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Block Pain and Fear with Sedation Dentistry

December 24, 2014

483749731South Shore Dental Care understands that dental fear and phobia can keep you from getting the preventive dental care you need to stay healthy. That’s why they offer apprehensive patients sedation dentistry options to relive their fear and anxieties during treatment. You can choose IV sedation, or if you don’t care for needles, oral conscious sedation. These anti- anxiety medications will calm and relax you for the duration of your dental procedure. Either way, the experienced team at South Shore Dental Care will take the time and precautions necessary to ensure that your dental visit is as comfortable and pain free as possible. Make an appointment with the highly qualified sedation dentistry experts of South Shore Dental Care today. South Shore Dental Care proudly restores smiles daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding communities.

Sedation Dentistry Methods

o   Prescription anti- anxiety medicine

o   Taken the night before or one hour before your appointment

o   Fully conscious and responsive throughout treatment

o   Induces calm and relaxation

o   Intravenous anti- anxiety medicine

o   Administered by board certified anesthesiologist Dr. Kevin Glassman

o   Gives dentist more control over level of sedation

o   Induces calm and relaxation

o   You may drift in and out of sleep

Sedation Dentistry in Massapequa, NY

Remember, sedation does not block pain, it only relaxes you.  You will be given a local anesthetic in addition to sedation medication to block any pain. You should plan to have a friend or family member drive you home after your treatment as you may remain drowsy after the procedure is completed. With modern sedation dentistry techniques, you can finally get the dental care you need. Make an appointment with the gentle and compassionate family dentists of South Shore Dental Care today. South Shore Dental Care proudly serves patients throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and nearby cities.

Quick and Easy Smile Makeovers with Lumineers and Durathin Minimal Prep Veneers

December 10, 2014

Do you need a smile makeover? If you have to hide your smile because of discoloration, cracks, chips, or misalignment you need help from Lumineers and Durathin minimal prep veneers. These ultra thin veneers can fix multiple cosmetic issues at once with little to no pain or discomfort. Traditional veneers are much thicker, requiring the dentist to grind, file, or cut down your natural teeth and alter your original tooth structure.  With no-prep or minimal prep veneers, the dentist doesn’t need to change the structure of your teeth in any way. Lumineers and Durathin minimal prep veneers can be bonded to the front of your teeth to overhaul your smile in just one visit. Make an appointment with the experienced cosmetic dentists of South Shore Dental Care today. They can give you a brand new smile without any pain, discomfort, shots, or drills. South Shore Dental Care proudly serves patients throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding communities.

What Cosmetic Issues can Lumineers and Durathin Minimal Prep Veneers Correct?

  • Chipped or cracked teeth
  • Discolored or stained teeth
  • Gaps or spaces between teeth
  • Misshapen, fanged or pointy teeth
  • Misaligned teeth
  • Crowded teeth
  • Worn teeth
  • Small teeth

What’s Different about Lumineers and Durathin Minimal Prep Veneers?

  • Ultra-thin (0.2 mm)
  • Highly translucent
  • Replicates your natural enamel
  • Lasts over 20 years
  • Pain free application (no shots or drills)

Lumineers and Durathin Minimal Prep Veneers in Massapequa, NY

If you have more than one complaint about your smile, Lumineers and Durathin minimal prep veneers could be your answer. They are the least invasive method for permanently correcting cosmetic imperfections. Make an appointment with the highly qualified cosmetic dentists of South Shore Dental Care for your minimal prep veneers today. You can get the “Hollywood” smile you’ve always wanted in just one office visit. South Shore Dental Care restores smiles daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and nearby areas.

The Dental Friendly Diet

November 24, 2014

179103931You might already be well aware of the foods and drinks you should be avoiding to keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay. But have you ever wondered what foods you should be eating to maintain good oral health? We found six great examples of foods that actually encourage healthy teeth and gums. We found that foods rich in vitamins A, C and D as well as calcium and phosphorus are especially beneficial for your teeth. Not surprisingly, foods that are good for your teeth are also good for the rest of your body. Don’t forget that visiting the dentist regularly is also an essential part of protecting your teeth and gums from decay and infection. Make an appointment with the experienced family dentists of South Shore Dental Care today. They can help you maintain a healthy smile. South Shore Dental Care proudly serves families throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding communities.

Dental Friendly Foods

  • Apples- Can act as a natural toothbrush.
  • Milk and Cheese- Helps to stimulate saliva production, also high in calcium and phosphates.
  • Celery- Another natural toothbrush that also has high water content and fiber.
  • Whole Grains- Full of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
  • Kiwi- Great source of vitamin C.
  • Sugar-free Gum- Contains Xylitol, a natural ingredient that can actually battle tooth decay.

Dental Appointments in Massapequa, NY

A healthy diet along with a good oral hygiene routine and comprehensive dental care will keep you smiling for a very long time. Eating teeth friendly foods is an easy way to keep your smile as vibrant and healthy as possible. The dentists of South Shore Dental Care want to partner with you to protect your smile. Make an appointment today for your next dental exam and cleaning. South Shore Dental Care creates beautiful smiles daily throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and nearby areas.

Have You Had an Oral Cancer Screening This Year?

November 10, 2014

122573542This year, over 43,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer. Traditionally, the death rate associated with oral cancer is much higher than other cancers not because it’s harder to diagnose, but because oral cancer is typically discovered far later in its development. Since oral cancer symptoms can be easily mistaken for less serious maladies, they are often ignored. Although oral cancer screenings are a routine part of a dental examination, the failure of many people to visit the dentist regularly has contributed to the fatality rate. It’s quite clear that visiting the dentist on a regular basis could literally save your life.  Make an appointment with the experienced dentists of South Shore Dental Care today. They want to help keep you and your family safe and healthy. South Shore Dental Care proudly serves patients throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding areas.

Oral Cancer Warning Signs

  • Painless in or around the mouth or throat
  • Sore on the lip lasting longer than a few weeks
  • Painless white or red patch
  • Pain, bleeding or numbness inside the mouth
  • Persistent sore throat
  • Pain or difficulty chewing or swallowing
  • Jaw swelling
  • Hoarseness or voice changes
  • Each aches

Oral Cancer Risk Factors

  • Tobacco Use
  • Alcohol Use
  • Sun Exposure
  • HPV Infection
  • Risk increases with age
  • Twice as common in men than women

Oral Cancer Screening in Massapequa Park, NY

The death rate for oral cancer is higher than that of cervical cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, laryngeal cancer, cancer of the testes, thyroid and skin cancer. Remember that good dental care is an essential component to your overall good health. Don’t let oral cancer steal your good health. Make appointment with the highly qualified dentists of South Shore Dental Care today. South Shore Dental Care proudly serves families throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and nearby communities.

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.

Have You Tried (And Failed) With At Home Teeth Whitening?

October 10, 2014

187872302Lisa loathed the idea of going on a blind date. But a good friend finally convinced her to go on one with a smart and classy dentist from her hometown. With a few more days to go before the big date, Lisa was starting to get a little worried. In her opinion, she was looking better than she ever had, except for her smile. Lisa loved her coffee, and indulged in a cigarette or two here and there. She also enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner. Over the years, she noticed that these habits had begun to take a toll in her teeth. Instead of the bright white color they were in high school, now they had a yellowish hue and some brown spots near her gum line.

Lisa had a long standing fear of the dentist so she hadn’t had any dental care in a few years. Lisa tried switching to a teeth whitening toothpaste a few months ago, but hadn’t noticed any difference in the color of her enamel. So with only two days to go before her date, she decided to try an at-home teeth whitening system from her local drug store. She followed the directions correctly, or so she thought, but soon began to regret this decision. Not only did the harsh bleaches irritate her gums, but they failed to whiten her teeth any better than the whitening toothpaste and did nothing to affect the brown spots. That was the last straw. Lisa decided it was time to make an appointment with a dentist and get her teeth whitened professionally. She only hoped she’d be able to get an appointment in time for her date. Don’t waste time with inferior whitening treatments like Lisa. Make an appointment with the experienced dentists of South Shore Dental Care. They help patients like you everyday achieve the teeth whitening results they expect and deserve. South Shore Dental proudly serves patients throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding areas.

Do It Yourself Teeth Whitening Treatments

  • Whitening Toothpaste- Whitening toothpaste can polish away shallow surface stains but can’t change the actual color of your teeth or lighten a stain that goes deeper than the tooth’s surface. Typically, whitening toothpaste takes two to six weeks to produce any results. Whitening toothpaste is probably most useful for maintaining the results of professional teeth whitening treatment.

 

  • Store-Bought At- Home Whitening- Over-the-counter teeth whitening products contain much lower concentrations of whitening agents than the professional products used by a dentist. In most cases, you need to use them over and over again for many weeks before you will see any change in the whiteness of your teeth. This type of teeth whitening treatment can also irritate your gums or be completely ineffective if you have worn tooth enamel, gum disease, sensitive teeth or tooth-colored fillings and crowns.

Professional Teeth Whitening Solutions in Massapequa Park, NY

South Shore Dental offers Zoom Whitening. Zoom can whiten your teeth up to eight shades in just in hour. You can also try their take-home teeth whitening option. This includes custom bleaching trays and teeth whitening bleaching gel to protect your gums from irritation. You may not have a date with a dentist, but you probably care just as much as Lisa does about how your teeth look. Remember that your teeth may have stains that require professional teeth whitening, or even more permanent cosmetic procedures like porcelain veneers, bonding or dental crowns. Get the teeth whitening results you want the first time by making an appointment with the teeth whitening experts of South Shore Dental Care. They help people like you and Lisa achieve brighter, whiter smiles every day. South Shore Dental proudly serves patients throughout Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and surrounding communities.

Align Your Smile with Ease Using Invisalign

September 24, 2014

177000598Having a smile that you are unhappy with is not an easy thing to live with, and can definitely affect the way you feel about yourself. Feeling confident in your smile has a lot to deal with the way you feel about yourself overall, and if you feel as though you are simply settling for the smile you were given, you may feel discouraged. Having a gapped or misaligned smile is something that many people do not want, but having a mouth full of metal associated with traditional braces does not seem appealing either. If you want to straighten your smile without compromising the way you look, Dr. Rubino is able to achieve that by offering Invisalign to his patients.

One of the biggest reasons why Invisalign is appealing to many people is because the aligning trays used sit nearly invisibly on your smile. Invisalign works by straightening your smile via a chain of aligning trays, each one custom made for you and representing a different stage in your treatment. You will not wear the same tray on day one as you will on your last day, as your smile will have straightened by then, and the tray will be representative of that fact. Also, by having your trays made for you, it makes your treatment personalized, ensuring amazing results. All you have to do is wear each tray for a certain amount of time, and when it is time to begin the next stage of your treatment, simply apply the next tray in the set!

Another big advantage to Invisalign is the fact that you are not restricted from any foods or drinks while receiving your treatment. You will be able to experience freedom in that aspect of your treatment, as nothing will get caught in the wires and brackets traditional metal braces have. Also, any time you need to brush, eat, floss, or drink, all you have to do is remove and reapply the trays when necessary, allowing you to have better oral care while receiving your treatment! If you would like Dr. Rubino’s help aligning your smile with Invisalign, contact our office today!

At South Shore Dental Care, we’re committed to providing our patients with a wide array of dental services, high-quality cosmetic dentistry, and up to the minute dental technology. Our Massapequa dental office serves patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

Tips On How To Handle Bad Breath

September 10, 2014

493881585Something that nobody wants is bad breath. It can be embarrassing, especially when you interact with others. When you want to make a memorable first impression, having bad breath is a way to do so, but not in a positive way. Though you may have tried conventional methods to tackle your bad breath, also known as halitosis, you may have found that nothing seemed to work. Dr. Khalida Stutman, Dr. Dory Stutman, and Dr. William Rubino want you to feel confident in all aspects of your smile, and they have some advice for those living with halitosis.

One of the simplest things someone can do to handle their halitosis is following an effective oral care routine. People may underestimate the importance and benefits of brushing and flossing their teeth every day, and not doing so can definitely affect the way your breath smells. Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria, and when they are able to multiply and grow, they can wreak havoc on your smile, affecting your breath. Brushing your teeth and tongue, as well as flossing your teeth every day can definitely contribute to having fresher breath. Also, investing in a reliable antibacterial mouthwash can help with your halitosis, ensuring your breath stays fresh.

Another simple thing you can do to ensure fresh breath is visit our office every six months for your dental checkup. During your checkup, it allows our doctors to look for any problems, such as tooth decay, that can affect the way your breath smells. With our doctors taking the time to clean your smile and remove the harmful bacteria, you are able to have a healthy smile and clean breath! If you are not sure if you are living with halitosis, a couple of signs are a constant bad taste in your mouth and continuous dry mouth. Keeping these tips in mind, there is no doubt you will be headed down a road to having a healthier smile and fresher breath!

At South Shore Dental Care, we’re committed to providing our patients with a wide array of dental services, high-quality cosmetic dentistry, and up to the minute dental technology. Our Massapequa dental office serves patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

Have A Healthier Smile with Gum Disease Therapy

August 22, 2014

472315273Though many people pay a lot of attention to their teeth, making sure that they are bright and straight, they may forget about the most important aspect of having a healthy smile. Your gums are essential to a healthy smile, and if they are compromised in any way, the results are never positive. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, affects approximately 80 percent of Americans, and many of them do not even know. Fortunately, our doctors are able to treat your gum disease with gum disease therapy at their Massapequa Park, NY dental office.

If left to its own devices, gum disease has the potential to cause many negative oral and bodily ailments, such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, tooth loss, bone loss, and much more. It is very important to make sure you tackle your gum disease in the early stages, as it is able to be reversed. A few signs of gum disease include red and swollen gums, gums that are sensitive to the touch, and gums that bleed when you brush or floss.

One of the ways we are able to treat your gum disease is by scaling and root planing. This allows for us to remove the harmful bacterium from below the gum line, making sure your smile is restored to a healthy state. This also lets us smooth out the rough areas on your tooth’s root. We will also be able to give you instructions and advice that you can put into practice at home, ensuring your gums are as healthy as possible. If you are suffering from gum disease and would like the help of our doctors, contact our office, and we would love to help!

At South Shore Dental Care, we’re committed to providing our patients with a wide array of dental services, high-quality cosmetic dentistry, and up to the minute dental technology. Our Massapequa dental office serves patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

Have A Fuller Smile with Dental Implants

August 8, 2014

480753457One thing that many people strive for is a beautiful, full smile. Though it may not be important to some, there are those who spend a lot of time and effort into making sure their smiles are in excellent condition, and if their smiles are compromised in any way, it can have negative effects on the way they feel about yourself and the way they interact with the people around you. Not having a complete smile can be detrimental to your oral and bodily health, and our doctors are able to give you the comprehensive smile of your dreams by offering dental implants to their patients.

When you have teeth missing from your smile, there are many negative side effects that can take place. Some of them being a greater risk at gum disease, a misaligned bite, TMJ, and your teeth shifting in order to make up for the extra space. It is important to replace any missing teeth in your smile, and dental implants are an excellent and permanent way to accomplish that goal.

The journey to your dental implants begins with a consultation with our doctors. They will be able to assess your smile in its current condition, ask you about your future smile goals, and determine whether or not dental implants are right for you. You will also have that opportunity to ask questions or bring up any concerns you may have about the procedure. We want you to be as informed as possible throughout the entire process, making sure you feel comfortable.

If you are deemed a candidate for dental implants, a titanium screw will be embedded into your jaw bone, replacing the missing tooth root. Over time, the screw will fuse with your jaw bone, creating a strong and solid foundation. After the proper amount of healing time has passed, the abutment is added, which is essentially a support system for the implant itself as well as the crown. Last, the tooth-resembling crown is added placed, completing your new look. At the end of the procedure, you have a flawless, full smile you have always wanted! If you would like our doctors’ help restoring your smile using dental implants, contact our office today!

At South Shore Dental Care, we’re committed to providing our patients with a wide array of dental services, high-quality cosmetic dentistry, and up to the minute dental technology. Our Massapequa dental office serves patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

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