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What are Dental Implants?

March 6, 2013

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.

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.

Cosmetic Dentistry from an AACD Accredited Cosmetic Dentist

February 20, 2013

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.

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.

Dr. Dory Stutman: AACD Accredited Dentist

February 6, 2013

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!

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.

Get Twice the Expertise for Your Teeth in Massapequa, NY

January 30, 2013

In a recent blog post, we briefly mentioned at the end that here at South Shore Dental Care, we offer something very few other practices can – two dentists of different focuses who can consult together on your diagnoses and procedures. Today, we’d like to elaborate a little on what this could mean for you and your smile. At our Massapequa, NY office, we understand that you certainly don’t have the time to visit several dentists in order to assure you’re getting the best care available. We want to help you feel comfortable with our services and completely informed about what we can offer you, without you even having to leave the comfort of your computer chair!

Twice the support, twice the skill

While our husband-wife team offers a variety of procedures, from family dentistry to restorative procedures to multiple sedation techniques, they both focus on specific areas of dental care, meaning that you get a double-helping of expertise whenever you come in for care. Dr. Dory Stutman can offer you five-star cosmetic care, while Dr. Khalida Stutman specializes in orthodontic treatment.

Although dentists are experienced and well-trained professionals, when it comes to tough or tricky cases, it can help to have another qualified opinion available to you. After all, two heads is better than one!  At South Shore Dental Care, you won’t ever have to worry about needing a second opinion. It’s already available right here in our office, with both doctors looking and consulting on your specific issues and needs.

In addition, by being able to combine orthodontics with other treatment, we’ll able to offer you very conservative treatment. When having porcelain veneers fitted, you’ll have minimal or even no preparation veneers, enamel shaping, or bonding. This can be a big help to patients, especially those who are concerned about drilling or sensitivity.

Here at South Shore Dental Care, we’re committed to providing you with the most effective and informed service available. You’ll be back to sharing your smile with the world in no time!  Call our office today to schedule your consultation appointment. In addition to Massapequa, we also serve patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh.

Straighten Your Smile More Simply With Invisalign

January 16, 2013

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As an adult, it can sometimes feel like you’ve missed your chance to have a beautiful, straight smile – after all, you’ve got a professional image to worry about, and traditional metal braces can make it seem like you’re stuck in junior high again. That’s not even taking into account the amount of time they take to make a difference in your smile – years, in most cases. Here at South Shore Dental Care, we’re committed to providing you with better, faster options concerning your dental care. That’s why we’re offering Invisalign at our Massapequa office, a more invisible, comfortable, and effective option for straightening your teeth.

Several benefits, one beautiful outcome

Created from detailed impressions of your teeth, Invisalign uses a series of clear, smooth plastic aligners to straighten teeth. One of the greatest benefits of using Invisalign is that you can easily remove it in order to eat, brush, and floss. No food is off-limits to you, and you’ll be able to keep your teeth cleaner without having to work around pesky brackets and wires.

In addition, your Invisalign braces will fit you comfortably and nearly invisibly, allowing you to avoid the looks and passing judgments that can come with traditional metal braces. What if you want to be sure you won’t have to explain them, though? If you have an important event coming up, like a graduation or wedding, no worries! Just leave your aligners out for a night, allowing you to enjoy all the fun to the fullest.

And best of all, our Massapequa dental team can have your treatment completed in an average of one year – half the time traditional braces usually take. What could be better?

Ring in the New Year with a great deal

If Invisalign seems like a surefire way to make your smile shine, you’re in luck! Mention this ad on our website, and you’ll receive a full $1,000 dollars off Invisalign here at South Shore Dental Care. In addition, we’ll provide you with free bleach after your treatment – a value of $400, available to you at no cost.

Do you want to learn more about orthodontic treatment with Invisalign? Our doctors at South Shore Dental Care here in Massapequa are ready to answer your questions. Call our office today to schedule your consultation appointment. Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman also serve patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh.

Enhance Your Smile for the Holidays with Cosmetic Dentistry

November 29, 2012

Given how many opportunities there will be over the next month for holiday get-togethers, we can understand why you might want to find out about our Massapequa office’s cosmetic dentistry services. Having a smile that looks bright, youthful, and gorgeous overall can have a serious impact on your confidence.

The opposite can be true when your smile is dull or stained. Instead of smiling as openly as you’d like, you hide your teeth instead. But with cosmetic dentistry, you can enjoy improved confidence that will help you make the most of the upcoming holiday season.

With time running so short, one of the best ways to achieve a more attractive smile is with Zoom! Whitening. In just one hour at our Massapequa dental office, you can achieve the more dazzling smile you’ve been dreaming of.

But Zoom! Whitening is just one of the cosmetic dentistry services you’ll find at South Shore Dental Care. Our complete cosmetic dentistry services include:

To learn more about any one of these, visit our cosmetic dentistry page. You can also call our Massapequa office with your questions or to reserve an appointment. And to stay up to date on all our latest specials, like our page on Facebook.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Use Your Dental Benefits Before 2012 Is a Thing of the Past

November 15, 2012

A lot has to happen before the holidays arrive. Everyone’s list is different, of course, but with Thanksgiving around the corner, and then Christmas and New Year’s after that, they can also look very similar. There are gifts to buy, foods to prepare, travel plans to make, and much more. All of which means that a last-minute dental checkup and cleaning can easily fall by the wayside.

That’s why we want to encourage you to squeeze in one last visit to our Massapequa dental office before the year is over.

For most patients, dental benefits don’t rollover from one year to the next—they go back to square one. That means, when 2013 rolls around, you have a new deductible to meet and a new annual maximum.

Your deductible is what you have to pay in order to receive the true benefits of your insurance. If you’ve already paid it for this year, then you may still have some of your annual maximum to put towards important care.

Don’t lose out.

If you know you need a checkup, a cleaning, or another service, then call South Shore Dental Care today for an appointment. Our doctors offer great general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry for patients from Massapequa, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh.

Six Month Smiles Let You Have a Straighter Smile in Just Half a Year

October 26, 2012

If you’re a busy professional who’s worked hard to establish a professional, mature image, the thought of getting braces—or even researching them—might make you nervous. But orthodontics isn’t a one-size-fits-all thing anymore. Traditional braces may be the best solution for some, but for others, something slightly different might be better.

That’s why Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman of South Shore Dental Care in Massapequa offer Six Month Smiles as a treatment option.

This modern take on orthodontics makes it possible for adults to complete orthodontic treatment in about six months, instead of the year or two it can take to complete treatment with other options. What’s more, Six Month Smiles is more discreet than other options. Six Month Smiles uses clear brackets and tooth-colored wire to minimize the appearance of your braces, drawing less attention to your smile.

How Can I Get Started?

To get started on your treatment with Six Month Smiles, call South Shore Dental Care in Massapequa to schedule your consultation. During your consultation, you’re welcome to ask any questions you might have about Six Month Smiles and how it can comfortably and quickly improve the appearance of your teeth. We would also be happy to explain more of the benefits you can look forward to as a Six Month Smiles patient.

Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman are proud to serve patients from Massapequa, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh with excellent general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.

Restore Your Smile’s Functionality and Appearance with a Full-Mouth Reconstruction

October 12, 2012

For some patients, extensive decay, disease, or a serious injury has left their smile with limited functionality, or with a smile they’re embarrassed to share with others. In cases like these, one service may not be enough to restore functionality or appearance. That’s why, at South Shore Dental Care, Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman are happy to provide a service called full-mouth reconstruction.

A full-mouth reconstruction uses multiple services and multiple appointments to do what just one service can’t—create a beautiful smile that gives you the maximum amount of functionality. Our Massapequa dental office offers a wide range of cosmetic and restorative dental services, including:

Depending on your needs, a full-mouth reconstruction would use several of these cosmetic or restorative services to help you achieve a smile that boosts confidence and restores your ability to chew effectively.

But which services are most right for you?

Dr. Dory Stutman or Dr. Khalida Stutman will help you determine that during your consultation appointment. At that time, we’ll assess what your needs are through an oral exam, and we’ll also talk to you about your concerns before finalizing a personalized treatment plan. We would also be happy to talk to you about your sedation options.

Are you ready to get your smile back on track with a full-mouth reconstruction from South Shore Dental Care? Call our Massapequa dental office today. Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman proudly serve patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh.

Mind the Gap—Restoring Your Smile with a Crown and Bridge

August 29, 2012

When you lose a tooth, how your smile looks and functions will change. Eating certain foods will be more difficult, and over time, your remaining teeth will shift out of alignment. But a simple restorative dentistry service from South Shore Dental Care can help you restore functionality and prevent teeth from moving. It’s called a crown and bridge.

How Does a Crown and Bridge Work?

Like a dental implant, a crown and bridge is designed to fill in a gap in your smile. Unlike a dental implant, though, a crown and bridge doesn’t use a prosthetic root to anchor your new tooth. Instead, a crown and bridge includes a false tooth with a crown on either side. These crowns, which will cap the two healthy teeth surrounding your gap, are what will anchor your restoration and help you return to a full, healthy smile.

Getting Started

If you’ve lost a tooth because of poor oral health, an accident, or an injury, Dr. Dory Stutman or Dr. Khalida Stutman at South Shore Dental Care can help. And getting started is easy—you just need to give us a call to schedule your consultation appointment. During your visit, we can examine your smile and answer any questions you might have about what a crown and bridge involves. In all, treatment will take between two and three visits to complete.

Are you ready to get started? Call us today! Our office serves patients Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh with a wide array of great dental care services.

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