Crowns and Bridges

A damaged or missing tooth affects more than your smile. It changes the way you chew, puts strain on the teeth around it, and can quietly worsen over time if left untreated. At Rockefeller Dentistry, Dr. Marc Gainor, Dr. Richard Rausch, and Dr. Eric Chason provide custom dental crowns and bridges in Midtown Manhattan to restore both the function and appearance of your teeth, completed in two office visits. Call 212-246-1333 or book an appointment online today.

What dental crowns and bridges do

A crown is a cap that fits over your entire tooth. It restores the strength and appearance of a tooth that has been damaged by decay, cracked, or weakened to the point where a filling is no longer sufficient. Crowns are also used following a root canal procedure to protect the treated tooth long-term. At Rockefeller Dentistry, crowns are custom-made to mimic the look and feel of your natural tooth, protecting it from further decay while restoring its appearance.

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth anchored to crowns placed on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. The result restores both the appearance of your smile and your ability to chew and speak comfortably. Your restoration may require a crown, a bridge, or both, depending on the condition of your teeth and the extent of the damage or tooth loss.

When crowns and bridges may be right for you

The doctors at Rockefeller Dentistry may recommend a crown or bridge if you are dealing with a tooth that is too decayed or damaged to be repaired with a filling, a tooth that has undergone a root canal, one or more missing teeth that are affecting your bite or your confidence, a misaligned bite that crowns or bridges can help correct, or cosmetic concerns such as discolored or misshapen teeth that you want to improve.

During your consultation, the doctors perform a complete exam to determine which restoration is the right fit for your situation.

What to expect at your appointments

Crowns and bridges require two office visits to complete. At your first visit, the doctor takes an impression of your teeth to create your custom restoration and removes a small amount of enamel from the tooth receiving the crown so it fits properly. A temporary crown is placed while your permanent one is being made.

At your second visit, the doctor places the permanent crown or bridge, makes any adjustments needed for a comfortable fit, and reviews how to care for your restoration going forward. After placement, you care for crowns and bridges just as you would your natural teeth, with daily brushing and flossing and routine cleanings every six months.

The right restoration depends on the specific condition of your teeth, and that determination starts with a thorough exam. At Rockefeller Dentistry, you are working with a team that has seen and treated the full range of restorative cases over more than three decades of practice. Dr. Gainor, Dr. Rausch, and Dr. Chason will give you a clear picture of your options and what to expect before any treatment begins.

Restorative expertise built over decades

Restorative work demands precision. Dr. Gainor's MAGD designation and completion of the Pankey Institute and Spear Institute continuums reflect over 2400 hours of postgraduate focus, much of it on exactly the kind of restorative cases that crowns and bridges address. Dr. Rausch is a Fellow of the American College of Dentistry and the International College of Dentistry and has spent his career dedicated to restorative and implant dentistry. That combined depth of experience is what patients at Rockefeller Dentistry bring into the room at every restorative consultation.

Financing options

Crowns and bridges at Rockefeller Dentistry can be financed through CareCredit, LendingClub, and Cherry, all of which offer no-interest options for patients who qualify.

Call Rockefeller Dentistry at 212-246-1333 to find out if crowns or bridges are right for you, or book an appointment online today.