Etown Dental Blog

When my clients ask me about Elizabethtown tooth restoration, I usually tell them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of the missing tooth.

Tooth replacement has been a highly requested procedure at my Elizabethtown dental practice. Patients have expressed concern about tooth replacement for many years. Most of my questions have to do with the strength of the tooth replacement, and durability.

Dental implants are also popular concern for my Leola tooth replacement patients. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.

After it has bonded with the bone (it usually takes three to six months), a smaller post is attached. This post extends above the gum line. The artificial tooth (crown) is then attached. The entire process takes several months, but consistently yields terrific results for Elizabethtown tooth restoration patients. My Pennsylvania cosmetic dentistry patients appreciate the fact that I stay up to date on the latest advancements in tooth replacement procedures.

Both smile restoration options preserve or restore facial contour and allow you to talk and eat normally. Tooth replacements prevent adjoining teeth from gradually shifting and can help correct bite problems, too. Tooth implants and dental bridges can replace one or more missing teeth. Many area dental patients have been treated successfully with these tooth restoration alternatives.

Call Elizabethtown Dental Associates and ask for Dr. Ed White to schedule an evaluation for Pennsylvania tooth restoration. You can schedule your tooth restoration by calling us at 717-367-1336.

If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider:

Cost
In the long run, It is less expensive to do it all at once. At Elizabethtown Dental Associates, we are able to complete several procedures in one visit. We know that complete smile transformations are a significant investment for most Leola residents. We would be happy to discuss affordable dentistry financing options. Call us at 717-367-1336 to schedule a no-pressure consultation.

Time
With the latest materials and cosmetic dental techniques, healing times are shorter than ever before. However, some procedures such as bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, root canals, and dental implants often require a short healing period.

It is easier physically and psychologically to have the fewest possible visits to your Elizabethtown dentist. You should also consider how your dental visits and necessary healing periods will impact your employment and family life. You will have less down time if you receive several procedures at once.

Aesthetic Results
While we routinely achieve great outcomes when doing a smile makeover in steps, porcelain restorations are best fabricated in the same “batch” for the most precise color matching.

Sedation Dentistry
When you come in for a smile analysis, we can discuss oral sedation dentistry. Many Hershey and Manheim cosmetic dental patients benefit from this safe and effective solution for pain and anxiety management. Conscious sedation is especially helpful for procedures such as multiple wisdom teeth extractions and dental implant placement.

Dr. Ed White
Elizabethtown Dental Associates
100 Continental Drive
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
717-367-1336
http://www.ETownDental.com

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in Pennsylvania likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.

I’m Dr. Ed White, DDS, and I am a dentist serving the Elizabethtown community with dental services including porcelain veneers. We call our practice ‘Elizabethtown Dental Associates‘. I provide dental services to the greater Leola area from our dental office in Elizabethtown.

If you are looking for a dentist please contact us. I am currently accepting new Pennsylvania dental patients and would love to share with you some new and inexpensive ways to improve your bright and healthy smile.

I know the value of a bright and healthy smile, and can help you improve your smile with our Pennsylvania dentistry services including cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, and dental implants; just three of the many dental services we provide at Elizabethtown Dental Associates.

Give me a call today, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your Hershey dentist office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite Pennsylvania radio station. A woman clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. You close your eyes.

As you read this, does your heart start to race? Are your palms sweaty?

If so, you may be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. Oral sedation benefits nervous dental patients in Elizabethtown every day. Moderate sedation is used for all types of Leola dental procedures such as root canals, dental implants, and wisdom teeth removal. If you are considering extensive restorative or cosmetic dental work, conscious sedation may allow your Lancaster dentist to complete multiple procedures in a single visit.

Don’t let fear prevent you from getting the dental treatment you need. Schedule a visit with Dr. Ed White to learn about conscious sedation dentistry.

Dr. Ed White DDS

Elizabethtown Dental Associates

http://www.ETownDental.com

Personal Attention, Professional Excellence, Phenomenal Care

Periodontal disease in Pennsylvania is more common than you might think, and can be cured with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity.

What is periodontal disease? According to this article on Wikipedia, periodontal disease is ‘the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.’

Periodontal disease, more commonly called ‘gum disease’, is an inflammation or infection of the gums. Periodontal disease can be very painful in some extreme conditions, and can limit your ability to eat normally. In some cases, periodontal disease can affect your smile, and can create cosmetic concerns.

If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause irreversible damage. When caught early and treated, periodontal disease can be little more than an inconvenience. However the best policy is to practice good dental hygiene to keep periodontal disease at bay.

One of the best ways to avoid periodontal disease is to get a regular dental check up at your local Elizabethtown dentist.

Give us a call at 717-367-1336 to schedule your next dental checkup; we look forward to seeing you.

Elizabethtown Dental Associates specializes in dentistry to provide that special local care to our Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania dental patients.

Dr. Ed White, DDS and his associates provide local dentistry to the city of Elizabethtown. We also provide local dentistry services to our neighboring areas including , Hershey, Mount Joy and Marietta.

One of our most popular local dentistry procedures is placement of porcelain veneers, however we also restore dental implants.

You can contact Elizabethtown Dental Associates about porcelain veneers or dental implants, or any other dentistry service by calling us at 717-367-1336.

If you live in the 17022 zip code area, and are looking for a ‘hometown dentist’ who provides local dentistry to the Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania area, click on any of the links on this page, give us a call at 717-367-1336, or stop by and visit. You can find us at 100 Continental Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

Personal Attention, Professional Excellence, Phenomenal Care.

Elizabethtown cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art.

I’m Dr. Ed White of Elizabethtown Dental Associates and enjoy using my extensive dental training and specialized artistic skills to design treatment plans unique to each of my Elizabethtown cosmetic dental clients.

In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, I do much more than recommend specific procedures. I consider the shape, alignment, color and condition of the teeth. In order to create a balanced look, the facial shape and coloring is taken into account. The patient’s age, health condition and lifestyle all influence the plan.

At Elizabethtown Dental Associates, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan.

My artistic abilities have been perfected over several years of creating smile transformations for my Hershey and Manheim cosmetic dentistry clients. I am constantly receiving the latest training in new techniques and materials.

Even fairly recent cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and porcelain veneers have advanced considerably. Dental implants are a truly remarkable solution for our Pennsylvania dental clients who have lost one or more teeth.

I would love to design a personalized smile makeover for you. When the work has been completed and you are enjoying your new look, it will only be obvious to those who see you all the time. Others will assume you have always been blessed with a naturally beautiful and healthy smile.

• Dr. Ed White DDS
• Elizabethtown Dental Associates
• 100 Continental Drive
• Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022
• 717-367-1336
• http://www.ETownDental.com

A great smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At Elizabethtown Dental Associates, we not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many Leola smiles better than they ever were before!

Some patients have only a few problems they wish to correct. Perhaps one or two teeth are misshapen and seem out of alignment. If the problem teeth are only superficially crooked—meaning they do not need to be moved into place with orthodontia—porcelain veneers are the answer. Veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells that are attached to the front of one of more teeth. They are extremely versatile and can correct shape, color, or both.

Another plus: porcelain veneers are essentially non-invasive and do not affect healthy tooth structure.

Some of our Hershey and Manheim dental patients were happy with their smile in years past but now want to bring up the whiteness a notch or two. Teeth whitening is a popular procedure for our Lancaster cosmetic dentistry clients. We provide a variety of teeth whitening options for every type of smile. If you are ready to brighten your smile, come on in; we’ll help you find the best tooth whitening system for your smile.

• Dr. Ed White, DDS
• Elizabethtown Dental Associates
• 100 Continental Drive
• Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022
• 717-367-1336
• http://www.ETownDental.com

Put your best face forward with a brand new smile!