590 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791
516-433-2211 | 516-921-1678
Do you often experience headaches or migraines, and cannot identify the underlying cause? If so, then you may consider an appointment with your Syosset, NY dentist. Often, your headaches could be the result of strain on your jaw joints, which leads to a serious issue known as TMJ disorder, or TMD. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at how we diagnose and treat TMD.
Periodontal disease is a very common oral health issue, one that impacts over half of adults aged 30 and older. Without treatment, the disease grows more severe and could reach a stage responsible for adult tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Syosset, NY, dentist explains what you can do to help protect your smile from periodontal disease.
Will your child be starting school soon? If so, you’re likely scrambling to pick up all the supplies and new clothes they need. But we don’t want you to forget about your little one’s oral health! A checkup before school starts is great for kids of all ages, and we definitely recommend one. In today’s blog, your Syosset, NY, dentist talks about getting little smiles ready to return to school.
Do you often experience headaches or migraines? For many, this persistent pain is actually related to the jaw joints and bite balance. If we diagnose issues like TMD disorder and bruxism (chronic teeth grinding), then your Syosset, NY, dentist may be able to offer treatment with a custom-made NTI appliance.
Our team wants to provide care with precision and accuracy, so you avoid the onset of serious oral health issues or major complications. To provide a more accurate diagnosis, we often use digital technology. We also have advanced systems to identify cavities, screen for oral cancer, and treat soft tissue problems, such as gum disease. In today’s blog, your Syosset, NY, dentist looks at the advanced technologies we use in our office!
If you have a missing tooth, you may have heard of dental implants. These provide a more successful and longer-lasting solution to tooth loss than traditional bridges or partial dentures. But how do we place them, and what makes them such a great choice for addressing tooth loss? In today’s blog, your Syosset, NY, dentist will talk about replacing missing teeth with implant dentistry.
If you have decayed and missing teeth, minor and severe damage, or issues with bite balance or smile esthetics, you may need more than a single treatment to improve your smile. To help restore the health and beauty of your smile, even addressing missing teeth, your Syosset, NY, dentist may suggest treatment with our full-mouth rehabilitation.
When a tooth develops an infection, whether due to injury or untreated tooth decay, this could mean serious trouble for your smile. To avoid complications like worsening pain or tooth loss, you may need a restorative treatment known as root canal therapy. In today’s blog, your Syosset, NY, dentist talks about how we save a tooth with endodontics.
Dental cavities could develop in smiles of all ages, and when they do, cavities become a source of discomfort and even infection. To treat the cavity and bring relief, smiles both young and old benefit from a metal-free and lifelike composite resin dental filling. In today’s blog, your Syosset, NY, dentist talks about how we create and place your natural-looking dental filling.
While enamel damage is often caused by cavities, physical trauma can also lead to permanent harm. If you injure your tooth, you can experience a worrying smile change, feel uncomfortable biting and chewing, and find yourself vulnerable to an infection! The good news is that you can make sure the matter is addressed properly by seeing your Syosset, NY dentist for support. At our practice, we can provide an evaluation to gauge the damage to your tooth, which helps us identify the most conservative approach to fully addressing the matter. At the end of your treatment, you can feel confident that your oral health, appearance, and dental function are preserved. (more…)
