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When Dr. Ed White of Elizabethtown Dental Associates in Elizabethtown repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Elizabethtown, Harrisburg, or Lancaster.) If there is a chip, crack or cavity on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay is often used to restore the tooth.

Inlays and onlays are a type of tooth restoration used successfully at Elizabethtown Dental Associates. They are usually bigger than a conventional filling yet smaller than a complete dental crown. An inlay is used to fill an area inside the cusp tips or bumps of a tooth. An onlay covers an area that includes more than one cusp.

At Elizabethtown Dental Associates, the inlays and onlays we place for our family dentistry clients are indistinguishable from their natural teeth. Dr. Ed White has the finely-honed eye for detail and complete mastery of dental aesthetics to create an exact match.

Elizabethtown Dental Associates inlays and onlays:

• Are stain resistant
• Do not cause tooth sensitivity
• Are beautifully matched to natural teeth
• When bonded to the tooth, they strengthen the tooth and prevent further decay or damage

Call 717-367-1336 to book a cosmetic dental consultation today.

We’ll help you keep your smile happy and healthy!

With all the talk in Pennsylvania of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Pennsylvania cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings.

Most dental patients in Pennsylvania have a few fillings in their mouth. When a tooth has been damaged through decay, a dental filling is the most common way your Pennsylvania family dentist restores the tooth to its previous, intact condition.

Dental fillings have been used for over a hundred years, and they’ve come a long way from the silvery amalgam fillings many of us in the Pennsylvania area remember.

Cosmetic dentists and dental labs have been working to formulate filling materials that are more cosmetically pleasing to their Pennsylvania patients.

Today, the filling material of choice in Pennsylvania and around the country is a composite of plastic resin with glass or quartz filler. Referred to as composite fillings, cosmetic dental patients love the fact that they can be matched to their natural tooth color, making them practically invisible. This is particularly important when the dental filling needs to be in a conspicuous part of the mouth, such as the front teeth.

Despite the popularity of tooth-colored fillings, many Pennsylvania dentists still find amalgam fillings appropriate in some cases. Dental amalgam is made from a metal alloy, which gives it the ability to hold strong even when the chewing load is great.

I’m Dr. Ed White, a Pennsylvania cosmetic dentist and I work hard to make sure my clients enjoy their dental visits and love their smile. I’ve practiced dentistry since 1984, and I find it especially rewarding when Pennsylvania residents find renewed confidence after a smile makeover. So whether you are interested in replacing metal fillings with composites, or if you want to discuss tooth whitening and porcelain veneers, our staff would be happy to answer any questions you have.

Call 717-367-1336 today to schedule an appointment with Elizabethtown Dental Associates!

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

When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled Elizabethtown dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is often the only way to save the tooth.

Elizabethtown Dental Associates: 717-367-1336

During a root canal procedure (or endodontic treatment) the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is removed. This tissue contains veins, arteries and lymph vessels. Once the roots are cleaned out and widened, they are filled with a special rubber material. The root canal is only the first step in the complete tooth restoration. After the root canal, without a crown, the tooth will become dry and brittle. The final steps are the core build up and dental crown.

At Elizabethtown Dental Associates, we fabricate strong, natural-looking crowns that blend perfectly with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and regular visits to an Elizabethtown dentist, a tooth with a filled root can often function problem-free for the rest of a patient’s life.

I am Dr. Ed White DDS of Elizabethtown Dental Associates. I have been practicing cosmetic dentistry since 1984. During that time I have seen hundreds of teeth saved by this effective dental procedure. Root canal therapy at Elizabethtown Dental Associates in Elizabethtown has a very high success rate.

Because teeth with infected pulp tissue often cause no symptoms, it is important to have regular dental examinations. I can determine which (if any) teeth have infected roots. If the infection in the soft pulp tissue is left untreated, it can progress to a point where the tooth cannot be saved. Is it time for a thorough dental exam? Call our office at 717-367-1336.

Call Elizabethtown Dental Associates immediately if one of your teeth is screaming for attention!

Hello! Welcome to the Elizabethtown Dental Associates blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our Elizabethtown cosmetic dentistry practice. If you have read some of our previous articles, we are glad you checked back with us. We post new articles regularly.

My name is Dr. Ed White, DDS. I have been practicing dentistry in Elizabethtown since 1984. Elizabethtown Dental Associates is a full-service dental office located at 100 Continental Drive in Elizabethtown. In addition to providing comprehensive examinations and deep cleanings for clients in the Leola area, we perform all types of .

When a tooth has decay or has been damaged, a dental restoration is needed to ‘restore’ the tooth to its previous intact condition. A dental filling is one of the most common and well-known types of restorations. A dental filling is used to repair decayed or damaged tooth surfaces. Most people have a few fillings in their mouth.

If you have old silver amalgam fillings, we can replace them with nearly-invisible tooth colored fillings. These fillings are made out of a strong composite resin. Many of our Hershey cosmetic dentistry patients have replaced their old silver fillings with fillings matched to their teeth. You can improve your smile instantly and relatively inexpensively by getting rid of the ‘metal’.

Another reason some Lancaster and Manheim clients have had their old fillings replaced is because they are concerned about the possible heavy metal toxicity of the mercury in the silver.

If you would like to replace your amalgam fillings, call us at 717-367-1336 to schedule a consultation. We are currently accepting new patients and would be happy to show you around our Elizabethtown cosmetic dental office and introduce you to our friendly team.

Smile – it increases your face value!