How Can You Restore Your Smile?

At its core, a smile is a joyous thing. It expresses an inner beauty and individuality that should be celebrated, and it certainly beats frowning. So why is smiling such an anxious experience for many of us? The answer is simple: we’re experiencing feelings of shame over how our teeth might appear. When teeth are damaged or stained, it can create an association between smiling and feeling embarrassment. For some, smiling is more about keeping teeth hidden than expressing any happiness.

But it doesn’t have to be that way! Problems with your smile are bound to develop eventually; our teeth are incredibly strong, but they aren't indestructible. Over time, issues like decay, fractures, or the breakdown of old dental work can compromise a tooth's structure, leading to pain and a risk of further damage. Fortunately, dentistry has moved past that through the adoption of advanced, natural-looking porcelain, which we can use to repair damage, restore strength, and seamlessly blend the restoration with your smile. Read on to learn more about the process, courtesy of Rozenberg Dental NYC!

Dealing With A Large Cavity or Area of Decay?

When tooth decay is extensive, a simple composite filling may not be strong enough to support the remaining tooth structure. A large filling can act like a wedge, increasing the risk of the tooth fracturing under normal chewing pressure.

Try Porcelain Inlays & Onlays!

Think of these as custom-made, super-strong fillings.

• An inlay fits within the cusps (the bumps) on your tooth's chewing surface, while an onlay is larger, covering one or more of the cusps.
• Milled from a single block of high-grade porcelain, they are bonded to your tooth, restoring its strength and providing a durable, natural-looking repair that is far superior to a large traditional filling.

Dealing With A Cracked or Fractured Tooth?

Whether from an injury or biting down on something hard, a crack can seriously weaken a tooth.

• Even a small fracture can allow bacteria to enter the sensitive inner layers, leading to decay, infection, and the risk of the tooth breaking completely.

Try Porcelain Crowns!

A porcelain crown, often called a "cap," is the gold standard for protecting a compromised tooth.

• It's a custom-made restoration that covers the entire visible portion of the tooth, down to the gumline.
• Acting like a helmet, a crown holds the cracked tooth together, absorbs chewing forces, and restores its original shape, size, and color.

Dealing With A Broken-Down Old Filling?

Large, old metal fillings can wear down, leak, or even expand and contract with temperature changes over time.

• This can cause the surrounding natural tooth structure to crack and break away, leaving the tooth vulnerable.

Go With Porcelain Onlays!

An onlay is the perfect solution for a tooth that is too damaged for a simple filling but doesn't yet require a full crown.

• It allows us to remove the old, failing filling and restore the damaged part of the tooth, including the entire chewing surface.
• This preserves more of your healthy, natural tooth structure while providing the strength and protection needed for the long term.

Trouble With Your Tooth After a Root Canal?

A tooth that has undergone root canal therapy is no longer vital and can become brittle and prone to fracture over time.

Go With Porcelain Crowns!

Putting a porcelain crown over a tooth following root canals is the standard of care for a reason!

• It provides the 360-degree protection needed to prevent the brittle tooth from fracturing under chewing pressure, ensuring you can keep your natural tooth for years to come.

Whatever your concern, you don't have to live with a damaged or weakened tooth. Modern porcelain restorations offer a durable, beautiful, and long-lasting way to restore your smile's health and function! And we’re always here to help you achieve the best results possible.

Brighter smiles make for brighter lives! If you have any questions, contact Dr. Rozenberg and the staff at Lana Rozenberg D.D.S. at (212) 265-7724 or click here to schedule a consultation online for our New York City dental office. You can also find more information on our website.