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 There are a multitude of factors that affect the health of our smile. While brushing and flossing regularly do much to protect our teeth and gums from decay, there are additional methods that can assist in keeping your mouth healthy throughout life. In addition to those listed below, periodontal maintenance, the early detection of cavities, and bite evaluation all help ensure that potential problems are detected early or prevented entirely.
Oral cancer often appears unnoticed in the mouth as a tiny white or red spot or sore. Because many people do not recognize the symptoms, a diagnosis may not be made until the problem has become more advanced, making treatment more difficult. Fortunately, early detection of cancer and pre-cancerous conditions provides a higher probability of cure.
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Chronic pain in or around the ear, a tender jaw, clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth, and headaches and neck aches may arise from many easily identifiable and treatable causes. But sometimes the source is more elusive … and it may be TMD, a group of disorders affecting the jaw and chewing muscles. Although there are many causes of TMD, the common ones include: trauma to the head or neck, oral habits such as clenching or grinding of the teeth, "bad" bite or missing teeth, arthritis, and malalignment of the upper and lower jawbones.
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Restorative dental procedures are employed when older dental work is failing, or to return damaged or crooked teeth to an unblemished appearance. Restorative procedures include everything from full or partial dentures to replace missing teeth, to dental implant restoration, to tooth colored fillings.
Seeing dark, unsightly areas of metal can detract from what otherwise might be a perfect set of teeth. Directly placed, bonded tooth-colored resin fillings can make a tooth look like new, whether they are used for small areas of decay or to replace current fillings.
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CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is a multi-instrument system that allows dentists to create and implant custom-fit ceramic restorations in a single appointment. The CEREC system can produce any permanent, single-tooth ceramic restoration, including crowns, onlays, veneers and fillings.
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Having an attractive smile affects more than those we meet, it can also increase personal confidence. When it comes to dental procedures, a little cosmetic work can have a large impact. A quick whitening procedure may be all that's needed to get the bright smile you've always wanted. Alternatively, more involved smile makeovers can lessen the appearance of crooked, yellowed, and otherwise imperfect teeth for an overall even, more welcoming look that feels great.
The ZOOM!® chairside whitening system is a safe, effective and fast way to brighten your teeth in a single office visit. The ZOOM! procedure is much more convenient than wearing trays or strips, making it a great choice for our busy patients.
ZOOM! is done in the office during one visit of an hour or two. At your appointment we apply a gentle, hydrogen peroxide-based whitening gel to your teeth. The gel is then exposed to a high-intensity light. After the treatment, your teeth will be up to 6-10 shades whiter.
Dentist-supervised whitening is one of the safest and most conservative cosmetic dental treatments available. The most common side effect is an increased tooth sensitivity to cold for 1-3 days after treatment.
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General dentistry includes everything from pediatric dentistry to oral surgery. The procedures employed are used both to prevent and correct problems. It is general dentistry that helps to maintain the everyday health of our teeth and gums throughout our lives.
Dental sealants fill in depressions in the teeth, preventing bacterial formation that causes tooth decay and other damage. The procedure takes only a few minutes per tooth, may be re-applied every few years.
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Root canal therapy becomes necessary when there is very deep decay, a tooth fractures or a tooth becomes infected. Using many of the latest techniques, the root canal is a highly successful treatment that can almost always be done very comfortably.
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 Corrective dentistry is required when a problem is not preventable, or not prevented in time. Many are familiar with the use of orthodontics as a corrective measure for crooked teeth, but corrective dental procedures also include periodontal treatment, TMD treatment, and Endodontics, to name a few.
Sleep apnea affects about 18 million people of all ages in the U.S. and takes three forms: obstructive, central and mixed. There are a variety of treatments available for sleep apnea, including oral appliance therapy, mandibular repositioning and tongue-retaining devices, nasal sprays, traditional surgery, laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (not usually recommended) and nasal surgery. If you think you are suffering from sleep apnea, talk with your dentist. He or she will discuss which treatment is right for you.
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Restorative Dentistry in Valley Stream
