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Maintenance Tips to Avoid Dental Crowns Needing Replacement

Dental crowns are some of the most durable, long-lasting, and beautiful dental restorations available today. With high-quality dental crowns, patients can enjoy decades’ worth of a stunning, functional smile that gives them both comfort and confidence. However, while they are designed to be extremely durable, dental crowns can become damaged, stained, and otherwise compromised without […]

Does Teeth Whitening Work on Crowns and Veneers?

At Ferrari & Aldieri Dental Associates in Farmingdale, NY, Dr. Angela Ferrari and our experienced team offer advanced professional teeth whitening options, such as Zoom QuickPro and Zoom WhiteSpeed, to help patients achieve a brighter smile. However, it’s important to understand that these treatments are specifically designed for natural tooth enamel and won’t alter the […]

Beyond Aesthetics: The Functional Benefits of Dental Crowns

When most people think of dental crowns, they often picture a solution for improving the appearance of damaged or decayed teeth. While crowns certainly offer aesthetic benefits, they also play a critical role in restoring function to compromised teeth. Whether you need to protect a weakened tooth or support a dental implant, crowns can be […]

How Dental Crowns Restore Damaged Teeth

Dental crowns are extremely versatile, helping to address a wide range of dental issues — both cosmetic and structural in nature. For patients with a damaged tooth (or teeth), dental crowns may be used to protect the tooth from further damage and restore the patient’s ability to eat, chew, and speak comfortably. In other cases, […]

How Long Can Dental Crowns Last?

Like any dental restoration, dental crowns — sometimes referred to as dental caps — should be cared for properly to preserve or extend their lifespan for as long as possible. In the case of dental crowns specifically, this typically means brushing and flossing as usual, along with avoiding certain foods and habits — many of […]

Reasons Why Someone Would Need a Dental Crown

When faced with dental issues like cracks, decay, or weakened teeth, preserving your natural smile becomes a priority. Dental crowns offer an effective and lasting solution to strengthen compromised teeth and protect them from further damage. At Ferrari & Aldieri Dental Associates in Farmingdale, NY, Dr. Angela Ferrari offers a comprehensive range of advanced restorative […]

How Can a Dental Crown Strengthen a Weakened Tooth?

Whenever possible, it is almost always preferable to retain your natural teeth versus facing an extraction and replacement. For teeth that have become damaged, weakened, or otherwise compromised, a dental crown can provide critical protection to help prevent further damage and to help patients avoid the loss of a natural tooth for longer — or […]

Are Veneers Suitable for Stained or Discolored Teeth?

Although dental crowns are certainly effective for concealing cosmetic imperfections, they are typically reserved for patients whose teeth are also structurally or functionally compromised — like patients who have severe tooth decay or have undergone a root canal. For patients whose primary concerns are cosmetic, porcelain dental veneers offer a fantastic opportunity for enhancing many […]