Services

• Dentistry goes ditital in the blink of an "i"...
• Our office has recently acquired a new system of digital technology that eliminates the "dreaded goop", the unpleasant taste, and requires less time in the dental chair than traditional impressions. With a handheld wand, the area to be restored is scanned and the impression is created digitally. The patented 3D technology enables your dentist to create restorations with unmatched precision and accuracy. Ask your dentist about iTero today!

Cosmetic Dentistry:

Deka Laser

• Our very latest technology has arrived, the Deka Laser. State of the art advances in laser technology are brought to the dentist to implement new therapies and procedures in General Dentistry, Conservative Dentistry, Periodontics, Endodontics, Implantology, Esthetic Dentistry, and Oral Surgery Technology like this helps us to assure our patients the greatest level of comfort with the least invasive of procedures.

Digital X-Rays & Photos

• Going digital with our new Kodak Ditital panorex machine has given us more speed and clarity in aiding with your diagnosis. As part of your dental hygiene visit, we will be taking oral-cam photos and printing them digitally, as well, through a new Sony printing station. All of these new advances assure you the highest quality of care coupled with the latest in technology. These are the things you can come to expect as we walk you through your dental care procedures here at Berwick Dental Arts.

Intraoral Camera:

Intraoral Camera - Now you can see what we see!

• A Tiny Video Camera
  Because we want you to be well informed about all aspects of your dental health, we have invested in an intraoral video camera. About the size of a pen, it allows you to see broken fillings, gum problems or small cracks, even in back teeth!
• A Better Understanding
  With the intraoral camera, we can zoom in on one tooth magnified to 25 times its size, or we can give you a "tour" of the inside of your mouth. You will see precisely what we see, so you will better understand your treatment problems and options.
• We Can Treat Problems Early
  The intraoral camera can reveal a problem while it is still relatively simple to treat. The full-color images produced by this unique instrument give you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions regarding your dental health.

Invisalign:

Invisalign - Start smiling more! Straighter teeth can lead to:

• Healthier Gums
  Properly positioned teeth are easier to brush and floss than teeth that are crowded, crooked, or spaced too far apart. Properly aligned teeth can help gums "fit" tighter around them, which may lead to better periodontal health.
• Easier Cleanings
  With maintenance of good oral hygiene, the chances of having plaque retention, tooth decay, and periodontal (gum) disease can be reduced.
• Improved Chewing and Speech
  In some instances, speech problems may result from poorly positioned teeth and jaws. Correction of the bite can help improve chewing and speech.
• Decreased Risk of Dental Trauma and Abnormal Wear
  Properly aligned teeth are less stressful on the supporting bone and jaw joints.
• More Beautiful Smiles
  Straightening your teeth with Invisalign will make you feel less self-conscious and more confident.

Periodontal Disease:

Periodontal Disease - What is it? How can you prevent it? Your mouth is a window to your overall wellness.

• What is periodontal disease?
  Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the teeth, gums and bone. It is caused by plaque, the sticky film of food and bacteria that forms constantly on your teeth. Gums infected with periodontal disease are like toxic reservoirs of disease-causing bacteria. You may have gum disease and not even know it, because it is rarely painful in its early stages.
• How does it affect my teeth?
  If plaque is not removed each day, it hardens to become tartar, and only a professional cleaning will remove it. If it is not removed, tartar invades the root surfaces of your teeth. Here, harmful bacteria thrive and cause toxins to form, destroying gum and bone tissue.
• An Open Doorway for Bacteria
  Researchers recently discovered that chronic infection in your mouth creates an open doorway for plaque bacteria to enter the bloodstream. These bacteria - Streptococcus sanguis- may cause blood clots that can block your arteries and even trigger a heart attack.
• What are the symptoms?
  If bone tissue is destroyed, your teeth can loosen. So let us know if you have persistent bad breath, if your gums are swollen, soft or tender, or if they bleed when you brush or floss. If we diagnose gum disease early, we can stop the destruction and save your teeth.
• Other Problems
  Other ailments have been linked to periodontal disease, including respiratory disease, pneumonia, strokes, ulcers difficult-to-control diabetes, low birth weight babies, and infective endocarditis, a dangerous infection of the heart valves.

Whitening:

Third Molars - (Wisdom Teeth)

Third molars (usually 4 of them) develop in the back 4 corners of the mouth. Wisdom teeth usually erupt between the ages of 17 to 21. If there is enough room in the mouth, these teeth will erupt to a normal position. Some wisdom teeth come in only part way, and yet some never do erupt. These teeth are called impacted wisdom teeth.

Possible problems associated with an impacted wisdom tooth are: decay in the wisdom tooth, decay in the adjacent tooth, infection and swelling, cyst formation, and possible crowding of teeth. Many people do not have enough room for their wisdom teeth and eventually have them extracted. If your dentist recommends it, then it would be good "preventive medicine" to have them removed before complications occur. Many wisdom teeth can be extracted in the office or your dentist may elect to refer you to an oral surgeon.

Root Canal:

A tooth that has had root canal treatment can usually be restored to last as long as any other tooth. After root canal treatment, the tooth should be restored. This is often done by using a crown. With modern dentistry, most root canal treatments can be performed with no discomfort. The cost of a root canal is usually less than the cost of removing that tooth and replacing it with an artificial one.