Dental Crowns

Restore Your Teeth To Its Natural Appearance With A Dental Crown

A variety of dental crown procedures have been designed to serve different purposes. Generally speaking, a dental crown is placed over a tooth to restore the natural shape, size, strength, and appearance of the tooth. Dental crowns can be cemented into place and can fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies above the gum line.

Work With An Award-Winning & Reputable Dentist In Ventura

At Mark Weitzman D.D.S., our dentist in Ventura has created lasting relationships with our patients since 1991. We have worked to provide some of the brightest smiles in Ventura County using our:

• passion for cosmetic dentistry
• precise knowledge of dental procedures
• overall advanced education in dentistry

Because we utilize some of the industry's leading techniques and highest quality materials, including porcelain and mercury-free fillings, our final products achieve patients' aesthetic goals and function with longevity for years.

Restoring Smiles Since 1991

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms or problems listed below, seek the professional opinion of our Ventura County dentist:

• Weak teeth from tooth decay
• Cracked or breaking teeth
• Teeth that are severely worn down
• Damaged dental bridge
• Misshaped or discolored teeth
• Teeth requiring cosmetic modifications

Because Dr. Weitzman is also a master ceramist, he can provide you with outstanding results that combine beauty with function. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, our dental professionals can also offer family dentistry services to children who are in need of dental crowns. We can offer crown-lengthening procedures, crown implants, bridges, or use porcelain, all-resin, all-ceramic, or temporary crowns to custom fit any dental need in Ventura County.

Oral Hygiene Aids

In order to maintain optimal oral hygiene and health, it is important to utilize the number of hygiene aids that are available to you. These aids include the treatment and care our Ventura dentist has to offer you, as well as the simple tools available in your home. While scheduling regular visits to our dental office is essential to maintaining exceptional oral hygiene and diagnosing potential problems, it is also important to keep up with your at-home dental care.

Oral hygiene aids help in maintaining optimal at-home mouth care include:

• Toothbrushes remove plaque and food particles from around the teeth and gums.
• Floss removes food particles and plaque between teeth and below the gums.
• Mouth rinses reduce bad breath, eliminate plaque, and minimize the chance of getting cavities.
• Tongue cleaners remove the build-up of bacteria, fungi, and food debris from the tongue's surface.
• Interdental cleaners are used to gently clean the contours of teeth in between the gums.
• Oral irrigators clean debris from below the gum line.
• Rubber tip stimulators remove plaque from around the gum line and stimulate blood flow to the gums.

Are you brushing your teeth properly & effectively?

Brushing our teeth is a task that we often speed through and do not perform thoroughly. However, it is important to ensure you are implementing effective brushing strategies in order to maintain good oral health, and avoid cavities and gum disease. Proper tooth brushing calls for at least two minutes of brushing, twice a day after every meal. Brushing more than three times a day can actually have a negative effect, because it could wear down your tooth enamel and cause gum damage.

Tips for a more effective brushing experience include:

• Begin by dividing your mouth into 4 sections and spending 30 seconds brushing each section. This way, you can make sure you brush your teeth for at least two minutes.
• Hold the brush at a 45-degree angle to your gums, gently brushing the outside, inside, and chewing surface of each tooth using short, up and down motions.
• Avoid using wide, side-to-side motions while brushing because this may cause you to scrape your gums.
• It is important to pay extra attention to the gum line and hard-to-reach areas at the back of your mouth. Fillings, crowns, and other teeth that have been restored also require extra attention.
• Ensure the toothbrush you use is not too big or too small for your mouth. The bristles of your toothbrush should be soft so that you do not irritate your gums.
• For fresher breath and to remove excess bacteria from the mouth, it is beneficial to brush your tongue as well. If you are not thorough with your tooth brushing, plaque will have more time to build up in your mouth.

Flossing: An Important Step to Maintaining Optimal Oral Hygiene

Flossing is used as a way to remove plaque and food particles from under the gum line and between the teeth—places that a toothbrush cannot easily reach. Since the build-up of plaque can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, it is highly recommended that you floss daily.

Approximately 18 inches is the sufficient amount of floss to work with. Wrap most of the floss around both middle fingers, leaving one to two inches of floss to work with. Ensure the floss is held tightly between your thumbs and index fingers, gently sliding it up and down between your teeth. Curve the floss around the base of every tooth, making sure the floss goes beneath the gum line. Do not snap or force the floss because this could cut or bruise the gum tissue. As you move from tooth to tooth, make sure you are using clean sections of the floss.

Call Mark Weitzman for a Free Second Opinion at (805) 295-8896

At Mark Weitzman D.D.S., we are proud to offer a full range of dental services to our patients throughout Ventura County. Because we do everything here in our stress-free environment, patients feel comfortable getting all of their dental needs taken care of under one roof. When you have Mark Weitzman D.D.S. on your side, you don't need to be referred elsewhere or see another dentist. We handle everything here so that you can enjoy a healthy smile without breaking the bank.

Contact our office today and request a free second opinion!