Bernstein Dental Care: Blog

 If you are considering implants, you must have healthy gums and sufficient bone to support the implant. Also known as regenerative surgery, a bone graft is used to recreate bone and soft supporting tissues that are destroyed during gum disease. At Bernstein Dental Care, bone grafting is a common procedure that is used frequently for dental implants and other periodontal procedures.  If a patient’s jawbone isn’t thick enough or is too soft, bone grafting may be required before they can have dental implant surgery. This is because the powerful chewing action of the mouth exerts great pressure on the bone, and if it can’t support the implant, the surgery will likely fail. With bone grafting, a piece of bone is removed from another part of the patient’s mouth.  In some cases, they might only need minor bone grafting, which can be done at the same time as the dental implant surgery.  If you are concerned about bone grafting or dental implants, please give us a call to discuss your treatmen...

If your smile is lacking one or more teeth, Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care is here to restore it to a healthy status. With many restorative options to choose from, Dr. Bernstein offers services that range from dental implants to dental bridges. Several dental problems can be solved through dental reconstruction and most importantly oral health can become balanced. Reconstructive dentistry refers to a set of procedures that are designed to replace missing teeth, repair teeth that have been damaged, to correct malocclusion issues, and in some cases, treat periodontal disease. Restorative dental treatments include implant dentistry to restore the facial structure, cosmetic dentistry to enhance the aesthetics of a smile, and/or dental crowns, bridges, and fillings. If your smile is hindered because you’re self-conscious of missing teeth, consider revamping it. If you would like to discuss your restorative dental options, please give us a call. To learn about the services we pr...

Bone grafting may not sound like a dental procedure, but a bone graft has become routine throughout medicine because of how it helps a body heal. The bone graft procedure consists of harvesting bone material from a healthy part of a patient’s body and transferring it to a site that needs reinforcement.  Bernstein Dental Care performs bone grafts for patients with weakened jaw bones that need dental implants. A jaw bone can weaken over time if tooth loss or gum disease has left a certain portion of the jaw vulnerable. When a patient needs a replacement tooth, the jaw bone needs to be strong enough to handle the placement of the implant. There are synthetic options for bone grafts, but a dental graft is usually obtained from a different spot in the patient’s own mouth. This gives the injured or deficient bone a replacement, and encourages growth of new material around the site.  The healing process can take several months, and your jaw is monitored by your dentist until it heals enough t...

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. At Bernstein Dental Care, the dental implant procedure is a team effort between you and Dr. Paul Bernstein. Allow us to explain the process. The process of getting implants requires a number of visits over several months. X-rays and impressions (molds) are taken of the jaw and teeth to determine bone, gum tissue, and spacing available for an implant. While the area is numb, the implant will be surgically placed into the bone and allowed to heal and integrate itself for up to six months. Depending on the type of implant, a second surgery may be required in order to place the “post” that will hold the artificial tooth in place. With other implants, the post and anchor are already attached and placed at the same time. If you are concerned about...

Millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss whether it occurs from dental trauma, periodontal disease, or tooth decay. For many years, the only tooth replacement options available to patients were dentures or dental bridges, but now there are dental implants and Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care provides this restorative method at his practice. There are many advantages that dental implants provide for a patient and we would like to explain a few. Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or all of the teeth. They are posts that are surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw, where they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. Because dental implants look and feel like natural teeth, they can improve your appearance as well as your speech. Unlike dentures that can slip out of place, dental implants are permanent, so you don’t have to worry about mumbling or slurring your words. Additionally, implants prevent the shifting of nearby tee...