General Dentistry Services in Manhattan Park NYC
Fillings
Traditional dental restoratives, or fillings, include gold, porcelain, and composite. The strength and durability of traditional dental materials make them useful for situations where restored teeth must withstand extreme forces that result from chewing, often in the back of the mouth.
Newer dental fillings include ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. These compounds, often called composite resins, are usually used on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important, but they can also be used on the back teeth depending on the location and extent of the tooth decay.
What’s right for me?
Several factors influence the performance, durability, longevity and expense of dental restorations, including:
- The components used in the filling material
- The amount of tooth structure remaining
- Where and how the filling is placed
- The chewing load that the tooth will have to bear
- The length and number of visits needed to prepare and adjust the restored tooth
Before your treatment begins, your doctor will discuss with you all of your options and help you choose the best filling for your particular case. In preparation for this discussion it may be helpful to understand the two basic types of dental fillings — direct and indirect.
- Direct fillings are fillings placed into a prepared cavity in a single visit. They include glass ionomers, resin ionomers, and composite (resin) fillings. The dentist prepares the tooth, places the filling, and adjusts it in one appointment.
- Indirect fillings generally require two or more visits. They include inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns, and bridges fabricated with gold, base metal alloys, ceramics, or composites. During the first visit, the dentist prepares the tooth and makes an impression of the area to be restored. The dentist then places a temporary covering over the prepared tooth. The impression is sent to a dental laboratory, which creates the dental restoration. At the next appointment, the dentist cements the restoration into the prepared cavity and adjusts it as needed.
Digital X-rays & Impressions
Using the most advanced dental technology possible is just as important as staying up-to-date on the latest treatment techniques. Because our practice is dedicated to providing you with the safest and most convenient treatment options available, we utilize advanced digital X-ray and impressions technology in our office.
Digital X-rays and impressions provide several advanced imaging options designed to save time, provide clearer dental photos, and expose patients to less radiation than traditional X-ray technology.
Our practice is focused on making your dental experience as comfortable as possible. At your next appointment, we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Under Armour® Mouthguards
Under Armour® Performance Mouthwear™
Athletes – protect your smiles for many years, and games, to come! Our practice is pleased to offer our patients the most advanced line of custom mouthguards and mouthpieces with new Under Armour Performance Mouthwear.
Powered by premium Armourbite™ technology, Under Armour Mouthwear is designed to improve your overall health and prevent future dental issues, as well as improve your strength, endurance, and reaction time while reducing stress on your face and jaw.
How will my Under Armour Performance Mouthpiece protect my smile?
Under Armour Mouthpieces offer superior protection and comfort, and are made from the highest quality materials. Custom fit to the shape of your smile, Under Armour Mouthpieces relieve pressure on the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and help protect your mouth and jaw from impact.
Aren’t mouthguards only helpful for athletes playing a contact sport?
The answer is NO – athletes of any sport should use a mouthguard to protect their teeth, mouth, and jaw from injury. Your dentist may offer:
- Under Armour Performance Mouthpiece for non-contact sports, including baseball, golf, tennis, cycling, and running.
- Under Armour Performance Mouthguard for full-contact sports, including football, hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, and wrestling.
- Under Armour Performance Alloy Mouthpiece for ultra-durable protection in non-contact sports.
Your dentist is an authorized provider of Under Armour Performance Mouthpieces, and is pleased to offer patients the same mouthguards and mouthpieces used by hundreds of professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes. If you’re an athlete, give us a call and schedule an appointment for a quick, 20-minute, custom mouthguard fitting.