Etown Dental Blog

Some people experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With sedation dentistry, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, sedation dentistry can help patients with a variety of conditions.

You may want to consider sedation dentistry if you have any of the following issues:

• Strong gag reflex
• Fear of needles
• Sensitive teeth
• Fear and anxiety associated with dental treatment
• Difficulty getting numb
• A history of negative dental experiences
• Trouble controlling body movement due to Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Palsy or related condition
• Need extensive dental treatment requiring lengthy dental visits

If you have avoided dental treatment due to any of these factors, give us a call at 717-367-1336. We can give you more information about sedation dentistry options and help you determine which one is right for you. At Elizabethtown Dental Associates we do all we can to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We look forward to discussing your oral health and dental goals.

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

Serving Elizabethtown dental patients since 1984.

Personal Attention, Professional Excellence, Phenomenal Care

Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them into their gums (Oral sedation, anyone?).

Porcelain crowns were first used in the 1800s. With the refining of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown dentistry advanced significantly.

Today, crowns are strong, comfortable and are made to match your surrounding teeth.

Dental crowns (also called caps) cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that have been worn down or weakened by decay or injury. Crowns are also used to restore the original shape of a tooth or solely to improve the appearance of a tooth.

The most common types of crowns are:

• All-porcelain (ceramic)
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal
• Gold

The material used is determined by several factors. If you suspect you need a crown, want to replace an old crown, or want to learn about other cosmetic dentistry procedures, call Dentist Dr. Ed White. Elizabethtown Dental Associates is located at 100 Continental Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. We have been serving clients in the Elizabethtown area for several years. We can recommend the best tooth restoration or cosmetic dentistry option for you.

Most residents in the Elizabethtown, Leola, and Hershey area have plenty of things to smile about.

However, there are some folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly teeth for years?

It’s time to take care of those tooth problems and get a new lease on life.

Dr. Ed White DDS at Elizabethtown Dental Associates in Elizabethtown can make it happen!

If you are missing one or more teeth, and live in the Leola area, talk to us about dental implants. A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that includes both root and crown. Because it is anchored into the jawbone, it looks and feels like a natural tooth.

Are your teeth yellow or gray? Have a teeth whitening treatment at our Elizabethtown dental practice and experience an instant transformation.

Many of your friends and neighbors in Elizabethtown, Leola, and Hershey have benefited from porcelain veneers. They correct several types of imperfections and can be applied in just one visit to our Elizabethtown dental office.

Dr. Ed White DDS
Elizabethtown Dental Associates

http://www.ETownDental.com

Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24 for people in the Elizabethtown community. While not always troublesome, it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways, or otherwise impacting your other teeth.

Checking your wisdom teeth in Elizabethtown is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble down the road.

Our practice, ‘Elizabethtown Dental Associates’, works with patients from ages 2 to 102, and our caring and professional staff can help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will need to be extracted. We can also help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will require advanced care, or if a simple procedure can solve the problem.

Wisdom teeth can be painful, and we don’t like pain at Elizabethtown Dental Associates. It’s our goal to give you the best care and attention when checking your wisdom teeth.

If you are in the Elizabethtown area and need to have your wisdom teeth checked, please stop by our office at 100 Continental Drive in Elizabethtown. We also service the greater Leola area, including Hershey, Birmingham, Manheim and Lancaster.

We specialize in family and cosmetic dentistry, and often perform porcelain veneers. We can take a look at your wisdom teeth and help you make a healthy decision for your future.

‘Personal Attention, Professional Excellence, Phenomenal Care’, 717-367-1336