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Fix Your Smile with Crowns
It’s not uncommon to be unhappy with your smile, especially if you have teeth that are cracked, chipped, or otherwise marred. However, you have a lot of options to fix your smile when you visit our office at Dental Art Concepts PLLC in Staten Island, New York.
One of those options is dental crowns. Let’s take a quick look at what they can do to fix your smile.
What are crowns?
Crowns are simply porcelain caps that sit over an abutment, providing a natural-looking replacement for teeth that were damaged. They can be made from other materials aside from porcelain, although that’s the most common material Dr. Matthew Scaffa uses.
How do they work?
Crowns are designed to restore the function and feel of a natural tooth. When you have a tooth in need of a crown, Dr. Matthew Scaffa will grind off the broken or decayed tooth until it’s a bit more than a bump of bone. Of course you’ll be under local anesthesia so the discomfort will be minimal.
Once the abutment is formed, he will have a crown molded to fit your mouth exactly. It’ll match the size, shape, and color of the natural teeth in your mouth. It’s adhered to the abutment with cement, and once cured, is ready to last you as long as you’re willing to take care of it.
Crowns are a great cosmetic dentistry option if you need to radically change the appearance of some teeth. For more information, call us today at (718) 313-4343.
Dr. Matthew Scaffa
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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.