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...