Everyone wants their smiles to look and feel beautiful. It makes sense — your smile is one of the first thing anyone notices about you. Your teeth are on display when you talk, eat, smile or do anything else that involves showing your teeth. If you’re dealing with some discoloration issues or want a straighter smile, we offer cosmetic services that can bring your smile back to where it needs to be. Our dental team is ready to give you a smile that’s brighter than it has ever been before. We want you to be proud of a smile you can show off, not hide. Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman are the cosmetic dentists that everyone can trust, including those of you in Massapequa Park. Getting you a whiter and brighter smile is what we want to do all of the time. With our cosmetic dentistry services, we can help you achieve your dental goals.
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Fantastic Cosmetic Dentistry Service Is Available To You in Massapequa Park, NY
July 27, 2015
Perfect Porcelain Veneers
June 24, 2015
If you have significant damage to your front teeth, you may be tempted to hide your smile. Fixing chipped or cracked teeth or replacing missing teeth can be expensive and time consuming. At South Shore Dental Care we offer comprehensive dental care no matter what your oral health needs. We can restore your smile with crowns, bridges, dental implants or other restorative dentistry treatments, but for many the hours of dental work is too stressful. Porcelain veneers from the experts Dr.s Dory and Khalida Stutman can correct your smile without the time and financial commitments of restorative dentistry. We believe that all dentistry is cosmetic because a beautiful smile should be the end result of everything we do, but our traditional cosmetic dentistry services include teeth whitening, Invisalign and porcelain veneers. If you’re interested in any of our full-spectrum dental care options from pediatric to geriatric dentistry, our Massapequa Park, NY office has you covered. Call to schedule an appointment today.
How Porcelain Veneers Work
Our office prides itself on offering our patients the widest array of dental treatment options, and this includes our cosmetic dentistry services. If you are interested in having porcelain veneers placed to correct your smile esthetics, our highly skilled dentists will start by explaining the numerous options our practice can provide.
Traditional porcelain veneers require two visits. An initial consultation/examination visit allows our staff to examine your teeth and determine whether veneers are a good option to correct your bite. If you and your dentist determine that veneers are right for you, molds will be made of your teeth so a customized veneer can be milled. At South Shore Dental Care we work with the renowned dental ceramist, Jason J. Kim to produce the highest quality natural looking and feeling veneers available. Once your custom veneer is ready, you’ll come in for your second visit to place the veneer.
For patients who need minimal-prep or no-prep veneers, we work with several of the leading ultra-thin veneer brands: Lumineers, DaVinci Veneers and Durathins. These brands offer similar look and function to the traditional porcelain veneer, and still require two dental visits one to take molds of your teeth and one to apply your custom veneer. However, these veneer options are made of extremely thin layers of porcelain so less tooth preparation is needed to place the veneers.
Who Should Consider Veneers
If you have chipped, cracked or broken teeth, veneers can be a less invasive treatment option that traditional crowns to correct smile esthetic. If you have dental damage caused by tooth decay, veneers help protect against future cavities or bacteria. Patients who are not healthy enough to undergo complex dental procedures like crown and bridge therapy or dental implants, are usually able to have veneers placed with no adverse health effects. Any patient who isn’t happy with the smile they have, but doesn’t have the time or budget to undergo extensive dental restoration treatments will benefit from porcelain veneers.
Schedule an Appointment
Whatever the reason you’re considering porcelain veneers, our expert staff can help you make a dental care decision that’s right for you. A consultation with one of our skilled cosmetic dentists will thoroughly explain your options, and give you the opportunity to hear about other dental treatments to correct your bite. If you’re in need of cosmetic dentistry treatment or any dental care, our convenient Massapequa Park practice is here to help. Call to schedule a consultation today. Our practice welcomes patients form surrounding areas including Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh.
Brilliant Teeth Whitening in Massapequa Park, NY
June 14, 2015
At South Shore Dental Care, we provide the full-spectrum dental service for our patients of all ages. From children’s visits to senior care, Dr.s Dory and Khalida Stutman have you covered no matter what your oral care needs. Cosmetic dentistry services from our practice are more than just esthetic enhancement. Because your smile is one of the first things people see when they meet you, our doctors believe that all dentistry should be cosmetic. We strive to give every patient a beautiful, healthy smile they can be proud of. Our traditional cosmetic services include porcelain veneers, Invisalign and Zoom! teeth whitening. Zoom! whitening is one of the leaders in office visit whitening and at home whitening, and we offer our patients both options. If you’re interested in learning more about Zoom! whitening or any of our other dental services, call our convenient Massapequa Park, NY office to schedule an appointment.
Time May Not Be on Your Side
You can brush and floss in the morning, before you go to bed, and after every meal and your teeth will still yellow as your age. The best way to keep your natural glow is to maintain great oral hygiene, but for a truly brilliant white smile, you might need a whitening agent to help. When we eat or drink or even breathe, we expose our teeth to molecules that can discolor our enamel. Brushing, flossing and regular hygienist visits remove the majority of stains from the surface of your teeth, but enamel is extremely porous. Even if we brush or floss after meals, some of the molecules still get trapped in the porous enamel. Over time, these molecules reach the inner dentine layer where regular brushing and flossing can’t reach them.
Unless you aced chemistry, you may not realize that these molecules bond to the molecules in your teeth changing the way the look and the way they react to other molecules. In order to remove the stains, you have to break that bond through oxidation. Using hydrogen or carbamide peroxide, creates a chemical reaction that causes the foreign matter that discolors your teeth to release its bond.
Brighter Smiles for Summer
The good news for your smile is that, over the years, researchers have developed a great way to improve the whiteness of your teeth. At South Shore Dental Care, the Dr.s Stutman utilize one of the most effective whitening treatments on the market, Zoom! whitening. Created as an at home whitening gel, professional grade Zoom! whitening gel used in our office is paired with a special no-heat light that amplifies your results, but at home whitening is still an option.
At home whitening with Zoom! can be just as effect as our in office treatments, if you don’t need as much whitening or you’d prefer to whiten more gradually. We will create a customized application tray to be used with our professional whitening gel that is a much higher quality than gels you can buy in stores. Over the course of one or more weeks depending on how much change you desire, your teeth will gradually lighten leaving you with a brilliant smile.
In office whitening takes a little over an hour. We’ll need to prep your mouth before we whiten by protecting your lips and gums. Then, we apply a layer of whitening gel to your teeth. The no-heat light is placed over your mouth for about an hour to kick start the whitening process. After your teeth have whitened for an hour, we will give you a fluoride treatment to protect your teeth and make the whitening last. Patients who whiten in our office can see a difference of 6 to 10 shades with just one visit.
Find Out More
If you want to restore a brilliant shine to your smile, Zoom! teeth whitening makes a big difference. Whether you’re looking for a quick, significant change or a subtle, gradual lightening, the experts at South Shore Dental Care are here to help. For more information about our Zoom! whitening options, other cosmetic treatments, or any of our comprehensive dental care, call our Massapequa Park, NY office to schedule an appointment today. Our state-of-the-art facility and expert staff invite patients form Massapequa Park and the surrounding areas including Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh.
An Alternative to Traditional Braces: Invisalign in Massapequa Park, NY
April 27, 2015
How do you feel about your smile? Are you content with the way it looks? Do you often find yourself thinking of a straight, lovely smile that you can be proud to show off to friends and family? It is possible to straighten teeth, but most adults do not like the treatment to accomplish this: braces. Adults generally find the metal brackets and wires of traditional braces unappealing, making teeth straightening options very limited. So, what can people do to achieve the straight smile of their dreams? The Luminous Smile at South Shore Dental Care, located in Massapequa Park, NY offers a personalized alternative to braces in the form of Invisalign.
What’s Invisalign?
Adults who seek straighter teeth want to avoid the metal appliances of traditional braces, as the tension utilized can apply a lot of pressure and many see the aesthetics as somewhat juvenile. Invisalign differs from braces as they use clear, customized aligners to move teeth into position. There are several sets of aligners, which are rotated as the process continues, which slowly push your teeth into a straight position and give you a beautiful smile. The aligners are clear, which allow you to have a natural appearance, and they are removable, so you can continue to eat your favorite meals, brush your teeth, etc.
What is the Treatment Like?
When you arrive at our office for your initial consultation, we will take 3D images of your mouth and plan the treatment. The data and images are sent to a certified Invisalign laboratory, where professional technicians will create your customized aligners. When finished, we will receive the aligners and have you return to our office. We will present your aligners, tell you which set to start with, how long to wear the set, which aligners to use afterward, etc. Within 9-18 months, you will have the vibrant, straight smile you always wanted.
Get the Smile of Your Dreams
If you are ready to get a straight set of teeth, then schedule a consultation with our amazing staff. Call or email our office and start your journey with Invisalign. Our office doors are always open to the residents of Massapequa Park, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and the neighboring communities.
Restore Your Smile with Cosmetic Veneers in Massapequa Park, NY
April 21, 2015
Are you constantly dreaming of having a stellar, vibrant smile? Do you wish you could achieve a celebrity-like smile and “wow” everyone in the room? Everyone wants a brilliant, lovely smile, but the unfortunate fact is most people do not have a radiant set of teeth. Teeth crowd together during developmental stages and experience stains from food and beverages. Others experience oral injuries, i.e. chipped or cracked teeth, which pushes the dreams of a perfect smile further and further away. Luckily, The Luminous Smile at South Shore Dental Care, located in Massapequa Park, NY, can restore your smile and help you achieve the picture-perfect set of teeth with cosmetic veneers.
What are Veneers?
No one has a natural set of perfect teeth. Outside of the crowding/spacing of development and stains received from food, teeth will naturally turn into a dull, yellow color. This can cause a lot of frustration for those seeking whiter, more aesthetically pleasing teeth, and it can have a negative effect on self-esteem. Porcelain veneers, offered by the expert duo of Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman, can correct these imperfections with a simple treatment. Veneers are simply thin, personalized pieces of porcelain, which are bonded to teeth, correcting chips and cracks in teeth, fixing size or color issues, and presenting a perfect, white look for the teeth.
What is the Procedure for Getting Veneers?
When you arrive for you initial consultation at our state-of-the-art office, our incredible team and talented doctors will examine your teeth and create a plan for the procedure. Impressions and images may be taken to help the process. Your customized veneers will be created in a laboratory by our professional team. We will have you back for a follow-up appointment so we can bond the veneers to your teeth and give you an amazing smile. It may be necessary to remove some enamel from your tooth before the bonding process, but the entire procedure is completely painless. After bonding, we will polish off the veneers and make any necessary adjustments. When complete, you will walk out of our office with a celebrity-like, glowing smile.
Achieve Your Dream Smile
Don’t you think it’s time to correct your dental imperfections and achieve a beautiful, white smile? Contact our office and schedule an appointment with our incredible staff. We happily accept all patients who live in Massapequa Park, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and the neighboring cities.
South Shore Dental Care Offers Non Invasive TMJ Disorder Relief in Massapequa, NY
March 24, 2015
What is TMJ Disorder? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the sliding hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull on either side of your face. It is the joint that allows you to use your jawbone to chew and speak properly. Because it plays such an important role, when it malfunctions, it can wreak havoc on your everyday life.Although TMJ disorder is hard to prevent (because the exact cause is unknown) it can be easily treated, non-invasively, with oral appliance therapy from South Shore Dental Care. Make your TMJ disorder consultation appointment with the trusted family dentists of South Shore Dental Care today. Drs. Dory and Khalida Stutman proudly serve patients daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and the surrounding communities.
What Does TMJ Disorder Look Like?
TMJ disorder can cause severe pain and discomfort in some cases. This pain could be temporary or last for many years. It could also affect one or both sides of your face. TMJ disorder is more common among women than men and it is most often discovered between the ages of 20 and 40. While the exact trigger of the disorder is still debated, clear warning signs include:
- Pain or tenderness in your face, neck, or shoulders
- Pain when you chew, speak, or open your mouth too wide
- Jaw joints that lock or make noises
- Trouble chewing properly
- Swelling on one side of the face
- Chronic toothaches, headaches, neck aches, or upper shoulder pain or
- Chronic earaches, hearing problems, or ringing in the ears
How Can TMJ Disorder Be Treated?
Dr. Stutman offers oral appliance therapy to alleviate the symptoms of TMJ disorder. A custom oral appliance (night guard) fits over your upper and lower teeth as you sleep. The appliance prevents your teeth from clenching so that your jaw joints and muscles can relax and release tension. The night guard can lessen the effects of teeth clenching and grinding and correct your bite position. When your jaw joints and surrounding muscles are no longer strained, your TMJ disorder symptoms will decrease and dissipate.
Massapequa TMJ Disorder Consultations
If you, or someone you love, is suffering from TMJ disorder symptoms, make an appointment for a TMJ disorder treatment consultation with the experienced family dentists of South Shore Dental Care today. South Shore Dental Care delivers quality therapy daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and the neighboring areas.
Keep Your Child Smiling with Pediatric Dental Care Appointments in Massapequa, NY
March 10, 2015
Did you know that tooth decay is the single most common childhood disease in America? Although dental decay is rarely life threatening, it can often have long term negative effects on our health. We only get one set of permanent teeth. If we don’t protect and preserve them with quality pediatric dental care early in life, we could develop dental problems that will jeopardize our health and cost thousands of dollars in restorative treatments. Only you can protect your child’s healthy teeth and gums by making sure they receive the routine dental care they need.Make a pediatric dental care appointment for your child with the experienced family dentists of South Shore Dental Care today. South Shore Dental Care proudly serves patients of all ages daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and the surrounding communities.
Why Is Pediatric Dental Care So Important?
Pediatric dental care focuses on the treatment of children from the arrival of the first tooth through adolescence. It creates a firm foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Pediatric dental care appointments concentrate on the healthy growth of primary and secondary teeth. Your child should begin seeing a dentist by age 1, with semiannual checkups starting at age 3. When your child’s adult teeth begin to appear (about age 6) we will be able to protect their healthy development and guard against decay and dental diseases. Since our modern diets are full of tooth eroding sugars and acids, today, more than ever, it’s important for your child to receive routine dental care to preserve their natural permanent teeth.
Preparing Your Child for a Pediatric Dental Checkup
Dental fear and anxiety is a common problem for many adults. But these fears don’t have to be passed on to our children. If you keep a positive attitude about dental care in front of your child, they will catch on and enjoy their trips to the dentist office. You can help them feel at ease by role playing the dental visit at home, reading books about dental care, and reminding them of the importance of taking care of their teeth, even when a dental visit is a few more months away.
Massapequa Pediatric Dental Care Appointments
Prevention and education are the keys to good childhood oral health. We can provide the checkups, cleanings, and protective fluoride and dental sealant treatments your child needs to stay healthy and smiling year round. If it’s been more than six months since your child has seen a dentist, schedule their next pediatric dental care appointment with South Shore Dental Care today. South Shore Dental Care is trusted by families daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and the neighboring cities.
Preview the New You with Smile Design from South Shore Dental Care in Massapequa, NY
February 24, 2015
What could advance your career, fill up your social calendar, and improve your overall quality of life? The answer is: a healthy and confident new smile. Study after study has proven the benefits and attractiveness of a bright smile. A smiling face tells others that you’re an outgoing and intelligent person worth getting to know. A beaming smile is always perceived as warm and welcoming. But if you have cosmetic dental concerns causing you to hide your smile from the world, it’s time to make a change. We can help. Just email us your picture and we’ll show you how the cosmetic dentistry experts of South Shore Dental Care can transform your smile today. Drs. Dory and Khalida Stutman design new smiles daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and the surrounding communities.
Smile Design with PreNew PreView
First, Dr. Stutman will take several digital pictures of your smile. Then, utilizing a special smile design program, we will digitally enhance these images to preview the prescribed changes to your smile. These prescribed changes are based on the results of your smile analysis. When the process is complete, Dr. Stutman will provide your pre-treatment photographs and computer-enhanced images for comparison.
Your Smile Transformation Choices
- Teeth Whitening: Eliminate discoloration and staining.
- Porcelain Veneers: Hide multiple cosmetic imperfections with just one treatment.
- Invisalign Clear Braces: Correct cosmetic malocclusion problems conveniently and discretely.
- CEREC Crowns: Fully restore a compromised tooth in just one short visit.
- Dental Implants: A permanent tooth replacement solution for missing teeth and their roots.
Massapequa Smile Design and PreNew PreView Appointments
A smile conveys both self-assurance and professionalism. Hiding your smile could be keeping you from realizing someone of your short and long term goals, both professionally and personally. But you don’t have to go through life with a self-conscious smile. Many dental problems can be easily fixed. Email us a picture to get your smile makeover started today. The highly qualified cosmetic dentistry team at South Shore Dental Care will help you achieve the smile of your dreams. Drs. Dory and Khalida Stutman proudly serve patients daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and nearby areas.
Got Dental Implants Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
February 10, 2015
Are you considering dental implants? Many tooth loss patients are excited about dental implants, but are still confused by the wealth of information available on the topic. The fact is that dental implants are fast becoming the preferred treatment choice of both patients and dentists, because of their numerous restorative and practical benefits. We hope to make the process as simple and transparent as possible. Read on to explore the implants process for yourself, and then make an appointment with the experienced restorative and dental implants experts of South Shore Dental Care today. South Shore Dental Care delivers quality care daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and the surrounding communities.
Dental Implants FAQ
- What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are tiny biocompatible titanium posts which serve to replace both your missing tooth and your missing tooth’s root.
- How Are They Placed?
Dental implants are placed gently in the jawbone through the gum line. The implants then require several weeks to fully fuse with your natural bone structure.
- Why Choose Dental Implants?
Dental implants are, by far, the most effective and beneficial form of natural tooth replacement available today. Implants offer stability, comfort, and ease of care not afforded by dentures. Implants are also better for your long term oral and overall health than dental bridgework. In fact, implants are the only tooth replacement method which actually preserves your natural bone structure and youthful facial features.
Massapequa Dental Implants Appointments
While dental implants are not for everyone, they are unequivocally the best choice if your oral health and bone densities meet the minimum treatment requirements. Millions of patients have discovered the life changing advantageous of dental implants tooth replacement, and now you can too! Just make an appointment with South Shore Dental Care and our highly qualified implants specialists today. South Shore Dental Care proudly restores smiles daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and neighboring areas.
Avoid Tooth Decay This Halloween with a Dental Check-Up
October 24, 2014
What’s even scarier than ghosts, ghouls and goblins? Tooth decay! Or at least it should be. Unlike these characters, tooth decay and the pain and discomfort it can cause is all too real. But you don’t have to fall victim to tooth decay this Halloween. You can protect the health of your teeth and the health of your family’s teeth by being proactive about your dental care. A visit to the dentist can get you the dental sealants and fluoride treatments that protect against cavities. You can also take care of any lingering dental issues to ensure that your holiday season isn’t interrupted by a dental emergency. Cross dental check-up off your holiday preparations list today and make an appointment with the experienced dentists at South Shore Dental Care. They want to help you and your family have a healthy holiday. South Shore Dental Care proudly serves patients throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding areas.
For a Healthier Halloween, Try:
- Switching To- Sugar-free treats and dark chocolate
- Eating Dinner Before Going Trick Or Treating- If kids are full before they go trick-or-treating, then they will eat fewer pieces of candy afterward
- Washing Away the Sugar- Try chewing sugar-free gum or drinking a glass of milk after meals
- Giving Out Non-Food Treats- Try stickers, toys, temporary tattoos, false teeth, little bottles of bubbles and small games like tiny decks of cards
- Providing Healthy Snacks- Try small bags of pretzels, sugar-free gum, trail mix, small boxes of raisins, popcorn, and small boxes of cereal
- Donating Uneaten Treats- Allow your kids a set amount of sweet treats and then get rid of the rest. Having a stash of sugary treats is too much temptation for anyone.Consider donating the leftover candy to a local senior citizens home, food pantry, Ronald McDonald House, or children’s hospital.
Dental Check-Up Appointments in Massapequa Park, NY
Now you can step confidently into the New Year knowing that your teeth didn’t suffer over the holidays. Give your family the gift of good dental health by making an appointment with the compassionate dentists of South Shore Dental Care. They’re available throughout the holiday season to help you with your dental check-up needs. South Shore Dental Care proudly serves patients throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding cities.