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Straighter Smiles from Invisalign in Massapequa

July 4, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: Bellmore, clear braces, clear orthodontics, cosmetic dentist massapequa, Dr. Khalida Stutman, Invisalign, Invisalign Clear Braces, Long Island, Massapequa, Merrick, South Shore Dental Care, Wantagh — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 12:49 am

Last time, we talked about the variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures we offer here at South Shore Dental Care. Today we’re going to talk about one of those options, Invisalign, in more detail. If you want straighter teeth without going through the hassle of metal braces, this could be a great option for you.

Invisalign is a clear braces smile solution that can straighten your smile without any metal or wires. This makes it a more comfortable alternative because there’s nothing that will cause your mouth discomfort. The clear aligners are made from smooth plastic. You’ll change them out every two weeks, and in most cases treatment takes about one year.

Since the aligners are removable, this makes it simple to keep your teeth clean and healthy during treatment. Also, there’s no food restrictions with Invisalign. You also have the flexibility to remove your aligners for special occasions or pictures, but since they’re clear, most people won’t be able to tell you’re even wearing them at all.

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, give our office a call. Dr. Khalida Stutman is a skilled orthodontist and can determine if Invisalign is the right solution for your smile. Everyone deserves a straight, beautiful smile, and Invisalign makes straightening your teeth even easier to fit into your life.

At South Shore Dental Care, we’re committed to providing our patients with a wide array of dental services, high-quality cosmetic dentistry, and up to the minute dental technology. Our Massapequa dental office serves patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh. Call us today to schedule your appointment.

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Improving Smiles with Cosmetic Dentistry

June 28, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: AACD, Bellmore, CEREC crowns, CEREC one-hour crowns, cosmetic dentist massapequa, cosmetic dentist south shore, dr dory stutman, Invisalign, Invisalign Clear Braces, Long Island, Massapequa, Merrick, Porcelain Veneers, South Shore Dental Care, Teeth Whitening, Wantagh — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 12:48 am

shutterstock_58106728 Are you no longer impressed by your smile when you look in the mirror? Do you wish your smile looked more attractive but aren’t sure where to start? At South Shore Dental Care, we can improve your smile with a wide range of cosmetic dentistry procedures.

Cosmetic dentistry is a term used to describe any dental procedure that changes the appearance of your teeth and smile. If your teeth are crooked, misshaped, misaligned, or discolored, we can help. Teeth whitening can remove stains and brighten your smile, while porcelain veneers can cover chips, cracks and misaligned teeth. If your tooth is damaged or decayed we can repair it with a CEREC One-Hour Crown, and if your teeth are crooked we can correct them with Invisalign.

As an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Dr. Dory Stutman is a highly skilled professional ready to improve your smile. He can create a treatment plan to help your smile achieve its full potential. Cosmetic dentistry is a great way to improve the appearance of your smile. Give us a call today to see how we can help you smile brighter than ever before.

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Orthodontic Care from Dr. Khalida Stutman

May 30, 2013

Filed under: Orthodontics — Tags: braces, clear braces, Dr. Khalida Stutman, Invisalign, Invisalign Clear Braces, Long Island, Massapequa, Merrick, orthodontics, Wantagh — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 11:40 pm

Is your smile not quite what you’d hoped? Do your teeth refuse to line up straight? If you want a straighter smile, we’ve got the orthodontic care you’re looking for. At South Shore Dental Care, Dr. Khalida Stutman provides quality orthodontics to all patients.

Dr. Khalida is a skilled orthodontist, making this smile solution even easier. You won’t need to find an orthodontist or make special visits to a different office. All your treatment will be done at the same caring dental office you’ve already been visiting. Dr. Khalida spends over 100 hours a year on continuing education.

We offer a wide variety of orthodontic choices to meet all your smile needs. You can customize your braces with colored rubber bands, and we ever offer tooth colored braces. We try to bring a little fun into your child’s braces experience. We also offer Invisalign, a clear braces solution for adults that want straighter teeth without the look of braces.

If you’re longing for a straighter smile, orthodontics can provide the smile you’ve been wanting. Give us a call today to learn more and get started towards a straighter, dazzling smile.

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Holistic Dentistry in Long Island

May 16, 2013

Filed under: Holistic Dentistry — Tags: dental care, dr dory stutman, Dr. Khalida Stutman, holistic dentistry, Long Island, Massapequa, Merrick, South Shore Dental Care, Wantagh — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 11:39 pm

Many people don’t realize that high-quality dental care goes beyond just focusing on your teeth. At South Shore Dental Care, we practice holistic dentistry and carefully consider the impact our treatments will have on your overall health.

When you come to our office, we won’t just look at your teeth alone to determine the right treatment. We will take into consideration your medical history, concerns, feelings and wishes to get a clearer picture. This is called holistic dentistry. It’s a new approach to your oral health that focuses on the role that the health of your teeth and gums play in regards to your overall health.

We’ll also focus on preventative care because it’s an important part of holistic dentistry. Good health involves taking care of your teeth and gums to prevent problems from happening in the first place. Dr. Dory Stutman will come up with a holistic care program for your smile.

Holistic dentistry focuses on how dental care fits into the overall health of your body. We’re committed to helping our patients work towards achieving overall wellness. If you’re interested, give us a call to learn more.

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Improve Your Smile with Minimal or No-Prep Porcelain Veneers

April 17, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Porcelain Veneers — Tags: DaVinci Veneers, dr dory stutman, Dr. Khalida Stutman, DURAthins, Lumineers, Porcelain Veneers, porcelain veneers massapequa, South Shore Dental Care — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 11:02 pm

veneers Are you dissatisfied with the appearance of your smile? Are your teeth yellowed, stained or worn? Do you have cracks, chips, or gaps in your smile? Are your teeth crooked, misshaped or misaligned? Any or all of these concerns can be addressed with porcelain veneers from South Shore Dental Care.

Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of high-quality porcelain that are attached to the front of your teeth. This cosmetic dentistry procedure allows us to change the physical appearance of your smile. This is a simple, yet often dramatic, method to improve your smile.

We try to use minimal or no-preparation veneers whenever possible. Traditional porcelain veneers require us to remove some of the tooth structure to accommodate the thickness of the veneers. We prefer to use extremely thin veneer solutions that require little to no removal of tooth structure. This allows us to be conservative with our treatments and keep as much of your existing tooth structure as possible.

We offer Lumineers, DaVinci Veneers, and DURAthins to improve your smile. These are all minimal or no-prep options. The more of your natural tooth structure that remains, the healthier and stronger your teeth are. Also, this gives you the option of removing your veneers in the future.

If you want to improve your smile, porcelain veneers could be a great solution for you. We offer minimal or no-prep solutions as well to make the process even easier. If you want to freshen up your smile, give us a call to see if this could be the right solution for your smile.

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Quality Dental Care from Dr. Dory and Dr. Khalida

April 3, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,General Dentistry — Tags: dr dory stutman, Dr. Khalida Stutman, Long Island, Massapequa, massapequa cosmetic dentist, South Shore Dental Care — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 10:58 pm

Dr. Dory and Dr. Khalida We know that in Long Island, you have a lot of choices when it comes to selecting a dental practice. South Shore Dental Care is different from other practices because of the wealth of experience and services that can be found all under one roof. We are home to the team of Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman, both highly experienced in dentistry.

Dr. Dory Stutman has recently received accreditation from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). This means he has been officially recognized for his skills, experience and expertise in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Only about 336 dentists and dental technicians have become accredited so this is a huge accomplishment and says a lot about his cosmetic dentistry skills.

Dr. Khalida Stutman is highly skilled in the field of orthodontics and dental implants. She dedicates approximately 100 hours a year to attending dentistry seminars in the fields of cosmetic dentistry and dental implants to ensure that she is up to date on the latest techniques and treatments. She offers both traditional orthodontic solutions, as well as Invisalign clear braces.

Whenever you come to our office, you will have two skilled doctors available to evaluate your smile and give second opinions. Also, with the combined skills of Dr. Dory and Dr. Khalida, we can provide quality cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants and gum contouring all from the same office, making it more convenient for your smile.

No matter what dental procedures you require, we have two skilled doctors that can address all your smile needs in one convenient location. Give us a call to learn more or schedule your appointment.

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Advantages of Dental Implants

March 20, 2013

Filed under: Dental Implants — Tags: Dental Implants, dr dory stutman, Dr. Khalida Stutman, Long Island, Massapequa, Massapequa dental implants, restorative dentistry, South Shore Dental Care — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 4:11 am

Last time, we talked about dental implants and why they’re important for the health of your smile. Today we’re going to compare dental implants to other tooth replacement methods to see why they’re the most effective option to restore the health, appearance and function of your smile. At South Shore Dental Care, we want our patients to be fully informed about all their smile choices.

When people think of replacing missing teeth, their first thought is often dentures. Dentures are a traditional way to help restore function if you’ve lost all or nearly all of your teeth. However, they’re removable, so there’s always the risk of them slipping or coming loose in public.

Crowns and bridges can also be used to replace missing teeth. While these can be sturdier than dentures, they don’t do anything about the missing tooth roots. Your tooth roots are important because without them, you could lose bone from your jaw.

Only dental implants give you a secure fit while creating a replacement tooth root to ensure the health of your jaw bone. Dental implants not only stop any further bone loss, but they can sometimes encourage growth of the jaw bone to replace what has been lost.

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What are Dental Implants?

March 6, 2013

Filed under: Dental Implants — Tags: Dental Implants, dr dory stutman, Dr. Khalida Stutman, Long Island, Massapequa, massapequa restorative dentist, South Shore Dental Care — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 4:07 am

If you’re missing a tooth, the health of your smile is at risk until it is repaired. Once you lose a tooth, your risk for losing more teeth increases. Also, your remaining teeth can shift around into the empty space and result in a misaligned bite, and risk losing part of your jaw bone. Dental implants from South Shore Dental Care are a great way to help restore a missing tooth and prevent negative consequences to your smile.

When you have a dental implant, a titanium post will be inserted into your jaw to create the base for your implant. The post will bond with your jaw bone over time, mimicking the root of a natural tooth. A crown will be custom made to resemble your natural teeth and placed on top. At our office, we can both place and restore your dental implants, so you don’t have to go to anyone else.

If you take care of your implant just as you would your natural teeth, with proper brushing, flossing and dental visits, it can last you a long time. We want all our patients to have beautiful, healthy smiles, and dental implants is a great way to do so. If you’re interested or want to know more, call us to schedule your consultation.

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Cosmetic Dentistry from an AACD Accredited Cosmetic Dentist

February 20, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: dr dory stutman, Dr. Khalida Stutman, Long Island, massapequa cosmetic dentist, Merrick, south shore cosmetic dentist, South Shore Dental Care — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 11:25 pm

Is your smile not quite as bright and beautiful as you’d like it to be? If you’re considering cosmetic dentistry in Long Island, why not go to a dentist that has been recognized for his skills in the art of cosmetic dentistry?

Here at South Shore Dental Care, Dr. Dory Stutman has been recognized as Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). He has fulfilled numerous requirements and has been awarded this distinction for the quality of his work and his dedication to cosmetic dentistry.

We offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry services to help you achieve a beautiful smile.

You don’t have to be dissatisfied with your smile any longer. If your teeth are yellowed, stained, chipped, cracked or crooked, we can fix them. A smile makeover may be just what you’ve been waiting for.

Come in for a consultation, we’d love to help you see how our cosmetic dentistry experience can give you the smile of your dreams. Having a healthy, beautiful smile is important, not only for your dental health but also for your self esteem. Take the first step today towards improving your smile.

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Dr. Dory Stutman: AACD Accredited Dentist

February 6, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: AACD, Accredited cosmetic dentist, dr dory stutman, Long Island, Massapequa, massapequa cosmetic dentist, Merrick, South Shore Dental Care, Wantagh — Dr. Stutman's Office @ 11:22 pm

Our very own Dr. Dory Stutman recently reached Accredited status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). This is a very prestigious award to recognize dental professionals that are committed to providing the highest quality cosmetic dentistry work possible.

The AACD is an organization for people dedicated to the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. Founded in December of 1984, the organization now has over 6,000 members from 70 countries around the world. Members include dental professionals, laboratory technicians, educators and researchers.

While there are a lot of members, only about 336 members are Accredited, making it a very prestigious title.

Accreditation is a lengthy process that starts with taking a written exam. Then, the dentist will have five years to complete the rest of the requirements. They’ll attend two required workshops, submit clinical cases and perform an oral examination.

Dr. Dory Stutman has accomplished all of these requirements and will be formally recognized at the next AACD Scientific Session that will be held from April 24-27 in Seattle, Washington. This will also be printed in the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry.

We’re very proud of Dr. Dory Stutman and are very happy that his talents will be formally recognized. Congratulate him the next time you’re in for an appointment!

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