Having a tooth that is cracked or chipped can be embarrassing. Even if the tooth is not visible to others, it may be hard or uncomfortable to eat. Traditionally, crowns have been placed over cracked or chipped teeth to help strengthen the tooth, but these crowns are typically made outside the office. A dentist creates […]
Attractive crowns are generally white, free of stains and signs of other damage, such as chips and cracks. Fortunately, at Hunt Valley Dental, we can restore the structure and appearance of your teeth with dental crowns made from various materials, including ceramic or porcelain. Our dentist, Dr. Thomas Rhodes, may recommend crowns as a restorative […]
Pain when drinking cold beverages or eating sweet foods, persistent toothaches or discomfort when biting down, stains, discoloration, or other visible signs of wear and tear, and other symptoms may indicate the presence of dental decay. Without treatment, signs can persist for days, weeks, or even months. A progressive process, tooth decay can even threaten […]
When you have a tooth with severe decay or damage, a dental crown may be necessary to repair the tooth. Traditional dental crown treatment requires multiple appointments over several weeks while you wait for your crown to be fabricated at an off-site laboratory. At Hunt Valley Dental in Hunt Valley, Maryland, we can finish the […]
At Hunt Valley Dental, we treat all our patients like kings, but some receive actual crowns. And we are not talking about crowns worn by kings and queens, but crowns for teeth! Yes, your tooth needs crowning when the damage is too extensive for a typical filling or an onlay/inlay. If you are a resident of […]