Dental Designs of Maryland - Columbia, MD
Kings Contrivance general practice with same-day CEREC crowns, emergency exams and implant work.
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Dental Designs of Maryland - Columbia, MD
A molar splits on a Tuesday lunch. No pain yet, just a sharp edge and a fragment of tooth in your hand. What you want next is a diagnosis and a plan the same week, not a temporary crown that stretches over a month and a second round of numbing. That gap between the emergency and the finished restoration is where most people lose patience with dentistry.
The Columbia office of Dental Designs of Maryland is organized around closing it. The practice runs a CEREC system, scanning the prepared tooth and milling a ceramic crown in the building, so a single-visit crown is possible in the right circumstances. It is a general practice with a wide bench, including Dr. Lynda Alexi Torres, Dr. Nina-Cecilia Santos, Dr. Joshua Metzger and Dr. Kai Weng, covering exams and cleanings, fillings, root canal treatment, extractions and gum work, implants and full-arch rehabilitation, veneers and whitening, plus facial aesthetics with Botox, Xeomin and dermal fillers. Emergencies are seen, and the office publishes a $49 limited emergency exam with X-ray, which is a concrete number to work with when you cannot tell whether the problem can wait.
Suite H at 10000 Old Columbia Road puts the practice in the Kings Contrivance corner of south Columbia, close to the Route 32 interchange. That is an easy run from Savage, Scaggsville, North Laurel and Laurel, and a longer one from Ellicott City or the western villages. Hours are staggered rather than uniform: an 8am start Monday and Thursday, a 9am Wednesday, and a 10am to 6pm Tuesday that is the one to request if you cannot leave work early. The practice works with major dental insurance and offers a monthly wellness plan for patients without coverage, alongside cash-pay discounts.
One caution about same-day dentistry. Not every tooth qualifies. A crown milled in a single visit needs enough sound structure left and no active infection at the root. If the nerve is involved, root canal treatment comes first and the timeline lengthens, and cases where shade matching across several front teeth is critical may still go out to a laboratory. Ask at the exam which path your tooth is on before you plan the afternoon around it.
Dental Designs of Maryland's Columbia office on Old Columbia Road is a general practice built for speed on restorative work: a CEREC scanner and mill let many crowns be finished in one visit. Dr. Lynda Alexi Torres, Dr. Nina-Cecilia Santos, Dr. Joshua Metzger and Dr. Kai Weng cover preventive care, fillings, root canals, extractions and gum work, implants and full-arch rehabilitation, veneers, whitening and facial aesthetics. A $49 limited emergency exam with X-ray is offered, plus a wellness plan for uninsured patients.
Clinic Details
Parking
Free parking lot
Best Known For
General Dentistry, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentistry, Dental Crowns
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday(Today) | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really get a crown in one visit?
What does the $49 emergency exam cover?
Which appointment times suit someone who works full time?
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
99 reviews
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Recent Reviews
I arrived with dental emergency & the staff made me feel cared for, I had a good experience. Dr Torres was very, attentive & knowledgeable.
Dr. Torres and her staff were warm and very knowledgeable. They took care of my emergency dental needs so seamlessly. I am grateful for their wonderful dental service and highly recommend them!
A lot of people hate the dentist but I swear I want to just take a nap every time I’m there. Dr. Torres is an amazing dentist - we’ve tackled cleanings, fillings and even an implant together and she’s super kind! Her staff is wonderful from reception to dental hygienist - they absolutely rock. I’ve sent my kid and spouse to them as well!
This place that is awesome. They were able to book an emergency dental appointment for me, even though they were fully booked the whole day. Everyone was phenomenally professional. From the front desk to the assistant to the dentist herself. I unfortunately do not have dental insurance and had to pay out-of-pocket and everything was affordable. Everything was explained And all my options were given to me very thoroughly and highly recommend to anyone
I've had good experiences at Dental Designs of MD - Columbia since it switched from RB Dental. The offices are newly decorated & very clean. My dentist, Dr. Torres, has been incredibly nice, professional, and is very knowledgeable. The staff at the front desk have always been courteous & make scheduling future appointments easy and fast.
I recently switched to Dental Designs of MD - Columbia and have been extremely impressed with my experience so far. From the very first interaction, the front desk staff was warm, friendly, and made scheduling and check-out seamless. At my initial appointment, Dr. Torres took the time to ask thoughtful, thorough questions, listened to my fears and concerns, and clearly explained my recommended treatment plan. She is knowledgeable, kind, and very attentive. I’ve since had a crown replaced, and the process was efficient and done exceptionally well. I’m so glad I made the switch and would highly recommend this practice to others. Lovely, professional people; and a beautiful, clean office.
I will recommend Dental Designs of Maryland, EVERYTIME, to anyone and everyone looking for a new Dental Practice!!! Dr. Santos literally makes my visit to the dentist enjoyable! I actually look forward to seeing her when I'm there. 🙂 She will listen to your concerns and helps you understand exactly what needs to happen to get you the best results. She truly cares about her patients and that is something you don't find often, compassion. 🙂 The office environment is always warm and welcoming- from the second you walk through the doors. The entire staff is positve, friendly, inviting, and they greet you by name before you reach the counter! It's obvious they are happy to be part of such an amazing team! And did I mention- the offices are beautiful! I highly recommend Dr. Santos and her entire staff! Thank you for all that you do!! ❤️
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