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5 Reasons to Treat Yourself to a New Dental Crown This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for giving, celebrating, and smiling—and there’s no better time to invest in your oral health and confidence. At Blue Back Dental in Avon, Connecticut and West Hartford, Connecticut, our compassionate team helps patients restore their smiles with beautifully crafted dental crowns that look and feel completely natural. Whether you’ve been putting off a restoration or want to start the new year with renewed confidence, a new crown could be the perfect gift to yourself this season.
1. A Brighter Smile for Holiday Photos
From family gatherings to office parties, the holidays offer numerous photo opportunities. If a chipped, discolored, or uneven tooth has you shying away from the camera, a custom crown can change that. Designed to match the shade and shape of your surrounding teeth, today’s porcelain crowns blend seamlessly into your smile, allowing you to shine confidently in every photo without worrying about imperfections stealing the spotlight.
2. Comfort and Function That Make Every Bite Joyful
The holidays are filled with delicious moments—from biting into warm gingerbread cookies to enjoying a festive meal. If you’ve been avoiding certain foods due to sensitivity or a weakened tooth, a crown can restore your ability to chew comfortably. Our dentists use advanced techniques to craft crowns that fit precisely, protecting the tooth underneath while allowing you to enjoy every holiday treat pain-free.
3. A Fresh Start for the New Year
Many people use the new year to reset their health goals—why not start with your smile? Restoring a damaged tooth before the year ends means you’ll enter the new year feeling refreshed, confident, and ready to share your smile more freely. It’s a practical and personal way to celebrate the season while setting yourself up for long-term oral health success.
4. Prevent Future Dental Problems Before They Steal Your Cheer
Neglecting a cracked or decayed tooth can lead to more significant issues down the road, such as infections or tooth loss. A dental crown acts like a protective shield, preventing further damage and saving you time and discomfort in the future. Think of it as an early gift to yourself—one that keeps on giving by helping you avoid emergency visits or costly treatments later.
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5. A Gift of Self-Care That Lasts Beyond the Holidays
Amid the rush of buying gifts and planning gatherings, it’s easy to forget about your own well-being. Investing in your smile with a dental crown is a self-care act that benefits both your health and confidence. Our team creates durable, natural-looking restorations that not only enhance your smile but also remind you that taking care of yourself is worth celebrating.
Give Yourself the Gift of a Confident Smile
This holiday season, treat yourself to something lasting—a strong, radiant smile you’ll love showing off year-round. Schedule a consultation with us at Blue Back Dental in West Hartford, CT, to see how a custom crown can restore both your tooth and your confidence. Call (860) 530-4900 (West Hartford office) or (860) 406-5900 (Avon office) today. Because the best holiday gifts aren’t wrapped—they’re shared through every joyful smile.
Dr. Ted WU
Dr. Wu founded Blue Back Dental in 2006 and brings over 20 years of experience to our West Hartford and Avon dental practices. He loves getting to know his patients and then providing them with comfortable dental care in a relaxing and friendly environment. His goal is to show people that going to the dentist can be a positive experience when you’re in the right hands. He can’t wait to meet you and your loved ones, and below, you can learn a little more about him.
Dr. Liz
Dr. Elizabeth Holzhauer (called “Dr. Liz” by our patients) is passionate about providing genuinely caring and quality dentistry in an environment of belonging and purpose. She loves being able to help boost a patient’s self-esteem using cosmetic dentistry. She is grateful to have seen many patients gain confidence through smile transformations over the years through cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford and Avon, and she’s eager to do the same for you.
Dr. Tim
Dr. Tim is grateful for the opportunity to change his patients’ lives by improving their smiles and self-confidence through cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford and Avon. He strives to provide the highest quality care for his patients in a positive environment. It’s always fulfilling seeing a patient light up when they’re finally out of pain or get to look at their renewed smile for the first time. Before you have a chance to meet Dr. Tim in person, you can learn more about his background below.
Dr. Austin
Dr. Austin grew up in Reno, Nevada and attended college at the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. Following college, she spent two years doing vaccine research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston before pursuing dentistry.
Dr. Austin graduated cum laude with her dental degree from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. After dental school, Dr. Austin continued her education by completing a general practice residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Dr. Doherty
Dr. Doherty is originally from New York State. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude with a double major in biology and religious studies. She attended dental school at the University of Connecticut, where she also completed a PhD in biomedical science in the area of skeletal biology and regeneration.
Dr. Javed
Dr. Reja Javed grew up in West Springfield, MA (home of the Big E!) and attended Smith College where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Neuroscience. Dr. Javed subsequently graduated with her dental degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, Dr. Javed furthered her education and training in general dentistry by completing a general practice residency at Hartford Hospital.
