Flossing

One thing that dentists and hygienists stress to patients that are often ignored is the art of flossing. Flossing is a little bit time consuming but is so important when it comes to good oral health. Flossing is responsible for removing about 40% of bacteria and plaque from your teeth. Plaque generates acid, which can cause cavities, irritate the gums, and lead to gum disease. There is no substitute to eliminate bacteria stuck in between your teeth, flossing is the only way.

If conventional flossing is challenging for patients, floss picks are a great alternative and easy to use. A dental floss pick is a small plastic tool with a curved end that holds a piece of dental floss and makes it easy to get in between your teeth effortlessly. It doesn’t matter how you floss, as long as you are flossing.

Incorporating water picks into your oral care routine is also helpful as it rinses out chunks of food that are stuck and stimulates your gums. Dr. Joseph S. Dallessandro knows it’s easy to skip flossing but stresses the importance of it for healthy teeth and healthy gums.

Joseph S. Dallessandro, DDS, operate at 360 E 72^nd St, Ste B, New York, New York 10021. To set up an appointment, call 212-988-1089 or visit Joseph S. Dallessandro and fill out a contact sheet.

Retreatment

The long-term success of a root canal is around 95% and in most cases the root canal lasts as long as natural teeth. When the root canal isn’t successful, the tooth might become diseased or painful and need retreatment. When root canals reach that point, an endodontist (root canal specialist) will need to do a new root canal.

When the root canal doesn’t heal successfully, there are a variety of cases why the tooth failed to heal properly. The placement of the crown might not have been done in a timely manner following endodontic treatment, narrow canals weren’t treated properly, and in some cases canal anatomy went undetected and therefore went untreated during the procedure.

Two visits are needed with an endodontist, the first one visit is to take x-rays and diagnose the problem, then the crown is removed and the canal is cleaned and filled with a temporary filling. After your endodontist completes retreatment, you will need to return to your for a second visit  as soon as possible to have a new crown or other restoration placed on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function.

Joseph S. Dallessandro, DDS, operate at 360 E 72^nd St, Ste B, New York, New York 10021. To set up an appointment, call 212-988-1089 or visit Joseph S. Dallessandro and fill out a contact sheet.

Arestin To Treat Periodontitis

When the body develops a bacterial infection, an antibiotic is used to treat it. The same applies to infections that start in the gums.  Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro and his staff utilize arestin for patients with periodontitis who need a scaling and root planing procedure performed. Periodontitis is a chronic bacterial infection, caused by plaque, which has settled underneath the tooth’s surface below the gum line.

Arestin has the ability to reduce the severity of periodontal disease.  After a scaling and root planning procedure, the medicine in powder form is applied to the gums.  In a clinical study, when used in addition to scaling and root planing, arestin reduced harmful bacteria by nearly 2 times as much as scaling and root planing alone. This is because adding arestin to the mix disrupts the progression of periodontitis by specifically targeting the active infection.

If you have questions or concerns about the status of your periodontal health, please give us a call. To learn about all the treatments provided at the practice, visit www.josephdallessandrodds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro in our New York, NY office, call 212-988-1089.

A Whiter Smile This Year

Everyone likes to make a great impression with a nice bright smile.  At the dental practice of Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro, we provide an at-home whitening system to patients that you can use to whiten and brighten your smile gradually at home.  Patients with serious and minor stains can both see great results from this whitening treatment.  A consultation can help you determine how severe your stains are and what kind of results you can expect from a whitening treatment.  Come visit us about teeth whitening and start the New Year with your best smile!

To whiten your teeth at home, we outfit patients with whitening gel and a set of custom trays for application.  A dentist takes an impression of your teeth, and from this impression two custom trays are made for your top and bottom teeth.  The trays are made for you to take home and use by applying gel to the trays and then fitting them over your teeth. The dentist’s recommendation of how often to treat and how long each treatment should last may vary.  When following the dentist’s recommendations, most patients see results of teeth whitening 4-8 shades.

To learn more about teeth whitening and all the services provided at the practice, visit www.josephdallessandrodds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joseph S Dallessandro in our New York, NY office, call 212-988-1089.