Location

Primary Location

2 Executive Blvd # 304

Suffern, NY 10901 US

(845) 357-4100

Monday:

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday:

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Family Dentist in Suffern, NY
Implant Cosmetic & General Dentistry of Rockland
2 Executive Blvd # 304
Suffern, NY 10901

Are crowns or bridges right for me?

Both crowns and bridges are part of "restorative dentistry," a specialized facet of dental care aimed at retaining the function and appearance of natural teeth. If you're missing a tooth or have one that has sustained a significant amount of damage, you may need a crown, a bridge, or both. Read on to learn more about how Dr. Samuel Horowitz and Dr. Theodore Chang, the dentists at Implant, CrownsCosmetic and General Dentistry of Rockland in Suffern, New York, use these devices to restore your dental health.

Crowns

A crown looks like a natural tooth, except it is made of porcelain, ceramic or metal and hollow on the inside. This allows your Suffern family dentist to place the crown directly over an existing tooth that has too much damage to withstand any dental work. Once crowns are cemented into place, they restore the tooth's outward appearance as well as its function. By placing a crown, the roots of your natural tooth are preserved, which gives your other teeth and your jawbone stability.

Bridges

Bridges look similar to crowns, except there are usually three or more teeth attached together; actually, crowns are an integral part of a bridge's structure. The center of the bridge is placed where a natural tooth is missing, and the natural teeth on either side of it are crowned in order to provide the bridge with a stronger infrastructure. If you have lost a tooth due to an accident or decay, your Suffern family dentist may suggest a bridge to fill in that gap.

Am I a good candidate for a crown or bridge?

Not all dental situations can be fixed with a crown or bridge. If most of your teeth are missing or severely decayed, they will not be able to support crowns. In these cases, your Suffern family dentist may suggest dentures or dental implants as a way to replace your teeth.

If you'd like more information on crowns, bridges, or any other aspect of dental care, contact Implant, Cosmetic and General Dentistry of Rockland in Suffern, New York to set up a consultation!

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Primary Location

Monday:

10:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

10:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

10:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

10:00 am-3:00 pm