Dental Crowns and Bridges | Dobbs Ferry, NY

Restore Your Smile

Life happens, and sometimes our teeth can bear the brunt of it. Whether you’ve damaged a tooth due to injury or experienced wear and tear over the years, dental restorations like crowns and bridges can restore the form and function of your teeth.

At Hudson Family Dental, we’re here to guide you through the process, offering compassionate care and recommending solutions based on your needs and preferences. Book your appointment with us today.

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What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a protective covering for your tooth. It can help restore your tooth to its normal shape and size, improving the appearance of your smile.

A crown may be recommended if you have a tooth with significant damage, wear due to decay or injury, that cannot be corrected with a filling or other restoration. A crown can also be used to attach a bridge or cover a dental implant.

A crown is custom-made to match the shape, shade, and appearance of your natural teeth so it will blend right in.

Why Do I Need a Crown?

Crowns can be used in several different circumstances to restore the appearance of a tooth. Some reasons include:

Strengthening a tooth with a large filling
Protecting a weak tooth from breaking
Restoring a broken tooth
Connecting to a bridge or implant to replace a missing tooth
Covering a tooth that is discolored or badly shaped

Types of Crowns We Offer

There are several materials that crowns can be made from. At Hudson Family Dental, we use the following materials:

Composite crowns: Have a natural look. They won’t chip as easily as porcelain crowns, but tend to wear more quickly from chewing.
Porcelain crowns: Look the most natural. Porcelain crowns may chip more easily than composite, making them better suited to front teeth.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns: Have a natural look while maintaining a stronger form than composite or porcelain crowns, making them a better choice for molars.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a restorative dental solution for those with a missing tooth or teeth.

The bridge contains one or more artificial teeth and covers a gap left by a missing tooth. It can be attached to the adjacent teeth using crowns or anchored with dental implants.

Dental bridges are custom-made to match the shape, color, and overall appearance of your natural teeth to fit seamlessly between your existing teeth, helping you achieve a functional, beautiful smile.

Why Do I Need a Bridge?

Bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth. A bridge provides the following benefits:

Restores the function of your bite and speech that were impaired by missing teeth
Enhances the appearance of your smile
Prevents other teeth from shifting into the gap, leading to misalignment and bite issues
Maintains facial shape
Prevents additional tooth loss caused by shifting teeth and a misaligned bite

Types of Bridges We Offer

At Hudson Family Dental, we offer the following types of bridges to restore your smile:

Traditional bridges: Used when there are natural, healthy teeth on each side of the gap. The bridge is anchored to these adjacent teeth.
Implant-supported bridges: Used if you don’t have enough healthy teeth to support a bridge. The bridge is anchored to dental implants instead of your natural teeth.
Resin-bonded bridges: Also known as “Maryland” bridges, this type is used for missing front teeth. The artificial teeth are fused with metal bands and cemented to the back of the natural teeth for strength.
Cantilever bridges: Used when there are healthy teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth. It is anchored to one or more natural adjacent teeth on that side.

Book Your Restorative Dental Consultation Today

Don’t let missing, damaged, or discolored teeth impact your oral health or your quality of life. At Hudson Family Dental, our team is here to support your dental care journey and restore your smile. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about our treatment options and procedures.

Book your consultation today to learn more about how our restorative dental services can help you and take the first steps toward a healthier, more confident smile.

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