Crowns & Bridges

Before crowns, the only real option for a broken down tooth was extraction. Crowns have given dentists, and in turn patients, the ability to fix certain dental situations.

Cavities, or dental decay, occurs when acid-forming bacteria in the mouth are supplied with sugars. With these sugars as their food, the bacteria produce acid that eats away at the tooth, creating cavities. Usually, cavities can be drilled out and filled with tooth-colored composite (or silver amalgam) fillings. However once too much tooth structure is lost, fillings will no longer suffice and the tooth will need to either be extracted or crowned.

In addition to cavities, age, wear, and fracture are other reasons a tooth may require a crown. With age, teeth tend to turn yellow, wear down, chip, and become less attractive. In addition, teeth can fracture from over-use or by accident. In these situations as well, crowns are a great way to restore function, esthetics, and beauty to a smile.

Crowns are customized per patient, so to state their exact cost is not possible. However, when faced with the alternative of extraction, crowns are a great, simple, and cost effective way to save a tooth.

Teeth are part of your body, and an extremely important part at that. To extract a tooth instead of letting it function in your mouth for years to come is a shame and a disservice.

In two easy visits, crowns can transform your smile back to health and esthetic beauty, and keep it that way for many years if not the rest of your life.

Two of the major questions that people ask when it comes to crowns are, What is the long-term success rate? and How long will they last?
Crowns have been known to stay in the mouth for over 20 years. With proper oral hygiene and care, there is no reason why crowns cannot last for the rest of your life.

Of course, as with any dental procedure, crowns may last more or less than the average expectancy, and accidents such as breakage can happen as with natural teeth.

However we are confident that crowns with greatly improve your oral health and appearance for years to come.
Crowns and bridges are both procedures Dr. Linhart has perfected. Along with his interdisciplinary team of dental professionals, assistants, and staff, Dr. Linhart’s Park Avenue office is the best place to have your smile beautifully restored.