When there are so many options for tooth replacement, how are we to
know what the best option is? Here at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists of
Oyster Bay, NY, we want our patients to know about the options they have
for tooth replacement so they can make an informed decision.
Dental bridges are an option here at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists. A
dental bridge is a replacement tooth using adjacent teeth to attach the
replacement. This is a long-lasting and popular option. With good care,
dental bridges can last over fifteen years.
Dental implants are options for permanent replacement. We have both
full-sized implants and mini implants available. Dental implants
actually implant a titanium post into the jaw bone to heal just as a
normal tooth root would. Mini implants work great for smaller areas and
also as a more stable base for dentures.
This brings us to one more option we have here for tooth replacement.
We have available full and partial dentures for patients who have lost
all their teeth or only some. Dentures are great for those who want a
removable option. They are completely customized so that you have the
best, most natural smile for you!
To
learn more or to schedule a consultation about tooth replacement,
contact us at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY. Call us
at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Tips for Brushing Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is what rids the mouth of bacteria that can decay the teeth and cause gum disease. With such an important job, brushing should be done correctly. The Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY want to give a quick refresher on proper brushing so you can be sure it really counts!
Plaque, the bacterial film that forms on teeth, can appear just hours after brushing. This is why it is important to brush at least twice per day. If it is possible to squeeze in a third time, this is ideal. A good way to accomplish this is by keeping a toothbrush and toothpaste with you at work or at school. Brushing is important to clear away debris from food, but make sure to wait at least thirty minutes before brushing. This is because acids from certain foods can wear down enamel when brushed right away.
Brushing should be done for two full minutes every time. A good way to keep track of this is to split the mouth into four sections and brush each section for thirty seconds. Brush every surface of the teeth. Also make sure to brush your tongue, the insides of your cheeks, and the roof of your mouth, as bacteria collects in these places, as well. It will also help freshen your breath!
In addition to brushing, flossing should be performed once a day! To learn more tips on keeping a healthy mouth, call The Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website,www.oysterbaydentists.com.
Plaque, the bacterial film that forms on teeth, can appear just hours after brushing. This is why it is important to brush at least twice per day. If it is possible to squeeze in a third time, this is ideal. A good way to accomplish this is by keeping a toothbrush and toothpaste with you at work or at school. Brushing is important to clear away debris from food, but make sure to wait at least thirty minutes before brushing. This is because acids from certain foods can wear down enamel when brushed right away.
Brushing should be done for two full minutes every time. A good way to keep track of this is to split the mouth into four sections and brush each section for thirty seconds. Brush every surface of the teeth. Also make sure to brush your tongue, the insides of your cheeks, and the roof of your mouth, as bacteria collects in these places, as well. It will also help freshen your breath!
In addition to brushing, flossing should be performed once a day! To learn more tips on keeping a healthy mouth, call The Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website,www.oysterbaydentists.com.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Inlays and Onlays
For teeth that are weakened with decay and cannot hold a filling, but do not need a full crown, there is a need for something in between. Patients in the Oyster Bay, NY area can be reassured, because The Oyster Bay Family Dentists offer inlays and onlays. We want to provide options for our patients so that they can have the best care available for them.
Inlays are onlays are commonly referred to as partial crowns. An inlay is a covering that strengthens and protects the inside of the chewing surface. An onlay serves the inside of the chewing surface, plus one or more of the cusps of the tooth. These are options for when there is a little more damage than what a filling could fix, but not so much that a full crown needs to be placed.
Inlays and onlays can be made of porcelain, a composite resin, or gold. The porcelain and composite resin options are tooth-colored and blend right in with your teeth. It will look natural and allow your tooth to look healthy again. With a normal oral hygiene routine like brushing twice daily and flossing once daily, inlays and onlays can last up to thirty years.
Here at Oyster Bay Family Dentists, out patients are deserving of the best options and treatment for their specific cases. If you are experiencing pain and sensitivity to a tooth, schedule a visit to our Oyster Bay, NY dental practice. To schedule, call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website,www.oysterbaydentists.com.
Inlays are onlays are commonly referred to as partial crowns. An inlay is a covering that strengthens and protects the inside of the chewing surface. An onlay serves the inside of the chewing surface, plus one or more of the cusps of the tooth. These are options for when there is a little more damage than what a filling could fix, but not so much that a full crown needs to be placed.
Inlays and onlays can be made of porcelain, a composite resin, or gold. The porcelain and composite resin options are tooth-colored and blend right in with your teeth. It will look natural and allow your tooth to look healthy again. With a normal oral hygiene routine like brushing twice daily and flossing once daily, inlays and onlays can last up to thirty years.
Here at Oyster Bay Family Dentists, out patients are deserving of the best options and treatment for their specific cases. If you are experiencing pain and sensitivity to a tooth, schedule a visit to our Oyster Bay, NY dental practice. To schedule, call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website,www.oysterbaydentists.com.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Intraoral Camera
Advancements in technology allow us to better serve our patients. Here at Oyster Bay Family Dentists, we use an intraoral camera for more accurate and efficient patient diagnoses. Our patients here in the Oyster Bay, NY area deserve the best technology and the best outcomes.
The intraoral camera allows us to see parts of the mouth that have been difficult to see in the past. The camera is about the size of a pen and lets us look at any surface in the mouth more easily and more close-up. We can also take pictures and videos that can be saved on a computer. The digital photos and video makes future visits more efficient by allowing us to refer back to the past condition of the mouth. These photos can also be printed and taken home by the patient so they can keep a better eye out for any changes. It is also very easy to send pictures of a condition to another doctor or to an insurance company.
Intraoral cameras also allow the patient to see what we see for the first time. The camera displays the video onto a monitor for viewing. Dental exams have never been better.
For more information about the technology we use here at Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY, visit our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com. To schedule an appointment, call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website.
The intraoral camera allows us to see parts of the mouth that have been difficult to see in the past. The camera is about the size of a pen and lets us look at any surface in the mouth more easily and more close-up. We can also take pictures and videos that can be saved on a computer. The digital photos and video makes future visits more efficient by allowing us to refer back to the past condition of the mouth. These photos can also be printed and taken home by the patient so they can keep a better eye out for any changes. It is also very easy to send pictures of a condition to another doctor or to an insurance company.
Intraoral cameras also allow the patient to see what we see for the first time. The camera displays the video onto a monitor for viewing. Dental exams have never been better.
For more information about the technology we use here at Oyster Bay Family Dentists of Oyster Bay, NY, visit our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com. To schedule an appointment, call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Apicoectomy in Oyster Bay, NY
When one or more root canals will not clear up an infection, it is time to go deeper, to the tip of the root. Dr. Robert G. West and Dr. Denise VeyVoda of Oyster Bay Family Dentists offer an apicoectomy to their patients in the Oyster Bay, NY area who have had root canals fail.
When bacteria has reached down so deep into the tooth that a root canal fails to clean it out, an apicoectomy may be needed to save the tooth. An apicoectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out the infection from the other side of the tooth, directly through the tooth’s root. First, your dentist will make incisions in the gums to reveal the root tip. If bone tissue also needs to be removed to access the root, it will be removed next. The infected tissue will be removed, along with the last few millimeters of the tooth’s root. The canal will then be cleaned out and sealed again. The bone and gum tissue are put back in place and the gums are stitched together.
For those who have had at least one root canal and still have an infected tooth, an apicoectomy may be the solution. Dr. Robert G. West and Dr. Denise VeyVoda of Oyster Bay Family Dentists in Oyster Bay, NY have been performing apicoectomies and thereby saving patients’ teeth from extraction. If you still have pain after a root canal, schedule an appointment with us by calling (516) 922-5730 or visiting our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com.
When bacteria has reached down so deep into the tooth that a root canal fails to clean it out, an apicoectomy may be needed to save the tooth. An apicoectomy is a surgical procedure that cleans out the infection from the other side of the tooth, directly through the tooth’s root. First, your dentist will make incisions in the gums to reveal the root tip. If bone tissue also needs to be removed to access the root, it will be removed next. The infected tissue will be removed, along with the last few millimeters of the tooth’s root. The canal will then be cleaned out and sealed again. The bone and gum tissue are put back in place and the gums are stitched together.
For those who have had at least one root canal and still have an infected tooth, an apicoectomy may be the solution. Dr. Robert G. West and Dr. Denise VeyVoda of Oyster Bay Family Dentists in Oyster Bay, NY have been performing apicoectomies and thereby saving patients’ teeth from extraction. If you still have pain after a root canal, schedule an appointment with us by calling (516) 922-5730 or visiting our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Arestin to Combat Gum Disease
Arestin, an advanced form of antibiotic can help resolve gum disease. Because of the seriousness of gum disease, Dr. Robert G. West and Dr. Denise VeyVoda of Oyster Bay Family Dentistry offer Arestin to their patients in the Oyster Bay, NY area with gum disease.
Here at Oyster Bay Family Dentistry, we understand the urgency of clearing up gum disease. We know that the bacteria that collects in the gum pockets can lead to severe infection and loss of a tooth. It is for this reason that we offer Arestin as a way to combat bacteria. Arestin is usually placed deep into the gum pockets after a scaling and planing procedure has been performed. While scaling and planing gets a lot of the plaque and bacteria away from the tooth and out of the pocket, bacteria that reaches deep into a badly recesses gum line can be difficult to reach.
Arestin is made of microspheres that are placed into the gums and dissolve over time so that the antibiotic keeps working long after the application. Using Arestin clears up gum disease better than a scaling and plaining alone. Afterwards, avoid flossing the area for ten days to allow the antibiotic to stay in place and offer its full benefits.
If you have been experiencing irritated, tender gums, do not wait to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert G. West or Dr. Denise VeyVoda here at Oyster Bay Family Dentists. To schedule, call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com.
Here at Oyster Bay Family Dentistry, we understand the urgency of clearing up gum disease. We know that the bacteria that collects in the gum pockets can lead to severe infection and loss of a tooth. It is for this reason that we offer Arestin as a way to combat bacteria. Arestin is usually placed deep into the gum pockets after a scaling and planing procedure has been performed. While scaling and planing gets a lot of the plaque and bacteria away from the tooth and out of the pocket, bacteria that reaches deep into a badly recesses gum line can be difficult to reach.
Arestin is made of microspheres that are placed into the gums and dissolve over time so that the antibiotic keeps working long after the application. Using Arestin clears up gum disease better than a scaling and plaining alone. Afterwards, avoid flossing the area for ten days to allow the antibiotic to stay in place and offer its full benefits.
If you have been experiencing irritated, tender gums, do not wait to schedule an appointment with Dr. Robert G. West or Dr. Denise VeyVoda here at Oyster Bay Family Dentists. To schedule, call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit our website, www.oysterbaydentists.com.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Sealants at Oyster Bay Family Dentists
Sometimes wish you could wear a shield around your teeth to protect them from cavities? The experienced team here at Oyster Bay Family Dentists can offer dental sealants to place on the teeth of children, teens, and some adults in the Oyster Bay, NY area.
Dental sealants are made of a plastic material and are painted onto the surface of molars. This protects the depressions and grooves of molars which can sometimes be hard to reach. Sealants work best for children and teens between the ages of six and fourteen; however adults who have not had decay or fillings may also benefit.
To place the sealants, first an acid will be placed onto the surface of the tooth. This acid roughens up the surface of the tooth to allow a stronger bond with the sealant. The tooth is rinsed and dried. Then the sealant is painted onto the tooth and a curing light may be used to harden the sealant. There will then be a shield in place, blocking out food, drinks, and other debris for several years. Of course, a regular oral hygiene routine is still needed.
If you are interested in having sealants placed, schedule a consultation with us at our Oyster Bay, NY dental office. Call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit the Oyster Bay Family Dentists website, www.oysterbaydentists.com.
Dental sealants are made of a plastic material and are painted onto the surface of molars. This protects the depressions and grooves of molars which can sometimes be hard to reach. Sealants work best for children and teens between the ages of six and fourteen; however adults who have not had decay or fillings may also benefit.
To place the sealants, first an acid will be placed onto the surface of the tooth. This acid roughens up the surface of the tooth to allow a stronger bond with the sealant. The tooth is rinsed and dried. Then the sealant is painted onto the tooth and a curing light may be used to harden the sealant. There will then be a shield in place, blocking out food, drinks, and other debris for several years. Of course, a regular oral hygiene routine is still needed.
If you are interested in having sealants placed, schedule a consultation with us at our Oyster Bay, NY dental office. Call us at (516) 922-5730 or visit the Oyster Bay Family Dentists website, www.oysterbaydentists.com.
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