Bernstein Dental Care: Blog

If a tooth starts to decay or weaken, a crown will be needed to keep the tooth healthy. As we age, our teeth begin to naturally decay, crack, and discolor. Dr. Paul R. Bernstein, D.D.S. can help. At Bernstein Dental Care LLC of Brooklyn, NY., we offer dental crowns and other dental services. If you are in need of a dental crown, don’t hesitate to contact us.   The majority of crowns are made from porcelain, due to the natural look and feel of the crown. Gold crowns and porcelain fused to metal crowns are also available. The porcelain crowns are practically unnoticeable once placed. There’s no need to feel self-conscious or worry about a dental crown negatively affecting your smile.   The crowning process takes between 2-3 visits with Dr. Bernstein. The first visit will partake of the tooth being reshaped. This is done by filing down the enamel for placement. A local anesthetic is used to prevent pain or discomfort. Upon finishing, a mold or impression will be made of the tooth and surr...

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to protect it as well as restore its shape and size, strength and improves its appearance. If Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care suggests a crown, it is probably to restore a tooth from a large filling, root canal, or cracked tooth syndrome. Permanent crowns can be made from many materials and Dr. Bernstein will discuss them with you during your consultation. A crown can help strengthen a tooth with a large filling when there aren’t enough pieces of the tooth remaining to hold a filling. Crowns can also be used to attach dental bridges when those are needed. Additionally, a crown can protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that’s already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. There are several types of materials that can be used for dental crowns, which Dr. Paul Bernstein will discuss with you during your consultation. If you have questions or concerns regardin...

If your smile is lacking one or more teeth, Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care is here to restore it to a healthy status. With many restorative options to choose from, Dr. Bernstein offers services that range from dental implants to dental bridges. Several dental problems can be solved through dental reconstruction and most importantly oral health can become balanced. Reconstructive dentistry refers to a set of procedures that are designed to replace missing teeth, repair teeth that have been damaged, to correct malocclusion issues, and in some cases, treat periodontal disease. Restorative dental treatments include implant dentistry to restore the facial structure, cosmetic dentistry to enhance the aesthetics of a smile, and/or dental crowns, bridges, and fillings. If your smile is hindered because you’re self-conscious of missing teeth, consider revamping it. If you would like to discuss your restorative dental options, please give us a call. To learn about the services we pr...

Nobody wants a smile that is dull and leaves a bad first impression, which is why Dr. Paul Bernstein at Bernstein Dental Care offers a wide variety of cosmetic services to provide you with the smile that you’ve always dreamed of. Cosmetic dental procedures are designed to improve not only the aesthetics of your smile, but the health of it as well. Common procedures include bleaching, bonding, crowns, veneers, as well as reshaping and contouring. While traditional dentistry addresses the health of your teeth and gums, cosmetic dentistry focuses on the appearance of your teeth, mouth, and smile as a whole. This type of dentistry is aimed at creating a positive change to your teeth and to your smile. If you have a grin that embarrasses you due to missing teeth, tooth discoloration, or teeth that are chipped or cracked, Dr. Paul Bernstein at Bernstein Dental Care will restore your confidence. If you’re not sure which procedure may be right for you, schedule a consultation, today. If yo...