Practice Statement
We practice dentistry in Midtown Manhattan (40th Street b/w Madison and Park Ave.) and Long Island for over 20 years. We know that the hectic pace of the life today and the focus on earning a living make preventive dental care relatively easy to postpone…until a problem underscores its necessity. That’s why we make every effort to accommodate real-life schedules and budgets with extended treatment
... hours and number of payment options. After all, an ounce of prevention…is worth a lot of time and money.
Establishing rewarding and lasting relationships with patients is important to us. We pledge excellence in all we do and our policy is “No Waiting” because we value your time.
Wearing gloves, masks, and protective covers are just a few of the precautions we take at our office to ensure your total safety. Sterilization and cleanliness procedures meet the highest standards set forth by OSHA. All dental instruments and equipment undergo thorough sterilization using the most effective equipment available. Disposable materials are used whenever possible. We regard this as an extremely important part of your care at all times.
Preventive Dentistry Overview:
We all have teeth - and we all want to keep them for life! The purpose of Preventive Dentistry is to help each of us keep our teeth and gums healthy today and every day.
There have been great strides made in preventing the incidence of dental disease. One of the most successful efforts, spanning the last 60 years, is the fluoridation of community water supplies. Although drinking fluoridated water reduces dental decay by 15 to 40 percent1 that alone is still not enough to prevent dental disease.
The two primary causes of tooth loss, decay and gum disease, are generally caused by bacteria in the mouth. However, both of these problems can be dramatically minimized, if not prevented, through proper dental hygiene practiced on a regular basis. Some of the elements of proper dental hygiene include brushing twice a day, flossing, eating a balanced diet, limiting between-meal snacks, and seeing your dentist twice a year for cleaning and exam. Additional preventive methods include the application of dental sealants and exposure to fluoride in the form of fluoridated drinking water, thoothpaste, mouthwash, or fluoride treatments directly applied by your dentist.
The vast majority of dental disease can be prevented, but only through the consistent practice of the prevention methods discussed. Please browse this topic area to learn more about the anatomy of healthy teeth and gums, brushing and flossing technique, water fluoridation, dental sealants, fluoride supplements, and the relationship between smoking and dental disease.
Cosmetic Dentistry Trends
Technological advancements in cosmetic dentistry have made it possible for dentists to address a wide range of challenges. Two of the latest trends aimed at creating a more attractive appearance are smile makeovers and full mouth reconstruction.
A smile makeover improves the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as dental veneers, dental implants, and teeth whitening.
Full mouth reconstruction may include treatment for functional problems with the bite, muscles, teeth, and bone structure as well as the use of additional cosmetic procedures. Full mouth reconstruction involves advanced restorative treatment designed to address severe wear of the teeth, pain, and other problems. Full mouth reconstruction frequently involves several dentists who focus on their specific areas of expertise in order to obtain the best outcome.
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