Patient Education
Philadelphia Dental Patient Education
When our patients have more information about caring for their teeth and mouth, we find that they are more proactive about preventing diseases and maintaining their dental health. That’s why we have included links to several articles related to our treatments and technology on this page. You can read the articles by clicking on the link below. If you have any further questions, contact us at (215) 969-4400.
BreathRx
There's no reason you should suffer from bad breath! BreathRx is professional breath control in three easy steps.
Brushing Right Can Save Your Life
Although most people are aware of the reasons behind proper, daily tooth brushing, few people realize that clean teeth and healthy gums can protect against a wide variety of other general, even life-threatening, health problems!
Gum Disease: Serious But Treatable
Although gum disease is terribly pervasive, it's also preventable. Conservative estimates report that up to 80% of people unknowingly have some amount of chronic gum disease.
Implants - Permanent, Secure Tooth Replacements
When people lose permanent teeth due to accident, injury, disease, or extraction, dental implants can be a secure, functional replacement option.
Invisalign
With Invisalign it is possible to have straight teeth with no braces, wires or headgear. The Invisalign system is easily removable and allows you to eat and drink what you want while in treatment, presenting no problem to brushing and flossing.
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer, which has a high mortality rate unless caught in the very early stages, is painless, sneaky, and often undetected until it’s advanced far beyond what's successfully treatable.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can often provide people who have chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced, or even slightly crooked front teeth with a completely new-looking smile in just a few simple appointments.
TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder or TMD can cause a wide variety of mild to severe symptoms, from jaw clicking and minor discomfort to sharp pain in your temple, ear, jaw and teeth; it can also "lock" your jaw open or shut, or dislocate the jaw altogether.
Zoom!™ Whitening
The Zoom! In-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective, and fast—very fast.
DIAGNOdent: Laser Reflection Finds Imperfection—Aids in Correction
One of the most important things we do for our patients is to identify and fill cavities. Enter DIAGNOdent: a revolutionary, thorough means of detecting cavities.
Getting the Bite on Mouthguards
Before you step on a field or into the court, you should know that there’s one piece of equipment no athlete should be without – the mouthguard.
Dr. Leonard F. Tau
Pennsylvania Center for
Dental Excellence
11905 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-969-4400
Dr. Leonard F. Tau ~ Philly Dentist • Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence
11905 Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-969-4400
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