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Center City - Dr Harold B. Yaffe and Dr. Paul J. Berson are the SMILE Architects at The Dental Spa in Center City Philadelphia located at 1601 Walnut Street. They are cosmetic dentistis in philadelphia that create stunning smiles using a variety of techniques including: Veneers, implants, permanent dentures, and teeth whitening.

They also treat periodontal issues, tension headaches and other unique mouth, jaw and teeth issues.

The Dental Spa does just what its name implies. The entire office is dedicated to bringing your an experience of comfort and relaxation that most of their patients have never imagined was possible at a dental office. Give them a call and experience a new world of relaxed smile architecture at the philadelphia cosmetic dental center at The Dental Spa.

The Secret to Teeth Whitening Philadelphia

Sponsored by The Dental Spa, Teeth Whitening Philadelphia

Teeth lose their white color owing to debris and stains. The debris from what we drink and eat enters the micro-cracks on tooth enamel. And stains from the colored food and drink that we consume stick to the tooth enamel surface. Finally, factors like aging, certain drugs, acid attacks from sugar and trauma from falls and injuries result in stains behind the enamel.

The surface stains are “extrinsic” stains. The stains behind the enamel are “intrinsic” stains. Extrinsic stains can be mostly removed by regular use of whitening toothpastes and chewing gums. However, these have no effect on the intrinsic stains or even the stubborn extrinsic stains that have worked their way into the teeth enamel.

Removing the Persistent and Intrinsic Stains

Hydrogen Peroxide, a powerful oxidizer, is the standard agent used to remove the hard-to-remove stains. It might be administered as such, or in its more stable carbamide peroxide form (which breaks down into hydrogen peroxide).

Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and hydroxyl ions. The ions work their way through the dentinal tubules (dentin is the core tooth, yellowish in color, protected by the white enamel covering it), attaching themselves to the stain particles. The ions so attached to the stain particles break them apart, effectively removing them.

With the intrinsic stains that were showing through the enamel earlier thus removed, the teeth regain their white color and you get your white smile back.

Gum Disease & Your Health

By: the Philadelphia Dental Spa, Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentists

 

Stories often appear in the news about the association between oral health - specifically gum disease – and overall health conditions, such as diabetes or stroke. But what is gum disease exactly?

What causes gum disease?

The condition you may refer to as “gum disease” is also called “periodontal disease.” Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gums that, if sever, can lead to the loss of tissues that hold your teeth in place. It is caused by plaque, a sticky film of bacterial that forms constantly on teeth. You can remove plague by brushing twice a day and cleaning between your teeth daily. If plague is not removed, it can cause your gums (gingivae) to pull away from your teeth, forming packing in which more bacteria can collect. Plaque that is not removed also hardens into calculus along and under your gums, the pockets and hard calculus make it difficult to removed plaque without help from a dentist, and periodontal disease can develop. If left untreated, periodontal disease can damage the tissues that support your teeth, even the bone.

What will happen if I develop Periodontal Disease?

Symptoms of periodontal disease include:

-       Gums that are red and swollen and bleed easily) for example, when you brush or clean between your teeth)

-       Gums that seem to have pulled ways from the teeth

-       Constant bad breath

-       Put between your teeth and gums

-       Teeth that seem to be loose or moving away from one another

-       Change in the way your teeth fit together when you bit

-       Change in the way your partial dentures fit.

There are various stages to periodontal disease- from gingivitis (early state) to periodontitis (advanced disease). Red and swollen gums that bleed easily are a sign of gingivitis. At this early stage, the disease may be reversed with a professional cleaning and more regular daily care at home. During the cleaning, the dentist or hygienist will use a special tool to scrape the hardened calculus and plague along and beneath your gum line. More advanced forms of the disease require cleanings that go more deeply below the gum line. Sometimes, the dentist will refer you to a specialist – a periodontist – for these cleanings.

How can I prevent Periodontal Disease?

To prevent periodontal disease:

-       Brush your teeth twice a day

-       Clean between your teeth with floss or another interdental cleaner twice a day

-       Visit your dentist for a check up and professional cleaning regularly

-       Show your dentist of hygienist how you brush and clean between your teeth an ask if you can make any improvements

If you smoke or chew tobacco, stop. Tobacco use increased the risk of developing periodontal disease.

Researchers have reported associates between periodontal disease and a host of other conditions. (Keep in mind that an association does not mean that one disease causes the other. It means that on disease or condition tends to appear at the same time as the other.) For example, studies have shown that people with diabetes tend to have periodontal disease more often than those without diabetes, and often the disease is more severe than that in other people. Researchers also have found that some people with diabetes who receive treatment for periodontal disease see improvement in their ability to control blood sugar lees after those treatments.

So keep in mind that your daily oral health routine and professional dental care are more than just taking care of your teeth. They are important steps in taking care of yourself.

Why You Should Visit Your Philadelphia Dentist Before the End of 2010

If your dental plan is like most, it runs on a calendar year. With only a few months of 2010 left, now’s the time to make sure that you’re getting the most from the dental benefits you’ve paid into throughout the year. In some cases, squeezing a dental treatment into your pre-holiday schedule could save you hundreds of dollars.

Here are some reasons to make sure you get in the chair before the end of 2010:

Your yearly maximum is the total amount of your dental bill for the year that your insurer will cover. While it varies plan to plan, the average amount is around $1,000 per person annually. This amount does not roll over, so if any portion of that thousand dollars remains unused on your balance, it will disappear on January 1.

Your deductible is the amount of that you must contribute out of pocket to your insurance company before they will cover the rest of your dental bill. An annual deductible averages around $50, and like your yearly maximum, it does not roll over. If you’ve already paid your deductible for this year, you’re able to access additional treatments for no additional personal cost.

You’re paying a premium for dental coverage every month; you should see some return on that investment. Even if you don’t need extensive dental procedures, keep up with regular cleanings to preserve your oral health and catch any potential problems early.

Some employers allow their employees an extra allowance called flex spending. Like you yearly maximum, these funds must be used prior to Dec. 31st.

Treat yourself! If you’ve taken care of all of your basic dental cleaning and maintenance for the year and still have something left in your account, consider putting it towards whitening or another cosmetic treatment that you might have been thinking about.

 

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Smile Makeovers with Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentists

With the many advances of modern dentistry, there are quick and relatively painless ways to rejuvenate your smile and correct stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth. Cosmetic dentists provide you with the choices that will help you regain confidence in your smile.

Even the most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. Talk to your dentist about the options most suitable for you, what your expectations are and the dental fees involved. Some options are:

Tooth whitening (bleaching): brightens stained, yellowed or discolored teeth. There are both professional in office procedures and at home kits for tooth whitening.

Bonding: Bonding is a common solution for chipped, broken, stained, cracked or gapped teeth. In a bonding procedure, tooth colored material is affixed, bonded to the surface of the tooth.

Enamel shaping: These procedures involve removing or contouring tooth enamel to improve appearance. Enamel shaping procedures are usually quick and relatively painless yielding immediate results.

Veneers: Veneers are thin, custom covers placed over the front and sides of teeth. Veneers are most commonly used to improve spaces between teeth, worn or chipped teeth as well as permanently stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked teeth.

Braces: Orthodontics or braces might be used if teeth are crooked, crowded or do not meet properly.

 

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How a Cosmetic Dentist in Philadelphia Can Make You Rich

Okay, okay, maybe this is a stretch, but when you break it down, it’s not too far off the mark. How? Well, let’s get down to the basics when it comes to how important your Philadelphia cosmetic dentist can be to your bottom line.

 

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dental Professionals Ask, “How Much Is Your Smile Worth?”

 

Your smile, or lack thereof, is one of the very first things that people notice about you. And, it can set the tone for the type of relationship you develop with them over the long haul.

 

Research is definitive – if you have a beautiful smile, people will ascribe positive (enriching) traits to you, ie, they’ll think that you’re friendly, confident, smart, attractive, etc. Another thing research bears out is that smart, attractive people make money more, have more friends and are in general -- more successful all around than those who don’t possess these traits.

 

See how something as simple as a smile can impact your life overall?

 

Following is one of the most common procedures a cosmetic dentist in Philadelphia can do for you that can have an instant payoff – professionally and personally.

 

The Most Common Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure that Instantly Improves Your Smile

 

Since it was first introduced, teeth whitening has become a favored cosmetic dental procedure for many. And, when you consider that practically everything that goes into your mouth – every day – impacts the color of your teeth, it’s understandable why. Wine, coffee, tea, smoking, soft drinks and yes, even age, all dull the luster of your smile’s whiteness.

A visit to a Philadelphia cosmetic dentist can instantly improve your smile. After all, everyone eats, drinks and ages. Teeth whitening is painless, it’s affordable and it can be done on your lunch break in a lot of cases.  And, the immediate brightness of your smile will speak for itself.