Crowns and Bridges
If you have ever experienced a broken tooth, your dentist may have recommended a dental crown. At the office of Craig S. Weinstein, DMD, Dr. Weinstein creates highly esthetic, durable dental crowns to protect your tooth and your smile!
Tooth Damage and the Best Solution
Patients sometimes wonder why they need a dental crown instead of a filling. While both restorations can protect your tooth, they each serve a different purpose:
Dental fillings – We use fillings to repair teeth in instances of decay or chips. Fillings work great to seal your tooth and keep out bacteria.
Dental crowns – Because a dental crown covers your tooth, it actually provides support to a tooth with significant damage.
Dental bridges – If your tooth is severely decayed, broken below the gumline, or infected, we may need to extract your tooth. A dental bridge can complete your smile in the event of tooth loss.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown covers your tooth structure and provides support by absorbing force, doing the job of your natural tooth. When teeth sustain cracks, deep decay, or damage from a clenching and grinding habit, they are not as strong as they once were. Dental crowns can help.
So you can have the best results, Dr. Weinstein designs each dental crown individually, customizing the size, shape, and color to match your smile. We offer dental crowns in a metal and porcelain blend, as well as all-porcelain crowns, depending on your needs.
Our dental lab will provide a final restoration that will look and feel great. Dr. Weinstein will permanently attach it to your tooth, making final adjustments to ensure a comfortable fit!
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge consists of three crowns. Two crowns hold an artificial tooth to fill the gap in your smile. A dental bridge keeps your other teeth from shifting toward the gap.
Like dental crowns, we create each dental bridge to complement your smile so it looks natural.
Dental bridges are a great option for those patients who want or need an alternative to dental implants.
Caring for Your Crowns and Bridges
All dentistry requires care to ensure the longevity of your investment.
A dental crown requires the same care as your natural teeth:
- Keep your gums healthy by brushing and flossing.
- Keep your regular dental cleaning appointments.
- Schedule at least two yearly exams with Dr. Weinstein.
Dental bridges require a little additional care. Make sure to clean away the food particles around and beneath your dental bridge. Even though it will require some practice, flossing around your bridge is important. We can recommend products to make it easier.
Call Us Today to Schedule a Dental Appointment
Our Fords, NJ dental office team looks forward to your call! We offer evening hours to make dentistry convenient for our patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have ever seen someone smile and noticed the dark lines around their teeth from their dentistry, you might be turned off by the idea of getting the dental crowns you need to protect your smile.
When our patients have restorative dentistry, one of their first questions is whether someone will be able to see their dentistry when they laugh, speak, or smile. Fortunately, with today’s advanced dental materials, Dr. Craig Weinstein is able to create dentistry that looks just like your natural teeth. The shade, shape, and size will complement your existing natural teeth, giving you a seamless look.
One of the most popular and effective restorative procedures we offer is all-porcelain crowns. All-porcelain crowns eliminate the dark margins from your teeth by eliminating the need for metal.
Porcelain crowns are highly esthetic. Dr. Weinstein will create each of your crowns individually, giving you a completely natural appearance. Though we have eliminated the need for metal, you can count on your crowns' durability and the comfort they provide to damaged and cracked teeth.
If you want to learn more about protecting your smile without metal restorations, just give us a call! We love creating beautiful smiles!
Meet Our Doctor:
Craig Weinstein DMD
Dr. Weinstein is originally from New York, where he graduated cum laude from Cornell University. He later attended Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), where he received his DMD degree. Certified in Invisalign, he enjoys providing orthodontic care to both teenagers and adults. In an effort to be proficient and up to date on all the latest innovations and techniques, Dr. Weinstein participates in several study clubs and continuing education courses.
Professional Accomplishments and Memberships, Past and Present:
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, New ...