Dental crowns restore compromised teeth, while a dental bridge provides a replacement for a missing tooth.

Dental Crowns and Bridges

Living with a compromised tooth can impact everything from eating and chewing comfortably to smiling with confidence. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, you may be struggling with normal daily activities like chewing food and chatting with coworkers.

The good news is that at James Blake, DDS, we offer excellent solutions for tooth repair and replacement, and we can complete your procedure the same day with our innovative CEREC technology. Dr. Blake has relied on the quality, ease, and durability of CEREC same-day crowns for over 16 years.

What Are the Advantages of CEREC Same-Day Crowns in Hamburg?

Same-day restorations offer our patients several advantages that they really appreciate.

Quality Restorations

Our CEREC milling machine uses high-quality ceramic porcelain to mill your new restoration using our dentist’s exact specifications.

No Impressions

CEREC eliminates the need for uncomfortable and messy alginate impressions that we used in the past, enhancing patient comfort.

Emergency Treatment

CEREC restorations are also ideal during some dental emergencies where patients need quick solutions and fast relief.

Excellent Results

CEREC provides better-fitting restorations and more accurate, aesthetic, and quicker outcomes for our patients.

No Temporary Crowns

Patients also don’t have to endure wearing a temporary crown for weeks while waiting for their final restoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there foods I should avoid with a dental crown?

The good news is that dental crowns are designed to be durable and functional, allowing you to enjoy most of your favorite foods! Modern crowns are strong and can withstand normal chewing forces. However, taking a few simple precautions will help protect your investment and ensure your crown lasts for many years.

Protecting Your Crown Investment

While your crown is incredibly resilient, certain foods can potentially damage it or cause discomfort, especially during the first few days after placement. It's wise to be mindful of what you eat and how you eat it.

Foods and habits to avoid or approach with caution:

Hard foods like ice, hard candy, and popcorn kernels — These can crack or chip your crown, just as they can damage natural teeth. Avoid chewing on ice cubes or biting down directly into hard foods.
Sticky or chewy foods such as caramel, taffy, and gummy candies — These can potentially dislodge a crown, particularly if the cement bond has weakened over time.
Very hot or very cold foods immediately after crown placement — You may experience temporary sensitivity while your tooth adjusts to the new crown.
Using your teeth as tools — Never use your tooth crown to open packages, crack nuts, or bite your nails, as this can cause damage.

Contact Your Hamburg Dentist

With proper care and regular dental checkups at James Blake, DDS, your crown should provide years of comfortable, reliable function. If you experience any looseness, discomfort, or damage to your crown, please contact our dental office right away at (716) 648-2600.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A bridge is a tooth replacement option for one or multiple adjacent missing teeth. It anchors dental crowns to healthy teeth, which support a prosthetic tooth or teeth in between.

Dental bridges may be an excellent option for those patients who aren’t candidates for or don’t want to undergo implant surgery.

How Does CEREC Technology Work?

CEREC stands for “chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramic.” With CEREC technology, our dentists will scan a 3-D image of your compromised tooth, which allows them to design your new restoration.

Our CEREC milling machine fabricates your new restoration while you wait, and our dentists will fit and permanently place it during the same appointment.

If you think you may need a dental crown or bridge in Hamburg, don't hesitate to contact your team at James Blake, DDS, at (716) 648-2600 to book an evaluation with one of our dentists.

Our Team

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Dr. James Blake

Dr. James M. Blake is the owner and principal dentist at James M Blake, DDS, PC, where he has been creating beautiful, healthy smiles for nearly four decades. With a practice philosophy centered on combining ...

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Dr. Gregory Guth

Dr. Gregory Guth brings a unique blend of artistic sensibility, scientific rigor, and genuine care to James M Blake, DDS, PC, where he joined the team in December 2024. As the newest member of the ...

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When Do We Recommend a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is designed to cover a severely damaged or compromised tooth, restoring its form and structure for optimal chewing function, and mimicking its shade for aesthetics that blend seamlessly into your smile. This is the restoration we choose when a tooth’s damage is beyond the scope of what a dental filling can repair.

Our dentists may suggest a crown in these situations:

To repair a cracked, fractured, or broken tooth
To replace a large broken filling
To cover a tooth with cosmetic concerns, like size or shape discrepancies
To rebuild a tooth that’s had root canal treatment
To top a dental implant as a single tooth replacement
To restore an excessively worn tooth

CEREC technology allows us to complete your crown during one visit to our Hamburg dental office.