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What do your teeth currently say about you?

A beautiful smile make-over can start with just a 45 minute appointment here at NOVA Dental Studio. Our in-office whitening techniques will brighten your smile and give you the increased confidence that you deserve. After the in-office whitening procedure, take-home bleaching trays are given to allow patients to maintain their bright smiles for years to come.

No time for the in-office whitening treatment? No problem! In just a few minutes, we can take the necessary impressions to make your bleaching trays. You can now whiten your teeth in the comfort and convenience of your own home and still end up with a show-stopping smile.

Reasons For Whitening Your Teeth

There are many excellent and valid reasons to pursue teeth whitening in Falls Church with NOVA Dental Studio. We take pride in effectively treating our patients who’ve experienced tooth surface discolorations due to:

The natural process of aging may discolor teeth over time
Consuming pigmented foods, soft drinks, coffees, teas or dark colored wines
General plague or tartar buildup over time creating undesirable coloration
Ingesting an excessive amount of flouride during tooth formation, leaving a clouded look
Potential trauma to the teeth, resulting in darker shades of color

Achieve The Results You Desire

Whitening is a great way to restore self-esteem, personal confidence and pride in your smile. It may also help present a more youthful appearance and add extra polish during major life-changing events including weddings and job interviews. Creating a first impression is important, and we are happy to ensure your love for your teeth and work toward strengthening the impression they create.

Virginia Teeth Whitening Specialist

Although tooth enamel is mostly white, there are many different shades of white and, as time passes, even those with the whitest natural teeth may notice an overall discoloration or stains on their teeth. Staining results from the consumption of certain foods and beverages. In addition, lifestyle choices, such as smoking tobacco, can stain the teeth. Overall discoloration can occur for a variety of reasons, some of which are controllable, however, there are issues that an individual has no control over (e.g., a medical condition or medications, etc.). Despite the reason for tooth discoloration or staining, a Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment with Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Michael J. Paesani at the NOVA Dental Studio in Falls Church, Virginia, is likely to help.

What is a Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment in Virginia?

Individuals who are unhappy with their smile frequently feel self-conscious, which can lead to low self-esteem. If the main reason for his or her dissatisfaction is stains or discolored-looking teeth, a dental whitening treatment with Dr. Paesani can address this problem.

During a Teeth Whitening Treatment at the NOVA Dental Studio in Virginia, Dr. Michael Paesani uses state-of-the-art products and techniques to whiten his patients’ teeth.

Teeth Whitening procedures typically take about 45 minutes. Once the procedure is complete, Dr. Paesani provides the patient with custom-designed take-home bleaching trays so that he or she can maintain the beautiful bright smile created with a Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment in Virginia. With routine treatments, the results attained can last for years.

A Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment performed at the NOVA Dental Studio in Falls Church, Virginia, provides much faster whitening results than can be achieved with over-the-counter (OTC) whitening kits. Furthermore, when an individual has a Professional Teeth Whitening Treatment, light, heat or both may be used to intensify and speed up the whitening process.

Custom-Designed, Natural-Looking Dental Crowns in Virginia

Years ago, the only Dental Crowns available consisted of metal. Although metal crowns perform the same function as today’s modern, natural-looking Dental Crowns, since caps are made of metal, once in place, they are readily apparent. While metal caps are still available, teens and adults usually want the most natural-looking result, which is why they opt for the modern, realistic-looking Dental Crowns. Nonetheless, the metal crowns are still used regularly to protect a damaged primary tooth until the secondary tooth beneath it erupts.

Permanent crowns are created using a variety of materials:

When Dr. Michael J. Paesani creates a customized dental crown for a patient, he chooses a shade of white that blends in with the patient’s natural teeth. To ensure the patient’s permanent crown fits comfortably and looks natural, after he treats the tooth (e.g., root canal, cavity removal, etc.) Dr. Paesani takes a dental impression for the lab to use as it creates the patient’s custom-designed dental crown.

What is the Difference Between the Types of Dental Crowns Available?

A permanent crown can consist of stainless steel, metal (e.g., gold or some other alloy), porcelain, ceramic, resin or porcelain that is fused to metal.

Stainless-Steel Dental Crowns at NOVA Dental Studio in Virginia

A stainless-steel crown may be used to protect a secondary tooth that has been prepared for a permanent crown. The temporary crown only remains in place for a couple weeks and is then replaced with the custom-designed permanent crown.

Stainless-steel Dental Crowns are also used for children. Dr. Paesani places a dental crown over a primary tooth that has been treated (e.g., cavity removal, etc.) and prepared for placement of a crown.

The stainless-steel crown covers the entire primary tooth, thus, protecting it from sustaining any more damage. Once the child’s secondary tooth starts to emerge, the crown will come out with the primary tooth it is attached to. Dental Crowns that consist of stainless steel are used for children because these crowns only require one visit. In addition, these crowns are more cost-effective.

Metal Crowns

The types of metals used to create Dental Crowns include alloys with a high content of platinum or gold, or base-metal alloys (e.g., nickel-chromium and cobalt-chromium, etc.).

When it comes to wear, metal crowns tend to withstand chewing and biting forces well. If compared to the other crowns available, these probably last the longest. Metal crowns rarely break or chip, however, the visibility of this crown and its cost (e.g., a crown made of gold, etc.) are the main drawbacks. A metal dental crown may be a good choice for molars in the back of the mouth.

All-Porcelain or All-Ceramic Crowns

These crowns are considered the best cosmetic choice because they can provide the patient with a natural-looking result. The ability to match the color of the patient’s natural teeth with porcelain and ceramic surpasses what can be achieved with the other materials used to create permanent Dental Crowns.

People who have metal allergies are usually good candidates for crowns that consist of all ceramic and all porcelain.

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns

These Dental Crowns are a good option for any tooth. In addition, this is the type of crown used when creating fixed bridges because the metal offers additional strength. Moreover, unlike the all-metal Dental Crowns, Dr. Paesani can match the color of this dental crown to the patient’s natural teeth. However, just as with any other type of crown, there are some drawbacks associated with porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.

The porcelain-fused-to-metal Dental Crowns do tend to cause more wear on the opposing teeth than the crowns that consist of resin and metal do. In addition, although these crowns are very strong, there is a possibility that the porcelain part of these Dental Crowns can sustain damage (e.g., chip or break, etc.).

Although the porcelain-fused-to-metal Dental Crowns look like the natural teeth, there are times when the underlying metal can be seen. When visible, the metal looks like a darkening at the patient’s gumline. Furthermore, if the gums pull away from the teeth (i.e., recede), the metal becomes more evident.

All-Resin Dental Crowns in Virginia

These crowns are less expensive than the other options available, however, crowns made of resin tend to wear down quicker. Additionally, these crowns are more likely to fracture than the porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are.

Since Dental Crowns can be created from a variety of materials, Dr. Paesani considers several factors when choosing the material for a patient’s dental crown.

How Dr. Michael Paesani Chooses Which Type of Dental Crown to Use

Dr. Paesani uses a variety of factors when considering which crown will serve a patient best.

These factors include the:

Location of the tooth.
Amount of tooth that will be visible when the patient smiles.
Function of the tooth needing the dental crown.
Position of the patient’s gum tissue at the location where the crown will be placed.
Color of the teeth that will surround the crown.
Amount of natural tooth that remains.
Covering a tooth that has experienced root canal treatment

Patients should feel free to speak with Dr. Paesani about their personal preferences.

Why Would Someone in Virginia Need a Dental Crown?

Besides enhancing the visual appearance of a tooth, a crown protects it from sustaining further damage.

Dental Crowns are used for a variety of reasons, however, here are four of the most common scenarios:

Following a Root Canal:- If a tooth becomes irreparably infected or decayed, Dr. Michael J. Paesani usually recommends that the patient have root canal therapy. After performing the root canal, Dr. Paesani uses a dental crown to strengthen what remains of the natural tooth.
When a Tooth is About to Fracture or Break:- If the structure of a tooth is at risk, Dr. Michael Paesani may use a crown to strengthen it. Since Dental Crowns are designed to strengthen and protect the teeth, he will use a crown on a tooth that is fractured or cracked. A cracked or fractured tooth can be painful. However, once the tooth is protected by a dental crown, the patient’s pain dissipates.
To Address Cosmetic Issues:- When a tooth has become discolored, sustained damage or has a large, visible filling, Dr. Paesani can restore it with a crown.
Following Dental Implant Placement:- An implant with a crown is a permanent restoration that provides the patient with a brand-new tooth, root and all. The implant post serves as the root of the missing tooth and the dental crown replaces the visible portion. Once the crown is in place, the patient can chew normally.

At NOVA Dental Studio in Falls Church, Virginia, Dr. Paesani also uses Dental Crowns to:

Add support to a tooth that has a large filling.
Use as an anchor for a fixed bridge when the natural teeth on either side are missing.
Strengthen a weak tooth.
Add length to a worn-down tooth.
Close spaces between the teeth.
Reshape or rotate a tooth.

Stainless steel Dental Crowns may be used in pediatric dentistry to:

Address primary teeth damaged by injury or decay.
Save a primary tooth that has suffered an extensive amount of damage due to decay.
Decrease the number of times a child needs to have general anesthesia.
Provide protection for a child’s tooth when he or she is at an increased risk for developing cavities.
Protect the teeth of a child who has problems caring for his or her teeth with a daily oral hygiene regimen.

What is the Difference Between Permanent Dental Crowns and Temporary Dental Crowns?

A temporary crown protects a tooth that has been prepared for a permanent crown while the custom-designed permanent crown is created. Since a temporary dental crown is only used for a few weeks, they are created using materials that are less expensive than those used to create a permanent crown. Whereas, a permanent crown is made using resin, ceramic or porcelain, the temporary consists of metal or acrylic.

Custom-Made Permanent Dental Crowns Require Two Appointments

Although it takes two appointments to create a custom-designed crown, patients are typically thankful because the crown protects the damaged tooth and relieves the pain associated with a fractured or damaged tooth.

What to Expect During the First Appointment for a Dental Crown

Dr. Paesani examines the patient’s teeth. During this appointment, he may also take X-rays. Once Dr. Paesani determines that a permanent crown is the solution for the dental problem a patient is experiencing, he addresses that issue (e.g., placing a filling in a large cavity, etc.) before beginning the dental crown process.

Once Dr. Michael Paesani has completed addressing the issue at hand, he can begin the first phase of the dental crown process. During this process, patients receive two Dental Crowns, a temporary crown and a permanent crown.

Patients receive medication to numb the treatment area.

Dr. Paesani prepares the tooth for dental crown placement by filing it down. Once this preparation phase is complete, Dr. Michael J. Paesani creates the impressions that are used to make the patient’s permanent crown. He also creates an impression to create the patient’s temporary crown.

Creating the Impressions

Dr. Paesani takes an impression of the tooth receiving the dental crown as well as a bite impression. The bite impression mold is used to ensure that once the crown is placed, the patient’s teeth meet in such a way as to provide optimal chewing and biting ability.

Prior to placing the temporary dental crown, Dr. Paesani chooses a color for the permanent crown that matches the patient’s natural teeth.

The impressions and color information are sent to the dental lab. At the lab, a plaster cast of the impressions is created and then used to make the patient’s custom-fit dental crown.

Applying the Temporary Dental Crown

After creating the impressions and choosing a tooth color, a temporary crown is created and cemented to the tooth. The cement used to apply the temporary crown is not nearly as strong as the cement used to apply the permanent one. However, this temporary cement usually holds up quite well until the lab sends the patient’s permanent crown to NOVA Dental Studio in Falls Church, Virginia.

Removing the Temporary Crown and Applying the Permanent One

Once the patient’s permanent dental crown arrives at NOVA Dental Studio, the patient returns to the office.

The patient receives medication to numb the treatment area.

After removing the temporary crown, Dr. Paesani cleans the patient’s tooth and gums. He installs the permanent crown using a very strong dental adhesive.

Caring for a Temporary Dental Crown

Since the adhesive used for temporary crowns is not as strong as the one used to place a permanent crown, patients should be gentle during this phase of treatment.

Be gentle while brushing and instead of pulling the floss upward, pull the dental floss out from the side of the temporary crown. Pulling the floss upward could cause the temporary dental crown to become dislodged.

While rare, if the temporary crown falls off, call Dr. Paesani’s office at (703) 237-7725. He can reglue it or, if the patient’s temporary crown is damaged, Dr. Paesani can create a new one.

Caring for a Newly Placed Permanent Dental Crown

The longevity of a permanent crown depends on how well the patient adheres to the care tips listed below.

For the most part, post-procedure tips are rather obvious:

Avoid foods that can damage the dental crown:- – these foods include nuts, chewy foods and hard foods. These foods include caramel, taffy and hard candy.
Wear a night guard:- patients who tend to grind or clench their teeth subconsciously as they sleep (i.e., bruxism) should wear a mouthguard during this time. Repeated grinding and clenching wears down the teeth. In addition, the dental crown may loosen due to the back and forth motion performed while grinding one’s teeth. A mouthguard can provide some protection.
Prevent gum disease:- – maintaining a regular dental care routine that includes brushing and flossing can prevent the onset of gum disease and tooth decay.

Choosing a Dental Professional

While properly caring for a crown is essential to its longevity, the fit of the dental crown is also a vital aspect in relation to how long it will last. For this reason, choosing a dental crown specialist to perform this treatment is critical to ensuring its longevity.

An improperly fitting crown can allow bacteria to build-up beneath it, eventually leading to decay of the tooth it is protecting.

How Long Does a Dental Crown Last?

Typically, porcelain fused to metal crowns and gold crowns offer the longest lifespan whereas, the all ceramic and all porcelain crowns have the shortest lifespan.

Factors Affecting the Lifespan of a Crown

A dental crown can last a lifetime however, its longevity depends on the material from which the crown is created, the patient’s lifestyle, dental hygiene practices and the dentist’s expertise.

Potential Complications and Risks Associated with Dental Crowns

While a crown can solve a significant problem, as with all procedures, there are complications and risks that need to be considered.

Possible risks and complications include:

Tooth sensitivity:- this sensitivity can occur with temperature variances. If sensitivity is present when pressure is applied to the tooth while biting down, the fit of the crown may just need to be adjusted.
A loose crown or a crown that has fallen out:- – if a crown is loose or has fallen out, it can easily be resecured.
Chips:- – all porcelain crowns are more likely to chip than the other types of crowns available. If a crown chips, Dr. Paesani may be able to fix it. Please call his office at (703) 237-7725 to schedule an appointment.
Gum disease:- – if a patient notices the gingival tissue around the crown is irritated, inflamed or bleeds easily, gingivitis or gum disease may be developing. Patients who notice these symptoms should contact NOVA Dental Studio at (703) 237-7725 to schedule an appointment.
An allergic reaction:- – while uncommon, it is possible for a patient to have an allergic reaction to the metal that is used in some Dental Crowns.

Flossing

Individuals should floss at least once a day with an ADA-approved floss.

Foods and Beverages That May Affect Teeth Whitening Results

Regularly consuming foods that tend to stain the teeth may negatively affect the whitening results. Therefore, these foods and beverages should be consumed in moderation or avoided altogether.

Foods and beverages that tend to stain the teeth:

Coffee
Tea.
Red wine.
Tomato juice.
Acidic beverages (e.g., alcohol and soft drinks, etc.).
Items that contain artificial coloring.
Foods that contain a large amount of sugar.

Following consumption of these foods and beverages, to reduce the likelihood of staining, patients should rinse their mouths.

Keep in mind that any food with the ability to permanently stain a white shirt, can stain the teeth.

At the NOVA Dental Studio in Falls Church, Virginia, Top-Rated Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Michael J. Paesani performs Professional Teeth Whitening Treatments and offers Professional At-Home Whitening Treatment Systems. If you have discolored teeth or stains that you would like to address, contact the NOVA Dental Studio at 703-237-7725 to schedule an appointment at the office, which is located at 200 Little Falls Street, No. 101, Falls Church, Virginia. Patients who would rather contact the office online can just click here.

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