Professional Teeth Whitening Takes Years Off Your Smile

January 13, 2014

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The eyes and the mouth – these are the first two features that we subconsciously notice when we meet someone for the first time. What do people see when they look at your smile? If your teeth are stained yellow with age and exposure to food, drinks or smoke, your smile could be making your entire face appear years older than you actually are. At Horsham Dental Elements in Philadelphia and Horsham, PA, Dr. Gary Henkel offers professional whitening services that help people just like you regain the youth and brilliance of a sparkling smile.

Teeth Whitening Options

Despite their claims, the over-the-counter white strips you can find at your local drug store are not capable of delivering high-quality, long-lasting results. Most only whiten teeth to approximately 1.5 to 2 shades and the outcome is far from optimal. With professional teeth whitening treatments at Horshom Dental Elements, patients receive services backed by the latest technology in the cosmetic dentistry industry.

The whitening procedures that Dr. Henkel performs put the patient’s comfort and ideal outcome first. The process is simple, relaxing, safe and proven effective. In fact, most patients experience a whitening effect of between four and eight shades instantly.

Depending on your individual level of staining, you may be a candidate for a take-home whitening treatment, professionally dispensed by Dr. Henkel and his staff. A custom-fit tray is tailored to your teeth for optimal results and you simply apply the solution to your teeth at home as directed.

Reclaim Your Smile

Don’t let yellowed teeth make you look older than you really are for another day. Contact us now to find out how quickly Dr. Henkel can turn back the clock on your smile, giving you the bright, beautiful pearly whites you’ve always wanted. We proudly serve patients from throughout Montgomery County, Bucks County and from across the Philadelphia area.

 

Keep Your Smile Stable and Your Self-Esteem Intact with the Help of Implant-Supported Dentures from Dr. Henkel

January 30, 2013

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Whether it happens because of injury, age, or infection, losing multiple teeth can be a devastating blow to your confidence, not to mention your health. If left untreated, missing teeth can lead to major shifting in your smile, bite collapse, and higher risk of gum disease. Many people prefer dentures or partials to hide their missing teeth, but these devices often have a history of coming loose, leading to humiliating slip-ups when speaking or eating. Worse, they don’t protect against one of the worst effects of missing teeth: bone loss in the jaw. Here at Horsham Dental Elements, we’re committed to providing you with the most effective, up-to-date service available – that’s why in our last blog post, we discussed the various benefits of dental implants. But did you know that implants expertly placed by Dr. Henkel can also be used to anchor and support dentures? With the help of implant-supported dentures from either our Horsham or Philadelphia office, you can finally have a brand-new smile that’s both seamless and stable.

One Simple Solution, Several Lifelong Benefits

Dental implants are a relatively new dental technique, and one that can be used for multiple restorative purposes, implant-supported dentures being just one of them. The process is simple enough – first, Dr. Henkel will insert a number of titanium posts into your jaw; these will act as “roots” that naturally fuse with and sustain the natural bone tissue in your jaw. Once an appropriate amount of time has passed for this to happen, we’ll precisely place your denture and secure it into place, resulting in a fit that feels comfortable, stable, and natural. If you don’t already have dentures, we’ll be happy to create a custom-made set for you too.

Having dental implants placed can be a complex procedure, and it is one that requires true expertise and finesse. When you come to Dr. Henkel for your implant needs, you’ll feel secure in the fact that not only does he specialize in placing and restoring dental implants, he has also studied them extensively and even teaches and lectures about the service.

Don’t let loose dentures ruin your smile a moment longer – call our Horsham or Philadelphia office today with any questions you have about implant-supported dentures, or if you’re ready to schedule your appointment.  Horsham Dental Elements is committed to providing precise, comfortable care to our patients from Montgomery, Philadelphia, Horsham, Bucks County, and beyond.

Improve Your Smile with Dental Implants

January 14, 2013

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Do you have missing teeth and don’t know what to do? Instead of feeling embarrassed, come to Horsham Dental Elements. We can use dental implants to get you smiling proudly once again!

Dental implants are a great solution to missing teeth, whether it’s one tooth or an entire set.  They’re different because of how they are placed in your mouth. Your natural teeth are attached by tooth roots, and once the tooth falls out, the root goes away as well. The roots are important because they stabilize your teeth and without them, bone loss could occur.

For dental implants, a titanium post is inserted in your jaw bone, which will mimic a root and help the replacement tooth stay in place. Over time, the post will fuse with your jaw bone, stopping bone loss and ensuring your replacement teeth stay strong and in place.

Importantly, dental implants have some advantages over some of the existing methods for tooth replacement. While dentures or partials can replace an entire set of missing teeth, they could also become loose and fall out, which could be embarrassing. Crown and bridges are sturdier replacements, but they’re not suitable for a full mouth replacement.

Thus, dental implants are a sturdy, longer-lasting option to replace missing teeth. You’ll have a full smile once again and have the confidence you’d been lacking. If you think dental implants might be right for you, call us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Henkel.

Horsham Dental Elements provides comfortable, state of the art dental care from our Philadelphia and Horsham offices. We serve patients from Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Bucks County. Call our office today to schedule your appointment!

Quality Dental Care for the Entire Family

July 3, 2012

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At Horsham Dental Elements, what you’ll find is an experienced and knowledgeable team eager to help your entire family enjoy optimal oral health. And with two locations, we can extend that care to patients from Horsham, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Bucks County, and beyond.

Meeting Your Family’s Needs to Create Beautiful Smiles

Part of how Dr. Gary Henkel and our team are helping families every day is through meeting basic needs. That means treating decay and cases of gum disease at their earliest stages, before they’ve developed into cases that would require extensive restorative care.

General dentistry is about more than just meeting basic needs, though. It’s also about prevention. At Horsham Dental Elements we recommend that all patients—no matter what age—come to see us twice a year for a regular cleaning and checkup. Our goal through these regular visits is to help you maintain your oral health so that a more serious problem never develops. If it does, though, we can catch it quickly and begin working on a treatment plan with a regular exam and cleaning.

Regular visits and cleanings also give Dr. Henkel and our team a chance to educate our patients about good homecare. As effective as professional cleanings are, they’re only effective when they’re supported by great brushing and flossing at home. While you’re in our Horsham or Philadelphia office we’d be happy to talk to you about how you can take better care of your smile at home.

Is It Time for Your Next Appointment?

If it’s time for you to schedule your next appointment for yourself or your child, don’t hesitate to call Horsham Dental Elements today. Dr. Henkel serves patients from Montgomery, Philadelphia, Bucks County and beyond.

 

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