Dental crowns in Timonium
Damaged teeth are restored with custom crowns made of high-quality porcelain—crafted from impressions of your own teeth to look natural and protect what’s left of the tooth. Serving Timonium, Towson and Baltimore.
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Timonium, MD
Porcelain dental crowns in Timonium
35+ years of experience
Each crown is crafted personally for you.
Save teeth from extraction
A crown can save a tooth that would normally need to be pulled.
Natural-looking porcelain
Made from impressions of your teeth to look and feel natural.
Every dental service in Timonium, all in one place.
Dental crowns are one part of a full-service practice, and every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
Your dental crown, step by step
Here’s how a porcelain crown is planned, made and placed at the practice.
Evaluate the tooth
A relaxed, no-pressure visit to learn your goals and look closely at the tooth, with digital X-rays and intraoral cameras. If a more conservative option such as an onlay or filling will do the job, that comes first.
Prepare the tooth and take an impression
Damaged structure and any decay are removed, and an impression of the prepared tooth is taken to guide your custom crown. You leave with a temporary crown that protects the tooth until your next visit.
Fit, bond and polish your crown
At the second appointment Dr. Haywood removes the temporary and checks the new crown for an ideal fit. Once it’s right, the crown is bonded to the tooth and polished.
Patients in Timonium and Towson. In their words.
4.7 stars from 147 Google reviews · Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS: 35+ years in practice, Fellow of the ICOI, member of the AACD
“My teeth never had decay, yet I broke off virtually every one of them with my grinding habit… After setting my bite in the right position, Dr. Haywood created a new set of teeth for me… I have never felt better or smiled more. Thanks, Dr. Steve.”—Pastor Lutz
“My anxiety was put to rest in one visit. Besides the professionalism of Dr. Haywood and his entire staff, their attention to my comfort and well-being was remarkable… Now I actually get compliments on my teeth and I enjoy smiling more than ever.”—T.S.
“Dr. Haywood repaired a chip in my tooth today. The tooth looks better than before it was chipped!”—Jim
“Received excellent care. Always detailed the work to be done and the cost. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.”—Dan
“I traveled to Dr. Haywood because I didn’t feel a regular dentist could handle my case… I’ve been thrilled with my new smile.”—John Palmer
of flexible payment plans with Cherry
- No-interest financing options with CareCredit for up to 12 months
- Cherry uses a soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score
- Out of network: we file your insurance paperwork for you
- Apply online before your visit and get a decision in minutes
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DenturesCustom dentures in Timonium, MD, plus implant-supported dentures and All-on-4: natural-looking, high-functioning teeth by Dr. Haywood.
Root CanalsRoot canal therapy in Timonium, MD to relieve tooth pain, save an infected tooth and stop the infection, finished with a porcelain crown.
Fillings, Inlays & OnlaysUltimate dental fillings in Timonium, MD: bonded, tooth-colored ceramic inlays and onlays that strengthen teeth and save healthy structure.
Tooth ExtractionsGentle tooth extractions and wisdom teeth removal in Timonium, MD, with sedation options and a plan to replace the missing tooth afterward.Dental crown questions,
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A dental crown is a cap or covering made from high-quality porcelain. It restores the shape of a damaged tooth, preserves the tooth structure that remains and protects it from further damage and decay. Each crown is made to replicate the color and translucence of your natural teeth.
Crowns are for teeth that have been extensively damaged. When a more conservative approach will work, such as a filling or a bonded onlay that keeps more of your healthy tooth structure, that is the first recommendation. See inlays and onlays.
Often, yes. A crown can save a tooth that would normally require extraction, so your natural smile lasts longer. Covering a tooth with a crown can also relieve discomfort caused by tiny cracks on the chewing surface of a filled tooth, restoring full function.
Crowns are usually completed in two appointments. At the first, the tooth is prepared, an impression is taken and a temporary crown is placed. At the second, the permanent crown is checked for fit, bonded to the tooth and polished.
Crowns are made with high-quality porcelain and crafted personally for you from molds and impressions of your natural teeth. The practice specializes in all-ceramic, tooth-colored options, and as a mercury-free practice it never uses amalgam fillings. See mercury-free dentistry.
Avoid sticky foods such as caramel and chewing gum, and when flossing, pull the floss out the side instead of popping it up through the contact. If the temporary comes off, put a little Fixodent inside, place it back on and call the office during business hours to have it re-cemented. Don’t leave it off, even if the tooth feels fine. Read crown post-op instructions.
Yes. After a root canal, the tooth is capped with a porcelain crown to protect it from re-infection and further damage. Crowns also anchor a dental bridge, fitting over the teeth on each side of a gap to hold the replacement tooth in place. Learn about root canals.
Yes. Crowns are used in both restorative and cosmetic treatment, and a crown can enhance the shape of a tooth. When a filled front tooth has chipped or stained and porcelain veneers aren’t a suitable solution, a crown may work well. See dental bridges.
Sedation options help anxious patients feel calm. Laughing gas is breathed through a comfortable nasal mask and wears off quickly, so you can drive yourself home. Oral conscious sedation is a pill taken about an hour before your appointment; it lasts several hours, so you’ll need a ride to and from your visit. See sedation options.
108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. New patients are welcome. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. HSA and flex plans are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.