Drs. Huckel & Balescu Blog

If you are one of the many denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth.

The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth.

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups can help you avoid the need for dentures later in your life, but other factors can make dental replacements an inevitability.

The good news? Modern dental implant technology is making dentures a thing of the past.

At Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics we have information and expertise that can help bring hope to denture wearers through dental implant technology. There are a variety of effective denture/implant tooth configurations.

Call Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics at 609.924.1414 to book an implant overdenture consultation with Doctor Kirk Huckel. We can help you understand your options and can recommend options.

If you currently wear traditional dentures and are not happy with them, implant anchored dentures may dramatically change your life. Your chewing ability will be similar to that of natural teeth and you will be able to eat hard foods again. In addition to being able to enjoy your meal, you will avoid the embarrassment of having your dentures rattle around in your mouth in public.

Before you pay for another denture reline, ask your us about the possibility of dental implants. While tooth implants are a significant investment, the dental implant cost is very reasonable when you consider they can last a lifetime.

Attention  denture wearers: there is life after dentures with tooth implants!

Come see us at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics at 11 Chambers Street in Princeton, 08542 for more information about dental implants.

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics, we perform root canal (endodontic) therapy routinely for our  patients . Root canal procedures have advanced significantly in recent years. For many root canal patients, the procedure is no worse than getting a filling from your dentist.  At Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics, our goal is to help our patients avoid the necessity endodontic treatment by providing skilled dental care. However, if root canal therapy is necessary to preserve a tooth for one of our patients, we provide the most advanced endodontic treatment in New Jersey

How do you know if you need a  root canal? See your Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics dental professional immediately if you experience tenderness or pain, hot or cold sensitivity, tooth discoloration, tooth injury, gum swelling, gum pain, or lymph node tenderness or drainage. However, for some patients, there are no symptoms. That is why it is crucial to visit  dentist regularly for a thorough dental examination.

Call Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics, at 609.924.1414 to schedule an appointment.

We treat the whole person

No one in Princeton likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Kirk Huckel DMD and Ruxandra Balescu DMD at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics in Princeton has the solutions for your smile problems.

You don’t have to live with crooked or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers are an affordable and non-invasive way to correct misshapen or damaged teeth that are otherwise structurally sound. If you have a tooth that is beyond repair, don’t despair. A dental implant may be the answer. Call 609.924.1414 for a tooth implant consultation in our local Princeton office.

You don’t have to watch your teeth become duller and more discolored every year, either. Whether you are young, older or somewhere in the middle, teeth whitening works wonders to perk up your smile.

The latest restorative and cosmetic dental procedures are performed right here at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics.

I have been practicing dentistry since 1983. I have noticed that my  patients who receive dental makeovers have only one regret; they wish they would have done it sooner!  Patients with dazzling new smiles are surprised by how much confidence they gain. Because they love their smile, they smile more often.

Come in and see us at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics

• Kirk Huckel DMD
• Ruxandra Balescu DMD
• Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics
• 11 Chambers Street
• Princeton, New Jersey 08542
• 609.924.1414
• http://www.princetondentist.com/

For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday.

The AAP now advises parents to take their toddler to a New Jersey dentist before their first birthday, or about six months after their first tooth appears.

Why? Prevention, prevention, prevention! Sadly,  dentists find advanced tooth decay in very young children.

High-risk children should be seen as early as possible. Following are some of the risk factors:

• Sleeping with a bottle
• Drinking juice continually during the day
• Abnormal tooth development
• Thumb sucking
• Tooth grinding
• A mother with significant tooth decay
• Other health problems

To talk to us about pediatric dentistry, call 609.924.1414. Children love  Ruxandra Balescu DMD at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics. We also pamper busy parents who come to Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics for general and cosmetic dentistry. If you are between the ages of 5 and 90, we would love to provide you with the most advanced dental care in Princeton.

Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics
11 Chambers Street
Princeton , New Jersey 08542
http://www.princetondentist.com/
609.924.1414
sedation dentistry

If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider:

Cost
In the long run, It is less expensive to do it all at once. At Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics in Princeton, we are able to complete several procedures in one visit. We know that complete smile transformations are a significant investment for most  residents. We would be happy to discuss affordable dentistry financing options. Call us at 609.924.1414 to schedule a no-pressure consultation.

Time
With the latest materials and cosmetic dental techniques, healing times are shorter than ever before. However, some procedures such as bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, root canals, and dental implants often require a short healing period.

It is easier physically and psychologically to have the fewest possible visits to your  dentist. You should also consider how your dental visits and necessary healing periods will impact your employment and family life. You will have less down time if you receive several procedures at once.

Aesthetic Results
While we routinely achieve great outcomes when doing a smile makeover in steps, porcelain restorations are best fabricated in the same “batch” for the most precise color matching.

Sedation Dentistry
When you come in for a smile analysis, we can discuss oral sedation dentistry. Many   cosmetic dental patients benefit from this safe and effective solution for pain and anxiety management. Conscious sedation is especially helpful for procedures such as multiple wisdom teeth extractions and dental implant placement.

Kirk Huckel
Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics
11 Chambers Street
Princeton, New Jersey
609.924.1414
http://www.princetondentist.com/

If you have money in your  flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars?

Even a small change can make a big difference in the appearance of your teeth. You might consider getting a veneer for a chipped tooth or replacing a broken crown. Maybe you want to straighten your teeth with braces or replace amalgam fillings with clear ones that blend with your natural teeth. Tooth whitening is quick and easy and benefits even the most attractive smiles.

Perhaps aesthetic dentistry is not your first priority. Maybe you have a more pressing dental need such as a cavity that is bothering you or swollen gums. Don’t let these problems get worse and possibly more expensive to treat.

Call 609.924.1414 to book a consultation at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics in Princeton. We are located at 11 Chambers Street.

Dr. Kirk Huckel is one of the most sought-after  dentists and stays at the forefront of cosmetic dentistry techniques and technology. A radiant smile is possible for anyone, regardless of issues such as tetracycline stains, periodontal disease, or missing teeth.

If you are planning to use flex account funds for  dentistry, make sure you check your employer’s guidelines for eligible cosmetic or restorative dental procedures.

With a smile makeover at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics, what will your ‘after’ photo look like?

 Do you have a son or daughter that plays Princeton youth sports? Soccer, baseball, football, basketball and gymnastics can be very dangerous to your child’s teeth. Football is a violent contact sport, yet there is a relatively low rate of tooth injuries that occur in football as compared to other contact sports. Why? Football players are required to wear a mouth guard and a helmet.

Inexpensive athletic dental mouth guards are worth their weight in gold!

If your child participates in a contact sport  and does not currently wear a tooth protection device, you should have us fabricate one. At Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics in Princeton New Jersey, we care about your child’s health and safety. To discuss your child’s dental condition or to learn more about sports-related tooth injury prevention, call us at 609.924.1414. We have been keeping  smiles healthy since 1983. Our child-friendly staff pampers our youngest Princeton dental patients. Let us show you why we are not an ordinary  dental practice.

• cosmetic dentistry
• dental implants
• veneers
• crowns

We treat the whole person

Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your  dentist’s office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite New Jersey radio station. An assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. You close your eyes.

As you read this, does your heart begin racing? Are your palms sweaty?

If so, you may be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. Oral conscious sedation benefits nervous dental patients in  every day. Sedation is used for all types of  dental procedures such as root canals, dental implants, and wisdom teeth removal. If you are considering extensive restorative or cosmetic dental work,  oral conscious sedation may allow Dr Huckel to complete multiple procedures in a single visit.

Don’t let fear prevent you from getting the dental treatment you need. Schedule a visit with Kirk Huckel to learn about  oral conscious sedation dentistry.

• Kirk Huckel DMD
• Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics
• http://www.princetondentist.com/
• We treat the whole person

Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics
11 Chambers Street in Princeton, New Jersey 08542.

Give us a call at 609.924.1414 or find us on the Web at: http://www.princetondentist.com/

A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics in Princeton.

Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics. Dr. Huckel and Dr. Balescu have specialized training in the latest cosmetic dental procedures and techniques. They knowledgeable about the processes used to fabricate crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, braces and dental implants. Advances in ceramic and composite materials have boosted the popularity of  cosmetic dentistry but these miracle materials are worthless without a skilled cosmetic dentist to incorporate them into a healthy and beautiful smile.

When designing a dental treatment plan for our  patient, the client’s goals and expectations are discussed. The most skillful we then consider the shape, alignment, color and condition of the teeth and  client’s age, health condition and lifestyle also influence the plan.

If you want to learn about the possibilities for your smile, call Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics at 609.924.1414. We have created memorable smiles for many of your friends and neighbors in the Lawrenceville area.

• veneers
• orthodontics
• crowns
• http://www.princetondentist.com/

A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and works like a natural tooth.

The actual dental implant material is usually titanium. A post is surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation. The root replacement device can help prevent future jaw bone deterioration that can occur after a tooth has been lost. When the implant has integrated securely with the bone (it can take three to six months), a smaller post is attached. This post extends above the gum line. The artificial tooth (crown) is then attached.

The dental implants available in the Princeton and Princeton area are extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of configurations. One dental implant can replace one missing tooth. A series of implants can replace more than one tooth or anchor a dental bridge. Implants can also act as a sturdy base for partial or full dentures.

Call 609.924.1414 to schedule a visit to discuss your dental goals and the possibility of reasonably cost dental implants. If you are missing one or more teeth, you owe it to yourself to get dental implants information.

-Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics