Repair Your Teeth In One Visit With Same-Day Crowns

A crown is a cap that covers a tooth completely and provides both health and aesthetic benefits. A crown can give a weakened tooth the protection it needs to last decades longer. When a tooth has suffered a significant fracture, breakage or a large cavity, a crown protects it from further damage while improving its appearance.

Of course, there’s also a cosmetic benefit. Crowns may be the best way to conceal misshaped or unsightly teeth. Repairing a severely damaged smile with beautiful new crowns can make you feel like a million bucks—a result I truly enjoy.

At my office, all these benefits are available to my patients in just one day. I’ve invested in the training and equipment to offer permanent crowns in a single visit. You don’t need to take more time off work or find another sitter for the kids— you can walk out with your permanent crown in one visit.

If you think you need a crown—or know you do— schedule a free consultation. Let’s see how I can protect and enhance your smile with same-day crowns.

It’s a pretty safe bet that everyone would like their teeth to last their entire lives. But you might not realize all the ways you can protect the condition of your teeth, over and above what your dentist does during your visits. Here is some simple advice to help you keep your teeth intact.

PROTECT TEETH FROM HARD OBJECTS
The basic thing you want to do is keep hard objects from coming in contact with your teeth—especially hard, fast-moving objects. When engaging in active pursuits such as team sports, mountain biking or boxing, be sure you have a mouth guard and wear it. However, less dramatic activities can also take a toll on your teeth. Chewing on ice, pens, unpopped popcorn kernels, French bread, bones and even large, hard pretzels can all cause trouble. Hard candies, toffee and especially jawbreaker candies are particularly damaging!

USE THE RIGHT TOOLS
If you use your teeth as a tool, you greatly increase your risk of damage. Have you ever seen someone try to open a bottle with their teeth? Opening a bag with your teeth or prying open bobby pins is likewise hazardous.

AVOID TEETH CLENCHING
Repeated teeth clenching is also harmful. You may not realize you are clenching your teeth until your dentist tells you that your teeth are worn down. Do your best to eliminate clenching during the day. We can provide you with a night guard to protect your teeth at night. Holding a pipe between your teeth can also crack or fracture them.

REGULAR TEETH CLEANINGS AND CHECKUPS
Of course, the other essential part of preventing damage to your teeth is regular visits for cleanings and exams. Any time small areas of damage show up, prompt care can keep it from becoming a much bigger problem. For example, if you have decay in a tooth and it has not been repaired, exposure to slightly too much pressure or impact could fracture it.

A native of Baltimore, Dr. Davis has been serving the Baltimore-Washington area for the past 35 years. He earned his dental degree in 1982 from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and went on to complete his postgraduate studies at the University of Maryland.

Passionate about providing the highest standard of care possible, Dr. Davis immerses himself in continuing education, including classes on Invisalign invisible braces, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, gum disease, emergency care and much more. Known for his warm, friendly nature and ability to put anyone at ease, Dr. Davis’ goal is to create a relaxed and friendly environment, where patients are treated like people—not a dental procedure.

"AMAZING! TRULY A HOME FOR MY DENTAL NEEDS”
“Amazing! You have to go. Everyone’s experience is personal to their needs. I truly can call this a home for my dental needs.” —K.T.

“I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE.”
“I went to get a checkup and a cleaning due to it being so long since my last dentist visit. I felt properly taken care of. They did x-rays and let me know completely what's going on and the effects that my problems will have later. They suggested further services, too. I had a great experience.”—S.M.