A bright, confident smile can make a world of difference in your daily interactions. However, issues like decay, damage, or discoloration can affect both the appearance and health of your teeth. At St. Mary’s Dental, we believe everyone deserves a smile they are proud to share. Our cosmetic dentistry professionals, Dr. Gina McCray and Dr. Kara McCray Demer, specialize in recreating the beauty and function of your teeth using state-of-the-art porcelain dental restorations.
Serving Mechanicsville, Charlotte Hall, and Leonardtown, MD, our team is dedicated to providing personalized care that meets your unique needs. We use dental porcelain because it is a versatile and durable material that masterfully mimics the natural translucency and color of tooth enamel. This ensures your restorations blend seamlessly with your existing teeth for a flawless, natural-looking result.
What Are Porcelain Dental Restorations?
Porcelain restorations are custom-made dental pieces designed to repair and enhance your teeth. Depending on the extent of the damage or cosmetic concern, Dr. McCray and Dr. Demer can recommend the best solution for you. These solutions often include inlays, onlays, or crowns.
- Inlays and Onlays: When a tooth has mild to moderate decay or damage that is too extensive for a simple filling but not severe enough for a full crown, an inlay or onlay is an excellent option. An inlay fits within the cusps (bumps) on the chewing surface of a tooth, while an onlay covers one or more of these cusps. Both are crafted from a single piece of porcelain in a dental lab and then bonded securely to your tooth, strengthening its structure and protecting it from further damage.
- Crowns: A dental crown is a custom-fitted cap that covers the entire visible portion of a tooth. Crowns are ideal for teeth that are severely weakened, cracked, heavily filled, or significantly discolored. A porcelain crown not only restores the tooth’s shape, size, and strength but also dramatically improves its appearance. It can effectively cover darkened enamel and create a uniform, brilliant smile.
The Benefits of Choosing Porcelain
Choosing porcelain for your dental work at St. Mary’s Dental offers several key advantages. The material is highly resistant to staining, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods and drinks without worrying about discoloration. It is also biocompatible, meaning it is safe and well-tolerated by your gums and surrounding tissues. Most importantly, porcelain restorations restore full function, allowing you to bite and chew comfortably while feeling confident in your smile’s renewed beauty.
Transform Your Smile Today
If you are looking to strengthen weakened teeth, cover darkened enamel, or simply return natural-looking beauty to your smile, the cosmetic dentistry professionals at St. Mary’s Dental can help. Dr. Gina McCray and Dr. Kara McCray Demer combine artistic skill with clinical expertise to deliver exceptional results.
Ready to explore how porcelain restorations can transform your smile? Contact St. Mary’s Dental today to schedule your consultation. We proudly serve the communities of Mechanicsville, Charlotte Hall, and Leonardtown, and we look forward to helping you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.
Contact St. Mary’s Dental:
301-884-3248
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
28169 Old Village Rd
Mechanicsville, Maryland
20659
