Save Compromised Teeth from Extraction with Dental Crown Treatment

Teeth that are compromised by damage or decay need immediate attention. Otherwise, they could continue to chip, crack, or decay to the point where they can no longer be repaired and have to be removed. At Dental Art Concepts PLLC in Staten Island, New York, we offer crowns for teeth to repair and restore compromised teeth as an alternative to extraction. Dr. Matthew Scaffa can have crowns fabricated on the same day of your initial visit to avoid delays in your treatment. 

Here’s what you should know about dental crown treatment.

How Crowns Work to Repair Damaged Teeth

Dental crowns are hollow tooth-shaped caps that dentists use to repair severely decayed or damaged teeth so they don’t have to be removed. These caps are custom-designed to match your tooth’s color, shape, and size to give it a natural appearance. The crown covers your entire tooth all the way to the gumline to protect its fragile structure. It’s cemented in place to become your tooth’s new surface, ready to be used for biting and chewing. 

Dental crowns are made of durable metal, porcelain, or ceramic materials that can withstand the pressures of years of biting and chewing. Your crown can give you over 10 years of quality use with proper care. If your tooth is infected or decayed, Dr. Scaffa will treat the cavity or infection first before covering it with a crown. 

Save Damaged Teeth with Dental Crowns

A severely decayed or damaged tooth won’t repair itself. Left unchecked, your condition will only worsen. Over time, you may need to have the tooth removed due to its irreparable state. By recommending a crown for tooth repair, Dr. Scaffa can: 

• Protect your tooth from further decay or damage
• Restore your tooth’s function and usefulness 
• Restore your tooth’s appearance 
• Save your tooth from extraction

Crowning a tooth is more cost-effective than having the tooth removed and replaced later down the line. 

Dental Crowns Near Me

To schedule a consultation for dental crown treatment, contact Dr. Matthew Scaffa from Dental Arts Concepts PLLC, Staten Island, NY, at (718) 313-4343. 

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Matthew Thomas Scaffa, DDS, graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University. He has been a dentist in Staten Island, NY, for over 35 years.

Dr. Scaffa annually attends continuing education courses to stay current on emerging technologies and procedures in dentistry. He has received advanced training in implants, Invisalign, and veneers. He is a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and the 2nd District Dental Society.

Dr. Scaffa opened his practice in 1985 and moved to more spacious premises several times before settling at the current location in 2000. He believes in “over-delivering” professional and high-quality dental care so patients will have healthy and beautiful smiles. Among the accolades he has received include being in the 99th percentile on Healthgrades for Dental Providers in the New York Area, a Top pick for NextDoor Neighborhood Faves ratings, and the MetLife SpotLite on Oral Health designation.

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