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Dr. David Allan Beck, D.D.S.
Prosthodontist
Dr. David Beck is a prosthodontist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Beck specializes in the restoration and replacement of teeth. Prosthodontists maintain oral function, comfort and the appearance and health either with the natural teeth or the replacement of missing ones with maxillofacial tissues and artificial substances.
Dr. David A. Beck, D.D.S.
- Richmond, VA
- Accepting new patients
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Can I have dental crowns done while pregnant?
Yes if you are healthy and comfortable
How many times can a crown be replaced?
As long as the tooth has sufficient structure to retain the crown without breaking.
What are the side effects of titanium implants?
Of the titanium itself, none, to date, for all but 100% of patients.
Can you eat with a flipper tooth?
If you don't mind breaking it or possibly looking silly
Can a dental implant cause TMJ?
The process of "restoring" (returning to function) a dental implant is an important one and should be done with a complete understanding of the ramifications of how an implant READ MORE
The process of "restoring" (returning to function) a dental implant is an important one and should be done with a complete understanding of the ramifications of how an implant works. They are not teeth, and occlusion (the "bite") must be accounted for more precisely than on teeth. If the dentist is not knowledgeable on this, the incorrectly established bite could in fact cause symptoms like those of "TMJ." "TMJ" is a misnomer and is not a precise or accurate description of a syndrome.
What could be the cause of crown pain?
The "bite" could be too "high" or the tooth may have an inflamed pulp or supporting ligament. If the bite is too high then the crown could be adjusted, If the pulp is inflamed READ MORE
The "bite" could be too "high" or the tooth may have an inflamed pulp or supporting ligament. If the bite is too high then the crown could be adjusted, If the pulp is inflamed the tooth may need a root canal
How long will my teeth stay white after veneers?
Porcelain veneers generally do not pick up much stain; composite (chairside) veneers tend to. With regular "cleanings" the veneers should remain their original color for a long READ MORE
Porcelain veneers generally do not pick up much stain; composite (chairside) veneers tend to. With regular "cleanings" the veneers should remain their original color for a long time.
What's the difference between composite veneers and porcelain?
1.Porcelain are harder, less porous, smoother, and more fragile until bonded, are usually made in a lab, retain good color longer 2.Compositeveneers are faster, more porous, less READ MORE
1.Porcelain are harder, less porous, smoother, and more fragile until bonded, are usually made in a lab, retain good color longer
2.Compositeveneers are faster, more porous, less durable, easier to apply, take longer to shape (done in your mouth), easier to repair should that be necessary
2.Compositeveneers are faster, more porous, less durable, easier to apply, take longer to shape (done in your mouth), easier to repair should that be necessary
Is my mouth supposed to hurt after a bridge?
Not after a few days of getting the bridge
Do dental implants feel strange at first?
Yes the implant has no feeling as long as it is healthy so the crown on it may feel a little "dead".
Can dental implants affect your sinuses?
Possibly, if the implant intrudes into your sinus and you have chronic sinus conditions
