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Paul Ravin, DDS operates a family dentistry practice in Bristol, Pennsylvania where he provides a variety of dental services, including cosmetic dentistry. Contact us today to schedule an appointment. Our services include:
Porcelain Veneers
Veneers are used to improve a person's smile. They whiten stained or discolored teeth, close gaps between teeth, correct a crooked smile without the need for braces, repair chips, and imperfections, and create a more attractive or youthful looking smile. This procedure usually takes 2 weeks from start to finish.
Crowns and Bridges
A crown is used in many cases to restore the function and look of a damaged tooth. Crowns can be made from several different kinds of materials, and based on location, aesthetics, and cost, the right one to repair your damaged tooth can be selected.
When more than 1 or 2 teeth are missing, this puts stress on other teeth and changes your bite. This is when a bridge is suggested for treatment. The missing tooth is replaced with an artificial tooth connected between two crowns (caps), which are permanently cemented or bonded on the adjacent teeth.
Tooth Whitening
This process helps enhance a person's smile and confidence. Our office offers 3 main types of home bleaching methods. One is supplied by Rembrandt®. This product contains 22% or 30% carbomide peroxide and is used 1–2 times per day, or until desired whitening is achieved. For 22% concentration, use 1–2 times per day, for 1–2 hours, for a maximum of 3–4 weeks.
Zoom! Whitening Kit
We also supply a product that is a less time consuming approach to whitening. The Zoom! Whitening kit is a 6% hydrogen peroxide gel, which only takes a weekend. Use for a minimum of 4–5 hours per application for as many nights as it takes to achieve your desired shade. One of the downfalls to this product is extreme sensitivity for some patients.
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Both of these products are used with custom fitted trays, which are made by having impressions done at one appointment, then delivered to you in one week. We also have Crest® White Strips (Supreme) which are used as shown on TV. This is sold through us with a formula that is 80% stronger than what is available at stores.
Zoom! Professional Whitening System
The Zoom! Professional Whitening System will make your teeth dramatically whiter in less than an hour. The procedure is simple. It begins with a short preparation to cover your lips and gums, leaving only your teeth exposed.
The Zoom clinician then applies the proprietary Zoom! Whitening Gel, which was designed to be used with a specially designed light. The Zoom! light and gel work together to gently penetrate your teeth, breaking up stains and discoloration. With proper care, your smile will sparkle for years.
Endodontic Treatment (Root Canal)
Dr. Ravin's office offers endodontic treatment on anterior teeth in most cases. Molars or back teeth will be referred to a specialist.
A root canal consists of making an opening through the crown or back of the tooth into the pulp chamber. The pulp or nerve is removed and the root canals are cleaned, enlarged, and irrigated.
The canals are then filled with a root canal material. A metal post may be placed in the canal for structural support. The crown of the tooth is then restored. Eventually, the tooth will become brittle and a crown cap may be required.
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