Showing posts with label metal braces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label metal braces. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Bonding and White Fillings

Patients of dentist Dr. Amit Pandya often request bonding and white fillings to restore their smile, as these are both excellent procedures that can help cover imperfections of the tooth.

White fillings are performed for tooth decay, but can also be used for covering up imperfections like chips or cracks in the teeth. Bonding works in a similar way, as it is mixed to be the same color as the tooth. This lets it be used by our dentist for staining or discoloration, filling gaps, and improving many other imperfections of the teeth.
Benefits of bonding and white fillings are as follows:
  • The material matches the natural tooth.
  • It covers a wide range of imperfections.
  • No silver amalgam fillings are needed.
  • It is safe and effective.
The process of bonding and white fillings is simple, starting with mixing composite resin to the right shade. An adhesive gel is first painted onto the tooth, followed by molding and shaping the resin over the tooth. Dr. Pandya works quickly to get it in the right shape, then shines an ultraviolet light on it, which hardens the resin. The last step is polishing the tooth.
Schedule an appointment with our dental office in New Hyde Park, NY to get your bonding and white fillings completed.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Clear Braces

Here at our dental practice in New Hyde Park, NY, we provide a lot of orthodontic and cosmetic procedures in order for our patients to feel more confident in their smile. One of the options we like to provide is clear braces. They are just as effective as traditional braces, but are less obvious to others. Since many of our patients are children or teens, they often are embarrassed about wearing braces. The same can be said for adult patients who never got corrective orthodontics as teens, and now want straighter teeth. That's why children, teens, and adults love clear braces.

The clear braces still have metal wires separating them, but the brackets are made of ceramic, thus practically translucent. They are made to be the shade of the patient’s natural teeth, so they are barely noticeable.

The process of getting clear braces is much the same as with traditional metal braces, including getting the wires tightened regularly, and wearing them around 2-4 years. Our patients appreciate the benefit of having braces to correct their teeth and bite problems, without having metallic metal braces.

Contact Dr. Amit Pandya at 516-233-2135 for a consultation to get clear braces.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Orthodontics

Orthodontics


If you look at all of the possible orthodontic options available today, there’s a smile straightening solution for every alignment issue.  Whether you need minor cosmetic adjustments or a treatment that corrects moderate to substantial bite misalignments, gaps, crowding and other concerns, there is an orthodontic solution that will bring you closer to your ideal smile.


We offer a comprehensive array of orthodontic here at our New Hyde Park practice. They include:



  • Invisalign – This brand of clear, plastic tooth aligner provides patients with an incremental tooth adjustment, all amounting to a software-driven, projected smile design. Invisalign is very discreet, removable and convienient for adults and some teens. Invisalign provides the best results when used for mild to moderate cosmetic smile alignments.

  • Clear and Ceramic Braces – These braces function very much like traditional metal braces, gradually adjusting the alignment of the teeth through the use of brackets. One of their primary advantages over traditional braces is their clear components, which are not easily visible in photographs or from a distance. They’re a great option for teens and adults who are looking for a discreet treatment that provides effective results.

  • Traditional Metal Braces – Tried and trusted for good reason, traditional metal braces can be used to effectively correct a wide range of alignment issues. Although still metallic in appearance, traditional metal braces have come a long way to be more comfortable and sleek than ever.  They can also be customized with colored bands. This form or orthodontic treatment is great for kids, teens and adults.


You likely have many questions with regard to which orthodontic option is best for you. If you’re ready to straighten your teeth and get the beautiful, sleek smile you envision, please contact us and arrange an orthodontic appointment here at our New Hyde Park office.