Hello, I’m Dr. White Ed. Welcome to my Elizabethtown cosmetic dentistry blog. Today’s article focuses on the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.
General dentists in Elizabethtown are dedicated to preventing and treating oral disease such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will assess the best way to restore the tooth involved.
Elizabethtown cosmetic dentists perform elective dental procedures that make a smile more attractive. Cosmetic dentistry procedures available at White Family Dental include teeth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, dental bonding, veneers, inlays, onlays, and dental crowns.
Some Elizabethtown dentists, like myself, offer both general and cosmetic dentistry procedures. In some cases, there is a cosmetic component to restorative procedures. For example, if a Elizabethtown dental patient comes in after receiving an injury that chipped a front tooth, the tooth needs to be restored to prevent decay. The tooth is also less structurally sound, so it is vulnerable to further damage. In addition, the tooth affects the overall appearance of the smile. Depending on the specifics of the damage, there are several restorative options. Dental bonding, porcelain veneers, and crowns are all used to repair a damaged tooth.
As you can see, there is not always a definitive line between general and cosmetic dentistry. At White Family Dental, my caring and professional team provides a full spectrum of preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures. We treat Leola area patients of all ages: from toddlers just beginning to get their baby teeth to mature patients who remember the days when many people were afraid of dentists and their whiny drills. (Some of our wonderful elderly Elizabethtown patients have crowns that are older than our hygienists.)
Experienced Elizabethtown dental professionals who perform pediatric, general, orthodontic, and cosmetic dental procedures can meet all of your family’s dental needs.
If you are looking for a full-service dental practice in the Leola area, I invite you to come into White Family Dental in Elizabethtown, We are located at 100 Continental Dr. To schedule an oral examination or smile makeover consultation, call 717-367-1336.
White Family Dental
100 Continental Dr
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022
http://www.ETownDental.com
