Dr. Jon M. Kanegawa's dental practice in Reading, PA provides a wide range of general and cosmetic dental services including cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, implants, veneers, teeth whitening, and Invisalign. The practice aims to make patients comfortable and cares for their individual needs from routine checkups to more advanced procedures.

1. Jon M. Kanegawa, D.D.S
4462 Boyertown Pike
Reading, PA 19606
Dr. Jon M. Kanegawa is dedicated to improving the smiles and oral health of his patients in
Reading and Berks County. Our gentle, caring staff welcomes patients of all ages and guarantees
the comfort of every member of your family. From the moment you walk through our doors,
you can be sure that we will cater to all of your dental needs and address all of your concerns.
Whether your dental needs include a complete exam and cleaning, a full-mouth restoration, or
anything in between, we promise to provide you with exceptional and compassionate care every
step of the way. Paying attention to each patient's specific needs and preferences is just part of
what distinguishes our practice. It is our goal to make your visit with us an extremely pleasant
one.
Some of our most requested services include:
 Complete dental examinations
 A full array of preventive, hygiene and periodontal therapies
 Emergencies
 The latest in porcelain restorations
 Teeth bleaching and whitening procedures
 Porcelain veneers and the latest cosmetic restorative materials
 Root canal therapy
 Pediatric dental care
 Fixed and removable prosthodontics
 Implant restoration
 Invisalign
 Full Mouth Restoration

2. We hope that you will find this website to be a useful and interesting resource for all of your
dental concerns. If you would like more information about any of the procedures that we offer or
to request an appointment, please call our office at the number listed above.
Our Dental Services in Reading, PA
From routine cleanings and fillings to full mouth rehabilitations, we are equipped to handle all
your dental needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of
our leading services on this page.
Initial Oral Examination
Your first visit at our office is very important in establishing your oral health baseline. We will
perform a complete oral examination which includes an oral cancer screening, periodontal
evaluation, an analysis of your occlusion (bite) and a thorough examination of your teeth, their
supporting structures and of the oral anatomy.
The Preventive Program
Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean
and where proper oral hygiene is maintained. Our dental hygiene program is designed to help
prevent new cavities, preserve teeth that have been restored and manage periodontal disease. At
the initial visit with our hygienist, oral hygiene instructions are reviewed and are reinforced at
subsequent recall visits.
Fillings
Traditional dental restoratives, or fillings, include gold, amalgam, porcelain, and composite.
With the advent of the newest technologies in dental science, today's state-of-the-art restorative
materials include ceramic and the latest composite materials. These materials are not only strong
and durable, but restore the look of natural teeth and are very aesthetically pleasing.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. This
simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges.
Symptoms of the infection are generally acute dental pain or sensitivity to hot, cold or
percussion. If you experience any of these symptoms, Dr. Kanegawa will most likely
recommend root canal therapy to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and
the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This therapy usually involves local
anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required.
Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases.

3. Crowns and Caps
The terms dental crowns and caps are synonymous. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's
function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a
tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often
used to restore the tooth. Crowns are also used to attach bridges, cover implants, or to prevent a
cracked tooth from becoming worse. Crowns also serve an aesthetic use, and are applied when a
discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance. Crowns are fabricated
in a laboratory and are made either of porcelain baked onto a metal substrate, all-porcelain, or
many of the new ceramic materials that have been developed.
Bridges and Dentures
A bridge may be used to replace missing teeth, help maintain the shape of your face, and
alleviate stress on your bite. A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and
literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. Your bridge can be made from
gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding teeth
for support. There are two basic types of bridges. A fixed bridge which remains in your mouth at
all times and is supported by your natural teeth. Removable bridges (partials and full dentures)
are removed from the mouth several times a day for cleaning and rest on the gum where the
missing teeth are being replaced.
Implant Restoration
If a tooth is extracted or missing for some other reason, it is now possible to replace it using
dental implants. An implant is like a new tooth made of metal and porcelain that looks just like
your natural tooth. It's composed of two main parts: One part is the titanium implant body that
takes the place of the missing root and the second part is the tooth-colored crown that is
cemented on top of the implant. In addition to tooth replacement, implants may be used to anchor
dentures, especially lower dentures that tend to shift when you talk or chew. For patients with
removable partial dentures, implants can replace missing teeth so that you have a more natural-
looking smile.
Veneers
Gaps, chips, stains, or misshapen teeth can now be treated with wonderful results and very
conservatively using porcelain veneers. Veneers are natural in appearance, and are a perfect
alternative for patients wanting to make minor adjustments to the look and feel of their smile.
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells made from tooth-colored materials (such as porcelain)
designed to cover the front side of your teeth.
Extractions
When tooth removal is necessary, we can perform simple extractions using local anesthesia.

4. Tooth Whitening
Using our in-office laser bleaching system, we will be able to make your teeth whiter and
brighter in one 1 hour visit. You can also choose our easy at-home applications which provide
outstanding results in a matter of days.
Cleanings and Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. Periodontal
disease progresses as the sulcus (pocket or space) between the tooth and gums gets filled with
bacteria, plaque and tartar, causing irritation to the surrounding tissues. When these irritants
remain in the pocket space, they can cause damage to the gums and eventually, the bone that
supports the teeth. If the disease is caught in the early stages of gingivitis, and no permanent
damage has been done, one to two regular cleanings will be recommended. You will also be
given instructions on improving your daily oral hygiene habits and having regular dental
cleanings. If the disease has progressed to more advanced stages, a special periodontal cleaning
called scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) will be recommended. If the pockets do not heal
after scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery may be needed to reduce pocket depths.
Pediatric Dental Care
We take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful and healthy smiles for our younger patients
in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We focus on establishing oral health habits that
last a lifetime, with education and prevention as our primary tools.
Invisalign
Invisalign straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized,
removable appliances called aligners. It's virtually undetectable, which means hardly anyone will
know that you're straightening your teeth.
The Invisalign System combines advanced 3-D computer graphics technology with 100-year-old
science of orthodontics. Invisalign aligners are designed to move your teeth in small steps to the
desired final position prescribed by your orthodontist. Each aligner is precisely calibrated and
manufactured to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan. Your first step is to visit our
office to determine if Invisalign is right for you. After sending precise treatment instructions,
Invisalign uses advanced computer technology to translate these instructions in a sequence of
finely calibrated aligners -- as few as 12 or as many as 48. Each aligner is worn for about two
weeks and only taken out to eat, brush and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your
teeth will begin to move gradually -- week-by-week until the final alignment prescribed is
attained. Then you'll be smiling like you never have before!