Most people don’t realize it, but the WHO reports that dental caries, another name for tooth cavities, are the most common non-communicable disease in the world. Not heart disease, nor cancer, but tooth decay.
That makes general dentistry in Midtown so vital because cavities are everywhere, and we’re ready to fill them all! But sometimes, a tooth becomes damaged beyond what a filling can repair.
This is when Dr. Philips and her dental team will recommend a dental crown.
How Are Dental Crowns Made?
We use a high-quality dental lab for fabricating our custom-designed dental crowns. The most popular choice is porcelain crowns, especially for front teeth. These crowns are made to match your smile, and the natural luster in ceramic porcelain is a perfect substitute for tooth enamel.
Our lab also produces leading-edge zirconia and e.max crowns, which add extra durability to the attractiveness of traditional porcelain crowns. In addition, these crowns use no metal, which makes them more conservative. This allows Dr. Philips to preserve a more natural tooth structure, so your crown’s foundation is extra strong.
Tooth Onlays Are Alternatives to Dental Crowns
A porcelain onlay is similar to a dental crown, but it primarily covers your tooth’s cusp, which is the top, biting, and chewing surface. An onlay splits the difference between a crown and a tooth-colored filling and is especially effective in repairing particular tooth damage, such as:
- Reinforcing a large filling
- Fixing a fracture or narrow crack
- Uneven wear from teeth grinding (bruxism)
One advantage of an onlay is that we can conserve even more natural tooth material, which helps keep your tooth intact. And because your onlay is made from engineered porcelain, it will be as durable as it is beautiful.
Dental Crowns and Onlays in Midtown
To learn more about how Dr. Philips uses dental crowns and porcelain onlays to repair tooth damage, we encourage you to contact us and set up an appointment. Our team is ready to treat you to reveal a brighter smile today.