Etown Dental Blog

Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone in Elizabethtown when you felt a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel is eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the tooth are located. Ouch!

Tooth sensitivity can be a signal that something is wrong. It may be caused by periodontal disease or bacteria build-up in a crack in a tooth.

Enamel erosion can be caused by a number of factors including acidic foods and drinks, teeth grinding, or cracked teeth. If your teeth are sensitive following a professional teeth whitening such as the ones we do here at Elizabethtown Dental Associates, the sensitivity will probably be gone in a few weeks.

Surprisingly, one cause of gum recession for our Elizabethtown family dentistry patients is brushing too hard. That’s right; it is possible to brush too hard!

If you experience constant or intermittent pain in your teeth or gums, call 717-367-1336 right away to make an appointment. Dr. Ed White takes tooth pain seriously.

At Elizabethtown Dental Associates in Elizabethtown, we not only treat tooth sensitivity problems, we also perform entire smile makeovers for cosmetic dentistry patients in the Hershey and Manheim areas. You’ll find us in the 17022 zip code area.

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Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities because is difficult to reach them with a tooth brush and the surfaces contain pits and grooves that easily trap bacteria. It is hard for many adults to clean their back molars and almost impossible for our young Elizabethtown children.

Dental sealants fill in the pits and grooves on the rear molars to create a smooth surface. Elizabethtown family dentists most often recommend sealants for children’s permanent back teeth, though sometimes they are used for adults, too.

Elizabethtown parents may not realize how quickly a cavity can form in a young child’s mouth. Many Elizabethtown area kids that we see develop cavities even before they start kindergarten! It is vital that our local parents start regular dental visits early. The American Dental Association advises that a child’s initial dental exam take place soon after the first tooth erupts, but no later than the toddler’s first birthday.

Dental sealants protect teeth that have no decay (primary prevention) and also prevent further decay progression in teeth that show very early signs of disease (secondary prevention).

At Elizabethtown Dental Associates, we take special care of our Elizabethtown pediatric dental clients. We want each child’s dental visits to be pleasant and painless so they will never develop a fear of the dentist. We advise parents on the specific dental issues associated with each stage of childhood. Ask us about fluoride, sports mouthguards, and Invisalign invisible braces treatment.

I am Dr. Ed White of Elizabethtown Dental Associates. I don’t believe that childhood cavities are unavoidable. Call my office at 717-367-1336 to schedule a Elizabethtown pediatric dental exam.

I provide comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry for Elizabethtown people of all ages. My office is located at 100 Continental Drive in Elizabethtown. You can learn more about my practice at http://www.etowndental.com/about/.

Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures in Pennsylvania. It seems that everyone in Elizabethtown is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many consumers in the Elizabethtown area are turning to over-the-counter solutions to whiten their teeth, however their can be dangers and pitfalls to this approach.

Here is some basic advice on tooth whitening from Elizabethtown Dental Associates:

First, we encourage you to visit our cosmetic dental office in Elizabethtown before starting a tooth whitening system. It is a good idea to have your teeth checked and analyzed before starting a tooth whitening program. Tooth whitening is not for everyone, and depends on your dental history.

Dr. White at Elizabethtown Dental Associates can help you determine whether your teeth can be whitened safely and effectively. We can also recommend tooth whitening solutions that will work best for you. Elizabethtown Dental Associates is a good place to start for this important decision.

There are many pitfalls to be aware of when whitening your teeth. Over-the-counter teeth whitening products available in the Elizabethtown area will provide varying degrees of effectiveness on your teeth. If used improperly, tooth whitening solutions can cause problems including tooth sensitivity, over whitening, damage to your tooth enamel, and irregular coloration. Whitening too much can even have a reverse effect, making your teeth look gray.

Most tooth whitening product manufacturers recommend that you visit your local Elizabethtown dentist when things go wrong with your over-the-counter tooth whitening solution. We recommend you begin with the caring and professional professionals at Elizabethtown Dental Associates to get started with a tooth whitening solution that will give you the best tooth whitening results.  We offer professional Zoom whitening that can whiten your teeth in one dental office visit.

Our office is located at 100 Continental Drive, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022. Please give us a call or stop by to make a cosmetic dentistry appointment to discuss your tooth whitening plans. We are eager to help you make the best decision about your tooth whitening.

Our caring and professional staff is available to discuss tooth whitening options and check your teeth to make sure you will get the tooth whitening results you want.

I look forward to seeing your beautiful bright smile.

—Dr. Ed White, call us at 717-367-1336.