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May 8, 2014 by 1 Comment
Dr. Stewart Brody, a graduate of the New York University College of Dentistry, runs a family-oriented practice in Great Neck, New York, where he is highly regarded one of the best dentists in the area. Serving the dental needs of residents in Nassau County and Suffolk County, Long Island, Queens, and New York, Stewart Brody, DDS emphasizes in cosmetic dentistry, invisalign braces, tooth whitening, dental implants, Emergency Dentistry and other cosmetic dentistry procedures. Stewart Brody, DDS is prepared to treat dental emergencies promptly, plus we’re available for Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontal Therapy, Dentures, Fillings, and much more. For more information, please call us at (516) 482-2215 or visit us on the web at – www.perfectsmilemaker.com Add us on Social Media – Facebook Twitter Google+
Why Choose Dental Implants?
May 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
It’s no surprise that so many patients love the realistic look and feel of dental implants. They are one of the best ways to replace a missing, damaged or extracted tooth. Here are just a few of the reasons as to why dental implants are such a great way to restore your smile.
Benefits of Dental Implants:- Permanent – Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime. Since they are attached directly to your jawbone, they act as a long lasting tooth replacement option.
- Aesthetics – Each implant is custom designed to match the color, shape, and texture of your natural teeth.
- Simple Care – Dental implants do not require any special maintenance. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental cleanings is all that is needed to keep your smile healthy.
- Natural – Unlike bridges, dental implants are a standalone restoration. There is no need to alter any of the surrounding teeth.
The Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy
April 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sleep apnea is a frustrating condition that can affect your overall health and leave you feeling tired. While CPAP machines are commonly used to treat sleep apnea, patients often find them to be uncomfortable. Oral appliance therapy is an effective alternative treatment that allows patients to correct obstructive sleep apnea in a way that is both comfortable and convenient.
Here are a few of the benefits to this alternative treatment:
- Comfortable
- Easy to Wear
- Custom Design
- High Compliance Rate
- Improved Sleeping Habits
- Reduced Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Improve Smile Alignment with Invisalign
April 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A smile is one of the first things you notice when you meet someone new. When you are happy with the appearance of your smile, you appear confident and happy. We want all of our patients to love their smiles! Invisalign is a great way to improve your cosmetic smile alignment . Here are just a few of the benefits Invisalign has to offer.
Benefits of Invisalign:- Appearance – The aligners appear virtually invisible when placed over your smile. Unlike metallic braces, Invisalign is made from a clear plastic that doesn’t show up in photographs and is not noticeable in conversation.
- Comfort – There are no brackets or wires. The plastic aligners are smooth and fit comfortably over your smile.
- Diet – Unlike with traditional braces, Invisalign aligners are removed during meals. This means that you don’t have dietary restrictions while you straighten your teeth. Just don’t forget to brush and floss after!
- Health – Smile alignment also improves your overall oral health. People who are happier with the appearance of their smile are more likely to continue to care for it after their treatment!
Teeth Whitening Benefits
April 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s no surprise that teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry services. Coffee, soda, smoking and aging can all cause unwanted discoloration. While there are several over-the-counter whitening trays, toothpastes, and strips, the best way to find dramatic and lasting results is with custom teeth whitening trays.
Benefits of Teeth Whitening:
- Confidence – When people are happy with the appearance of their smile, they are more likely to feel confident when smiling and talking to others.
- Long Lasting – Custom teeth whitening trays are designed for your unique smile. They are reusable and can keep your smile bright for a long time to come.
- Oral Health – When people are happier with the appearance of their smile they are more likely to keep it that way with regular brushing and flossing. Even though teeth whitening is a cosmetic service, it can have health benefits too!
- Anti-Aging – Teeth whitening is a great way to create a more youthful appearance.
- Restorations – Are you looking to restore the appearance of your smile with a crown or veneers? Many patients opt for teeth whitening procedures prior to their restoration. The restorations are then customized to match your bright new smile.
Emergency Dental Care Tips
April 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
<a href=”http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Man_with_a_toothache..JPG”><img class=”size-medium wp-image-182 alignright” alt=”Man_with_a_toothache.” src=”/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Man_with_a_toothache.-300×238.jpg” height=”238″ width=”300″ /></a><!–mep-nl–><!–mep-nl–><span style=”line-height: 1.5;”>A chipped, cracked, lost, or painful tooth can be frustrating. </span><span style=”line-height: 1.5;”>It can even keep you from </span><span style=”line-height: 1.5;”>being able to sleep, eat and function properly throughout the day. That’s why it’s so important to seek </span><a style=”line-height: 1.5;” href=”http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/handling-dental-emergencies”>emergency care</a><span style=”line-height: 1.5;”> from a dentist that you know and trust. Here are a few tips to help you handle dental emergencies until you can get to the dentist.</span><!–mep-nl–><!–mep-nl–>Emergency Care <a href=”http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/handling-dental-emergencies”>Tips</a>:<br /><br /><!–mep-nl–><ul><!–mep-nl–><!–mep-tab–><li><b><i>Toothaches – </i></b>Rinse your mouth with warm water. You can also use floss to remove lodged food or apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth.</li><!–mep-nl–><!–mep-tab–><li><b><i>Chipped Tooth –</i></b> Save the pieces and rinse your mouth with warm water. Apply a cold compress until you can get to the office.</li><!–mep-nl–><!–mep-tab–><li><b><i>Lost Tooth – </i></b>Rinse off the tooth, but do not scrub it. Try to put the tooth back in place without forcing it into the socket. If you can’t reinsert it, place the tooth in a cup of milk with a pinch of salt. Getting to the dental office within the hour gives you the best chance of saving the tooth.</li><!–mep-nl–><!–mep-tab–><li><b><i>Objects Stuck –</i></b> Use dental floss to gently dislodge the object. Visit a Portland Orthodontist if you have to, but never use a sharp object.</li><!–mep-nl–><!–mep-tab–><li><b><i>Lost Crown –</i></b> You can ease tooth pain by applying a small amount of clove oil to the area with a cotton swab until you can get to the dentist.</li><!–mep-nl–><!–mep-tab–><li><b><i>Soft Tissue Injury –</i></b> If your tongue, cheeks, gums and lips are bleeding, rinse your mouth with a mil salt-water solution. Apply pressure with a moistened piece of gauze – if the bleeding doesn’t stop, visit a dentist for treatment.</li><!–mep-nl–></ul><!–mep-nl–>In all cases, it is essential to schedule a visit to the dentist. At <a href=”http://perfectsmilemaker.com/”>Perfect Smile Maker</a>, we take care of dental emergencies and urgent situations ASAP. Call 516-482-2215 if you are experiencing a dental emergency or visit our <a href=”http://perfectsmilemaker.com/”>website</a> for more information on our Great Neck practice.
What is a Dental Implant?
March 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Do you have a missing or extracted tooth? Dental implants are one of the most realistic tooth replacement options available to you. While we offer several restorative dental services at our office, dental implants offer a real look and feel that many patients love.
Dental implants are connected directly to the jaw bone, functioning just like a natural tooth. The restoration is made up of three parts:
- Titanium Implant – The implant is attached directly to the jaw bone. Through a process known as osseointegration, the jaw conforms to the base of the implant. This securely holds the restoration in place and acts as the root of the tooth.
- Abutment – The abutment attaches the implant base to the custom crown.
- Crown – Each crown is custom created to match the shape, color and texture of your natural smile. The crown provides patients with a natural appearance that looks and feels real.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Risks
March 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Does your spouse snore loudly at night? Do you? It could be more than just an annoyance. About half of people who snore loudly suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that occurs when breathing is partially obstructed during sleep.
These are a few of the risks associated with obstructive sleep apnea:
- Daytime sleepiness.
- Decreased productivity and performance at work.
- Strained personal relationships.
- High blood pressure.
- Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and depression.
- Memory and concentration problems.
TMJ And How It Can Affect You
March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Temporomandibular Disorders or TMD has often been confused with TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint). Although everyone has temporomandibular joints, not everyone has TMD, a disorder that occurs at the jaw joint and muscles surrounding it. . Symptoms for TMD can include a pain in the jaw joint area; getting locked in the open or closed mouth position, clicking or popping sounds in the jaw joint when opening the mouth and many other symptoms.
TMD is caused by a number of factors and vary from patient to patient. Dentists and researchers have begun to uncover them. One of the most common causes that researchers have found is stress. Stress often causes people to grind or clench their teeth together, especially at night. Over time, the pain that is associated with TMD begins to occur when one wakes up. Another reason why TMD occurs is from bite imbalances from crooked teeth, bad bites, or dental restorations that are too high. Missing teeth can be a major indicator for TMD due to a lack of vertical support. The remaining teeth can then cause overstimulation of the joints on both sides to make up for this lack of support. Hornsby dentist strives to provide the most current treatment modalities so that you can feel relaxed and confident about the advice and treatment you receive.
When TMD occurs, one of the best solutions is to wear a night guard to protect the teeth from the clenching done while sleeping. However, if bite imbalance, like those occurring from missing teeth, is the problem then you must take immediate action and resolve those dental problems. Make an appointment today if you do feel that you might have TMD and would like to end the pain.
Root Canals And What You Need To Know About Them
January 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
<p style=”text-align: left;” align=”center”><span style=”line-height: 1.5;”> Across America, millions of teeth are saved by root canal procedures completed under dental or endodontic care. The root canal procedure has been exaggerated to be extremely painful; however, this pain is often mistaken for the pain prior to the treatment. The soft tissue known as the pulp is surrounded by the white enamel and the softer layer called dentin. The pulp, which is vital during development, contains nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels. Issues regarding the root canal often point to either an infection in the pulp or inflammation of the pulp which have various causes such as: deep decay, faulty crowns, or even repeated dental procedures on that tooth. Per se, if those teeth which would have received multiple dental procedures, get misaligned, then braces los angeles would be one of the solutions one can resort to. If left untreated, the tooth undergoing infection or inflammation can lead to abscess under the tooth causing pain.</span></p><!–mep-nl–><p style=”text-align: left;” align=”center”></p><!–mep-nl–><p style=”text-align: left;” align=”center”><a href=”http://perfectsmilemaker.com/dentistlongisland/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rootcanal.jpg”><img class=”size-full wp-image-154 aligncenter” alt=”rootcanal” src=”http://perfectsmilemaker.com/dentistlongisland/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/rootcanal.jpg” width=”213″ height=”206″ /><a href=”http://perfectsmilemaker.com/dentistlongisland/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/TreatmentOptions_2web.jpg”><img class=”aligncenter size-full wp-image-155″ alt=”TreatmentOptions_2web” src=”http://perfectsmilemaker.com/dentistlongisland/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/TreatmentOptions_2web.jpg” width=”223″ height=”176″ /></a></a></p><!–mep-nl–><p style=”text-align: left;”> The procedure that dentists use in order to treat an infected or inflamed pulp is simpler and less painful than most people believe. The dentist will first take an x-ray and apply local anesthesia to the tooth to numb the area. An access hole will be then drilled into the tooth where root canal files will be inserted to remove the pulp and decayed nerve from inside of the tooth. After full cleaning, a temporary is placed and on the next appointment the root canal will be sealed by inserting gutta percha (a rubber) into the root canal. Finally, the tooth needs full restoration so the dentist would typically apply a post and crown or would do further work depending on the nature of the patient.</p><!–mep-nl–><p style=”text-align: left;”> If you have questions please comment on our post on here or our Facebook page!</p>
