We Offer an Assortment of Options for a Brighter, Whiter Smile

Are you looking to correct a cracked tooth or fill a gap in your smile? Thanks to new and constantly improving technology, you are in luck. Dental patients can now choose from a host of procedures and techniques to shape, straighten, and whiten their teeth, leading to a sparkling smile and increased self-confidence. If you are tired of covering your mouth in front of other people to hide an imperfect smile, you’ve never had more choices to correct the problem. And because Drs. Penski and Irvin are skilled professionals, you can be confident that you will receive gentle care that will be as painless and convenient as possible.

Whatever your needs, our experienced, thoroughly trained staff is committed to serving you in a respectful, attentive way. You won’t leave our care until you can look in the mirror and see the results you’ve always wanted. If you are interested in any of the cosmetic dentistry procedures we offer, please contact Penski, Irvin & Associates.

Porcelain Veneers

Penski, Irvin & Associates offer da Vinci™ porcelain veneers as an option to conceal imperfections, close gaps between teeth, and create the symmetry of a beautiful smile. da Vinci™ veneers are an exciting advance in cosmetic dentistry because they are lightweight and completely natural looking, and also very durable. Drs. Penski and Irvin expertly craft veneers to match, with great precision, the color, texture, shape, and size of your surrounding natural teeth. After they've been created, our doctors will bond the thin porcelain sheaths directly to the front surface of the tooth to improve the appearance of your smile. You will enjoy your results for years to come!

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Teeth Whitening

For patients who wish to perk up their smiles by a few shades, we provide quick and convenient teeth whitening options. Whether you’re looking for an easy in-office whitening treatment like Opalescence®, or a take-home Crest® bleaching kit to use at your leisure, we can help you select the option that best agrees with your lifestyle. Most of our procedures involve fitting you for custom trays, which hold the whitening product’s bleaching agent. Custom-fitted trays are comfortable and easy to use. Depending on the procedure you choose, you can walk out of our office with a set of gleaming pearly whites in as little as one hour!

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Porcelain Crowns

In cases where a tooth has suffered severe damage, our doctors suggest porcelain crowns (also known as “caps”). Crowns are advantageous when the tooth’s root is intact, but the surface of the tooth is extremely damaged. Crowns cover the entire surface area of the tooth and prevent weaker teeth from cracking and breaking. Crowns improve the appearance of damaged, misshapen, or stained teeth and blend in perfectly with surrounding teeth. A well-designed crown permits normal chewing and speaking, and can last for years.

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Dental Bonding

We offer dental bonding as a simple way to repair teeth that are chipped, crooked, stained, or misaligned. A less expensive alternative to veneers, the procedure is quick and painless. The bonding material, resin, is expertly coordinated with the color of your teeth to ensure natural results. Once it has been painted onto the tooth, the resin strengthens the tooth while leaving as much of the original tooth intact as possible.

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Tooth-colored Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings were developed as a more natural-looking alternative to traditional silver and amalgam fillings. These metal-free fillings have several advantages over traditional fillings. They blend in seamlessly and don’t have a conspicuous metal look. Since they are made of composite plastics and resin, the fillings match the color and texture of the rest of the teeth. Because of the advancing technology, tooth-colored fillings are stronger than their traditional counterparts and very easy to apply. Once in place, they function exactly like natural teeth.

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Inlays and Onlays

If you are looking for other attractive and durable alternatives to traditional fillings, we offer inlays and onlays. They are an excellent choice for repairing the tooth in a completely natural-looking way. Inlays and onlays are porcelain restorations that are custom-crafted to fit into the damaged or decayed areas of the tooth. Inlays are created to fit within the cusps of a damaged tooth; onlays cover the entire top surface of the tooth, including the cusps. Our doctors will take an impression of the prepared tooth that is the exact size and shape of the tooth. Once secured, they significantly reduce the pain or discomfort caused by a cavity, and they greatly improve the strength of the tooth. Inlays and onlays are cemented to the tooth to ensure a long-lasting and tight fit. 

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Invisalign®

Invisalign® is an effective alternative to traditional braces for patients of all ages who wish to straighten their teeth and correct their bite. Invisalign® uses clear, custom-made, removable aligners to treat crowded or otherwise misaligned teeth and reduce or eliminate gaps between teeth. Invisalign® gently and gradually shifts the teeth into proper alignment, and aligners are replaced every few weeks until treatment is finished. Once you are fitted for your aligners, they are comfortable enough to be worn all the time, but can be removed when you eat, drink, brush, and floss. Invisalign® has been proven effective in both clinical research and in practices nationwide. If you are interested in this treatment, or any other cosmetic treatment, please contact Penski, Irvin & Associates.

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Comprehensive Smile Makeovers

If you are interested in combining several cosmetic procedures for a completely different look, our doctors can perform a comprehensive smile makeover. Your smile makeover could include teeth whitening to lighten stains, porcelain veneers to hide a gap, or dental implants to replace a missing tooth. Our doctors may even recommend Invisalign® to properly align your teeth. No matter which procedures you choose, you will walk out of our office with a gleaming smile that looks and feels completely natural.

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Judith Penski,D.D.S.
Margaret Irvin, D.D.S.
& Associates

4545 42nd Street N.W., Suite 108,
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 448-3115