Dr Ira Newman DDS and Dr Gary Schatzberg DMD Preventive Dentistry Laser Dentistry

Laser Dentistry in Long Island by Dr. Newman who is a Laser Dentist.
General & Family Dentistry

Dr. Newman provides all phases of general dentistry. We offer the following dental services:

Preventive and Restorative Dentistry

Mouthguards
Nightguards
Sealants for both children and adults
Restorative Dental Procedures such as fillings

Preventive Oral Medicine

Oral Medicine - a specialty area of dentistry based upon a sound understanding of pathophysiology of oral disease and medical-dental relationships. We pride ourselves in understanding the nature and management of any diseases affecting your oral and maxillofacial region.

Oral Pathology - the inside of the mouth is normally lined up with special type of skin (mucosa) that is smooth and coral pink in color. Any alteration in this appearance could be a warning sign for a pathological process and this is where we come in - if you feel that you or someone you know have any of the symptoms of oral pathology or if you have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask our office so we may be of some assistance to you.

Laser Dentistry

Dr. Newman provides the latest dental laser treatments which provides his patients with the following benefits:

Higher Quality Work - increased bond and tensile strength, reduced micro-leakage, clear operative fields, precise incision and excision
Less Chair Time -Procedures can be done more quickly
Greater Patient Comfort and Less Pain- Laser procedures provide a significant reduction in bleeding, swelling, cross-infection and use of antibiotics

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Sedation Dentistry

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry means that you will be sedated during your dental treatment. Sedation is provided by either a sedation dentist or an M.D. anesthesiologist who works side by side with the dentist during your care. All of your dental treatment is performed while you are in a safe, painless, twilight sedation.

The result is that you feel no anxiety, no fear, no pain, and then wake up after work is completed. In less than an hour you are ready to leave the office. And best of all, you feel like you had a pleasant nap with little or no memory of the dental appointment. It's safe, it's effective, and it makes possible the care that you so desperately need.

All types of dentistry can be done while you are sedated, from simple cleanings to complete smile makeovers. It's not just the dentistry that you need; it's also the cosmetic dentistry that can make for beautiful and healthy smiles.

And it's not just about helping fearful patients. For those who want to avoid the inconvenience of scheduling multiple regular dental appointments, or those who simply find it difficult to sit for long appointments, sedation dentistry is the answer because all your dentistry can be completed in only one or two appointments.

How can Sedation Dentistry help you?

Sedation Dentistry is the answer if you have:

Fear and anxiety about going to the dentist

Difficulty getting numb by regular "Novocain"
Uncontrollable gagging
Difficulty sitting still for a long time
Time constraints making multiple dental appointments difficult
Fear of injections and needles
Fear of the feeling and noise from the dental drill

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Digital Radiography

Our office is now utilizing the new and exciting technology known as digital radiography. With the introduction of high resolution digital sensors, we have now reached the point where the diagnostic capabilities of digital systems surpass the diagnostic capability of film. This is the first fundamental change in radiology in over 100 years. The system replaces film with a special sensor. The sensor detects radiation and transmits information to a computer. The software then immediately displays the image on a computer monitors that we have in every operatory for the last few years. This technology has some clear advantages over conventional dental radiographs.

Digital x-rays require 75% less radiation.
No chemicals used- environmentally safe.
Images are instantly displayed on computer screen.
More comfortable in mouth than conventional film.
Enhances patient/doctor communication.

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CEREC

CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is a multi-instrument system that allows dentists to create and implant custom-fit ceramic restorations in a single appointment. The system consists of an infrared digital camera, a computer with 3-D imaging software, and a milling unit with diamond blades for quick, precise and highly detailed construction of restorations.

The CEREC system can produce any permanent, single-tooth ceramic restoration, including crowns, onlays, veneers and fillings. Unlike metals and alloys, ceramic is similar to the natural tooth, so cracking is minimized because it expands and contracts at about the same rate as the tooth during temperature changes while eating. In addition, CEREC offers benefits over traditional restoration construction such as fewer injections, less drilling, less material removed from the damaged tooth, and minimal time commitment.

The process is simple. First, the dentist examines your tooth and determines the proper treatment. After application of anesthesia, the damaged part of the tooth is removed and an optical impression (digital photograph) is taken. The computer converts this data into a three-dimensional virtual image that allows the dentist to design the restoration that's right for you. Dimensions of the restoration are sent to the milling machine, which shapes a ceramic block to create the restoration in 10-20 minutes. Finally, the restoration is tried for fit in your mouth, polished and bonded to your tooth.

For more information click CEREC

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