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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: 717-689-2055

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 717-689-2055.

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 717-689-2055 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.

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