Dr. David A. Beck, DDS
Prosthodontist | Prosthodontics
11507 Allecingie Pkwy Richmond VA, 23235About
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.
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What should you not do before getting crowns?
Do not stop brushing your teeth READ MORE
Should I be able to floss under my implant?
Under the crown on the implant yes; under the implant no. READ MORE
Can I use mouthwash with dental browns?
Yes READ MORE
Can teeth be straightened after implants?
Teeth can, implants can't READ MORE
When should a crown be replaced?
Only if it or the tooth under the crown fails. READ MORE
Can a crown last a lifetime?
Yes READ MORE
What causes dental bridges to fall out?
Dental decay or poorly executed dental treatment in making the bridge READ MORE
Can dentures cause gum recession?
The bone that holds the teeth in place is there because the teeth are there. When the teeth are removed the bone gradually resorbs; goes away. The bone is there because the teeth are there. When all the teeth are lost, for whatever reason, the bone that supported the teeth and formed the ridge is gradually lost and the patient loses the "ridge" that once held the denture in place. The presence of the denture probably only hastens this bone loss or what you call gum recession. READ MORE
Is it normal for your mouth to smell after a dental implant?
Probably not but it depends on the specific situation. Did you just have the implant or do you also have the crown or other prosthesis (false tooth, bridge, etc. ) attached. In some cases when an implant is placed too far to one side to the ridge the crown has to be made so that it has a "lip" on it to achieve cosmetics. In these cases the smell could come from the plaque bacteria flourishing under the contour of the crown. READ MORE
Are electric toothbrushes better to clean dental crowns?
Yes and all your teeth READ MORE
What should you not do before a dental crown?
You should follow your dentists advice. Brush and floss normally even a little extra if possible READ MORE
How do you relieve tooth pain after an implant is placed?
Are you having tooth pain or pain from implant placement. Tooth pain often comes from the tooth or the surrounding bone. Post implant surgery pain is usually from the gum tissue. Either way taking OTC pain meds is usually adequate READ MORE
Why do my teeth hurt when I bite down with dental implants?
Your implants may be loose or the crowns or denture, whichever is attached to the implants, is "too high" READ MORE
Can crowns be used on front teeth?
yes READ MORE
Does dental bonding protect teeth?
Bonding can protect teeth but only if applied very carefully and precisely. Any material attached to a tooth will alter the ecology of the tooth; meaning that the surface where the material, bonding, crown, filling is will not be a smooth as the intact tooth. This area where the tooth and other material meet is called the " margin". These areas will require extra care for the treatment that has been rendered to succeed. Bonding is a powerful process that Dentistry has very successfully used to save many previously un savable teeth. READ MORE
How are veneers attached to your teeth?
With special resin cement which attaches very well to enamel READ MORE
How long after a dental implant can you get a dental crown?
Typically, 4 months after the implant is placed READ MORE
Is it uncomfortable to have crowns placed?
Not if you are healthy, have healthy gums and you teeth are not inclined at odd angles or are very crowded. Also, the dentist should be skilled and focused on your treatment and not constantly interrupted foe hygiene checks or office management concerns. Probably a dentist that has been out of school for at least 4 years would be a better choice. READ MORE
Can veneers make your teeth look straight?
Yes, but they can make your gums swell. Also, they often leak along the margin (where the veneer joins the tooth) at the gum line. At as much as $1000 per tooth, orthodontics (conventional or Invisalign) is often a better and less expensive method of straightening the teeth. READ MORE
What type of crown lasts the longest?
Without question gold crowns have the best history of longevity. However, the newest zirconia crowns have not been in use as long and may have equal longevity. Beyond type of crown the most important factor is not material but careful clinical processes performed to restore the tooth with a crown. A dental crown, in most cases, is not a product that the patient buys. Rather, it is a method of restoration of a damaged tooth to provide continued service to the patient. Probably, skilled execution of the process is more important than the material type. READ MORE
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