Dr Ira Newman DDS and Dr Gary Schatzberg DMD Tooth Whitening Dental Implant

Dental Implants in Long Island by Dr. Newman who offers Dental Implants.
It All Begins with a Smile

A beautiful smile tells the whole world that you're special -someone worth knowing, loving, remembering. It celebrates your charisma, and whispers your more intimate feelings.

Yellowed, stained, chipped, misshapen, or poorly spaced teeth can spoil this picture, affecting the way even you feel about yourself. . . Why let them? Today's porcelain veneering and bonding can virtually change your appearance, usually in just a few comfortable visits. Bleaching, tooth-coloring fillings, and other cosmetic procedures play their part too. What is your "Dream Smile"?

For some it is Hollywood-style perfection; the cover of Vogue or Glamour. For others it is simply the confidence that comes from having brighter, whiter, straighter teeth. Whatever your ideal smile, we at North Shore Cosmetic & Restorative Dental Associates can help you - often with one visit! Affordably! Creative payment plans are available, as well as long-term financing to fit your budget.

Let us show you photos of our patients whose smiles and lives have been transformed. Take advantage of our state-of-the-art equipment to assist you in making cosmetic decisions.

In-office ZOOM! Whitening products brighten teeth that have been stained or darkened by food, tobacco use, age or injury. There are a variety of in-office and take-home whitening products to reduce or eliminate such stains. In-office bleaching, also called chairside bleaching, takes place over a series of one-hour appointments at your dentist's office. First, your teeth will be examined and cleaned to make sure there are no cavities, loose fillings, gum problems or other issues that may be exacerbated by the bleaching process. You and your dentist will make a custom-fit mouthtray for your teeth. Then the bleaching gel, a hydrogen peroxide solution, is applied to your teeth in the tray, sometimes after another gel or rubber shield is fit over the gums to protect them. An ultraviolet light may be shone on the teeth to facilitate the process.

In many situations, dental implants can give back patients their confident smile. The benefits are improved esthetics, the ability to eat comfortably and a clean, healthy oral environment for the patient.

Dental Implants are small prosthetic posts that are placed into the bone of the upper or lower jaw. They act as replacements for the root portion of lost natural teeth and also serve as an anchor for replacement teeth. Dental implants look and feel exactly like natural teeth -- in fact, no-one will be able to tell the difference. Dental implants are appropriate for almost anyone who is currently missing teeth or is at risk of losing teeth.

There are many different types of dental implants available. Our dentists have extensive experience in dental implants and would be pleased to discuss the benefits of implant prosthetics with you. Ask about implant restorative treatment at the time of your consultation.

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders are a family of problems related to your complex jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a "clicking" sound, you'll be glad to know that these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. Since some types of TMJ problems can lead to more serious conditions, early detection and treatment are important.

The causes of TMJ disorders are considered multi-factorial and may be related to the following:

Trauma to the head or neck

Oral habits such as clenching or grinding of the teeth

Bad bite or missing teeth

Arthritis

Malalignment of the upper and lower jawbones

No one treatment can resolve TMJ disorders completely and treatment takes time to be effective. There are two basic types of treatment for TM Joint disorders: surgical and non-surgical, but it is generally agreed that in most cases the non-surgical approach should be taken first in an effort to restore comfort, and improve jaw function to an acceptable level.