Invisalign is a commonly discussed orthodontic treatment for those looking to straighten their smile without the use of traditional braces. While there are clear benefits to choosing Invisalign, many wonder if the option is really worth the cost? Although Invisalign can cost more than traditional orthodontic treatments, the benefits the clear braces offer make the option worth the cost. As your cosmetic dentist in Horsham, we offer Invisalign to our patients. If you’re considering Invisalign, we have the information you need to make an informed decision.
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What Do Invisalign Braces Cost?
July 12, 2016
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Your Cosmetic Dentist in Horsham Explains How it’s Possible to Increase Your Confidence With Cosmetic Dentistry
March 6, 2016
Your smile says a lot about you. After all, it is the first thing people notice about you when you meet them. A beautiful smile allows you to connect with people and can often take you to the next level in your career and personal relationships. How do feel about your smile? Do you smile freely and often, or are there things about your smile that you would like to change? Does your smile make you feel embarrassed or self-conscious? Did you know that cosmetic dentistry offers a number of different procedures designed to repair, restore and enhance your smile? You may not have been born with a perfect smile; however, your cosmetic dentist in Horsham can help you achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of.
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Root Canal Therapy in Horsham and Philadelphia
February 17, 2016
Everyone’s tolerance for pain is different. Some people can barely stand the thought of pain while others have a very high tolerance. But no one—and we mean no one—can tolerate the pain of a toothache. Not only can the the pain be severe, but it can also radiate to your jaw, your ear and even your head, neck and shoulders. Moreover, the cause of the pain may actually threaten the integrity of your tooth. Very often a toothache happens because infection sets in deep inside a tooth. In this case, Dr. Henkel may need to perform root canal therapy to remove the infection and preserve your tooth.
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Your Horsham Dentist Recommends Bi-annual Dental Checkups
January 11, 2016
If you see your general practitioner, your eye doctor and your OBGYN once a year for a checkup, then why do you need to see your dentist twice a year? Actually, the answer is simple—dentistry is all about prevention. For the most part, medicine is a reactive profession. In other words, you come to your doctor when something is wrong so he or she can help you feel better. Your dentist, on the other hand, works to prevent something from going wrong to begin with, so you don’t have to contend with a dental problem. That’s why Dr. Henkel and his team of dental hygienists and dental assistants want to see you at least twice each year for a dental checkup.
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Horsham Dentist Dr. Henkel Fights Periodontal Disease
December 10, 2015
Just as a strong and stable foundation is important to the integrity and look of your house, so too healthy gums and the underlying bone structure play a critical role in the appearance of your teeth. Gum disease, then, can be a threat to your smile and your oral health. But that’s not all—the bacteria that cause gum disease have also been connected to several bodily diseases and illnesses. Therefore, for the sake of your smile, your oral health and your general, taking care of your gums is critical. Dr. Gary Henkel and his team or dental hygienists and dental assistants at Horsham Dental Elements offer periodontal therapy Philadelphia, PA, and Horsham, PA, residents can rely on to help them maintain healthy and beautiful smiles.
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Practice Great Dental Care Habits with the Horsham Family Dentist
September 16, 2015
Great dental health starts and ends at home. There are no two ways about it. True, whenever you come to our office for a dental checkup or any other service, it can improve your oral health and give you a beautiful smile. It’s what we specialize at doing. However, at-home care is just as important as coming in to our office for a checkup. From brushing and flossing to watching what you eat, it all adds up in deciding how healthy your mouth will be.
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Laser Periodontal Therapy in Philadelphia, PA
June 30, 2015
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that almost 50 percent of people over the age of 30 in the United States have periodontal disease, or gum disease. And in the 70 and older crowd, the percentage increases to more than 70 percent. And many of those people don’t even know they have this all too common infection. Dr. Gary Henkel and his team at Horsham Dental Elements want to help you avoid gum disease in the first place. That’s why we encourage all of our patients to schedule regular checkups at either our office in Horsham, PA, or Philadelphia, PA. Of course, if we find evidence of periodontal disease then treatment is imperative not only for your oral health, but your general health, too. For gum disease treatment in Philadelphia or Horsham, count on Horsham Dental Elements. (more…)
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Restorative Dentistry from Horsham Dental Elements
April 27, 2015
If you have a tooth that becomes damaged, then you’ll need a dentist who’s ready and able to help you restore your smile. Dr. Gary Henkel at Horsham Dental Elements is that dentist. With years of experience and hundreds of hours of continuing education, Dr. Henkel and his staff offer the kind of restorative dentistry that people in Horsham, PA, and Philadelphia, PA, count on.
Probably the most common restorative dentistry procedure Dr. Henkel performs is a filling. Tooth decay is something almost everyone experiences at some time in their lives. To repair your tooth, we use mercury-free fillings. These not only eliminate the possible concern of mercury in your mouth, but they also help people with metal sensitivity chew and bite comfortably. In addition, tooth-colored fillings retain your white smile as they restore function to a tooth damaged by decay.
Restorative Dentistry with Dental Implants
While there are several tooth replacement options, there’s likely none more natural looking than a dental implant. With a dental implant, Dr. Henkel replaces both the root and crown of a tooth. A titanium post is surgically implanted in your jawbone where you have a tooth missing. This post fuses with the surrounding bone tissue to create a solid base for the tooth restoration—usually a porcelain crown—that Dr. Henkel attaches once you’ve healed. Dental implants can replace one or more missing teeth and serve as anchors for dentures.
Root Canal
When a tooth becomes infected, the need for a root canal cannot be overstated. A root canal can save a tooth from needing to be extracted. During a root canal, Dr. Henkel removes the pulp and infection from the interior of a tooth. Once removed, the pulp chamber and the connected root canals are disinfected and filled with a biocompatible material. Dr. Henkel will then prepare the tooth for a crown that will provide an added measure of protection.
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To repair a damaged tooth and retain your healthy smile, schedule a restorative dentistry appointment with Dr. Henkel at Horsham Dental Elements. We conveniently serve patients from Horsham, PA, and Philadelphia, PA, as well as the surrounding areas of Dresher, Springfield and Hatboro, as well as Bucks County and Montgomery County.
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Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants from Horsham Dental Elements
March 15, 2015
Unless you are a child eagerly waiting for the tooth fairy, nothing good can come from having a missing tooth. To the contrary, there are a number of negative consequences: a “hole” in your smile, insufficient nutrition because you can’t chew healthy foods, and damaged self-confidence. Obviously, tooth replacement is imperative. Dr. Gary Henkel of Horsham Dental Elements in Horsham, PA, and Philadelphia, PA, is an expert in restoring smiles, good health and confidence with dental implants.
Although you do have other options when choosing a tooth replacement—crown and bridgework, partial or full dentures—dental implants are the most lifelike, because they not only replace the crown of a tooth, but the root, as well. And when you choose to have your dental implant done at Horsham Dental Elements, you can be sure that you’re receiving the finest care; Dr. Henkel not only places implants and restores bad implants, he teaches other dentists how to perform the procedure, as well.
Furthermore, Horsham Dental Elements uses cone beam computed tomography, or CBCT, to create 3D images as a guide for dental implant placement. With this, Dr. Henkel is able to more accurately position your implants during the actual procedure.
The Dental Implant Procedure
The first step in tooth replacement with a dental implant is minor surgery to position a titanium post in the bone beneath your open tooth socket. This post becomes the “root” of your new tooth. As such, it offers greater stability and prevents bone deterioration, which often occurs when there is a missing tooth and root. As you heal, the post and bone will fuse together. After a few months, you’ll return to Horsham Dental Elements for Dr. Henkel to complete the tooth replacement by attaching a crown to the post. When completed, you’ll have a lifelike tooth replacement that looks and feels completely natural.
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To learn more about dental implants, call Horsham Dental Elements in Horsham, PA, or Philadelphia, PA. We also conveniently serve patients from Dresher, Springfield and Hatboro, as well as Bucks County and Montgomery County.
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Get a Dazzling Smile with Porcelain Veneers from Horsham Dental Elements
February 15, 2015
Do you smile easily or do you often find yourself covering your smile with your hand? Well then why not just hide that smile permanently? Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic treatment that cover smile imperfections and give you a beautiful new smile. Using porcelain veneers, Dr. Gary Henkel at Horsham Dental Elements in Philadelphia, PA, and Horsham, PA, has improved smiles for many people in the area, and he can do the same for you.
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers, also called dental veneers, are a type of cosmetic dentistry in which a micro-thin layer of dental porcelain is bonded to the outer surface of the teeth in your smile zone. As such, they correct and conceal a number of dental imperfections, including:
- Stains and discoloration that will not respond to teeth whitening
- Chipped or slightly cracked teeth
- Teeth that are unevenly worn
- Teeth that are misshaped or somewhat misaligned
How are Porcelain Veneers Applied?
The first step in building your new smile is a consultation with Dr. Henkel, where the two of you will discuss your smile goals and he will examine your teeth and gums for any concerns that might need to be addressed before the veneers. Then the procedure usually requires two appointments at Horsham Dental Elements.
At the first appointment, Dr. Henkel will likely need to slightly reshape the teeth receiving the veneers, so your new smile will blend seamlessly with your existing teeth. An impression of your teeth is taken in order to create a mold for our dental lab to use as they fabricate your custom veneers. While your permanent porcelain veneers are made, you’ll wear temporaries to protect your teeth. In a few weeks, you’ll return to Horsham Dental Elements for Dr. Henkel to place your custom veneers. You’ll leave our office with a smile you wouldn’t dream of covering!
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’d like to learn more about how porcelain veneers can give you a new smile, then call Horsham Dental Elements in Philadelphia, PA, or Horsham, PA. We also conveniently serve people from Dresher, Springfield and Hatboro, as well as Bucks County and Montgomery County.
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