BriteSmile

BriteSmile

Teeth whitening is important to many of our patients, which is why we offer theBriteSmile option here at the The Oyster Bay Family Dentists. With BriteSmile, the teeth become 6-10 shades whiter in as little as one hour. This advanced system uses a combination of a whitening gel placed on the teeth and a light that helps activate the gel.

 

Dr. Denise VeyVoda offers this convenient form of teeth whitening to all her patients, many of whom get it done during their lunch hour and then return to work.

BriteSmile offered here at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists works like this:

• The patient gets whitening gel applied to the top of their teeth.
• A low-intensity lamp is placed over their mouth for 20 minutes at a time, where it activates the gel.
• The gel seeps into the enamel of the teeth, whitening their teeth.
• It is repeated 1-3 times, depending on how white they want their teeth to get.
• Patients return to their normal activities without pain or sensitivity.

If you are interested in getting your teeth whitened with the convenient BriteSmile option, schedule an appointment by calling 516-922-5730.

Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Replacing missing teeth used to be only done with temporary options, like dentures or bridges. But now there is advanced dental technology available to provide a permanent tooth replacement with dental implants. Dental implants act as the tooth’s root, by having a metal post implanted right into the bone. As it heals, the bone grows around the tooth, holding it there permanently.

Over the top of the post, a crown is placed after it has healed completely. This crown is made from impressions of the patient’s other teeth so that it matches the color, size, and shape perfectly. This makes it so the dental implants are not made obvious to others. Dental implants also have excellent function, allowing the patient to eat whatever they want and not worry about it falling out.

Patients who get dental implants benefit in a number of ways. They can eat what they want, as well as brush and floss their teeth like normal. They also have higher confidence and self-esteem with a restored smile. If you want to learn more about how dental implants work, call us here at The Oyster Bay Family Dentists at 516-922-5730 to speak to Dr. Denise VeyVoda.