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Enjoy a More Comfortable Visit with Oral Conscious Sedation

July 31, 2012

Avoiding important dental care can cause mounting problems for your smile and your overall health. But as distressing as that fact is, dental anxiety can be a more powerful force, causing patients to put off even something as simple as a regular checkup or cleaning.

At South Shore Dental Care, Drs. Dory and Khalida Stutman don’t want any of their Massapequa patients to ignore their smiles because of anxiety. So, to make visits to our office more comfortable, we offer oral conscious sedation. With oral conscious sedation, patients can receive the dental care they need without feeling any of the anxiety they typically feel.

How Does Oral Conscious Sedation Work?

Oral conscious sedation uses a commonly prescribed sedative or anti-anxiety medication to help patients relax in a way they never thought they could in a dental office. What’s more, patients who opt for oral conscious sedation will remember little to nothing about their appointment afterwards. You’ll just need to take your prescription as directed by your doctor, and you’ll need to have a friend or family member with you to drive you home.

Is oral conscious sedation right for you? That’s a question our doctors at South Shore Dental Care would love to answer for you. Call our Massapequa dental office today to schedule an appointment with us. We gladly serve patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and beyond with excellent family, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.

A Comfortable, Convenient Alternative to Traditional Braces with Invisalign

July 27, 2012

While traditional braces may be exactly what some patients need, they can be an obstacle for others who are worried about spending over a year behind metal brackets and wires. That’s why South Shore Dental Care offers Invisalign clear braces. With Invisalign, patients from Massapequa and beyond can achieve a straighter, more dazzling smile in less time. What’s more, treatment with Invisalign comes with three great benefits.

The Benefits of Invisalign Clear Braces

Three words can used to describe orthodontic treatment with Invisalignremovable, comfortable, and attractive.

Let’s start with that last word—attractive—first. Because Invisalign uses clear aligners instead of metal brackets and wires, you can enjoy greater discretion than you can with traditional braces. Instead of drawing attention to your teeth, you can work towards your goal of a straighter smile without anyone but you and your doctor at South Shore Dental Care knowing about your treatment.

Because Invisalign uses custom-made aligners instead of brackets and wires, orthodontic treatment with Invisalign is also more comfortable. There’s nothing to tighten, and because your aligners are made from smooth plastic, you don’t have to worry about them irritating the inside of your mouth and gums, reducing any discomfort you might experience.

And lastly, but certainly not least, Invisalign’s clear aligners are removable. That means you can take them about to eat, and to brush and floss. As a result, you never have to give up on your favorite foods, and you can also keep your teeth and gums cleaner than you can with traditional braces, which can easily trap food and contribute to problems with tooth decay and gum disease.

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

 

How Can I Stop Further Tooth Loss?

June 29, 2012

Have you lost one or more teeth as a result of decay or an injury? Are you worried now about losing more teeth? Your concern is understandable. When you lose a tooth, you also lose the root that anchored it to your jaw. And that right there is why you could lose another tooth further down the road.

Here’s why.

When you lose a tooth root, the part of your jawbone it used to be in contact with doesn’t have a purpose anymore. As a result, it will begin to atrophy. With time, more bone tissue will be affected, increasing your risk of losing one or more healthy teeth.

But there is a way to stop all this.

Preserve Your Smile with Dental Implants

If you’re worried about losing more teeth, call South Shore Dental Care to find out how dental implants can help you stop further tooth loss. As one of the most effective restorative dentistry solutions available, dental implants can restore strength and function to your entire smile, including your jaw. They do this by replacing your missing tooth and your missing root, helping your jaw grow new bone tissue and remain naturally strong.

Do you want to find out if dental implants are right for you? Then give our Massapequa dental office a call today. During your appointment, your doctor will have a chance to examine your smile and recommend a treatment plan.

At South Shore Dental Care, Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman happily serve patients Massapequa, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, and surrounding areas. We look forward to hearing from you!

How Can I Prevent Cavities?

June 18, 2012

Preventing cavities is one of the most important aspects of dentistry, whether you’re a dentist or a patient. After all, no patient wants to be told she needs fillings. That’s why we’ll spend some time today talking about ways you can prevent cavities.

The first and most obvious way is through great homecare. We recommend brushing twice a day, flossing at least once, and rinsing with a trusted antibacterial mouthwash.

But great brushing and flossing alone may not be enough to protect your smile, especially without healthy changes to your diet. That’s why, in addition to brushing and eating right, it’s important that you come to South Shore Dental Care about every six months for a regular cleaning and exam. With a professional cleaning, our hygienist can help you get your smile cleaner than is possible with even the best homecare routine.

What’s more, our Massapequa dental office also offers two great solutions for preventing cavities—dental sealants and fluoride supplements. Though used a lot in children’s dentistry, dental sealants and fluoride supplements can help patients of any age. Dental sealants work by physically protecting the surfaces of teeth, while fluoride supplements draw important minerals to teeth, helping them stay strong.

Do you have more questions about how you or your child can avoid getting cavities? We’d be happy to hear from you. Give South Shore Dental Care a call today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dory Stutman or Dr. Khalida Stutman. Our Massapequa dental office serves patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh.

 

Are You Looking for a Dentist In the Massapequa or Long Island Area?

May 29, 2012

If you’re looking for a new dentist or have recently moved to North Massapequa/Long Island area, finding a dental practice you can trust may feel overwhelming.

But maybe it’s easier than you think.

At South Shore Dental Care, Dr. Dory Stutman and Dr. Khalida Stutman are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for the whole family. Our North Massapequa dental office features a wide range of popular, effective services, including:

For a complete list of the services we offer, visit our services page. You can also give us a call. We’d be happy to answers any questions you might have, in addition to setting up your next exam with Dr. Dory or Khalida Stutman.

When you come in for an exam at our North Massapequa office, we’ll use our expertise and our contemporary technology to thoroughly check your smile for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, bruxism, TMJ disorder, and even oral cancer. Once we have a clear idea of how your smile is doing, we’ll talk to you about your smile and make sure you have a complete understanding of your oral health. The more you know about your smile, the more confident you can feel about taking steps to keep it healthy.

Get in touch with us today if you’re ready to schedule a visit with Dr. Dory or Khalida Stutman. Our office gladly serves patients from North Massapequa, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh.

Leave a Review for South Shore Dental on Our Google Places Page

May 16, 2012

Providing our North Massapequa-area patients with great service is something our entire team is passionate about. That’s why we want to hear from you. If you’ve recently seen Dr. Dory Stutman or Dr. Khalida Stutman, we’d like to invite you to leave feedback about your experience on our Google Places page.

Comments like these benefit both of us. They help you learn more about our office and the great work we do, and they help us see what we’re doing right and where we can improve. Reviews on Google Places also help others who are looking for a new dentist. Through these reviews, they can discover what a visit at our North Massapequa office is like. That way they can feel more comfortable about picking up the phone and making an appointment.

Have you had a chance to leave a review for us yet? Or maybe you’ve been thinking of scheduling an appointment with us. Either way, visit our Google Places page and take a look around. You can also call our North Massapequa office to schedule an appointment with us. Drs. Dory and Khalida Stutman serve patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh.

State of the Art Services from South Shore Dental Care

April 26, 2012

In our last post, we talked about the relaxing amenities on offer at South Shore Dental Care. Some of the most popular ones included sedation dentistry, big screen TVs, personal headphones, and WiFi. But as great as these amenities are, we’re most proud of the great state-of-the-art services we offer.

At South Shore Dental Care, we can mill and place a crown for you in a single visit with CEREC technology. And if you’ve been considering a cosmetic procedure but still aren’t sure, we can show you what your smile brand new smile will look like with cosmetic imaging software. All of this alongside other great technology, such as:

  • Intraoral cameras
  • Digital X-rays
  • ViziLite Cancer Detection
  • Laser dentistry

South Shore Dental Care also offers services like porcelain veneers, Invisalign, dental implants, teeth whitening, and more.

To find out about all the great features at our North Massapequa dental office, visit our About Our Office page and our Services page. You can also give us a call. Regardless of whether you have a question to ask or just want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dory Stutman or Dr. Khalida Stutman, we’d love to hear from you.

Our North Massapequa office serves patients from Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh. We look forward to seeing you!

Relaxing Amenities from South Shore Dental Care

March 15, 2012

Every year, millions of people avoid going to the dentist for one reason or another. Often, anxiety is the root cause. Sedation dentistry is a great way for dentists to help ease anxiety, but not every case of anxiety is so severe that it requires sedation dentistry. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of a patient feeling more comfortable with his or her surroundings, as if they were visiting a friend’s house instead of a dental office.

At South Shore Dental Care, that’s exactly the feeling we want our patients to have. We want to create a warm and inviting feeling in others. To that end, we’ve included big screen TVs, personal headphones, and WiFi in our office.

We’ve included each one to make our North Massapequa office feel less like a medical facility and more like a home away from home. You can enjoy the Internet on your smartphone or tablet while you wait in our comfortable lobby, and during your appointment, you can enjoy listening to music as Dr. Dory Stutman or Dr. Khalida Stutman gently helps you coax your smile back into dazzling shape.

Luxurious amenities aren’t the only way we’re helping patients have easier, more comfortable visits, though. In our next post, we’ll take a look at some of the advanced technologies we’re also using. Until then, if you’re ready to experience our amenities firsthand, call our North Massapequa office to schedule an appointment. Drs. Dory and Khalida Stutman serve patients from New York City, Manhattan, Long Island, Merrick, greater Nassau County, and surrounding areas.

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