Bernstein Dental Care: Blog

Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care utilizes dental bonding to repair teeth that have been chipped, cracked, or fractured. It is also used to improve the appearance of discolored teeth, to change the shape of teeth, and to fill cavities that have been caused by tooth decay. Dental bonding is considered a cosmetic service, but has restorative properties as well because it protects teeth and keeps them strong. Dental bonding earned its name because it bonds to the tooth. To place it, Dr. Bernstein will apply the composite material, sculpt the tooth into its proper shape, harden the composite with a light and then polish it for a final finish. Dental bonding isn’t painful and requires no anesthesia unless the patient suffers from anxiety and/or tooth sensitivity. If you wish to improve your smile with cosmetic services, schedule a consultation to see if dental bonding is right for you. If you have questions or concerns regarding dental bonding or cosmetic dental services, please g

Though we’d like to keep our permanent teeth for a lifetime, things don’t always go as planned. Teeth can go missing because of dental decay or trauma to the mouth, but the good news is that Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care can provide patients with a replacement. Dentures are an excellent and cost-efficient way to restore missing teeth and there are two types that Dr. Bernstein may suggest. Complete (full) dentures are used if you’re missing teeth in your upper (maxillary) or lower (mandibular) jaws. Partial dentures are used on patients who only have some teeth missing on either jaw. Complete dentures replace all of the teeth, while partial dentures fill in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevent other teeth from shifting position. It’s normal for dentures to feel awkward at first, but you will eventually get used to the mouthfeel. If you have questions or concerns regarding missing teeth, dentures, or restorative dental services, please give us a call. To learn ab

If your lifestyle habits such as drinking coffee, smoking, or indulging in a glass of wine every night before bed are making the shade of your teeth a little lackluster, Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care can revitalize your smile through teeth whitening services. Tooth whitening is a safe and effective way to enhance the color of your teeth and even make them whiter than they were in the past. To make it convenient for patients, Dr. Bernstein can perform this procedure in the office, or give the patient whitening gel to take home. Professional teeth whitening can remove stubborn stains that have been left on your teeth by pigmented food and drinks. Any other whitening method may make teeth sensitive and can lead to dental problems later on. With a whiter smile, a patient will feel more confident and an increased desire to smile in photos like never before. To inquire about teeth whitening services, schedule a consultation with Dr. Paul Bernstein so that he can identify any or

When the gums begin to pull away from the teeth this is usually a symptom of gingivitis that has been left untreated for too long. Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease, where a patient may notice blood in the sink when they brush and floss. Gingivitis can be reversed through proper flossing and adequate oral hygiene habits, but if it’s not treated properly, it can advance to periodontitis, which Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care will need to take extra steps to treat. Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. All forms of periodontal disease are problematic, but because this is considered the second stage of gum disease, the patient suffering from this condition will need a deep cleaning of the gums. Scaling and root planing is a common method of treatment for periodontitis. It’s important to remember that periodontal disease is preventable, which is why Dr. Bernstein encourages all patients to brus