Invisalign–The Clear Braces Solution

January 3, 2013

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Are you unhappy with your crooked teeth? Do you know you need braces but don’t want everyone else to know as well? It’s time to quit avoiding the problem, because at Horsham Dental Elements we’ve got a great solution for you—clear braces.

We offer clear braces from Invisalign. Invisalign works by using a series of clear aligner trays to gradually straighten your teeth. They usually work faster than traditional patients. Dr. Henkel can help you learn more about this great product and what you should expect.

One of the biggest advantages of Invisalign versus traditional braces is that they’re clear, removable trays. Not only are they practically invisible to start with, you can also easily remove them for special occasions, pictures, and for cleaning. Every few weeks you’ll trade out aligner trays as your teeth get straighter and straighter—all without any metal or wires!

Come visit us and get started today towards a straighter smile! Invisalign could be just the solution you have been waiting for. See how easy it can be to get the straight teeth you’ve always wanted.

Call our Horsham or Philadelphia office today to schedule your appointment.  Horsham Dental Elements provides quality and experienced care to our patients from Montgomery, Philadelphia, Horsham, Bucks County, and beyond.

Brushing and Flossing for the New Year

December 20, 2012

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The end of the year is fast approaching. This is usually a time for reflection over the year that is ending, and planning for the different ways we will approach the New Year. Something you should consider for 2013 is to make a commitment to brushing and flossing.

The New Year is a good time to start on new healthy habits, so why not start this year off right? Also, don’t forget to come see Dr. Henkel twice a year for your regular checkup!

It is important to make sure you brush your teeth twice a day to help remove all the plaque and debris from your teeth. Brush at morning and night, and make sure you brush for two full minutes each time. This is critical to ensure that all plaque is removed.

Flossing is really important because it helps remove the plaque that’s stuck between your teeth and cannot be removed by brushing alone. If allowed to remain, this plaque could result in tooth decay. Make sure you floss your teeth at least once a day.

If you need some brushing or flossing tips, don’t hesitate to call us here at Horsham Dental Elements. We’re here to help with all your dental health needs!

Call our Horsham or Philadelphia office today to schedule your appointment with Horsham Dental Elements.  Dr. Henkel provides quality and experienced care to patients from Montgomery, Philadelphia, Horsham, Bucks County, and beyond.

Comfortable Periodontal Therapy with Laser Dentistry

October 16, 2012

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Periodontal disease—which you know better as gum disease—is a common oral health condition. It’s so common, in fact, that as much as 80% of the population may have some form of it. Symptoms of gum disease include:

  • Bleeding gums
  • Red or tender gums
  • Frequent bad breath

But a lack of these symptoms doesn’t mean you’re gum disease-free. In some cases there are no symptoms, meaning there are patients who have gum disease without realizing it.

All of which makes regular visit to Horsham Dental Elements very important. During a regular visit to our Horsham or Philadelphia office, Dr. Henkel can thoroughly assess your oral health to check for signs of gum disease and a range of other common conditions.

If we find signs of gum disease, Dr. Henkel can provide effective periodontal therapy with laser dentistry. Periodontal therapy with a soft-tissue laser is more comfortable than traditional therapy with a scalpel, and is more efficient too. What’s more, therapy with a laser doesn’t require stitches and comes with a much shorter recovery time.

Why Is Treating Periodontal Disease Important?

Not treating gum disease has serious implications for your oral and overall health. On the oral health side, gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. On overall health side, medical studies have linked gum disease with a wide variety of serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, among others.

Schedule Your Next Visit Today!

How long has it been since your last checkup with Dr. Henkel? Call our Horsham or Philadelphia office today if you need to schedule a visit. With our comprehensive services, we can meet a wide variety of important general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry needs.

Boost Your Smile’s Appearance with Cosmetic Dentistry

October 2, 2012

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When you feel embarrassed about your smile, you’re less likely to be the fun, outgoing person you want to be. But with a smile makeover using one of Dr. Henkel’s cosmetic dentistry services, you can enjoy a brighter, straighter-looking smile that will improve your self-esteem.

Our cosmetic dentistry services include:

Cosmetic Bonding

Has a dental injury, decay, or teeth grinding caused your teeth to become broken or worn? With single-visit cosmetic bonding, Dr. Henkel can reshape your smile using a putty-like resin that can be custom-shaded to match your existing tooth color, resulting in a new smile that looks beautiful and natural.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is one of the most effective and most popular cosmetic dentistry services available. And at Dr. Henkel’s Horsham and Philadelphia dental offices, we offer both in-office and take-home teeth whitening options. Both are an effective way of achieving stunning, professional results.

Porcelain Veneers

As another of today’s most popular and effective cosmetic dentistry services, porcelain veneers can help you make your teeth appear straighter and whiter, combining the benefits of cosmetic bonding and teeth whitening. What’s more, treatment with porcelain veneers can typically be completed in just two to three visits.

Want To Know More?

Do you want to learn more about how any one of these great services can help you improve your smile? Call Horsham Dental Elements to reserve a consultation appointment with Dr. Henkel. During your appointment, Dr. Henkel can get to know you and your smile and would be happy to recommend the treatment plan that will help you the most.

Call us today! We have offices in Horsham and Philadelphia.

Rejuvenate Your Smile with Restorative Dentistry from Horsham Dental Elements

August 14, 2012

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A beautiful smile is important, but so is a functional smile. That’s why Horsham Dental Elements offers a wide range of restorative dentistry services. Using our popular and effective restorative dentistry services, Dr. Gary Henkel can help patients from Horsham, Philadelphia, and beyond enjoy renewed confidence, improved functionality, and a better quality of life.

Our restorative dentistry services include:

But which of these is right for you?

Unfortunately, a blog post can’t tell you that—only a consultation appointment at our Horsham or Philadelphia office can. Which is why we’d like to go ahead and invite anyone who needs restorative dental care to call one of our offices for an appointment. During a simple consultation visit Dr. Henkel can take a close look at your smile and find out what your needs are. We can also tell you which of our restorative dentistry services are right for you and explain how each one works.

Are you ready to transform your smile? Give us a call today. You can also click on the links above to find out more about our services.

Dr. Henkel serves patients from Philadelphia, Horsham, and surrounding areas with excellent general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. We look forward to helping you!

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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