Dr. Shawn Essey / Fox Chapel Smiles

Dr. Shawn Essey / Fox Chapel Smiles Dr. Essey is originally from Monessen, Pennsylvania and graduated from Monessen High in 1982. He rec

Your baby has discovered the comforting power of thumb sucking. But can this calming habit become a problem? Read our bl...
03/31/2026

Your baby has discovered the comforting power of thumb sucking. But can this calming habit become a problem? Read our blog for the dental damage aggressive thumb sucking can cause in older children and how we can help prevent it.

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

If you’re heading off to college, should you pack an electric toothbrush? That’s a topic worth discussing in today’s blo...
03/24/2026

If you’re heading off to college, should you pack an electric toothbrush? That’s a topic worth discussing in today’s blog.

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

We want your child to have a positive experience in our office. Learn how to deal with and prevent your child’s dental f...
03/17/2026

We want your child to have a positive experience in our office. Learn how to deal with and prevent your child’s dental fear in today’s blog.

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

Your regular dental checkups allow us to monitor all aspects of your oral health and wellness. Read today's blog to find...
03/10/2026

Your regular dental checkups allow us to monitor all aspects of your oral health and wellness. Read today's blog to find out why you should visit our office every six months, even if your teeth feel fine.

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

Eating a healthy diet is just as important to your oral health as brushing and flossing every day. Make sure you're eati...
03/04/2026

Eating a healthy diet is just as important to your oral health as brushing and flossing every day. Make sure you're eating what's best for your body and your smile in today's blog!

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

Interested in living your healthiest life? Check out today’s blog for a discussion of recent studies linking heart healt...
02/25/2026

Interested in living your healthiest life? Check out today’s blog for a discussion of recent studies linking heart health and oral health.

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

Is snoring keeping you up at night? It could be sleep apnea, a chronic and dangerous health condition. Read today's blog...
08/26/2025

Is snoring keeping you up at night? It could be sleep apnea, a chronic and dangerous health condition. Read today's blog post to learn about dangers of sleep apnea, and what we can do to help.

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

When you have a dental emergency, going to the ER may seem like a good idea. Think again! Today's blog covers the many r...
08/19/2025

When you have a dental emergency, going to the ER may seem like a good idea. Think again! Today's blog covers the many reasons why coming to our office instead will relieve your pain and save you money!

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

You know how important fluoride is to a child's developing teeth, but did you know that it's just as important when your...
08/12/2025

You know how important fluoride is to a child's developing teeth, but did you know that it's just as important when your child gets older, too? Read today's blog to learn more!

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. See today’s blog for sugges...
08/05/2025

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. See today’s blog for suggestions on looking after your best friend’s dental health—and your own, too—during these sizzling summer days.

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

Do you know the proper way to brush your pearly whites? For tips and tricks, read today’s blog!
07/29/2025

Do you know the proper way to brush your pearly whites? For tips and tricks, read today’s blog!

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

Most people experience problems with wisdom teeth at some point. Today we go over why we have them and when they should ...
07/22/2025

Most people experience problems with wisdom teeth at some point. Today we go over why we have them and when they should be removed.

Pittsburgh dentist, R Shawn Essey, DMD is a local, trusted dental practice offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants, veneers & other dental care. Call today to make an appointment!

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1000 Gamma Drive Suite 620
Pittsburgh, PA
15238

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm

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