To best serve the oral health needs of our community, we focus on building long-term relationships that foster trust and integrity. We strive to continually improve in all aspects of our practice to make each experience comfortable, pleasant, and rewarding.

Dr. Blair A. Jones is a native Delawarean. He attended Washington College in Chestertown, MD, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Jones attended Temple University School of Dentistry, receiving his degree in 1989. He then went on to complete a general practice residency at the Medical Center of Delaware.

Dr. Jones is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Delaware State Dental Society, and the Kent Sussex Dental Society. He is a past president of the Delaware State Dental Society, past president of theDelaware Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygieneand also a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and an inductee in the American College of Dentists as well as theInternational College of Dentists.

Dr. Ryan C. Barnhart came to Lewes from Hagerstown, Maryland. He attended the University of Delaware and graduated in 1993. Dr. Barnhart received his dental degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Following dental school, Dr. Barnhart completed a residency in general dentistry at the Medical Center of Delaware in Wilmington.

Dr. Barnhart is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Delaware State Dental Society. He served as president of the Kent Sussex Dental Society and currently serves as a member of the Executive Council for the Delaware State Dental Society.

Dr. Charles J. Labin is from Beach Haven, NJ. He attended the University of Scranton where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Labin received his dental degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following dental school, Dr. Labin completed his general practice residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA.

Dr. Thomas J. Kuon was born and raised in Wilmington. He graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Dr. Kuon received his dental degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following dental school, Dr. Kuon completed a general practice residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA.

Dr. Joshua Bryan is from Marlton, NJ. He attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, where hegraduated Summa Cum Laude witha Bachelor of Arts degree in Molecular biology andbiochemistry and a degree in Economics. Dr. Bryan completed his professional training at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine followed by the completion of general practice residency at the Christiana Care Residency Program.

Dr. Zachary Roach was born and raised in Lewes, Delaware. He attended the University of Delaware and graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences Education. Dr. Roach received his dental degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following dental school, Dr. Roach completed his general practice residency at Christiana Care in Wilmington, Delaware.

I know most people hate the dentist but I love it! And it especially helps having such a great dental team that I know I can trust. I love leaving with my teeth feeling clean and well cared for. Dr. Bryan and his assistants (both Jess and Aliya) are so kind and caring.

My experience with Dr Labin has been nothing but positive! I have been going to him for years and he is very gentle, making sure his patients are comfortable until he starts any procedure. The staff. from the office staff, to the dental hygienists are all professional and go above and beyond.

Metal crowns can be made from various alloys, including gold, platinum, cobalt-chromium and nickel-chromium. These crowns are strong and last the longest of all materials. They rarely break, but their color and the high price of some of the metals, like gold, can cause people to seek another option.

Stainless steel crowns are often used temporarily while a permanent crown is being made. Theyre also used for children to reduce the number of visits needed to care for a primary tooth that has been treated for decay until the tooth naturally falls out and the adult tooth takes its place.

For visible teeth, porcelain fused to metal can create a crown that matches your tooth color. These are a great option if the crowns are being fitted to a long bridge where structural strength is important. However, porcelain crowns chip easily and can cause some wear to their opposing teeth.

Dental crownscan restore previously broken or worn-down teeth or protect weak teeth from decay, breakage, or chips. When the exterior of a tooth is worn away, a crown can cover the filling of the existing tooth and prevent it from being damaged. Crowns are also attached to dental implants to take the place of a missing tooth and are used as a cosmetic modification to improve a persons appearance.

At your first visit to get a crown, you will get X-rays to check the roots of the tooth and assess the surrounding bone. If there is excessive damage due to decay or if there appears to be an infection or risk of injury to the tooths pulp, the dentist may recommend a root canal first.

The tooth will need to be shaped to receive the crown, so you will be anesthetized (numbed) while your dentist does this. If a significant portion of the tooth is missing, the dentist will build up and shape the tooth so the crown can fit well on it.

At your second visit, after removing the temporary crown, your dentist will check the fit and color of the permanent crown. You will be anesthetized again, and the temporary crown will be removed and replaced with the permanent crown.

A dental crown is not a guarantee for full protection of your tooth, so you still need to care for it as though it were another tooth. This means practicing good oral hygiene brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash once a day.