At Kingston Dental Associates, we offer complete family dentistry cleanings and exams for the entire family. Dental cleanings and exams are two of the most important preventive treatments we provide. Our goal is to help you and the entire family maintain a healthy mouth and smile.
If you are missing a significant number of teeth, then our dental team will recommend a dental bridge for restoration. A dental bridge is anchored in place through the use of two dental crowns, which are custom made to fit your smile and are placed on the teeth or dental implants next to the space left by the missing tooth. They are nonremovable and are designed to last for a long time and to restore the function, beauty and health of your smile.
If you have a damaged, or decayed tooth, a dental crown may be your best option for repair. Sometimes a tooth can be damaged beyond a filling, so a crown is your best solution. Crowns can also be used for a number of other restorative and aesthetic purposes, including:
A dental filling is a restoration used to repair minor to moderate tooth damage. We may recommend a filling if a tooth has been damaged by decay (for example, if it has a cavity) or suffers from minor fracturing or chipping. The dental filling is used to restore the tooth to its original structure and function, and return your smile to good health.
A sealant is a preventive dental treatment that our dentists may recommend to protect patients’ teeth from decay. A dental sealant is made of a clear or tooth-colored resin material, which is painted onto the chewing surface of teeth. By blocking out the bacteria and food debris that lead to tooth decay, the sealant prevents decay and cavities. The dental sealant forms a smooth coating over the natural pits and grooves of the tooth surface, which also makes it easier to effectively clean teeth with normal brushing.
If you have decay or damage in the pulp or nerves of your teeth, our dentists may recommend a non-surgical root canal as an alternative to extraction. Root canal therapy helps to restore your oral health and preserve your teeth for years to come. For more information about non-surgical root canal therapy in Kingston, New York, and to make an appointment with Dr. Steven Grossman and associates, call Kingston Dental Associates today at 845-DENTIST.
The TMJ is the temporomandibular joint, or the joint that connects the lower jaw to the rest of the head. The term “TMJ” is often used to refer to TMJ disorder, also called TMD, which occurs when the jaw joint becomes stressed, injured or misaligned. TMJ disorder may result due to several different factors, such as stress, bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), arthritis in the TMJ, or trauma and injury to the head, neck or jaw.