Dentist in Federal Hill · Baltimore, MD
Dentistry for every age, right in Federal Hill.
Everyday care and cosmetic work in one practice, with unhurried appointments and clear explanations.
Why Federal Hill Smiles
What a visit here is like.
This is how Dr. Ellis has run her Silver Spring practice, and it comes with her to Federal Hill.
Gentle and unhurried
Appointments are not run to a stopwatch. Dr. Ellis explains what she is doing and why before she does it, and stops if you need her to.
Most treatment in one place
Implants, root canals, oral surgery, Invisalign and cosmetic work are all done here, so you are not referred across town to a specialist you have never met.
Right in the neighborhood
On Light Street in Federal Hill, close enough that a checkup fits into an ordinary weekday.
Our Services
Everything we treat, in one place.
A six-month cleaning or a full restoration, with the same team and the same records.
Teeth Cleanings
Routine hygiene that keeps small problems small.
Fillings
Tooth-colored repairs matched to your enamel.
Crowns
Full coverage for cracked or worn teeth.
Bridges
Fill a gap using the teeth on either side.
Tooth Extractions
Simple and surgical, wisdom teeth included.
Root Canal Treatment
Save an infected tooth and stop the pain.
Dental Implants
A permanent replacement root and crown.
Porcelain Veneers
Custom shells that reshape your front teeth.
Bonding
Tooth-colored resin that repairs chips and closes small gaps.
Teeth Whitening
Goes further than over-the-counter kits.
Invisalign
Clear removable aligners instead of fixed braces.
Orthodontic Treatment
Straightening for teens and adults.
Gum Disease Therapy
Treatment for bleeding or receding gums.
Oral Cancer Screenings
A quick check at every routine exam.
Memberships
Training & qualifications
- DDS, Howard University College of Dentistry (2007)
- General Practice Residency, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
- Invisalign, veneers, aesthetic crowns, endodontics, oral surgery, implants
Meet your dentist
Dr. Crystal Ellis
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
A Bronx native who has been caring for Maryland patients since 2007, Dr. Ellis founded The Smile Suite in Silver Spring in 2012. She brings that same practice to Federal Hill.
Education & training
Dr. Ellis moved to the Washington DC area in 1998 and was admitted to Howard University College of Dentistry in 2003, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2007. She then returned to New York to complete a General Practice Residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Her clinical training covers Invisalign, porcelain veneers and aesthetic crowns, root canal therapy, oral surgery and dental implant placement.
How she practices
She founded The Smile Suite to give patients a comfortable, relaxing experience in a space that feels considered rather than clinical. Patients describe her as gentle and unhurried, and she takes particular pride in offering her community high-quality care at prices people can afford.
Outside the practice
Dr. Ellis travels whenever she can, keeps up a regular exercise routine, and enjoys decorating, both her home and her office.
What patients say
Dr. Ellis has been doing this since 2007.
Federal Hill is new. She is not. These are reviews from patients at The Smile Suite, her practice in Silver Spring.
I love coming here, I’ve been a patient here for years now and I would recommend them to all my friends. Dr. Ellis is the best. lol I don’t know where she gets her playlists from but you stay in a groove. Thank you
Extremely friendly office. Dentist is verrry professional and knows about teeth. Office staff are so helpful. Very happy to be a patient.
Wonderful experience as usual at the Smile Suite! The staff is always kind and welcoming. Dr. Ellis is knowledgeable and professional.
Find us
On Light Street, a few blocks from Cross Street Market.
Federal Hill Smiles is Dr. Ellis's second location, alongside The Smile Suite in Silver Spring.
Address
835 Light StBaltimore, MD 21230
Phone
443-420-0181Areas we serve
South Baltimore and the neighbourhoods around it.
Most of our patients walk or make a short drive. If you are further out, we are still worth the trip.
Walking distance
Close enough that you can come on a lunch break.
- Federal Hill
- Riverside
- Otterbein
- Sharp-Leadenhall
- South Baltimore
A short drive
Ten minutes or so, traffic depending.
- Locust Point
- Inner Harbor
- Harbor East
- Canton
- Fells Point
- Pigtown
Wider Baltimore
Patients who follow Dr. Ellis, or who work in the city.
- Mount Vernon
- Hampden
- Brooklyn
- Curtis Bay
- Halethorpe
- Arbutus
Common questions
The things people ask before they book.
Are you taking new patients?
Yes. Federal Hill Smiles is open to new patients of every age, and you do not need a referral. Call 443-420-0181 or send us a message through the contact page and we will find you a time.
Do you take my insurance?
We accept a wide range of dental plans. The insurance plans accepted page lists them, and if yours is not there it is still worth calling, because plans change and out-of-network benefits often cover more than people expect.
What happens at a first visit?
Dr. Ellis takes a full look at your teeth, gums and bite, takes any x-rays that are needed, and then talks you through what she found. Nothing gets treated at that visit unless you are in pain and want it dealt with straight away.
I have not been to a dentist in years. Will I get a lecture?
No. Plenty of our patients arrive after a long gap, and the reasons are almost always cost, fear or life getting in the way. Dr. Ellis is interested in where your mouth is now and what you want to do about it, not in what happened before.
I am nervous about the dentist. What can you do?
Tell us when you book and again when you arrive. Dr. Ellis explains each step before she does it, works at the pace you set, and stops whenever you ask her to. If you want to talk through options for staying comfortable during longer treatment, raise it at your first visit.
Do you see children?
Yes. We treat children alongside the rest of the family, so you can book everyone into the same practice rather than running between two.
What should I do in a dental emergency?
Call 443-420-0181 and describe what has happened. Pain, swelling, a knocked-out tooth or a broken restoration all need to be looked at quickly, and we will get you seen as soon as we can. If you have facial swelling that is spreading, or you cannot breathe or swallow properly, go to an emergency room.
How much will treatment cost?
It depends entirely on what you need, so we will not guess before Dr. Ellis has looked. After the examination you get a written treatment plan with the cost of each item and what your insurance is expected to cover, and you decide from there.
How often should I come in for a cleaning?
Most people do well on a regular recall visit, but the right interval depends on your gum health and your history. Dr. Ellis will tell you what she recommends for you after your examination rather than applying a single rule to everyone.
Where exactly are you, and is Dr. Ellis here or in Silver Spring?
We are at 835 Light St in Federal Hill, a few blocks from Cross Street Market. Federal Hill Smiles is Dr. Ellis’s second location alongside The Smile Suite in Silver Spring, and she treats patients at both.
Book a visit with Dr. Ellis.
New patients of every age are welcome, and no referral is needed.
835 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230