Durable Restorations. Artistic Precision.

At Saratoga Smiles, we view restorative dentistry as a balance of engineering and art. When a tooth is broken, cracked, or severely decayed, a simple filling is often not enough to save it. In these cases, Dr. Gorman utilizes custom crowns and bridges to restore the structural integrity of your bite.

But not all crowns are created equal. As a Fee-for-Service practice in Saratoga Springs, we have made the conscious decision to prioritize quality materials over insurance reimbursement rates. We build restorations designed to look natural, feel seamless, and last for decades.

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Why “Fee-For-Service” Quality Matters for Crowns

In the world of insurance-driven dentistry, providers are often forced to cut costs to meet low reimbursement fees. This can lead to the use of “budget” dental labs, cheaper metals, or opaque porcelains that look fake and fail prematurely.

At Saratoga Smiles, we refuse to compromise on what goes into your mouth.

  • Master Dental Labs: We partner with top-tier ceramists who hand-craft your restoration. We do not use bulk overseas laboratories.
  • Superior Materials: We utilize high-strength, aesthetic materials like Lithium Disilicate (E.max) and Zirconia. This means no “black lines” at the gum line (common with old metal-fused-to-porcelain crowns) and a translucency that mimics natural enamel.
  • The Perfect Fit: A crown that fits poorly is a trap for bacteria and decay. Because we are not rushing to meet a quota, Dr. Gorman takes the time to refine the margins of your crown with microscopic precision. A better fit means a longer-lasting restoration.

The Single-Visit Comfort Workflow

We respect your time. We know that the traditional process of getting a crown—numbing, drilling, and impression-taking—can be exhausting.

At Saratoga Smiles, we have optimized our workflow to ensure the “hard part” is as efficient and comfortable as possible.

  • Consolidated Appointments: If you need multiple crowns or a bridge, we don’t drag it out over weeks of short visits. We book a longer, dedicated block of time to prep everything at once.
  • Digital Precision: We utilize modern scanning technology whenever possible to take digital impressions, minimizing the need for gooey, uncomfortable impression trays.
  • High-Quality Temporaries: You will leave your preparation appointment with a custom temporary crown that looks good and feels comfortable while your permanent restoration is being crafted by our lab.

Sedation: The Key to A Stress-Free Visit

The sensation of a tooth being prepared for a crown (the vibration and noise) is a common trigger for dental anxiety.

You don’t have to “just deal with it.”

With Dr. Gorman’s sedation protocols, you can undergo the entire preparation process in a state of deep relaxation.

  • Nitrous Oxide: For those who just need to take the edge off.
  • Oral/IV Sedation: For patients who want to “tune out” the entire appointment. Many sedation patients have little to no memory of the procedure once it is over.

Whether you need a single crown to fix a cracked tooth or a bridge to replace a missing one, you can trust Dr. Gorman to handle the work with a gentle touch and uncompromising standards.