Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns are a cosmetic restoration used to strengthen a tooth or improve its shape.
Dental Crowns in Baltimore, MD
If you have teeth that are chipped, worn down, or otherwise damaged, dental crowns can improve the appearance of your teeth. They also add strength and stability by protecting the surface of the teeth from any further damage. Crowns are something like helmets for the teeth that protect while restoring the tooth to its original condition.
Dental crowns can be created from a number of materials. Porcelain is the most common, because it is the material that most resembles your natural teeth.
How long does it take to fit a dental crown?
Fitting a crown requires at least two visits to our office. Initially, we will remove decay, shape the tooth, and fit it with a temporary crown of either plastic or metal.
On the subsequent visit we will remove the temporary crown, and then fit and adjust the final crown. Finally, we will cement the crown into place and you have a new beautiful looking tooth.
Key benefits of dental crowns
- Replaces missing teeth
- Offers support to misshapen teeth or badly broken teeth
- Looks completely natural
- Fixes “smile” and functional chewing problems
What are the advantages of crowns?
Crowns are amazingly durable – in fact, they can last for about fifteen years, assuming that you take proper care of them. They don’t really require a lot of care either. All you need to do is make sure that you don’t grind your teeth, thus causing damage to the crown.
Crowns look just like your natural teeth – they can be colored to match the rest of your teeth, and they also provide the lustrous, translucent appearance that makes it difficult, if not impossible, to tell that you weren’t born with them. They also resist staining, and unlike bridgework or dentures, they’ll never slide or slip – this is because they’re cemented onto your damaged teeth.
Speaking of dentures and bridgework, you know that they can affect your speech. With crowns, you won’t have to worry about slurring or lisping. You also don’t have to fear bone loss in your jaw, which can also affect your speech.
Dentures and bridgework can sometimes cause discomfort, since they rest on top of your jawbone and your gums. Dental crowns, on the other hand, are non-irritating because they are completely stable. Also, you don’t have to take them out at night, and you never need to worry about misplacing them.
Crowns protect your teeth from decay, and are not susceptible to buildup of plaque.
Process
Invisalign treatment is the process of wearing a series of clear, removable aligners that gradually straighten your teeth. No brackets and wires, and none of the restrictions that come with metal braces.
Your Invisalign doctor will create a unique, digital treatment plan that maps out the exact movements of your teeth. Your Invisalign clear aligners are then designed to apply the right amount of force to the right place at the right time based on your plan. Your Invisalign doctor will be with you every step of the way to monitor your progress and ensure your aligners fit correctly.
Invisalign clear aligners are virtually invisible — people may not even notice you’re wearing them. You can remove them to eat and drink, to brush and floss, or for special occasions. There are no metal brackets or wires that could irritate your mouth or break. Unlike other brands, Invisalign clear aligners are made from patented SmartTrack material, which makes them comfortable and provides a better fit. Invisalign aligners are also trimmed based on your gum line for comfort and appearance.
Treatment
Invisalign clear aligners are made from SmartTrack proprietary material to deliver more predictable tooth movements.6 Unlike most other clear aligners and retainers, Invisalign aligners and retainers are trimmed based on each patient’s gum line to provide optimal patient comfort and aesthetics.
Maintenance
Invisalign® aligners are virtually invisible. Others may not even notice you’re wearing them, making Invisalign treatment a seamless fit with your lifestyle.
Yes, you can remove your Invisalign aligners for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. You can take them off for special occasions, like a wedding, job interview, or for playing your favorite sport or instrument. Your doctor will tell you how long to wear your aligners each day, but typically people wear their Invisalign aligners 20 to 22 hours a day to get the best results.
None! Invisalign clear aligners are removable, so there are no food restrictions at all (hello popcorn!). With traditional wires and brackets, there’s a long list of foods you unfortunately can’t enjoy because they can damage or get stuck in your braces
