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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 […]

What to Know About Drinking Coffee During Invisalign® Treatment

Invisalign aligners offer a discreet, convenient way to straighten teeth without brackets or wires. Still, clear aligners require careful handling to keep your treatment on track, especially when it comes to everyday habits like drinking coffee. For patients who enjoy a daily latte or cup of black coffee, it’s important to understand how these habits […]

How to Care for Your Dental Crown and Protect Your Smile

  Dental crowns are one of the most effective solutions for restoring and protecting a damaged tooth or, in some cases, replacing a missing tooth. Whether you’ve had a root canal, a cracked tooth, or a large filling, a crown helps preserve the strength and function of your natural tooth while improving the look of […]

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 […]

Can I Enjoy My Favorite Foods with Invisalign® Aligners?

Patients who wear traditional metal braces often look forward to the day they get their braces off — and the day they can start enjoying their favorite foods once again. Generally speaking, foods that are crunchy, sticky, gummy, or may damage wires and brackets and/or get stuck in braces should be avoided over the course […]

Achieve Balance with Porcelain Veneers for Uneven Teeth

Porcelain veneers are often praised for their ability to conveniently transform a person’s smile, but many men and women are surprised to learn that dental veneers can do much more than just give teeth a brighter new shade. With custom porcelain veneers, patients can address a versatile range of cosmetic dental concerns, including uneven tooth […]

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, […]