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Straighter Smiles from Invisalign in Massapequa

July 4, 2013

invisalignLast 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.

Improving Smiles with Cosmetic Dentistry

June 28, 2013

shutterstock_58106728Are 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.

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.

Orthodontic Care from Dr. Khalida Stutman

May 30, 2013

orthodonticsIs 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.

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.

Holistic Dentistry in Long Island

May 16, 2013

holistic dentistryMany 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.

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.

Quality Dental Care from Dr. Dory and Dr. Khalida

April 3, 2013

Dr. Dory and Dr. KhalidaWe 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.

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.

Advantages of Dental Implants

March 20, 2013

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.

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.

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.

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.

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