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Porcelain Crowns and Veneers

Porcelain crowns and veneers can make a dream smile come to life. In the experienced hands of the doctors at the Washington Center for Dentistry, these natural looking shells cover existing teeth for an amazing smile makeover. The Washington Center’s custom porcelain crowns and veneers are made with the finest, advanced grade porcelains. They create an authentic shape to improve a smile naturally and are durable enough to last for many years. At least two appointments are needed to restore teeth with beautiful porcelain crowns or veneers. Patients first receive a smile consult to review photos, samples and mock-ups. During this appointment, the doctor will also take impressions, prepare the teeth and place temporary veneers or crowns. Using the impression, state of the art labs create custom crowns or veneers to perfectly fit the patient. Our in-house lab can then fine tune them for a completely custom fit. On the next visit, the doctor will place in perfect the permanent crowns or veneers. After reviewing the results with the patient, our dentists use a special adhesive to permanently bond the veneers or crowns to the teeth for that dream smile make over.

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Dental Implants | Washington DC

Dental implants are an ideal solution for patients, who are either missing teeth or those who need to replace extracted teeth, for a natural look. The good news is that dental implant procedures are so flexible that the talented dentists at Washington Center for Dentistry can use them to solve almost all problems related to missing teeth. Call us at 202-888-3323 to schedule a consultation for dental implants in Washington DC!

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Invisalign: What to Expect

Invisalign provides a new and increasingly popular option for achieving a straight smile without traditional metal braces. Using Invisalign, our doctors can show patients their expected results prior to starting treatment. Patients see a virtual image…

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Dentists Q & A

Can teeth whitening damage teeth?

One of the questions I get a lot is “Does whitening your teeth damage your teeth?” and the answer to that is simply, “No, whitening your teeth does not damage your teeth.”You know, enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body and it can really withstand a lot of different things and whitening has absolutely no effect on the enamel. Now, whitening can definitely make your teeth a little bit more sensitive. This is usually a temporary thing for most people and it’s something that can be treated with gels or varnishes that can be put on the teeth to kind of help you get through the sensitive part of it.You know, I have patients ask me if they should not whiten their teeth because they get sensitive. The answer to that is also no. If what you want is whiter teeth, there’s definitely ways to treat the sensitivity that comes along with it.

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How long does Invisalign take?

Let’s talk a little bit about how long Invisalign takes. I hear this question often and, for most people, it’s from six months to a year. The treatment starts by taking molds of your teeth, sending them off to a laboratory, and then receiving your trays. In our office, we actually take digital scans of your teeth so we can get started the same day you come into the office.Also, we’ve used a new technology called AcceleDent. With AcceleDent, you can just take an extra twenty minutes a day to use this technology and that cuts your treatment down in half. So, half of the time you would have had to wear Invisalign, you’ll be finished a lot faster by using AcceleDent.You know, one of the things people always want to know is “How long do I have to wear Invisalign?” You have to wear it for about 22 hours a day. You only take them out to eat. Compliance with this really helps your overall end treatment. So, I think Invisalign is a wonderful way to straighten your teeth. You don’t have to worry about wearing brackets and food getting stuck in your teeth. This is what a lot of adults do and end up having really good results.

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Why do I have yellow teeth?

Let’s talk a little bit about what causes teeth to become a little yellow or a little dull over time. One reason is external factors. External factors are things such as your diet. Are you a person who loves to eat berries? Or do you eat a lot of dark, heavy foods? Or do you – like me – like red wine? Do you drink a lot of tea, a lot of coffee? All of these things can sort of stain the teeth over time. Then, there are internal factors such as aging. Over time, unfortunately, as you get older, the enamel may turn a little bit more dull-looking. Also, it can be from medications. A lot of different medications out there change the way the enamel develops over time.

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Is a Root Canal Painful?

Today I’d like to answer the question about, “Is a root canal painful?”Actually, it’s not. Many times, patients in our chair will actually fall asleep. With modern technology and proper novocaine, a root canal can be a painless procedure that, sometimes, patients will feel immediate relief on.

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Mouth Guards For Snoring, Teeth Grinding & Sleep Apnea

I’d like to talk to you about mouth guards. There are several different kinds of mouth guards that you can use, mostly for night guards and clenching and grinding, but there’s also some for an obstructed sleep airway. Some people have an issue with snoring or sleep apnea and there are comfortable appliances that can be custom-fabricated for your teeth to treat tooth grinding, snoring, and sleep apnea. A dentist can create custom mouth guards to protect teeth during sleep. If stress is the cause you need to find a way to relax. Meditation, counseling and exercise can all help reduce stress and anxiety. If you feel as though you have any of these concerns, see your dentist and I hope that this has been helpful.

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How To Stop Teeth Grinding

If you are a tooth grinder, there are solutions out there to help you stop teeth grinding. First off, we want to try to help suggest controlling anxiety or possibly a sleep test to see if it’s linked to an airway obstruction at night time. Some people can have an obstructed sleep airway and we want to make sure that we can help them with that. For the typical tooth grinder, we can make a guard – as most people call it. It’s really a muscle deprogramming appliance. It’s a piece of resin plastic that is very comfortably fabricated for your teeth. It’s custom-made in a way so that you can wear it. The most important thing is that you’re compliant because tooth grinding doesn’t just go away. So, we make this appliance out of this resin material. We place it in your mouth and, at night time, it prevents you from putting all those deep forces on your teeth. So, that’s how you take care of tooth grinding. If you suspect that you are experiencing tooth grinding or hear somebody that’s doing it, make sure that they see their dentist. At Washington Center for Dentistry, we give our patients outstanding results and excellent care. Learn more about mouth guards which can prevent teeth grinding and protect the structure and appearance of your teeth. We can also help correct the damage of teeth grinding such as worn or mobile teeth.

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Why Am I Grinding Teeth?

I’d like to answer a question that I’m frequently asked by patients: Why am I grinding teeth? Well, the obvious answer is because of stress and anxiety. A lot of times, patients will take out their stresses on their teeth and it’ll lead to wearing and chipping and fracturing. A less understood reason for grinding and clenching is because of the relationship between your top and bottom teeth and jaw and how they meet. Malocclusion or crooked teeth or worn teeth will not meet properly and your jaw will sometimes try to find a balanced position leading to grinding. The third – probably the most misunderstood – reason is related to an obstructed sleep airway. Some patients’ airway will collapse at night time and grinding will actually help to posture or keep that airway open at night time. If you recognize some of the teeth grinding / bruxism symptoms, make sure that you see your dentist. At Washington Center for Dentistry, we give our patients outstanding results and excellent care. Learn more about mouth guards which can prevent snoring, teeth grinding and sleep apnea. These devices protect the structure and appearance of your teeth. We can also help correct the damage of teeth grinding such as worn or mobile teeth.

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How Long Does Gum Bleaching Last?

Gum pigmentation is caused by melanin and melanin is a natural substance in our body that we find in freckles, sun spots, age spots. It’s what makes us tan in the summertime. Unfortunately, some people have an overproduction of melanin in their gums. There are a lot of methods of gum bleaching, however, the preferred method in this office is to use a laser. Now, there’s a lot of different kinds of lasers, but we use a water lase. Now, a water lase is a laser that utilizes water, air, and laser energy to gently peel away the layers of the dark pigmentation. We love this method here in this office because there is zero discomfort during the procedure and minimal after. Another question that patients ask is: “How long does gum bleaching last?” Well, let’s remember that this is caused by melanin and melanin occurs naturally in our body. So, the black or brown pigmentation is really always occurring in our body. With the laser, we’re just removing – layer by layer – the dark pigments that we see. Therefore, we all produce melanin at a different time schedule. Recurrence will be different for everybody. We’re expecting though about one and a half to three years though. Retreatment is fine. It doesn’t hurt to go back in again to do the procedure. However, exciting things are happening on the horizon because they are trying to develop methods to actually inhibit melanin formation in our body which would then stop it from coming back forever.

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How Much Gum Bleaching Should I Do?

Gum pigmentation is caused by melanin and melanin is a natural substance in our body that we find in freckles, sun spots, age spots. It’s what makes us tan in the summertime. Unfortunately, some people have an overproduction of melanin in their gums. There are a lot of methods of gum bleaching, however, the preferred method in this office is to use a laser. Now, there’s a lot of different kinds of lasers, but we use a water lase. Now, a water lase is a laser that utilizes water, air, and laser energy to gently peel away the layers of the dark pigmentation. We love this method here in this office because there is zero discomfort during the procedure and minimal after. One of the main questions that patients ask is: How much gum bleaching should I do? Well, just like smile design, it depends on how far the smile goes from corner to corner of the mouth when a patient has full closure. It also is dependent upon lip mobility which means how high the lip rises when people smile and everybody is different. Some people have a low lip line, some people have a high lip line that is also a factor when we consider how much of the black or the brown to remove. Now, this gum bleaching procedure takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes for one arch. Most people opt to do just the upper arch. As I said before, there is some raw redness for the first four days to a week. However, that disappears quite rapidly and beautiful pink gums appear. Most patients only need Advil or Motrin or Tylenol for the first 24 to 48 hours and they feel great afterwards

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What is Gum Bleaching (Gingival Depigmentation)?

Gum pigmentation is caused by melanin and melanin is a natural substance in our body that we find in freckles, sun spots, age spots. It’s what makes us tan in the summertime. Unfortunately, some people have an overproduction of melanin in their gums. Fortunately, there is something that can be done today. Its called gingival depigmentation or gum bleaching, and that’s just a fancy word for removal of those brown or black spots. Now, there are a lot of methods of gum bleaching that have been developed to do this. However, the preferred method in this office is to use a laser. Now, there’s a lot of different kinds of lasers, but we use a water lase. Now, a water lase is a laser that utilizes water, air, and laser energy to gently peel away the layers of the dark pigmentation. We love this method here in this office because there is zero discomfort during the procedure and minimal after. Now, there is some redness, raw redness right after the gum bleaching procedure. But, within four days to a week, that heals up and the results are just beautiful pink gums. Afterwards, little discomfort, Advil, Mortin, or Tylenol is all that’s needed and most people find out that its quite an easy procedure.

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What Causes Gum Pigmentation?

Hello! My name is Dr. Peter Rinaldi and I’m a dentist here in Washington DC at the Washington Center for Dentistry. For the past 25 years, I spent a lot of my clinical chair time enhancing smiles. A lot of this has been done by altering tooth shape, color, and position. A lot of times, this is done with veneers. However, recently, there’s been a new cosmetic challenge in cosmetic dentistry that has nothing to do with teeth. It has to do with gums – Gum Pigmentation. Clinically, this is known as gingival hyperpigmentation. Many people ask: What causes gum pigmentation? The normal color of the gum tissue is pink. Gum pigmentation is caused by melanin and melanin is a natural substance in our body that we find in freckles, sun spots, age spots. It’s what makes us tan in the summertime. Unfortunately, some people have an overproduction of melanin in their gums. Discoloration may also be caused by long term use of certain medications. Now, gum pigmentation medically is not of any consequence. However, aesthetically, this could be a real challenge for some people. It makes them not want to smile at all. However, luckily, there are some things that we can do that can change that for these people and make them very happy.

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iTero Element 5D Imaging System

Our iTero Element 5D, the only dental scanner that takes 6,000 images per second, uses Infrared Imaging, real-time decay finder and time-lapse 3-D Imaging. With this pain-free health and wellness scan—we conduct a “Digital Tour” of the inside of your teeth! Imagine viewing budding tooth decay with your dentist—right on the screen. (Remember when the pointy instrument was the state-of-the-art decay finder?) Add to that a TimeLapse function that compares images of your teeth—over time. We “overlay” a previous scan onto your current scan, and see the smallest changes in your bite, track receding gums, and detect even slight tooth movements. In addition, the detailed images pinpoint problems so precisely that we can resolve problems while removing less tooth structure. Talk about 21st century dental tracking!

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Washington Center For Dentistry – Invisalign Patient Testimonial – Washington, DC

Hi my name is Frank Busserto. I’m in my early 40s. And I am a patient of Dr. Deutsch at the Washington Center for Dentistry. Dr. Deutsch recommended Invisalign on my cleaning appointment. He realized that due the crowding on the bottom and top of my teeth, I was developing a lot of buildup, and it was really hard to floss. I feel really ashamed of my smile. I couldn’t really talk to people, I didn’t feel comfortable at all. Dr. Deutsch and I discussed the treatment, and I started my Invisalign case. It’s been 12 months, a wonderful 12 months, and I can say that my bite and my teeth are straight now. I can smile with confidence. It’s been the best investment I have ever done on myself. Due to my job, and the amount of time that I spend on the phone, or interacting with patients, I was afraid of lisping, or maybe not being able to speak properly. It was amazing. The trays really, really helped me get back my confidence. People would not even notice that I was wearing Invisalign. When I would mention to them, “Yes, I am an Invisalign patient,” and would show them my trays, they were surprised. They would say, “I couldn’t even tell you were wearing your trays.” I would wear my trays all day long, for 22 hours. I would remove my trays for dinner, for lunch, breakfast. I would brush, and put my trays back on. It was very simple. It was a really simple process. I got used to my trays in no time. I think that my before and after really show amazing results. I would highly recommend Invisalign to anyone.

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Washington Center for Dentistry Video Testimonial from Susan D.

So, it had been quite a while since I had been to a dentist and I was feeling a little bit guilty and someone I know said that they had been to the Washington Center for Dentistry and it was a really different kind of experience. So, even though I live out in Bethesda, Maryland, I thought, Okay, Ill give it a try, and I did and it really was different. I’ve never had a hygiene facility like this anywhere. They were so thorough. It was like they were trying to catch little problems before they turned into big problems. They explained everything to me all along the way. One way they did that that I really liked, they took digital x-rays and then they projected those on a screen right in front of me through the whole appointment. So, they found a little trouble spot or a little area that needed special attention, they could point to it on the x-ray, I could look at it and see it with my own eyes. They also did a fluoride treatment and that was something that I had not had done since I was a child. But, apparently, its been found that this is really important for adults, too. Its a good preventative measure. Another thing they did, they took measurements of my gum health and they kept a record of all those. Every time I come in, they monitor that, they follow it again to just sort of get upfront of problems before anything big and bad would happen. They told me a very basic thing. They said maybe consider getting an electric toothbrush and I did and I’ve just been really surprised at what a difference it makes and feeling like my teeth are really getting cleaner. The hygienist was the one who mentioned that. She was just very knowledgeable, really personable. I felt completely at ease with her and the dentist, too. Doctor Deutsch was terrific. I had a lot of questions. He answered all of them. In fact, for my next follow-up visit, he was going to be away on the date that I wanted to come in and I just felt so good about everybody I ran into there, all the people I encountered. It didn’t matter to me that I couldn’t see him again. I really trusted that they were all great. You know, the whole practice seemed so professional, so efficient. At the same time, it was just really warm and friendly and personal. The people were all just great. You know, I guess my bottom line was that it was definitely worth coming in from Bethesda. I took the metro. It was real easy. There’s a stop right by the office. You know, I will keep coming. To me, I guess I walked away from the whole first experience thinking, if they do this great a job and just are so careful with the routine hygiene visit, I would very much trust them for anything big that I would need to have done in the future.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Patient Testimonial from Jane

Hi! My name is Jane and I have been a patient at the Washington Center for Dentistry for over twenty years. I have to share with you that I am a severe dental phobic. I have been coming here, as I said, for over twenty years and I would say that, for all of those twenty years, I have wanted to do something about my bad British teeth. They’re yellow, they were crooked, and I was a little bit hesitant. I was scared. I had met Dr. Rinaldi. We talked about it, I think, for about a year before I finally decided I was going to take the plunge and do something about it. When Dr. Rinaldi told me what he could do, I was a little bit apprehensive. I think that what it was was I knew exactly what I did not want; I wasn’t sure what I wanted. And what I did not want was big Chiclet teeth that looked so false, and Dr. Rinaldi told me that that is not what he does that he was going to match the teeth that he replaced to the teeth that he did not. So, I felt a lot of confidence that he was going to get the smile to look natural. I never knew that there was a place like Washington Center for Dentistry some office and practice that catered to patients who were dental phobic but I was made so comfortable. It was a whole lot easier than I thought. In fact, I was rather embarrassed for holding that stuffed animal and William’s hand so tightly. I couldn’t have been more comfortable. If I had wanted music, Dr. Rinaldi said I could have music. I could have a towel. Everything was done to make me comfortable. The only regret I have is that I didn’t do it sooner. One of the big things for me is that I would never smile in photographs. I was always embarrassed about my teeth. I would absolutely recommend Washington Center for Dentistry particularly Dr. Rinaldi, He’s kind. He’s gentle. Whatever it takes to make you comfortable, he will do, his staff will do. It’s a pleasure, actually, to come here.

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Washington Center for Dentistry Patient Testimonial from Brent Gendleman

Brent Gendleman talks about how he discovered and first experienced Washington Center for Dentistry. He explains why was impressed with our customer service and dental care.- “a place that knows how to treat its customers well.”- “Competent and capable.” – “Best medical experience I’ve ever had.”

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Washington Center for Dentistry Patient Testimonial From Barry Siegel

Barry Siegel talks about how he discovered and first experienced Washington Center for Dentistry. He explains why he was impressed with our customer service and dental care.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Patient Testimonial from Arissa

Now, this procedure, because you have dark pigmentation there, is removed by using a laser, did you know that? I’ve seen something online, but I wasn’t really sure about anything. There’ve been a lot of methods, but the laser seems to work the best for us. Ok. I feel good about my smile, the only thing that’s really bothered me is my gums and I don’t like the tone, some people, they ask me have I ever smoked, so that really bothers me. But the actual shape and the color of my teeth, I’m really happy with my smile, I like my dimples. I just…I just really want my gums really pink so I can kind of…it’s like the completion for me, I guess. I started with Google and then I found Washington dentistry and I looked at some of the photos and I was really happy with the results, the comparisons online, and I decided to make my appointment and come in. It wasn’t bad at all, it was pretty quick, maybe about 20 minutes and I’m really, really happy with the results. I even got a little gum contouring; it’s almost like a two in one! But it was really, it was a great experience. I really like it. I can’t wait until they actually heal all the way so I can see the full results, but I’m happy. There was a little flat across the front. Even here. Yeah, I peaked it, I showed more of the tooth. Oh wow! Oh my God! Oh wow! That is crazy! “I was surprised that in just a few minutes, Dr. Rinaldi painlessly transformed my smile with his laser. I was so happy seeing for the first time my new smile with beautiful pink gums. Dr. Rinaldi and William were so gentle and caring. They made it so easy.”

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Save on Invisalign | Washington DC

Save up to $2000 at our Invisalign Day event on November 29th! Call us at 202-888-3323 to schedule a complimentary consultation! The adult-friendly Invisalign approach straightens teeth with customized aligners created specifically for the patient by our dentists at Washington Center for Dentistry. The clear aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable, virtually invisible plastic that are worn over the teeth. Wearing the aligners, over time, gradually—and gently—shifts the teeth into place. The orthodontic changes are the result of exact movements planned just for the patient. There are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten. Patients just pop in a new set of aligners every 2 – 3 weeks, until treatment is complete. A brand new, straighter smile emerges—with little interference in a patient’s daily life. Invisalign treats the majority of common alignment problems for adults and teens, whether a smile needs minor improvements or more dramatic change with cosmetic dentistry. From crowding or excess spacing to complex overbites, under bites and cross bites, an Invisalign cosmetic dentistry and orthodontic treatment plan can improve any smile.

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Dental Implants | Washington DC

At Washington Center for Dentistry we offer our patients All-on-4 dental implants by placing a complete arch of prosthetic teeth on just 4 dental implants. They are surgically set in at angles and use the best available bone for support. Since the All-on-4 technique is designed to place only 4 implants, which do not typically require bone grafts, they are an ideal choice for patients with low bone density. The implants are comfortable and secure, and patients enjoy a fast recovery. Call us at 202-888-3323 to schedule a consultation to see if All-on-Four dental implants are right for you.

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