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.