Bernstein Dental Care: Blog

Dr. Paul Bernstein and the staff at Bernstein Dental Care appreciate feedback from our patients because it teaches us how to improve as a team. Our staff would not only like to thank Joe P. for this five-star review, but we would like to thank him for being an excellent patient. If you recently experienced exceptional service from our office, please let us know!   “I have been going to Dr. Bernstein for 22 years now. I am so pleased with him, his staff and the work he has done to me. I highly recommend him.” – Joe P. (Jan. 2017) To leave a testimonial or to learn about the services we provide at the practice visit  www.bernsteindentalcare.com  for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care in Brooklyn, NY, call 718-833-9191.

Crown lengthening is the term for removing excess gum tissue from the teeth and sculpting the gum line.  Dentists often do this in order to expose more of a tooth and affix a restoration like a crown.  Bernstein Dental Care also offers crown lengthening for cosmetics so that any patient can have their perfect smile.  Our doctors see many patients unhappy with their smiles, and even patients without any damage to their teeth feel like their gums keep them from enjoying their ideal smile.  Whether a crown lengthening procedure is done for function or aesthetics, it is a simple in-office procedure.  Local anesthetic is used while your dentist removes excess gum tissue with either a scalpel or laser tool.  If tissue is being removed for a restoration to fit you may only require tissue to be removed from a couple of teeth.  Some people have more gum tissue than others and it results in a gummy smile, which can be corrected throughout the entire mouth.  The result is a visually pleasing rati

At Bernstein Dental Care we’ve seen many smiles transformed with braces.  We also know braces are a long process and that there is some pain and discomfort along the way.  Patients with braces often feel a little discomfort after their wires have been tightened, and patients with new braces usually experience some uncomfortable chafing as their mouth gets used to braces.  These are both normal occurrences and there are simple ways you can ease the pain while getting to your perfect smile. With a new set of braces, the insides of cheeks and lips will rub against the brackets and wires.  The soft tissue will toughen as your mouth gets accustomed to the braces, but at first it can create sore spots.  Dental wax is a great defense against this.  Just a small piece can cover the edge of a bracket and relieve any chafing.  After a set of braces is tightened a patient will also feel some pain and soreness.  The patient should eat soft foods right after a tightening if they are experiencing di

Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental celebrates National Oral Cancer Awareness Month to educate patients on the benefits of oral cancer screening during a dental appointment. The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify symptoms of mouth cancer at an early stage when there is a greater chance for a cure. During your next dental appointment, don’t hesitate to ask about oral cancer screening. It’s important to know that just because Dr. Paul Bernstein suggests an oral cancer screening, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have cancer, he just wants to take preventive measures. People who have a high risk of oral cancer may benefit more, but factors that increase a patient’s risk of oral cancer include tobacco use, heavy alcohol use, and/or history of significant sun exposure. If you have questions or concerns regarding oral cancer or oral cancer screening, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide, visit  www.bernsteindentalcare.com  for more information. To s