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...

The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to not only enhance the aesthetic appearance of your smile but to maintain its optimal health. At Bernstein Dental Care, Dr. Paul Bernstein offers a variety of cosmetic procedures to patients looking for the right fit and he is happy to discuss one of them or all of them with you during a consultation. While restorative dentistry addresses problems that are a necessary fix, cosmetic dentistry is a more elective type of treatment. Allow us to explain. At Bernstein Dental Care, we want you to be satisfied with the cosmetic procedure you choose to makeover your smile. These procedures are usually desired by the patient, but Dr. Bernstein will make suggestions and recommendations where he sees fit. General cosmetic services that we provide our patients with include veneers, whitening, dental bonding, and inlays and onlays. Veneers, bonding, as well as inlays and onlays can be used to fix chipped, broken, or decayed teeth, while whitening can make your pear...