White Fillings for Natural-Looking Restorations

Cavities are pretty common, but it still can be surprising when you find out that you have one. It can also make you worry about the look of your smile. Fortunately, here at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, Dr. Jason Pellegrino utilizes composite resin for white fillings.

Composite resin is able to be matched to the shade of your natural tooth. This makes it indistinguishable in your smile. When you have a cavity filled, now no one will be able to tell. This is a vast improvement from the silver amalgam fillings of the past. Amalgam fillings were dark and noticeable; often diminishing the look of your smile.

To place a white filling, we use the same process as always. First, we will remove the decayed tooth tissue. We will then place the tooth-colored composite resin in the tooth. The resin is allowed to harden and then is trimmed and shaped to maintain a proper bite. You now have a healthy and good-looking tooth!

If you are experiencing pain or sensitivity to a tooth, be sure to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jason Pellegrino. To schedule at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, call our office at (610) 530-7901. For more information, visit our website, www.allentowndentist.com. 

Custom Teeth Whitening Trays

Having a white smile can unleash confidence you never knew you had! Here at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we have a couple of options for professional teeth whitening. Dr. Jason Pellegrino provides custom take-home teeth whitening trays to his patients in his Allentown, PA office who want to do their whitening at home.

For those who do not want to sit in the dental chair to wait for whitened teeth, we have this take-home option that is similar to whitening kits you’ve seen in stores. However, what makes this whitening system different is the customized trays we create to fit your unique smile. This gets the best and most even whitening possible. In addition, our whitening gel and system are professional and supervised by your dentist. If you want white teeth, you will want to go to the people who specialize in teeth; your dentist!

To create these custom trays, we will take impressions of your teeth. This way we get every curve, shape, and alignment perfect. You then put our whitening gel into the trays and wear them for a short period of time over a few days. The end result is often a smile that is four to eight shades whiter!

Whether you’ll be hitting the red carpet or smiling for family pictures, you want to put your best, brightest smile forward! Call Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry of Allentown, PA at (610) 530-7901 to schedule with Dr. Jason Pellegrino. For more information, visit our website, www.allentowndentist.com. 

Veneers for a Perfect Smile

Veneers are a great way to get that fabulous smile you desire without major dental work like surgery or braces. Dr. Jason Pellegrino of Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA offers veneers to his patients as an option to restore a smile to perfection.

Veneers are able to fix the look of dental imperfections like gaps, cracks, discoloration, misaligned teeth, and more. Veneers are very thin ceramic shells that are placed over your existing teeth. There is no need to spend years in braces or go through dental surgery to get a great smile.

To apply the veneers, Dr. Pellegrino will first remove a small layer of enamel from your teeth. The amount of enamel removed is about the same thickness of the veneer that will replace it. Impressions are then created of your teeth. The impressions, along with photos and additional information will help a dental laboratory create the perfect set of custom veneers for you. You will wear temporary veneers during this time. When the custom veneers are bonded into place, they can last for five to ten years with good care.

Do not hide your smile simply because you are embarrassed by an imperfection. Schedule a consultation with us to find out if veneers are right for you. To schedule with Dr. Jason Pellegrino in Allentown, PA, call our office at (610) 530-7901. For additional information about Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, visit our website, www.allentowndentist.com. 

Implant-Supported Dentures in Allentown, PA

Dentures are great for restoring a smile and allowing you to chew well once again. However, many patients complain of ill-fitting, uncomfortable, or loose dentures. This is why here at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, Dr. Jason Pellegrino offers his patients implant-supported dentures.

Implant-supported dentures make the most stable and comfortable base for dentures. We can use as little as two dental implants to make this happen. As these dental implants are often smaller than traditional dental implants, the dentures are often able to be placed onto the implants the same day that they are installed.

Most dentures are able to be altered so that they fit onto the implants; so many patients are able to keep their current dentures. The implants and dentures work with a ball and socket joint. It is very easy for a patient to clip the dentures in and out on their own.

Dental implants keep the dentures in place without any looseness, wobbliness, or ill-fitting. Your gums will feel comfortable as the dentures will be able to fit better than ever before. In addition, implant-retained dentures help keep the jawbone from degenerating as quickly, so dentures will fit well for much longer.

If you are dealing with ill-fitting dentures that affect the way you eat, smile, and talk, it may be time to consider implant-supported dentures! To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jason Pellegrino of Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, call our office at (610) 530-7901. For more information, visit our website, www.allentowndentist.com. 

Don’t Be Pestered By Plaque

Our teeth are covered with a sticky film called plaque that accumulates four hours after eating a meal that contains sugar and carbohydrates. Plaque contains bacteria, and these bacteria can attack tooth enamel when left untreated. Plaque can also develop on tooth roots under the gum and cause breakdown of the bone supporting the tooth. If not removed daily by brushing and flossing, plaque can turn into tartar, which only our staff at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry will be able to remove.  

When you eat the bacteria in plaque causes the sugars in your food to produce acids that eat away at the tooth enamel. The bacteria in plaque cause tooth decay and gum disease if not removed regularly through maintaining a proper oral hygiene routine. Since plaque is constantly growing in your mouth, the best way to remove it and to prevent tartar buildup is to brush your teeth every day with a fluoride toothpaste and floss at least twice daily.

If you are due for a dental checkup, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.allentowndentist.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jason Pellegrino at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, call 610-530-7901.

Cosmetic White Fillings

If you have tooth decay that has caused a cavity (hole) in your tooth, then you are likely to benefit from a cosmetic filling. However, decay is not the only reason you may need a filling. Other reasons include: cracked or broken teeth, teeth that are worn from habits such as nail-biting, as well as tooth grinding. When you schedule a professional dental cleaning with Dr. Jason Pellegrino at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, he will check for these problems, and decide whether a filling is right for you.

The type of fillings we provide at the office is called composite resin, or tooth-colored (white) filling. This type of filling provides good durability and resistance to fracture in small-to-mid-size fillings that need to withstand moderate pressure from the constant stress of chewing. They can be used on both the front or back teeth and supply the patient with a more natural looking appearance.

If you think you may benefit from white fillings, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.allentowndentist.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jason Pellegrino at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, call 610-530-7901.

Bruxism Basics

If your teeth are worn, damaged, or sensitive, or if you have pain in your jaw, face, or ear, it may be time to visit us at Pellegrino Family Dentistry. These are common symptoms of bruxism, a condition in which you grind, gnash, or clench your teeth and the condition can have a variety of causes. Some experts view this issue as nothing more than a habit, but this habit can wreak serious havoc on your teeth, provoking you to endure invasive dental procedures in the future.

People with severe bruxism can break dental fillings or damage their teeth. Rubbing the teeth together can cause the outer layers of enamel to wear away, exposing dentin, which can lead to tooth sensitivity. Severe bruxism can also be the result of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders as well as unexplained facial pain. If Dr. Pellegrino determines that you’re a “bruxer” he will discuss the best way to treat it. The treatment of bruxism depends on the cause.

If you notice yourself grinding or clenching your teeth, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.allentowndentist.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jason Pellegrino at Pellegrino Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Allentown, PA, call 610-530-7901.