Delaware Smile Center

We strive to keep our practice up-to-date in the latest dental technology and techniques. This allows us to provide you with top-quality care that is more successful than ever before. By utilizing advanced x-ray scanners and computers, much of the guesswork in dentistry has been removed in favor of predictable, accurate results. We have also incorporated minimally invasive techniques to help us give you a more comfortable experience with an outcome you can depend on.

Dental crowns and bridges are two common procedures that restore health and beauty to the smile. In fact, over 15 million Americans have a crown or bridge replacement for missing or damaged teeth. Crowns rebuild teeth after damage or decay, returning them to their original form and function. Bridges replace missing teeth to reestablish biting function and esthetics. A consultation with Dr. Papp determines if one of these procedures is right for you. Our crowns and bridges are both restorative and cosmetic, and rise seamlessly from the gum line for a look as natural as your real teeth!

Have you lost one or more teeth to periodontal disease, decay or some other condition? The loss of teeth among U.S. adults is extremely common, but leaving missing teeth unreplaced causes severe oral problems. The bone in your jaw needs daily stimulation and receives it from your tooth roots.

We want you and your family to get the most out of your dental visits. So we offer a full range of general dentistry services to meet your unique needs. From personalized preventative care to advanced implant options, getting complete dental care for your family has never been more convenient, comfortable or life-changing! With modern technology, we deliver high-quality, lasting results for your oral health and smile. Even common services like crowns and bridges are more convenient with exceptional same-day procedures. We welcome you to visit Delaware Smile Center!

Gum (periodontal) disease is more prevalent than most people think—one out of every two adults over 30 years old have some degree of gum disease. One of the reasons gum disease is so common is because the symptoms can seem “natural,” like bleeding gums, or they may not be easily noticeable at all. Gum disease is caused by toxins from bacteria in your mouth that infect the gums and destroy the supporting jaw bone and teeth. The first stage of gum disease is gingivitis, which is easily curable if caught early. However, if gingivitis is left untreated, it can develop into periodontitis or advanced periodontitis, which cannot be cured and only maintained. Periodontitis eventually leads to severe bone deterioration and the eventual loss of teeth. We encourage you to see your dentist every six months to catch potential gum disease early. We offer effective gum disease treatments to keep your oral health in ideal condition.

Gum recession is a condition in which the gum line begins to recede away from the crowns of the teeth, exposing the sensitive tooth roots to potential damage and decay. Gum recession can occur for a variety of reasons, including oral trauma, gum disease, genetics, age, and overly aggressive brushing and flossing. Your gums protect your teeth and help hold them firmly in place. When they begin to recede, this protection and stability are lost. We offer effective and time-tested gum grafting treatment to restore your gum health and help protect your smile.

Getting the complete dental care your family needs should be convenient, easy and comfortable. It should also deliver the high quality, lasting results you deserve. Achieving optimal oral health often means wearing braces, for patients of all ages. As your general dentist, Dr. Papp has a unique understanding of your treatment needs. He and our team offer orthodontic care to help your family enjoy the benefits of healthy, straight smiles. From closing gaps to correcting the bite, you and your family can get the effective orthodontic solutions you need, right from your family dentist. Avoid referrals and save valuable time with braces from Dr. Papp!

We know that giving your kids a healthy start in life is important to you. Providing a comfortable, positive place for your family to reach optimal oral health is very important to us. Dr. Papp and our team put our hearts into every patient relationship. We look forward to the opportunity to give your kids the gentle care they need for a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles! Dr. Papp recommends bringing your children in for their first visit around age one or when their first tooth erupts, and to maintain routine cleanings and exams thereafter. Scheduling regular visits with our friendly team, along with assisted daily homecare, offers the best chance for preventing cavities and gum disease in your little ones.

When you laugh or smile, do you cover your mouth with your hand? Many people instinctively raise their hands to their mouths out of embarrassment over smile imperfections. But we want you to love your smile, and are excited to help you do just that! Dr. Papp and our talented team offer beautiful porcelain veneers that deliver the high-end cosmetic appeal you need to look and feel fabulous. After all, a great smile leaves you confident, self-assured and ready to take on the world.

Has your smile changed because of tooth decay, broken or worn teeth, tooth loss or other dental concerns? Whether your restorative needs are minor or more extensive, Dr. Papp and our team offer the advanced solutions you need for lasting oral health! Many patients come to us for full mouth reconstruction or a total smile transformation. Full mouth reconstruction involves a collection of restorative and other procedures and typically takes place over the course of several weeks, months or years. Whatever your oral health and smile goals may be, get the life-changing care you deserve from Dr. Papp and our team!

Does the thought of visiting the dentist cause your heart to race and palms to sweat? The mere idea of sitting in the dental chair is enough to keep millions of patients away from the oral care they need. From simple cleaning visits to implant surgery, dental anxiety and fear affect many people. However, Dr. Papp and our caring team are changing this, one patient at a time. Avoiding or putting off dental treatment only invites further oral problems, and even systemic health concerns. Let us introduce you to relaxing sedation solutions that calm the fear and anxiety holding you back. You deserve to wear the smile of your dreams!

Sleep apnea is a dangerous medical condition that causes your airway to become blocked. This leads to shallow breathing or cessations in breathing while you sleep, and prevent oxygen from reaching your brain and the rest of the body. The troubling fact about sleep apnea is that many people who are affected, don’t even know it because they are asleep! If you have a bed partner who complains of your frequent snoring, you should get a sleep apnea screening.

Are you confident in your smile? If not, you are not alone. The majority of Americans are embarrassed by the way their smile appears—81 percent feel their teeth look unattractive in photographs. But this doesn’t have to be you. Dr. Papp offers patients a smile makeover, which can completely transform your smile. Smile makeovers are comprehensive treatment plans that incorporate several different procedures to achieve your ideal goals.

Are yellow or discolored teeth causing you to be embarrassed by your smile? Dr. Papp and our team want you to love your smile, and gain the confidence you need to proudly share it with the world. Professional teeth whitening is an effective solution to brightening stained, discolored teeth. We trust Opalescence® for both in-office and take-home systems. With our simple teeth whitening solutions, your dream smile is closer than you think!

A tour established family dental practice, we focus on providing comprehensive, high-quality convenient care for patients of all ages. Our services also include tooth extractions to save you from having to visit a specialist for this procedure. At times, achieving better oral health means losing a tooth. Extractions may be necessary to remove retained baby teeth, problematic wisdom teeth, decayed teeth or teeth affected by advanced gum disease. When you or your loved ones need a tooth removed, rest assured, our gentle extraction techniques get you back to enjoying a healthy smile in no time!