Your smile is one of your most valuable assets, but what happens when it’s not as healthy or beautiful as you’d like it to be?
That’s where the dual power of cosmetic and restorative dentistry comes in. At Dentistry at 1818 Market St., Dr. Jonathan Siegel and Dr. Lynda Bard combine advanced techniques with a patient-centered approach to transform smiles and improve oral health.
While often used interchangeably, these two fields of dentistry have different primary goals that frequently overlap to create a fantastic outcome.
What’s the Difference? Function vs. Aesthetics
Restorative dentistry is all about function and health. It focuses on repairing or replacing damaged and missing teeth to restore a mouth to its optimal working condition. Procedures in this category are often essential for preventing further decay, alleviating pain, and improving your ability to chew and speak.
Cosmetic dentistry, on the other hand, is primarily concerned with aesthetics. It focuses on the appearance of your teeth, gums, and bite. The goal is to enhance the color, shape, size, alignment, and overall beauty of your smile.
When these two fields meet, you get the best of both worlds. A restorative procedure, like a dental crown, can also be a cosmetic one when it’s made to perfectly match the color and shape of your natural teeth.
Our Comprehensive Services
At our Center City Philadelphia practice, we offer a full range of services that fall under both categories, ensuring you get the comprehensive care you need.
Restorative Procedures to Reclaim Your Oral Health
If your teeth have been compromised by decay, trauma, or disease, our restorative services are designed to rebuild and strengthen them.
- Dental Fillings: We use tooth-colored fillings to repair cavities, preserving the health and natural look of your teeth.
- Dental Crowns: Often referred to as “caps,” crowns are used to cover and protect a tooth that is severely damaged, cracked, or has undergone a root canal. They restore the tooth’s shape, size, and strength.
- Dental Bridges: A great option for replacing one or more missing teeth, a bridge fills the gap by anchoring a false tooth to crowns placed on the adjacent teeth.
- Dental Implants: Widely considered the gold standard for tooth replacement, implants involve surgically placing a titanium post into the jawbone to act as a new root. This provides a strong, permanent foundation for a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions just like your own.
Cosmetic Procedures to Perfect Your Smile
Once your smile is healthy, we can focus on making it shine. Our cosmetic services are tailored to your unique goals.
- Teeth Whitening: One of the quickest ways to improve your smile, professional whitening treatments can dramatically lighten the shade of your teeth, removing years of stains from coffee, wine, and food.
- Porcelain Veneers: These ultra-thin, custom-made shells are bonded to the front of your teeth to correct chips, cracks, gaps, and severe discoloration, creating a flawless and uniform smile.
- Dental Bonding: This versatile procedure uses a tooth-colored resin to repair minor imperfections such as chips or small gaps, offering a simple yet effective cosmetic enhancement.
Why Choose Us in Center City?
Dr. Jonathan Siegel and Dr. Lynda Bard are dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses both the health and aesthetic needs of every patient. Located conveniently in the heart of Center City, we are committed to helping you achieve a smile that is not only beautiful but also built to last.
Whether you need to fix a broken tooth or simply want to brighten your smile, our team is here to guide you through every step of your journey. Schedule a consultation. today or call us at 215-567-2666 and discover how we can help you achieve the healthy, confident smile you’ve always wanted.
