Advanced Dentistry Blog

Like so many of today’s families, yours is probably a very busy one. Sometimes, taking care of ourselves gets pushed to the background to make room for so many other responsibilities. Then one day, you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror, and it is immediately evident that you’ve been neglecting a few things. Would you be surprised to know that going to the dentist is one of those things?

It’s true. Going to the dentist for regular care, or perhaps for a complete Smile Makeover, is sometimes sent to the bottom of the list. But taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to take care of those you love, right? Let’s find out more about a Smile Makeover to see if it can put the spring back in your step.

A Smile Makeover encompasses a wide variety of dental treatments, designed to fix several issues at once and provide you with a celebrity-worthy smile. Whether you’re unhappy with the shape of your teeth, the size of your gums, gaps, crooked teeth, uneven teeth, or stained teeth, the Smile Makeover can fix all those issues and more, using such advanced dental technologies as:

• Porcelain veneers
• Dental bonding
• Porcelain crowns
• Teeth whitening
• Porcelain fillings
• Gum treatment
• Dental implants

Best of all, cost is not a factor that will hold you back from achieving the perfect smile, because very affordable financing is available to make your dream come true.

Isn’t it time you did something for yourself? The experienced and professional team at Rochester Advanced Dentistry is interested in getting to know you- your dental health and your goals- and devising the comprehensive, customized treatment plan that works for you and you alone. Find out how a Smile Makeover can help you begin a whole new phase of your life. Please contact Rochester Advanced Dentistry today to begin your journey to a gorgeous new smile!

Instant Orthodontics is a wonderful example of how the latest dental technology can solve issues that only a few years ago would have remained untreated.

Instant Orthodontics uses porcelain veneers and other advanced cosmetic dentistry procedures to transform a smile that is crooked, uneven or misaligned. Best of all, it takes only a few short visits to the dentist to create the smile of your dreams without the use of braces.

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells placed on the front surfaces of the teeth for an incredibly natural look and feel that is virtually undetectable. Porcelain veneers can dramatically change your tooth’s length, width, color and shape for a beautifully white and straight smile you never thought possible.

During your consultation with your dentist, an impression is made of your teeth. This impression is sent to the dental lab, where a wax model of your new smile is created. After you and your dentist have approved your new look, the lab creates your porcelain veneers, and your dentist will permanently bond the veneers to your natural teeth.

Your dentist may use a variety of dental technologies to assist in the creation of your new smile, including:

• IntraOral Camera - a small, pen-like camera that helps the dentist diagnose necessary treatment for each tooth
• Digital Imaging - See your new smile before the procedure begins!
• Soft Tissue Laser - Used to recontour your gum line or surgically eliminate gaps between front teeth
• The Wand - A computer controlled anesthesia device for painless injections

If you’ve spent years suffering from the discomfort and low self esteem that comes with an unattractive smile and wearing braces, consider instant orthodontics. Why not contact Drs. Doolin and Haddad of Rochester Advanced Dentistry today to find out if instant orthodontics is the right solution for you?

As we age, our teeth are affected. They may change color, change appearance, and become loose due to bone loss. But aging itself does not have to be a reason for our teeth to lose their function. With excellent dental care, your teeth can continue to look good and function well far into the aging process.

Many things can stain teeth over time, including:

• Smoking
• Coffee and tea drinking
• Certain food, such as berries, that can stain the teeth
• Wine drinking
• Certain medications

But let’s say for a moment that you somehow managed to avoid these substances. What else could affect your teeth? Well, teeth enamel begins to thin with age, causing a gray color and less lustrous appearance. Thinning enamel causes greater risk of decay as well. This alone is good enough reason to seek a solution.

Regardless of your age, you’re never too old to enjoy a beautiful new smile. Porcelain veneers are the perfect solution to aging teeth. Wafer-thin, lustrous shells of porcelain affixed to the front of your teeth, porcelain veneers can create a gorgeous set of pearly whites that will make you look younger and feel younger, as well as helping to restore teeth function and preventing decay.

Porcelain veneers are completely safe, easy to apply and affordable. If you’ve been considering a fast, pain-free way to bring back your youthful smile, porcelain veneers may be exactly the solution you’ve been seeking. Please contact Rochester Advanced Dentistry today to schedule your free, private consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Haddad or Dr. Kurt Doolin to find out if porcelain veneers are the right solution for you.

Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are holes in the teeth. Tooth decay is a common condition in both children and adults. Caused by bacteria, tooth decay can lead to tooth loss, which may require treatment with a dental implant.

Cavities begin when bacteria forms on the teeth in a sticky substance called plaque. Plaque adheres to the teeth and, if not brushed and flossed away, it becomes tartar, a harder substance that irritates the gums and leads to periodontal disease called gingivitis. Additionally, plaque contains an acid that slowly dissolves the tooth’s enamel surface, creating the hole we call a cavity. Usually, we do not realize we have cavities until they grow larger and begin to destroy the nerve inside the tooth, causing pain.

Interestingly, plaque begins developing on the teeth within twenty minutes after eating. This is why dentists frequently remind us to brush and floss immediately after eating. If you cannot brush and floss right away, be sure to develop a solid routine of good oral home care that includes regular brushing and flossing daily, and using an antiseptic mouth rinse if possible. Of course, visiting your dentist once every six months is a wonderful form of prevention as well.

Foolds high in sugar and starch contribute to tooth decay. Sticky foods, like candy and other snack foods are also culprits. If you eat sticky foods and snack frequently, adjust your home care routine to include additional brushing, and be sure to floss properly to get into all those hidden places around your teeth and under the gum line where bacteria is fond of forming.

Cavity Treatment

If a cavity forms on a tooth, your dentist will first remove the decay and then fill the hole with a porcelain tooth-colored filling or a composite resin. If decay is severe, you may also require a porcelain crown. In some cases, root canal therapy is needed to remove the center of the tooth where nerves, pulp and blood vessels may have also decayed. Root canal therapy also includes filling the space with tooth-colored filling material or a composite resin, and a crown is always required.

To learn more about tooth decay, visit Rochester Advanced Dentistry. If you think you’re suffering from tooth decay, please schedule a visit with Dr. Jeffery Haddad and Dr. Kurt Doolin, two highly experienced dentists who can treat your cavity and help you understand how to prevent new cavities from forming in the future.