Crowns & Bridges

When a tooth has been through a lot — a deep cavity, a crack, a root canal, years of wear — sometimes a filling is not enough to bring it back. A crown is what you get when you want that tooth to feel solid again, look like it always did, and let you bite into an apple without thinking twice.

A crown is essentially a custom cap that fits over your existing tooth, protecting what is left and restoring the full shape and strength. Dr. Maharaj shapes the tooth, takes impressions, and a crown is crafted to match the size, shade, and contour of the teeth around it. When it is set in place, it looks like your tooth — because in every way that matters, it is your tooth.

A bridge is the answer when you are missing a tooth and the teeth on either side are still healthy. By anchoring a replacement tooth to crowns on the neighbors, your bite gets closed back up without surgery. You get to chew normally again, your other teeth stop drifting toward the gap, and your smile looks complete in photos.

You will have two visits in most cases. At the first one, your tooth is gently prepared and a comfortable temporary is placed so you can leave and go about your week. At the second, your permanent crown or bridge is checked, adjusted, and bonded. By the time you walk out, you will be eating normally again — and the tooth will feel like it has always been there.

If you live anywhere from downtown Bedford to the foot of the Peaks of Otter, you do not need to drive to a bigger city for this kind of work. It is happening here on East Main Street, with the same care and attention you would expect anywhere.