we’ll explain more about dental crowns, including same-day dental crowns.

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What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap designed to fit snugly over a weak, damaged, or decayed tooth to restore appearance and functionality. In some cases, some enamel may be removed to ensure that the crown fits properly. Dental crowns may be made of several different materials, including porcelain, metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or composite resin.

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What are dental bridges?

A dental bridge is a way to replace a missing tooth. At Mathew Dental Group, we provide clients with dental bridges if they want to replace a tooth without wearing dentures or undergoing surgery. The new tooth is held in place by two crowns. It looks natural and consists of a ceramic or porcelain material to match the surrounding teeth. As a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mathew will make sure that the new tooth looks and feels amazing.

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Before the Procedure

If you are getting dental crowns or a dental bridge for cosmetic reasons, we recommend that you whiten your teeth first. At Mathew Dental Group, we offer teeth whitening procedures that can improve the appearance of your smile quickly and easily. It is important to have this procedure done first because the material that crowns and bridges are made out of are both stain and bleach resistant. That means that if it is created to match yellow teeth, it will remain yellow even if you have your teeth whitened at a later date. When you have the procedure done first, your new crown or bridge will be made to match your new brilliantly white teeth.

When preparing for the procedure, we recommend that patients take a day off of work. If possible, you may want to take a couple of days off. It is normal for teeth to be somewhat sensitive, and it is easier if you don’t have to worry about meeting clients and keeping up with your busy schedule.

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The Process

When getting dental crowns and bridges installed, it is advisable that you work with a cosmetic dentist that knows how to complete the procedure in a way that looks natural. At Mathew Dental Group, we can work to keep our patients as comfortable as possible by using sedation dentistry. The process for both procedures is somewhat similar. Before getting started, an impression is taken of the teeth so that the new crown or bridge can be created in a dental lab.

When placing a dental crown around a tooth, Mathew Dental Group starts by preparing the tooth. We will need to remove a portion of the enamel so that there is room for the new crown to surround the tooth without pushing other teeth out of place. Once complete, we will clean the tooth and secure a temporary crown to it using removable glue. Patients typically wear a temporary crown for around two weeks while waiting for a permanent one to be created in the lab. During this time, it is important to be careful with what you eat and how you brush your teeth since the temporary is designed to come off.

When the dental restoratives are complete, patients return to our Smithtown dentist's office so that we can remove the temporaries and bond the permanent ones to the tooth. We will secure the cap around the tooth and complete it for a dental crown through dental bonding. With a bridge, a crown is placed on the two teeth that surround the missing one. On top of the crown is a piece that looks like natural gums that will hold the new tooth in place. These two crowns serve as anchors for this synthetic “bridge” and make a new tooth as durable as it can be. Patients depend on this procedure as a way to replace missing teeth in a way that looks natural and restores the functionality of the missing tooth.

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After the Procedure

When getting dental Restoratives, your teeth will be somewhat sensitive after they have been prepared. This is why you need to wear a temporary crown while waiting for a permanent one to be created. We use sedation dentistry to ensure that you will not experience any discomfort during the procedure and after the fact you simply need to take some oral pain medication for a couple of days until you feel better.

The benefit of wearing a crown is that it surrounds and protects the tooth. This means that regardless of how damaged the tooth was, you can eat your favorite foods without fear of discomfort. A crown can restore the functionality of your mouth by making it easy to eat, drink and speak like normal. This is ideal for people that are suffering from severely sensitive teeth, have a cracked or chipped tooth or have undergone a root canal. Similarly, a bridge makes it possible to eat and speak like normal without worrying about your new tooth becoming loose or falling out. They are both ideal for people that have active lifestyles and don’t want to be constrained by their teeth. 

Consultation

To find out if the procedure is right for you, call us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mathew and discuss your options. At Mathew Dental Group, we make it easier for patients throughout Smithtown to have a beautiful and functional smile.

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  • Mathew Dental Group was established in 2007
  • We accept the following payment methods: American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa
  • We serve patients from the following counties: Suffolk County
  • We serve patients from the following cities: Smithtown, Lake Grove, Kings Park, Stony Brook, Setauket, Nesconset

Testimonials

Very professional needed an implant Dr. Mathews explained in detail the whole process. He did an excellent job and I didn’t feel a thing during the surgery. The tooth is solid looks and feels real. I am 100% satisfied will be getting more work done. He cares about his patients and his work.

JASON VASQUEZ

Love everything about this office!!! Wouldn’t think of ever going anywhere else. The office is clean, everyone is extremely nice and patient and great with my four children! Both Dr. Julie and Bilu are EXTREMELY knowledge and thoroughly explain all their procedures.

Ana Farrell

I am very pleased with the implant work Dr. Mathew performed on me. He is very skillful and accomplished in his profession. The office is set up with all the latest dental equipment. The staff and dental assistants are top of the line as well. Highly recommended. Thanks for my smile Doc!

John Holty

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