Botox offers a practical solution for temporomandibular joint disorders by relaxing overworked jaw muscles. The treatment targets specific muscles that clench repeatedly, interrupting tension patterns that make eating and talking uncomfortable. After treatment with Botox, patients notice they can get through meals and conversations without thinking about their jaw every few minutes.
For most patients, the idea of a tooth extraction seems scarier than it actually is, but it’s sometimes the best option for protecting their overall oral health. Removing a damaged or problematic tooth creates space for solutions like implants or bridges that restore full function. Our approach focuses on keeping you comfortable while setting up the foundation for whatever comes next. Continue reading to learn more about how we perform a tooth extraction.
A smile can be one of your most powerful features, influencing first impressions and self-confidence. Sometimes, minor imperfections in tooth shape or alignment can subtly affect the harmony of a smile. Cosmetic recontouring offers a minimally invasive solution in which minor adjustments are made to teeth, resulting in a more symmetrical and balanced appearance.
Plastic surgery is not a term you would think to hear at a dental office, so let us explain before you think this email is misplaced. Periodontal plastic surgery focuses on reshaping and enhancing the gums to create a balanced, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing smile. This specialty combines cosmetic and functional benefits, in which the gum tissue is carefully adjusted to support teeth and improve overall oral harmony. Read on to learn more.
When it comes to transforming your smile, Invisalign and veneers deliver stunning results, but they do so in very different ways. Understanding what each treatment offers can help you decide which option best fits your goals, timeline, and lifestyle. Whether you want straighter teeth, a whiter smile, or a complete cosmetic transformation, there’s a solution designed to bring your ideal look to life.
A healthy smile shouldn’t just look good; it should feel good, too. Many people are surprised to learn that bad breath is often linked to the health of their gums. When the tissues that support your teeth are inflamed or infected, bacteria build up below the gumline, releasing odors that brushing and mouthwash can’t mask. Fortunately, with consistent preventive care, fresh breath and healthy gums can go hand in hand. Read on to learn more about the connection between the two.
Living with multiple missing teeth can affect far more than your smile. It changes the way you eat, speak, and interact with others, often leading to a loss of confidence in social and professional settings. For many people, dentures were once the only solution. But today, thanks to advances in dentistry, full arch restoration offers a stable, comfortable, and life-changing alternative.
We hear it all the time: “Cavities? Aren’t those just for kids who eat too much candy?” Not quite. The truth is, most of the cavities we treat are in adults, busy New Yorkers juggling work, family, late nights, and plenty of on-the-go meals. It doesn’t take a bag of Halloween candy to cause decay. A coffee with sugar every morning, a snack here and there without brushing, and even dry mouth from certain medications can set the stage for a cavity. And here’s the thing about cavities: they don’t fix themselves. They only get bigger. Read on to learn why fillings matter now more than ever.
Technology is always innovating, but rarely do people think about dentistry as a source of innovation. Instead, they picture conventional dental tools like drills, metal scrapers, and water sprayers. Because we continue to use those tools daily, it’s easy to conclude that technology in the dental world hasn’t evolved much, but there are many advancements you may not be aware of.
When it comes to damaged, misaligned, or irregularly shaped teeth, you’ve got a few options at your disposal. Two of the most popular are cosmetic bonding and veneers. If you’re wondering what the difference is and which treatment would work best for your smile, we’ve got you!
Keep reading to learn the basics of cosmetic bonding and veneers.
