In a poll, we determined our team’s favorites to be:

• Hershey’s Dark Chocolate
• Reese’s Cups
• Reese’s Pieces
• Tootsie Rolls
• 3 Musketeers
• Payday

We thank all of our patients for allowing us to have such an amazing year thus far, and we look forward to creating many more beautiful smiles before the year is up!

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General Info About Veneers 

Porcelain veneers are thin layers of ceramic that are fixed to the fronts of a patient’s teeth. When in place, porcelain veneers are able to mask stains, chips, cracks, and various sorts of alignment and spacing issues.

The best thing about veneers in Brooklyn is that they are semi-translucent, which means that light is able to pass through them in a similar way as natural tooth structure. In other words, no one will realize that you have a porcelain veneer there.

Why Prepare for Veneers?

While porcelain veneers are very thin, some of your tooth enamel will be removed in order to accommodate the veneer. This helps ensure the most seamless and aesthetically pleasing results possible. Less than 1 millimeter of the tooth’s enamel will be removed in order to accommodate the veneer, and great care is taken to ensure that as much of the patient’s natural tooth structure remains as possible.

What To Expect 

Local anesthetic may be used during the preparation process in order to reduce discomfort. Most of our veneer patients report not feeling a thing, or slight discomfort at most.

After cleaning the teeth, your dentist will work carefully to remove a very small amount of the tooth enamel in order to accommodate the porcelain veneer. An impression will then be taken of the prepped tooth or teeth. It is from this impression that your porcelain veneer will be custom-crafted. The impression is sent to an off-site dental lab for creation of the dental restoration. In the meantime, you will be given temporary veneers that mimic your natural teeth, just as your final veneers will.

Contact Advanced Dental Care For The Best Cosmetic Dentistry In Brooklyn

Would you like to get veneers, or learn more about them? Contact us today and our knowledgeable staff can assist you. Click here to learn more about how veneers can help your smile!

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General Guidelines for Candidates 

The best candidates for teeth whitening are people with extrinsic dental stains. They should have good overall oral health and have realistic expectations about the teeth whitening process and its side effects. The most common side effect of teeth whitening is tooth sensitivity, which is generally mild and only lasts for two or three days. Realistic expectations means greater chances of patient satisfaction.

It’s also important that patients are free from tooth decay or damage. Damage can refer to chipping or cracking.

Alternative to Teeth Whitening 

If a patient happens to not be a good candidate for teeth whitening, there are plenty of other options to consider that can help brighten your smile!

When tooth discoloration comes as a result of decay or damage, the use of restorative treatments such as a filling, an inlay, or a crown may be most ideal. These restorations care custom-tailored to your own tooth color, allowing them to seamlessly blend in with your teeth!

For major stains that do not respond well to teeth whitening, it may be possible to use a tooth bonding resin or to place a porcelain veneer. Both of these can mask the stain and make your smile more pristine!

During your consultation at Advanced Dental Care, our team will always cover all of your treatment options so that you can get the smile that you’ve always wanted.

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Sedation Dentistry 

One of the largest benefit of today’s dentistry is the advancement of sedation technologies. For procedures like extractions and implants, today’s patients can enjoy the benefits of sedation dentistry. If requested, patients can even be completely sedated throughout their treatment. In addition, localized sedations remove all possible pain and discomfort in the area being operated in.

Attention to Care and Precision

At Advanced Dental Care, our team pays especially close attention to the care and precision that goes into all of our dental treatments. We believe that pain-free dentistry is the only type of dentistry appropriate, and an attention to detail is mandatory in ensuring this. If you’d like to see our own procedures for ensuring a speedy and pain-free recovery after treatment, click here!

As always, if you have any questions regarding the treatments here at Advanced Dental Care of NYC, or want to schedule an appointment, get in touch with us here, or call our office directly at  (347) 535-3269!

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Requiring More Than One Dental Treatment

The benefits of receiving all of your necessary dental treatments can be seen through one of our recent case studies, who we’ll call Mr. K. When Mr. K was in our dental office in Brooklyn, our team recommended a cleaning, root canal, and a single tooth replacement. While this may sound like quite a bit, this particular patient required a large amount of work to fully restore his smile. Once his treatment was complete, Mr. K was so elated with his results that he requested to give us a testimonial. When patients have all of their necessary treatments performed, they can immediately receive full peace of mind that their smile is healthy!

Receive the required treatments, and leave your dentist’s office with a healthy, beautiful smile! Need to know which dental treatments you might require? Get in touch with Advanced Dental Care of NYC by calling  (347) 535-3269, or request an appointment online at www.cosmeticdentistbrooklyn.com!

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The Lifetime of Dentures

With a proper oral health regimen, a well-made set of dentures can last from 5-10 years. Even with daily brushing and flossing, dentures will naturally wear as time goes on. Therefore, every set of dentures must be eventually replaced.

How to Know When It’s Time to Replace

There are both minor and major signs that can tell you it’s time to replace your dentures. These include:

• Difficultly speaking with your dentures in
• Chipped or cracked dentures
• When your dentures start to fit poorly
• When your dentures slip off or become loose
• Gum soreness
• Bite misalignment or other issues

Getting Replacement Dentures 

While experiencing the above issues with your dentures can be uncomfortable and irritating, getting your dentures replaced is quite easy. Your dentist is Brooklyn will be able to assess your current oral health needs, and get you back to smiling, eating and speaking with ease!

Get In Touch With Advanced Dental Care Today To Fix Your Dentures! 

If you’re experiencing any of the above issues with your dentures, it may be time to get them replaced with a more up-to-date pair. Contact Advanced Dental Care of NYC today to speak with our top-rated dentures staff!

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Years back, dentists used Full Caste Crowns – these are crowns made entirely of metal, and have since been outdated. These crowns are very problematic, being that they don’t resemble natural teeth, and leave a metallic taste in the mouth. Additionally, full caste crowns can interfere with a patient’s bite.

The next type of crown that came about per PFM (porcelain fused to metal) crowns, which were a drastic improvement from their predecessor. While these crowns more closely resemble natural teeth, they still contain metal – not the best material to use. When metals are used, however, dentists will opt for precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. This is because these metal leave no metallic taste, and are extremely unlikely to cause allergic reactions.

Now we reach the type of crowns used today – e-max crowns. These crowns contain no metal whatsoever, and perfectly mimic your natural teeth. It should be noted that metal appliances are avoided as much as possible in cosmetic dentistry treatment, due to the reasons listed above.

Do you think crowns may be right for you? Contact the Advanced Dental Care office, and our knowledgeable staff will happily guide you towards the best cosmetic dentistry treatment. Or, visit us online below to learn even more!

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The first and most important step in alleviating dental anxiety is communication. If you have dental anxiety, let your dentist know. Additionally, tell them what exactly scares you about going to the dentist – is it potential pain? A bad dental experience? Needles? Having to get fillings? Having a serious oral health issue? Whatever causes you dental anxiety, be sure to let your dentist know so they can work around these issues as best they can.

The second thing that it’s important for anxious patients to do is select a great dentist – there’s simply no need to be afraid of visiting a great dental office. Do your research before selecting your dentist, including Google and Health Grades reviews. By visiting an office you know will be accommodating and gentle before ever even going in, your dental anxiety will be greatly reduced!

In addition, the vast majority of dental fear is created purely out of thin air. When it comes to pain and discomfort, the cast majority of our patients at Advanced Dental Care report feeling no pain whatsoever, even for invasive procedures like root canals.

Still feeling anxious about visiting the dentist? Get in touch with us, and our staff will work with you to alleviate your dental fears!

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For example, did you know that the same bacteria in the gums that causes gum disease is also the exact same bacteria that (when in the heart over a long enough period of time) is responsible for heart disease?

The mouth is the entry way to the body – all of the food and beverages you consume must first enter the mouth. Therefore, taking care of it and ensuring its health is one of the best ways to protect overall health! So, how does one do this in the first place? The first step in twice-daily brushing and daily flossing. This is the best and most direct way to protect your smile and remove harmful bacteria that can turn into plaque. The next most important thing is to schedule routine checkups and cleanings with your dentist. This way, any small oral health concerns can be stopped in their tracks before turning into anything serious.

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Let’s take a look at the signs and symptoms of gum disease:

• Having red and swollen gum tissue.
• Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing.
• A change in your bite.
• Gums separating from the teeth.

How does periodontal disease form?

Gum disease forms because of irregular brushing and flossing of the teeth. The early stage of periodontal disease is exclusively called gingivitis, while the later stage is known as periodontitis. Ignoring gum disease at the early stages can cause it to develop into periodontitis, so working to reverse the signs and symptoms as early as possible is always the best thing to do!

When left untreated, the gums become infected due to bacterial plaque which results in damage to the tissue and the bones supporting your teeth. This then leads to increased gum separation and pain.

How can a periodontal specialist help you?

A periodontal specialist can assess your gum tissue and figure out the best way to reverse your own individual case. A special antibacterial rinse may be prescribed, as most dentists will opt for the least invasive treatment possible. The biggest concern of this disease is the bacteria moving to other parts of the body if not treated on time, such as the blood and the stomach.

Heavily consider a checkup if you experience the above symptoms. For patients in Brooklyn, Advanced Dental Care has been specializing in periodontal cases for years, and offers the highest patient satisfaction rates in New York. Visit our site at to learn more about periodontal treatment and prevention, and schedule an appointment with us if you’re experiencing symptoms!

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