Monday, September 30, 2013

How Smoking Affects Post Op Extractions

How Smoking Affects Post Op Extractions


Following a tooth extraction, the mouth should be carefully protected to minimize any risk of complications or compromise in healing.  This is an especially important consideration for smokers. Smoking cigarettes within the first forty-eight hours of a tooth extraction could increase the risk of treatment site complications, including the development of a dry socket, or alveolar osteitis. The risk is greatly increased within the first few hours of the post op, so it’s best to avoid cigarettes for as long as possible.


While tobacco can be harmful to long term oral health, the immediate issue of smoking after an extraction is the inhaling and pressure in the mouth that occurs in the physical act of smoking.  This can worsen pain and complicate healing. If you cannot go for an extended time without a cigarette, it may be best to prepare for your extraction procedure and post op by using a nicotine patch several days prior to your appointment.


For complete information on how you can prepare for your extraction and ensure a speedy, healthy recovery, contact us directly by calling: 516-922-5730.     


 

Thursday, September 12, 2013

How Smoking Affects Post Op Extractions

How Smoking Affects Post Op Extractions


Following a tooth extraction, the mouth should be carefully protected to minimize any risk of complications or compromise in healing.  This is an especially important consideration for smokers. Smoking cigarettes within the first forty-eight hours of a tooth extraction could increase the risk of treatment site complications, including the development of a dry socket, or alveolar osteitis. The risk is greatly increased within the first few hours of the post op, so it’s best to avoid cigarettes for as long as possible.


While tobacco can be harmful to long term oral health, the immediate issue of smoking after an extraction is the inhaling and pressure in the mouth that occurs in the physical act of smoking.  This can worsen pain and complicate healing. If you cannot go for an extended time without a cigarette, it may be best to prepare for your extraction procedure and post op by using a nicotine patch several days prior to your appointment.


For complete information on how you can prepare for your extraction and ensure a speedy, healthy recovery, contact us directly by calling: 516-922-5730.     


 

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Zoom Whitening

Zoom Whitening


While there are a variety of professional teeth whitening options to choose from in the pursuit of a brighter smile, we offer one of the most effective and beautifying solutions. Zoom Whitening, developed by Philips, is a unique type of teeth whitening. Completed by applying a specialized gel on the surface of the teeth and activating its brightening effects with a specialized light, the Zoom Whitening process delivers results that are not only dramatic, but long lasting.  Zoom Whitening has provided our patients with a teeth whitening improvement of up to ten shades.


If you are seeking stunning teeth whitening results that are obtained through a single, one hour procedure, ask us how Zoom Whitening can help you. Call us directly at 516-922-5730.