Onlays, Crowns, & Bridges
Onlays, Crowns and Bridges

Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges
for Hamburg, Blasdell, Cheektowaga, Eden, Lakeview, Orchard Park, and Springville, NY

We all know how important it is to properly care for our teeth. Unfortunately, sometimes even the most diligent care won't prevent a tooth from becoming diseased or beginning to decay. When that happens, you need to take action to prevent the damage from spreading to other teeth in your mouth. Having a full set of healthy, intact teeth will also help maintain your bite, tooth placement, and help you eat and speak effectively.


If you have a tooth or teeth with extensive damage, you have options; onlays, dental crowns, and dental bridges can all help accomplish what you need. At James M Blake D.D.S., PC, our preventative dentistry team will assess the situation and advise you on the best course of action. No matter which type of option we recommend, we'd be happy to help you through every step of the process. Based in Hamburg, NY, we're proud to provide dental bridges, crowns, and onlays to patients throughout Blasdell, Cheektowaga, Eden, Lakeview, Orchard Park, and Springville, NY.


Contact our office today to discuss your current situation and schedule an appointment!

ONLAYS

Dental Crowns Hamburg, Eden, Lakeview, Blasdell & Springville, NY
When a tooth is too damaged to support a tooth filling but not damaged enough for a dental crown, you end up somewhere in the middle. Capping a damaged tooth unnecessarily with a dental crown removes more tooth structure than needed. But a large dental filling can weaken the remaining structure of the tooth, causing the tooth to break, crack or eventually require a root canal.

There is a dental restoration that can solve your problem: dental onlays. Dental onlays fall somewhere in between dental fillings and dental crowns. Onlays are useful for dealing with large cavities without having to use a crown.

Dr. Blake uses lithium disilicate, a very high strength ceramic material that exceeds any other material in dentistry so far. We're proud to offer our services to clients throughout the Orchard Park, Eden, Blasdell, Lakeview, and Hamburg, NY areas.

DENTAL CROWNS

A dental crown may not make you feel like royalty, but it is one of the premiere treatments for teeth with extensive decay or damage. Dental crowns can also be used to hold a dental bridge in place, cover misshapen or severely discolored teeth or cover a tooth after a root canal procedure. Made of either porcelain fused to metal, ceramic or gold, dental crowns are placed during a multi-step process and sometimes require more than one dental visit. The first step is a dental impression. A temporary crown is then placed to protect the tooth while the impression is sent to an offsite laboratory to create the final restoration. In some cases, same-day crowns are possible so be sure to inquire. With good oral hygiene and minimal wear and tear, your beautiful new dental crowns can last up to 15 years.
This broken incisor can still be salvaged with some orthodontic eruption. We will soon place a post and crown here.
DENTAL BRIDGES
Dental bridges have been used for centuries to replace missing teeth. Today, dental bridges are still considered one of the most durable, conservative and cost-effective options for bridging the gap between a missing tooth and surrounding teeth. Comprised of two anchoring teeth and a replacement tooth, dental bridges help prevent the surrounding teeth from drifting out of position, improve chewing and speaking and help keep your natural face shape intact.

There are three types of dental bridges that include:

• Traditional dental bridges
• Cantilever dental bridges
• Maryland bridges

Traditional bridges have either dental crowns or dental implants on either side of the missing tooth, plus a replacement tooth, which is held in place by a post-like structure called a dental abutment. Cantilever dental bridges are used in cases where there are surrounding teeth only on one side of the missing tooth. Maryland bridges are made of a specialized resin that is cemented to a metal framework and cemented to the enamel of surrounding teeth.

Dental bridges typically take 2-3 weeks to complete and are less invasive than other options, such as dental implants. With good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, dental bridges can last up to 30 years.

At the dental office of James M Blake D.D.S., PC, we take pride in offering a number of different solutions for replacing missing teeth. Whether you are looking for dental bridges, dental crowns, or onlays, our experienced staff can provide you with quality dental services. Our office is located in Hamburg, NY is a short drive from surrounding areas such as Blasdell, Cheektowaga, Eden, Lakeview, Orchard Park, and Springville, NY. Call today to make an appointment!

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