Periodontist
BOARD CERTIFIED
Our board-certified periodontist specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal diseases. This chronic inflammatory disease, sometimes called gum disease, produces gum infections and affects the bone structure that supports the surrounding teeth. Periodontists receive an additional three years of education after dental school and comprehensive training in dental implant placement.
If you have periodontal disease, you’re certainly not alone. Over half of American adults age 30 and older have some form of periodontal disease.
Benefits of Periodontal Treatment
- Eliminate mouth odors and loose teeth
- Improve your oral hygiene
- Reduce bone loss around your teeth and loss of teeth
Early Detection And Proactive Management Are Essential In Effectively Treating Periodontal Disease And Preventing Complications Like Tooth Loss Or Systemic Health Issues.
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone supporting the teeth. It starts with bacterial growth in the mouth and can lead to tooth loss if not treated promptly.
Periodontal Disease Symptoms
Swollen Or Tender Gums
Bleeding Gums During Brushing Or Flossing
Persistent Bad Breath
Receding Gums
Loose Teeth
Changes In The Way Teeth Fit Together When Biting
Referral By Your Dentist
Many dentists on Long Island will refer their patients to Shine Dental Group for their more challenging periodontal and implant cases. There is no reason to be alarmed if your dentist refers you to our periodontists. You should feel comfortable knowing your general dentist wants you to receive the best care possible. After completing thousands of procedures, our periodontists’ specialized skillset, knowledge, and experience lead to perfect results.
We treat cases ranging from mild gingivitis to more severe periodontitis. We offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planing (removing the plaque and tartar above and below the gum line), root surface debridement (the removal of calculus, plaque, and tartar build-up along the root surface), regenerative procedures (involving multiple aspects including the control of infection and inflammation), oral inflammation treatment, and cosmetic periodontal procedures.
Periodontist Perform Dental Implants
Free Denture Consultation
Implant
A screw that serves as a root
for your new teeth. This is
what permanently attaches
to your jaw.
Abutment
A permanent, but removable
by your doctor, connector that
supports and holds a tooth or
set of teeth.
Restoration
This is the part of the tooth that you can see. It’s usually made of zirconium or porcelain for durability and good looks.
What To Expect From Your Periodontal Visit
Our periodontist will review your complete medical and dental histories. It’s important to know if you’re taking any medications or ongoing medical treatments for any condition that can affect your periodontal care, such as heart disease, diabetes, or pregnancy.
We then examine your gums for any gum line recession, assess how your teeth come into contact with each other when biting, and check for any loose teeth. We then evaluate the health of your gums by placing a small measuring instrument called a gum probe, or periodontal probe, to measure gently and precisely the spaces between your teeth and gums, called periodontal pockets. X-rays may also be necessary to observe the health of the bone supporting your teeth.
We provide plenty of options and plans for a successful periodontal experience. With sedation and anesthetic options available, the procedure can be painless. Don’t delay your oral health; your smile will thank you. Call us today at (516) 348-8500.
Non-Surgical Procedures
Scaling Root Planing
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A July 2015 study in the Journal of the American Dental Association finds that scaling and root planing benefit patients with chronic periodontitis, a gum disease that has advanced past gingivitis. Chronic periodontitis affects 47.2% of adults over 30 in the United States.
Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and become infected, swollen, or tender. As a result, the infected gum separates from the teeth, and pockets develop.
If left untreated, this infection can spread to the bone and cause bone loss. Furthermore, this infection can result in losing your teeth and may spread to the rest of the body. Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, premature births, and many other systemic health problems.
Gum disease is caused by a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Plaque is constantly forming on your teeth; if they aren’t cleaned well, the bacteria in plaque can cause your gums to become inflamed.
It is difficult for patients to keep these types of pockets clean. Scaling removes all the plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) above and below the gum line, making sure to clean all the way down to the bottom of the pocket. We will then begin Root Planing, smoothing out your teeth roots to help your gums reattach to your teeth.
At Shine Dental Group, we complete this Non-SurgicalPeriodontal Procedure in one or two visits. It’s easy to schedule your free consultation, and the healing time is minimal. You can go to work on the SAME Day.
Scaling and Root Planing is the first form of treatment for periodontal disease. Sometimes, deep cleaning is not enough. Further treatment may be necessary to obtain the best periodontal health.
Call us now at (516) 348-8500. We will be pleased to answer any questions or concerns you may have. You can also set up an appointment online here.
Local Antimicrobial treatment
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Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and become infected, swollen or tender. As a result, the infected gum starts to separate from the teeth and a pocket develops. If left untreated, this infection can spread to the bone and cause bone loss. Furthermore, this infection can not only result in losing your teeth, but can also spread to the rest of your body. Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, premature births and a slew of other systemic health problems.
When inflamed gums (gingivitis) is not treated, the infection will work its way down towards the bone causing the gums to separate from the tooth making a “periodontal pocket”. It is difficult for patients to keep these types of pockets clean. Scaling and root planing (also known as Deep Cleaning) is the thorough removal of plaque and tartar under the gum line. It can be done either in one or two visits. You can go to work the SAME day. Scaling the removal of plaque and tarter from the pocket while planing allows the root of the tooth to be smooth and toxin free to allow the gum tissue to attach. This procedure can be done in either one or two visits. You can go to work the SAME day. This is the first form of treatment for periodontal disease. Sometimes, deep cleaning is not enough.
Occlusal Adjustment
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The occlusal adjustment, called occlusal equilibration, involves selective sculpting of tooth surfaces to improve tooth contact patterns. Here at Shine Dental Group, our Occlusal Adjustment procedure makes corrections to the bite associated with loose, shifting teeth or biting too hard. Balancing and evenly distributing the biting and chewing forces on a tooth reduces the looseness and relieves excessive pressures on the supporting gum and bone structures. This painless procedure makes corrections to the bite.
Some signs that an occlusal adjustment may be necessary include the following:
- Loose or shifting teeth: increased spacing between the upper front teeth. You may feel your teeth are out of alignment.
- Grinding or clenching of your teeth: this habit (usually stress-related) can cause an uneven distribution and excessive biting force on several teeth and the bone support holding the teeth within the jaw.
- Headaches: may sometimes accompany the grinding or clenching of your teeth. In most cases, the headache will occur in the temporal regions of your head (lateral to the eyes).
- Pain: One or more teeth may hurt upon eating or biting down. This pain is caused by a tooth’s eruption beyond the bite’s normal plane. One or two teeth may come in contact prematurely.
- Sensitivity to temperature: (sometimes hot, but mostly cold). The nerve within the tooth gets irritated and hypersensitive.
Too much pressure on specific teeth can exacerbate periodontal disease causing more mobility of teeth and increasing the pockets where food can get trapped under the gums. Relieving the stress around certain teeth can decrease the mobility around those teeth. Occlusal trauma, such as grinding and clenching, can also contribute to periodontal disease. An occlusal guard or night guard may help reduce the stress around these teeth. Additional treatment may be necessary to obtain optimal periodontal health.
Call for an appointment with our Board Certified Periodontist at (516) 348-8500. You can also make an appointment online by clicking here.
Priodontal Maintenance
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Periodontal maintenance refers to the procedures and protocols employed to clean and maintain the teeth and gums following a diagnosis and stabilization treatment of periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease in not ‘cured’…only ‘arrested’.
The procedures may appear to the patient to be very similar to a regular cleaning but because the dentist or hygienist must now evaluate, instrument, and monitor the tissues differently and quite often more frequently, the procedures must be differentiated.
After dental treatment is complete, it is absolutely critical to keep the gums as healthy as possible.
Whether you have a dental implant, periodontal disease, or full mouth crown and bridges, routine cleanings is necessary to maintain dental health.
Every 3-6 months is necessary to remove bacterial buildup from under the gums and to have a plaque free mouth between bridges and crowns.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Occlusal Guard
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The occlusal guards, also commonly referred to as night guards, occlusal splints, or simply bite splints, are specialized orthotic devices that are designed to prevent the mouth from performing this clenching and grinding teeth at night (bruxism), and to alleviate the pain, damage and discomfort that come as a result.
When someone wears a mouth guard overnight, their teeth are protected by the clear, acrylic resin which has been molded to perfectly cover the teeth.
This material works to prevent damage such as chipping or scratching of teeth, as well as the physical pain that typically accompanies the grinding and clenching.
There are a few warning signs that may indicate you are a strong candidate for using a mouth guard.
Below are just some of the symptoms to keep an eye out for:
- Consistently getting headaches in the morning.
- Awakening with mild or significant tooth pain.
- Experiencing sore or sensitive jaw muscle and face pain.
- Feeling that you have not gotten a full night’s sleep, even when you go to sleep and wake up at normal times.
Having these symptoms does not necessarily mean that you definitely need to start using an occlusal night guard. That being said, if you do find that you are regularly experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it is a good idea to consult your Shine Dental dentist to determine whether some type of mouth guard might be worth using to alleviate discomfort or tooth scraping or chipping.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Invisalign
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Invisalign® uses a custom-made series of aligners that are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place.
Why Choose Invisalign®?
Virtually Invisible
Invisalign® clear aligners are virtually invisible, so no one will know that you know you are transforming your smile.
Comfortable and Convenient
Invisalign® removable aligners are created using SmartTrack® material that provides a comfortable yet effective fit that allows you to continue your daily routines without any inconvenience.
Expedited Treatment
With frequent changing of your Invisalign® aligners, you may achieve your orthodontic goals even quicker than with traditional braces.
More Effective Treatment
Invisalign® can be used to treat a variety of orthodontic issues such as cross bites, crowding, open bites, gapped teeth, overbites, and underbites.
Proven Results
Invisalign®’s SmartTrack® material and SmartForce® features have been proven to enhance the orthodontic movement provided by Invisalign® clear aligners.
Invisalign® Treatment Process
Scan Your Smile
First, we will create an accurate 3D digital impression of your smile using our 3Shape® digital scanner.
Create a Treatment Plan
Using Invisalign®’s ClinCheck® software, we will work to create a plan for the transformation of your smile.
Preview your smile
We can even show you the shifting of your smile from beginning to end, even before treatment has begun.
Create the Aligners
Once your digital plan is finalized, your custom aligners are made using our state-of-the-art printing process.
Wear Your Aligners
Wear your Invisalign® clear aligners 20 to 22 hours a day for the best results, and take them out only to eat, brush, and floss. While wearing your aligners as prescribed, your teeth will gradually and gently shift into alignment.
Surgical Periodontal Services
Our surgical options include implants, gum contouring, bone grafting, sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, extractions, and more.
Tooth loss and gum disease can impact your health and confidence. Call us today at (516) 348-8500 to schedule your evaluation with our Periodontist at Shine Dental Associates for a personalized treatment plan to restore your smile.
Don’t endure swollen gums or bad breath. We’ll evaluate your mouth, check gum pockets for infection, and start treatment right away.
Regular periodontal maintenance is essential for oral health—routine cleanings prevent disease and keep your smile bright.
Osseous
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Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and become infected, swollen or tender. As a result, the infected gum starts to separate from the teeth and a pocket develops. If left untreated this infection can spread to the bone and cause bone loss. Furthermore, this infection can not only result in losing your teeth but can also spread to the rest of your body.
Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, premature births and a slew of other systemic health problems.
Sometimes, deep cleanings and antimicrobial treatment is not enough. More treatment is needed for periodontal health.
Periodontal disease is the infection of the gums and bones. When you get bone loss you start losing the support of your teeth. Your teeth becomes loose and falls out.
Osseous is a periodontal procedure that allows us to correct the gum and bone infection directly so you don’t get any more bone loss.
We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. The gum and bone is recontoured and the infection from under the gums is removed. The periodontal pocket and all the remaining plaque and tarter is also removed.
You go to work the same day! Minimal discomfort and swelling occurs.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics or nitrous oxide (laughing gas) – sedation is always available for anxious patients.
All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentists in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instantaneous, comfortable digital xrays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with wifi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Osseous With Bone Grafting
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Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and become infected, swollen, or tender. As a result, the infected gum separates from the teeth, and a pocket develops. If left untreated, this infection can spread to the bone and cause bone loss.
Furthermore, this infection can result in losing your teeth and spread to the rest of your body.
Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, premature births, and several other systemic health problems.
Sometimes deep cleanings and antimicrobial treatment are not enough. More treatment is needed for periodontal health.
Periodontal disease is the infection of the gums and bones. When you get bone loss, you start losing the support of your teeth. Your teeth become loose and fall out. Osseous is a periodontal procedure that allows us to correct the gum and bone infection directly, so you don’t get any more bone loss.
We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. The gum and bone are re-contoured, and the infection from under the gums is removed. The periodontal pocket and all the remaining plaque and tarter are also removed.
Shine Dental Associates has the ability to grow back the bone you lost from the infection. Bone grafting is placed in the area you lost your bone. This is done at the SAME time you are having the osseous procedure. You go to work the same day! Minimal discomfort and swelling occur.
While most procedures involve local anesthetics or nitrous oxide (laughing gas)…sedation is always available for anxious patients.
Our board-certified periodontist does all procedures. Our dentists in our state-of-the-art facility always use the most advanced technology, including instantaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room has high-definition flat-screen televisions and WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now at (516) 348-8500; it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Gum Contouring Esthetics
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Gum reshaping or contouring involves changing the shape of your gums to be more aesthetically pleasing. If your gums appear uneven, rest too low, or too high on your teeth, you might consider gum reshaping to enhance your smile. Also called tissue sculpting, this cosmetic dental procedure can even out an uneven gum line and give you a smile you can be proud of.
To restore the evenness of your gum line the periodontist will evaluate the condition of your gums and recommend the best procedure for you. This may include:
- Gum contouring, which generally uses a laser to even out the gum line
- Crown lengthening, removing gum tissue to expose more of the tooth or ‘crown’
- Gum grafting, to shore up gums that are worn down or that have experienced gum disease
Depending upon why your gum line is uneven, one or more of these treatments might be effective for you.
Gum contouring is an extremely safe procedure. If you’re in good oral health and follow all the post-surgical instructions your recovery period should be fast.
Want to learn more about gum contouring and all the services that we offer?
Call us at (516) 348-8500 or schedule a free consultation at Shine Dental Associates and see if Gum Contouring is right for you.
Crown Lengtheningy
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Crown lengthening is a procedure to help the restorative dentist to remove all the decay and cavity that is under gum tissue so you can get the perfect crown, bridge, filling or veneer.
Sometimes the tooth broke or fractured at the gum line and not enough tooth structure remains to get a cap.
We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. The procedures allows gum and bone to be recontoured to allow more of the tooth to become exposed for the restorative dentist.
You go to work the SAME day! Minimal discomfort and swelling occurs.
We may also recommend dental crown lengthening to make a restorative or cosmetic dental procedure possible.
Perhaps your tooth is decayed, broken below the gum line, or has insufficient tooth structure for a restoration, such as a crown or bridge.
Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone level to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients.
All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Whether you have dental crown lengthening to improve function or esthetics, patients often receive the benefits of both: a beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health – your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Gingivectomy And Gingivoplasty
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Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and become infected, swollen or tender. As a result, the infected gum starts to separate from the teeth and a pocket develops. If left untreated, this infection can spread to the bone and cause bone loss. Furthermore, this infection can not only result in losing your teeth, but can also spread to the rest of your body. Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, premature births and a slew of other systemic health problems. Sometimes, deep cleanings and antimicrobial treatment is not enough. More treatment is needed for periodontal health.
Gingivectomy is done when the gums are overgrown around the teeth due to plaque or medication. The infection doesn’t reach to the bone and only in the gum area. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. The excess tissue is removed, teeth are cleaned and the pocket is removed. You go to work the same day! Minimal discomfort and swelling occurs.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Gingivoplasty often is done simply to make gums look better. They may have an unusual shape or may not be formed normally. The causes can include a person’s genes, disease or trauma. Gingivoplasty reshapes the gums to make them look more natural. It often is done alone, but can be done during or after a gingivectomy. Gingivoplasty also can be done along with a gum graft. This type of surgery adds tissue to the gum line.
Both of these procedures usually are done with scalpels. They also can be done with electro surgery or laser units. Your periodontist might use special tools that were designed for gingivectomy. They have angled blades to help them get around teeth.
Before either procedure, you will receive a local anesthetic shot to numb your gums. A gingivectomy can take from a few minutes to more than an hour. The length of time depends on how much tissue is being removed. Gingivoplasty is typically done in a couple of minutes.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Extractions
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Whether trauma, severe periodontal disease, abscess, or big cavity, some teeth may not be restorable. Whatever the reason may be, sometimes teeth have to come out. Our highly skilled dentist perform these extractions including wisdom teeth! We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. We gently remove the teeth and clean out the infection. You go to work the same day! Our in office lab can construct a same day denture so you will never be without any teeth!
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instantaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Extractions With Bone Grafting
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Whether trauma, severe periodontal disease, abscess, or big cavity, some teeth may not be restorable. Whatever the reason may be, sometimes teeth have to come out. Our highly skilled dentist perform these extractions including wisdom teeth! We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. We gently remove the teeth and clean out the infection. To maximize healing, minimize discomfort or possible future implant, bone grafting is placed in the socket the SAME day. After a period of healing, an implant can then be placed. You go to work the same day! Our in office lab can construct a same day denture so you will never be without any teeth!
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instantaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Soft Tissue Graft For Recession Connective Tissue
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Do you have teeth where the gum tissue is receding. Is it causing you to have either sensitivity to hot or cold. Does it make you self conscious about your smile. This happens frequently. Whether it be from aggressive tooth brushing or to even periodontal disease, Shine dental can cover and help restore the gum line to its original position.
Soft tissue graft is harvested from another area in the mouth, typically from the palate. The tissue is placed in the area where the tissue is receded and is secured in place. Sometimes we may need additional materials to help get the maximum esthetic results if the bone is compromised. We use biologic mediators to enhance bone and soft tissue growth to obtain maximum healing. We can utilize your own tissue or exogenous tissue. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. You go to work the SAME day. Minimal discomfort and swelling occurs. Start smiling with confidence again.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Soft Tissue Graft With Biologic Materials
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Do you have teeth where the gum tissue is receding. Is it causing you to have either sensitivity to hot or cold. Does it make you self conscious about your smile. This happens frequently. Whether it be from aggressive tooth brushing or to even periodontal disease, Shine dental can cover and help restore the gum line to its original position.
Soft tissue graft is harvested from another area in the mouth, typically from the palate. The tissue is placed in the area where the tissue is receded and is secured in place. Sometimes we may need additional materials to help get the maximum esthetic results if the bone is compromised. We use biologic mediators to enhance bone and soft tissue growth to obtain maximum healing. We can utilize your own tissue or exogenous tissue. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. You go to work the SAME day. Minimal discomfort and swelling occurs. Start smiling with confidence again.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
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Frenectomy
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Is there a gap between your front teeth?. Have you had braces and the space between your front teeth keep getting bigger, no matter how often you wear your retainer?. This occurs when there is a high frenum or muscle that attaches between your two front teeth. Shine Dental can put your front teeth together and keep it that way.
Frenectomy is done on both adults and children, before and after orthodontics. It can be done with a LASER also. We numb you up as though you are getting a filling. The frenum is gently removed. Within a few week, orthodontic movement (braces) can occur. Minimal discomfort and swelling occurs. You can go to work the same day. Start smiling with confidence again.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Soft Tissue Grafts For Orthodontics
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Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and become infected, swollen or tender. As a result, the infected gum starts to separate from the teeth and a pocket develops. If left untreated, this infection can spread to the bone and cause bone loss. Furthermore, this infection can not only result in losing your teeth, but can also spread to the rest of your body. Periodontal disease has been associated with heart disease, diabetes, premature births and a slew of other systemic health problems. Sometimes, deep cleanings and antimicrobial treatment is not enough. More treatment is needed for periodontal health.
Whether you’re an adult or a child that want braces, the gums have to be healthy in order to move teeth. If the gums are not healthy, there is a greater likely hood that the teeth may exhibit periodontal disease or bone loss and may need to come out during orthodontic movement. Similarly, before moving teeth, you must make sure you have adequate thick tissue in your mouth before moving teeth otherwise recession of your gum tissue may occur. Soft tissue graft can be harvested and placed in the areas where you don’t have enough thick tissue. Once healing is complete and thick tissue is obtained, orthodontic treatment can occur. Minimal discomfort and swelling occurs. Start smiling with confidence again.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Orthodontic Mini Screws
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Are your teeth taking forever to move during braces? Sometimes additional forces are needed to move your teeth in the desired position. Whether it be intrusion, extrusion, and bring teeth forward or back, orthodontic mini screws may be the answer.
Orthodontic mini screws are a great advent to orthodontics. With the orthodontist recommendation, we plan where we need to put the mini screws. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. The mini screws are gently placed within minutes. Minimal discomfort and minimal swelling occurs. Get your teeth moved in a timely manner! After treatment is complete, removal of the Ortho mini screw is gently removed.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Biopsy
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A biopsy is a simple surgery that removes samples of soft tissue or bone from the body.
This may be gum tissue, a tooth, or a jaw piece. Biopsies are performed when the dentist or the physician wants to take a look at the sample in the laboratory. The goal is to find the sources of abnormalities or lesions. They may be caused by illnesses or injuries. The lesions may be in the area of soft tissue or bone that looks abnormal. This can be a lump or a patch of skin that has a different colour or texture.
Determining what type of biopsy will be performed will depend on several factors. For instance, if the lesion is tiny and the dentist thinks that it is benign or not cancerous then an excisional biopsy will be made although if the lesion is large and there is a chance that it is malignant or cancerous then incsional biopsies will be made.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Dental Implants
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Single Tooth Dental Implants
Dental implants are small anchors made of a biocompatible metal called titanium that are placed in the jawbone. Dental implants are the replacement of tooth roots in the mouth. Once placed, the anchors begin to fuse with the bone over the course of a few months. After the fusing process, known as osseointegration, abutment posts are inserted into the anchors to allow for the permanent attachment of the replacement teeth.
Implant Supported Bridges
An implant supported bridge is a dental bridge that is secured to two or more dental implants rather than relying on the adjacent natural teeth for support. When a bridge uses natural teeth for attachment, the teeth must be prepared (shaved down) for crowns. Once the bridge is placed, the natural teeth will be subjected to increased stress that can be damaging – particularly if the existing tooth, roots, or surrounding bone structure are already compromised.
Implant Supported Dentures
For patients who are missing many or all of their teeth, implant supported dentures may be an alternative to traditional dentures. This solution requires the placement of two or more implants. In order to replace a full arch denture, a minimum of four implants is generally recommended. Eligibility for this solution is dependent upon a number of factors, with jaw bone density being one of the most significant determining factors.
Traditional dentures rely on an acrylic base that sits directly on the gums, held in place by a paste or adhesive. Using implants as supports for dentures allows for a smaller and more comfortable base and less shifting of the prosthesis during use.
Implants can support both full and partial dentures as well as both fixed and removable dentures. If a removable denture is selected, the denture will “snap” on to the implant rather than requiring the use of denture paste or adhesives.
Full Arch With Only Four Implants
This procedure is a unique implant solution that allows patients with a completely edentulous (toothless) upper or lower arch to replace all of the teeth in that arch using only four implants as anchors.
Guided Implant Placement
Dental implants are the replacement of tooth roots in the mouth. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed or removable replacement teeth. Dental implants, which are placed in the jawbone, are small anchors made of a biocompatible metal called titanium. The anchors begin to fuse with the bone over the course of a few months. After the fusing process, known as osseointegration, abutment posts are inserted into the anchors to allow for the permanent attachment of the replacement teeth.
Using CBCT scans and restorative virtual treatment planning, along with specialized training, we are able to provide guided implant placement for our patients.
Using a virtual 3-D model or a physical model, implant placements and the following restorative work can be simulated to create the ideal patient treatment plan. These virtual plans allow the doctor to take multiple aspects of implant placement and restoration into consideration, resulting in optimal aesthetics, function and longevity for the patient’s final restoration. Working with a 3-D model also allows the patient to better understand the procedures and visualize the end result.
Once planning is complete, specialized software can be used to create a surgical guide for use during implant placement. This guide directs the exact location, angle and depth of the implant placement. The use of the guide increases the accuracy, efficiency, safety and predictability of the procedure.
When you choose to have computer guided implant placement, you also give yourself the option to have restorations placed the same day at the time of your procedure. There is no longer a need to wait to have your teeth after implant placement, or wear an uncomfortable removable denture during the healing time. Initial scans will be taken at your consultation for implant placement, and we will also scan and take photographs of your mouth so we can plan your dream smile. From there our onsite digital lab will fabricate your smile. At your next visit, implants and your teeth will be placed. You leave with a permanent smile, and will be able to enjoy your favorite meals just hours later!
Implants With Bone Grafling
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Dental Implants are changing the way people live. For patients that lost teeth, dental implants can provide patients the ability to eat virtually anything and allows them to smile with confidence.
Dental implants are completely safe and can be placed with patients who have gum disease, patients who smoke, or patients who have missing teeth and wear dentures. Implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth or help provide stability to dentures. Implants are titanium posts that get inserted into the jaw bone. After the implant bonds with the existing bone to provide a solid foundation, the replacement tooth looks, feels and function like a normal tooth. Furthermore, implants prevent the bone deterioration that typically results when a tooth is missing.
When teeth have been missing for a while, bone has a tendency of resorbing or disappearing. We numb you up the same way you get a filling. The dental implants are placed gently into the missing area. Sometimes, bone grafting may have to be placed around the implant to ensure its stability. This is done at the SAME time you get the implant. You go to the work the same day with minimal discomfort! You will NEVER be without teeth. Your denture will be adjusted the SAME day to fit over the area. After a period of healing, typically about 3-4 months, a replacement tooth can be placed.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instantaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Immediate Implants – Same Day after Extraction
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Dental Implants are changing the way people live. For patients that lost teeth, dental implants can provide patients the ability to eat virtually anything and allows them to smile with confidence.
Dental implants are completely safe and can be placed with patients who have gum disease, patients who smoke, or patients who have missing teeth and wear dentures. Implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth or help provide stability to dentures.
Implants are titanium posts that get inserted into the jaw bone. After the implant bonds with the existing bone to provide a solid foundation, the replacement tooth looks, feels and function like a normal tooth. Furthermore, implants prevent the bone deterioration that typically results when a tooth is missing.
When a tooth has to come out an implant can be placed at the SAME time. We numb you up the same way you get a filling. The tooth is gently removed to preserve and maintain the bone. The dental implants are placed gently into the missing area. Sometimes, bone grafting may have to be placed around the implant to ensure its stability.
This is done at the SAME time you get the implant. You go to the work the same day with minimal discomfort! You will NEVER be without teeth. Your denture will be adjusted the SAME day to fit over the area. After a period of healing, typically about 3-4 months, a replacement tooth can be placed.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instantaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Immediate Implants – Same Day Tooth
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Dental Implants are changing the way people live. For patients that lost teeth, dental implants can provide patients the ability to eat virtually anything and allows them to smile with confidence. Dental implants are completely safe and can be placed with patients who have gum disease, patients who smoke, or patients who have missing teeth and wear dentures. Implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth or help provide stability to dentures. Implants are titanium posts that get inserted into the jaw bone. After the implant bonds with the existing bone to provide a solid foundation, the replacement tooth looks, feels and function like a normal tooth. Furthermore, implants prevent the bone deterioration that typically results when a tooth is missing.
We numb you up the same way you get a filling. The dental implants are placed gently into the missing area. If we can get primary stability of the implant, you can get a temporary tooth restoration on the implant the SAME day. You don’t have to wear your denture anymore. You go to the work the same day with minimal discomfort! You will NEVER be without teeth. After a period of healing, typically about 3-4 months, a replacement tooth can be placed.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instantaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Sinus Elevation – Osteotome, Lateral Window
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When you have teeth in the back of the mouth it serves 2 functions: to help chew food and also keeps the maxillary sinus from pnumatizing or coming down. When teeth have been missing for a long period of time bone has a tendency of resorbing or disappearing.
Furthermore, the maxillary sinus pnumatizes, or keeps coming down, causing less bone in the area. Remember, sinus are air filled cavity and implants have to be surrounded by bone all around. If there is not enough bone to place an implant, then a sinus elevation is required.
Depending on the amount of bone you have, there are two types of sinus elevation- osteotome sinus elevation and a lateral window sinus elevation.
Osteotome sinus elevation is done at the same time of the implant.
We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. Before the implant is placed we gently bump up the area and add bone graft. Within a few minutes the implants are placed.
You go to work the same day with minimal discomfort.
Lateral window sinus elevation is done when there is not enough bone to place the implant at that time.
We numb you up the same way you would get a filling. We gently elevate the sinus with bone grafting and the area has to heal for a few months.
After a period of healing, implants would then be placed in the area.
With either procedure there is no harm or changes in the sinus. The amount that we are elevating is miniscule compared the amount of cubic volume in the sinus.
Half of all implants placed in the back of the mouth requires some sort of sinus elevation.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics or nitrous oxide (laughing gas) – sedation is always available for anxious patients.
All procedures are done by our Board Certified Periodontist.
Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instantaneous, comfortable digital X-rays.
Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Ridge Augmentation
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Have you noticed that your denture keeps getting loose over time? Or your facial features are changing around the area where you have no teeth? When teeth have been missing for a while, bone has a tendency of resorbing or disappearing. This is why your dentures become loose overtime or even causing your facial profile to change. To stop this from happening, you NEED dental implants. Before implants can be placed, bone needs to be present. Implants have to be surrounded by bone at all times, and if bone is not there, ridge augmentation is needed.
Ridge augmentation is a type of procedure that needs bone grafting to build up the bone that you lost. We numb you up the same way you would get a filling! Bone grafting and membranes are used to build up the bone in the area you need for an implant. You go to the work the same day with minimal discomfort! You will NEVER be without teeth. Your denture will be adjusted the SAME day to fit over the area. After a period of healing, typically about 3-4 months, the site is ready for an implant.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist. Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instantaneous, comfortable digital X-rays. Each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and with WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Mini Implants
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The Benefits of Mini Dental Implants
Say goodbye to the denture adhesive or glue! No more gagging on an upper denture. Start chewing your food with confidence knowing that you can virtually eat anything you like! Smile with confidence. Dental mini implants can solve a lot of the problems that are associated with dentures.
Mini implants are exactly what they sound like. They are very thin, long implants that get gently inserted into the jaw bone. Unlike conventional dental implants they can be used IMMEDIATELY. There is no waiting time for the dental implants to heal.
Because of the way the mini implants are designed and function a minimum of 6-8 mini implants are placed on the upper jaw and a minimum of 4-6 mini implants on the lower jaw.
Primarily, mini implants are used to stabilize dentures. They are mainly used on patients who have severely atrophic ridges (very thin ridge where there is not enough bone to hold a conventional implant) or while conventional implants are healing, mini implants can be inserted the same day to help stabilize a denture and not put any pressure on the ridge so the implants can heal ideally.
On rare occasions they can be used to anchor teeth on to them.
We numb you up the same way you get a filling. The dental implants are placed gently into the missing area. You go to the work the same day with minimal discomfort!
You will NEVER be without teeth. Your denture will be adjusted the SAME day to attach to the mini implants. Most of the time we can use your existing denture and retrofit over the mini implants.
While most procedures are done with just local anesthetics, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and sedation is always available for anxious patients. All procedures are done by our board certified periodontist.
Our dentist in our state of the art facility always uses the most advanced technology including instantaneous, comfortable digital X-rays.
At Shine Dental Associates each treatment room is equipped with high definition flat screen televisions and WiFi accessibility to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Call us now (516) 348-8500 it will be our pleasure to answer any questions or concerns.
Meet Our Periodontists
Our board-certified periodontists specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating periodontal diseases. This chronic inflammatory disease, sometimes called gum disease, produces gum infections and affects the bone structure that supports the surrounding teeth. Periodontists receive an additional three years of education after dental school and comprehensive training in the placement of dental implants.
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FAQs - Periodontist
A periodontist specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating gum disease and other conditions affecting the soft tissues and bones that support your teeth. They are also experts in dental implants and gum-related cosmetic procedures.
You should see a periodontist if you have persistent gum inflammation, bleeding gums, receding gums, loose teeth, or if your general dentist recommends it due to advanced gum disease or complex dental implant needs.
While general dentists provide a wide range of oral care, periodontists focus specifically on the health of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. They receive additional training to treat severe gum disease, perform gum grafting, and place dental implants.
Periodontists offer treatments such as scaling and root planing, gum grafting, periodontal surgery, dental implants, and treatment for advanced gum disease, such as guided tissue regeneration.
Signs of gum disease include red, swollen, or bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, receding gums, and loose teeth. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to consult a periodontist for an evaluation.
Yes, periodontists are highly skilled in placing dental implants and managing the soft tissue and bone structures around them. They ensure that the implants are properly integrated into your jaw for a stable, long-lasting result.
During your first visit, the periodontist will review your dental and medical history, examine your gums, and may take X-rays to assess the health of the underlying bone. They will discuss your diagnosis and recommend a personalized treatment plan.
Most periodontal treatments are performed under local anesthesia, making the procedures comfortable. Some treatments may cause mild discomfort afterward, but your periodontist will provide instructions for managing any pain or swelling.
In its early stages, gum disease (gingivitis) can often be reversed with proper oral hygiene and professional cleaning. Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) can be managed with treatment, but it may require ongoing care to prevent further damage.
Prevent gum disease by practicing good oral hygiene, including brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting your dentist regularly for check-ups and cleanings. Avoid smoking and maintain a healthy diet to support gum health.
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