Implants are revolutionary for people who have damaged, discolored, broken, cracked, or missing teeth. They instantly improve the look of your teeth, and can instantly transform your smile. Once you get your new teeth, you are going to want to make sure that you keep them clean and as perfect as possible. Here is some additional information about taking care of your implants.
What Are Implants? How Do I Care for Them?
Implants are made to look and feel like actual teeth. In fact, implants screw into your jawline, which means they will keep your gums and jawbone healthy. They are usually made of porcelain with a stainless steel or a titanium screw which makes them look very much like your natural teeth. Implants have been around for nearly 50 years to correct and perfect teeth. They are a great way to replace teeth that are missing due to an accident or injury.
There are a few hygiene tips you need to know about in order to properly care for your implants. First, you will want to brush and floss your implants twice a day, just like you would with your natural teeth. You need to avoid opening bottles and cans with your teeth. Although the implants are strong porcelain, they can break. You may want to make sure that you brush your implants after you eat foods that can stain your implants, such as berries or caffeine. If you smoke, you need to know that smoking will discolor your implants.
One great solution for dental implants is to use a soft-bristled toothbrush or a water cleaner. This way, you will have amazingly clean teeth, along with your implants that will last you for the rest of your life.
The Difference Between a Dentist & Cosmetic Dentist
You may have heard the term “cosmetic dentist” before, but you may not be familiar with the term. Although both cosmetic dentists and dentists graduated from dental school and can perform the same duties, there are differences between the two terms. Here is more information about what cosmetic dentistry is and why it is different from traditional dentistry.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Traditional dentistry is concerned with preventative care of your teeth. They work with you to keep your mouth healthy and free of tooth or gum disease. If you have cavities, dentists work to fill the cavity and keep your smile intact. Dentists also work to keep children’s mouths healthy and strong through preventative care. If you need oral cancer screening, you want to see traditional dentistry as well.
Cosmetic dentists can perform all of those services for you as well, but their main concern is in restorative or cosmetic practices. If you have teeth that are broken, chipped, stained, or cracked, cosmetic dentists are there to fix your smile. They can use veneers, for example, to restore the color and beauty of your smile. Cosmetic dentistry can also restore your smile due to an accident or an injury. If you lost teeth in a car accident, for example, a cosmetic dentist will be able to use dental implants to give you your smile back and keep your gums healthy.
If you need your smile restored, whether it is due to an accident, injury, decay or you just want to have work done for self-confidence, you will want a cosmetic dentist to fine-tune your smile and give you the look you have always wanted.
When you are ready to schedule your next visit to the dentist, we hope that you will think of us. We’re located at 121 East 60th Street, New York, 10022. You can give us a call to schedule an appointment at 212-752-7188.
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Can Invisalign Improve Your Oral Health?
When you look in the mirror, do you see a beautiful, straight, shiny smile, or do you see teeth that are crooked or poorly spaced? If you aren’t happy with your smile, you’re not alone. Researchers indicate that as many as 30% of adults aren’t happy with the way their smile looks. In addition to being self-conscious, you may also be suffering from poor oral health. Did you know that the Invisalign product can straighten your teeth and improve your oral health? Here is more information about the benefits of Invisalign.
What Is Invisalign and How Does It Work?
Invisalign is a set of clear, plastic aligners that are specially constructed to fit inside your mouth and no one else's. These aligners work to straighten out and respace your teeth gradually. The aligners are worn all of the time, except when you are eating or drinking, or brushing your teeth. This is great for people who are worried about eating or drinking with braces because while oral health suffers from braces, it improves with Invisalign.
Invisalign can fix spacing issues, mild overbite issues, or teeth that are crooked. Invisalign shortens the amount of time it takes to fix your teeth by as much as 6 months, which makes them cheaper than braces. Also, Invisalign can help improve your oral health. When your teeth aren’t crowded together, and when they are properly spaced, they are healthier teeth. You’ll be able to brush and floss your teeth more easily after they are treated with the Invisalign process.
If you need more information about Invisalign, or you have questions about other dental procedures, you need to give us a call at 212.752.7188. You can also come by and see us at 121 East 60th Street, New York City, 10022. Please feel free to call and reach out to us.
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The Benefits of Dental Implants vs Dentures
It’s a New Year, which is the time of the year when you look at yourself more closely. You look at yourself and think of things you want to change. Perhaps one of those changes you want to make this year is your smile. If you are looking at your teeth in the mirror, and you are less than satisfied with the way your smile looks, you have options. One of the best options for smile restoration is a dental implant. Here are some reasons why dental implants work better than dentures.
Why Dental Implants?
If you are missing one tooth, a couple of teeth, or a lot of teeth, implants can help. A dental implant is a porcelain crown that sits atop a screw. The screw actually screws into your jawbone, which acts as an anchor. Implants are the closest thing to having your real teeth back that you can get. In fact, your gums will remain pink and healthy, because your body will believe that your teeth are still intact. This is perhaps the largest advantage to dental implants.
Dental implants can also be used to replace several teeth at one time. Implants can replace all of your teeth with the newest techniques in dentistry. Because they are permanent, there’s no removing them to clean them, or worrying about whether or not they smell bad. In fact, you can care for your dental implants in much the same way you care for your permanent teeth.
Dental implants are a great way to make sure that your teeth look the best that you possibly can. If you are missing teeth, you need to take a look at implants. When you are ready to talk about implants, we’re ready to help. Come by and see us to discuss an appointment at 121 East 60th Street, 10th Floor, New York, 10022. You can also give us a call at 212.752.7188.
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What is Cosmetic Dentistry
There are several different types of dentistry. In addition to your bi-annual cleanings, you may also be interested in cosmetic dentistry. To learn what cosmetic dentistry is, keep reading.
Cosmetic dentistry is a type of dentistry that focuses on the appearance of your teeth. Even though cosmetic dentistry is designed to make your smile more attractive, it can also improve your oral health. Dr. Lattinelli can perform five main cosmetic procedures.
The first main cosmetic procedure Dr. Lattinelli can provide to you is inlays and onlays. Inlays and onlays are made from composite resins. They're designed to restore the look of decayed or damaged teeth. An inlay is used if your teeth have damage, but the tooth cusps are intact. An onlay is used to cover the entire tooth surface.
The next procedure is composite bonding. The composite material is applied directly to a damaged tooth and a bonding material is applied after color is added to match the rest of the teeth. Another procedure to consider is veneers, which are made from ceramic and cover the front of individual teeth.
Teeth whitening is a common cosmetic dental procedure that can brighten your teeth. During teeth whitening, plaque, tartar, and stains are removed from your smile. The final cosmetic dental procedure Dr. Lattinelli can perform for your implants. If you have missing teeth, implants can be used to replace these teeth. A titanium screw is put into the bone below the missing tooth area, acting as a support for the replacement tooth. This is known as a crown, which is created in a laboratory. Implants are just as strong as normal teeth. They also look incredibly natural.
To schedule a cosmetic dentistry appointment with Dr. Lattinelli, give us a call at 212-752-7188 today!
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Recreate Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry
When you look in the mirror, do you have a picture-perfect smile? Are you thrilled to smile big for photos? If you are not a fan of your smile, you may have thought you would be stuck with it forever. However, cosmetic dentistry has an incredible number of tools we can use to make your smile flawless. Here is some more information about the recreation of your smile.
Have you heard about dental implants? If you are missing teeth, and you aren’t sure how to replace the teeth you’ve missed, we have a solution. Dental implants are the best way we have to replace teeth and save your gums and jaw. Here are some facts about dental implants.
A bright and white smile can improve your confidence. You don't have to be unhappy or insecure about your teeth. Boost your self-esteem with cosmetic dentistry!
Cosmetic dentistry can make all the difference. If you want to improve the appearance of your smile, cosmetic dentistry is the answer. To learn about the different types of cosmetic dentistry procedures, continue reading.
Why You Should Make Dr. Lattinelli Your Trusted Dentist
Dr. Lattinelli and his staff welcome you to become part of our dental family. Why should you make Dr. Lattinelli your trusted dentist? There are several reasons:
Our professional staff works hard to maintain the highest levels of accreditation and continues their education to always offer the latest techniques and methods of dental care. We are conveniently located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan and we offer a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
