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Keith E. Moomaw, DDS | Peter H. Roth, DDS
- Porcelain Veneers
- Tooth Whitening
- Dental Implants
- Dental Crowns
- Dental Bridges
- Smile Makeover
- Follow-up, Maintenance,
& Repair
Securing the Health of Your Smile
Life can take its toll on your body, and sometimes your teeth can be taxed the hardest. Stressful grinding, accidents, cavities, or other factors can transform a magnificent smile into a cavalcade of aches, pains, and worn teeth. Teeth that are damaged enough need to be fixed and dental crowns do the trick beautifully. Chesapeake Contemporary Dentistry in Baltimore can take any injured tooth and have it functioning and looking great in no time with dental crowns.
Set up a consultation with our cosmetic dentistry practice in Edgewood to see if this treatment would work for you!
The Dental Crown Placement Process
Normally the placement of dental crowns requires two office appointments. During your first appointment, our dentists clean the decayed or damaged part of the tooth structure. An impression of
the tooth is made and shipped to a lab, where the permanent crown is created. Meanwhile, a temporary crown is placed over the tooth to protect it until
the permanent crown is ready.
Once the permanent crown has returned from the lab, we remove the temporary crown and bond the permanent crown to the tooth. Our dentists may make some slight adjustments to correct any bite irregularities and ensure the crown fits snugly.
A Variety of Materials
There are several types of crowns that provide their own benefits:
Metal Crowns
- Longest-lasting
- Strongest
- Opposing teeth are worn down less
- Main drawback: the metallic color
- Ideal for stresses of back teeth
Porcelain Shell Fused to Metal Crowns
- Longer-lasting than all-porcelain
- More wear against opposing teeth than metal, and porcelain part may chip
- Color-matched to teeth, but thin metal strip may eventually show on gumline
- Solid choice for either front or back teeth
All Porcelain or Ceramic
- Not as strong as metal or porcelain fused to metal crowns
- Wears down opposing teeth a bit more than others
- The most natural-looking crowns available
- Terrific for front teeth
Why Fix an Injured Tooth?
A broken tooth can be both physically uncomfortable and aesthetically displeasing. Dental crowns are the premium fix for damaged teeth, improving both the appearance of your smile as well as your bite. Once you have beautiful dental crowns placed at Chesapeake Contemporary Dentistry in Baltimore, you can feel freer to smile wide in pictures, make first impressions with a new dimension of joy and confidence, and know that you are taking the necessary steps to keep your mouth healthy. After visiting our Edgewood offices, you’ll be smiling more than ever.
Possible Risks
During your personal consultation, our dentists will discuss all the possible risks of having dental crowns placed. These include a possible sensitivity to certain foods and temperatures, some pain associated with flossing, and the possibility of harmful bacteria getting caught under the crown. It’s important to remember that replacements may be required every 5 to 15 years.
Contact Us about Dental Crowns Today
There’s hardly a more reliable solution to damaged teeth than dental crowns. Our dentists at Chesapeake Contemporary Dentistry in the Baltimore area are exceptional professionals who will make sure you receive terrific treatment and enjoy a wonderful experience. Contact our Edgewood dental practice to set up an appointment to discuss dental crowns today.
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1308 Business Center Way #105
Edgewood, MD 21040
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