Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea
There are many different types of sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA). In obstructive sleep apnea, a child struggles to inhale properly because the airway is partially collapsed. In central sleep apnea, a child’s brain fails to send signals to breathe, resulting in short periods of sleep when he […]
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General Orthodontics
Everyone deserves a smile they can be proud of, and many achieve straightened, well-aligned teeth after undergoing orthodontic treatment as a child. But for adults who do not have the privilege of having straight teeth, orthodontics are still an option. In fact, there is no such thing as being too old for orthodontic treatment. More […]
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Occlusal Guards to Treat Grinding and Clenching
Many people wear oral appliances at some point in their lives. A dental appliance is any artificial apparatus designed to protect, repair, or replace the teeth. Some dental appliances are temporary and removable, whereas others are permanent and fixated within the mouth. Professionally-produced oral appliances are designed to be minimally obtrusive and easy to wear. […]
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Invisalign Elite Provider
Dr. Gordon is among the top 5 dentists in Westchester County providing Invisalign to his patients, earning our office the Elite Provider distinction. More and more of our adult and youth patients are choosing transparent Invisalign braces instead of traditional metal braces.
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Anti-Snoring Device
Treating snoring doesn’t have to mean using a cumbersome CPAP machine – with masks and hardware. A special mouthpiece can help people sleep soundly and stop snoring. But what causes snoring? During sleep, the muscles in the back of their tongue, throat and mouth relax. Relax too much and the airway is blocked, oxygen flow […]
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Sleep Health
Get Checked for Sleep Health Dr. Howard Gordon is a sleep health expert who says that a simple examination that most doctors and dentists don’t do can identify a sleep problem. He works with patients of all ages to identify sleep problems and knows what can be done to treat it. Poor sleepers are at […]
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Endodontics/Root Canal
Root canals are needed when the pulp in a tooth’s root becomes infected or inflamed, usually due to decay. Signs of a tooth infection—which can spread to other areas of the body–include temperature sensitivity, swelling, drainage, odor, pain, and discoloration. Some infected teeth cause no symptoms whatsoever, which is why routine dental exams are so […]
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Milling Machine – Ability to Make a Crown in a Day
Advancements in modern oral health technology have drastically improved dental treatment in recent years. One such technology – the E4D CAD/CAM system – is making it possible for patients to receive custom created crowns in just one dental visit. E4D is an in-office system that uses sophisticated software and a chairside computer to design, modify […]
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Dentures & Partial Dentures
Dentures Millions of people have lost all of their natural teeth, leaving most looking for tooth replacement solutions. Of them, many turn to dentures, which remain one of the most common and affordable dental prosthetics used in modern dentistry. If dentures are a part of your practice, make sure you only use a dental lab […]
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Dental Bridges
Bridges, used to fill in gaps between missing teeth, are anchored in place by the natural teeth or crowns nearest the empty space.
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Dental Crowns
Thanks to new oral technology, we can now measure, manufacture and fit replacement and new crowns over damaged teeth in just one visit.
Continue Reading... Restorative (or) Same Day Crowns & Restoration of Dental Implants
Custom crowns in one day instead of the traditional weeks-long process that typically require at least two visits. We take a 3D image, modify it accordingly and manufacture, in about 20 minutes, a composite. All in the office within approximately two hours.
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Organic Composites Tooth Colored Fillings & Restorations
We use 100% organic composites to fill teeth. These metal-free fillings and restorations blend invisibly with your natural teeth.
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Cosmetic Bonding
Bonding, the process of using a light to cure tooth-colored resin material, improves the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth. Procedures are quick with no discomfort.
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We use tooth-colored composites to fill cavities, permanent holes in the tooth’s surface caused by poor oral hygiene.
Continue Reading...Same-Day Full-Mouth Veneers
Our office has the expertise and equipment to measure and fit porcelain veneers in one day.
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Porcelain Veneers
Veneers–wafer-thin, individually- sculpted translucent shells placed on the tooth’s surface–transform the appearance of your smile, mask a chipped tooth and provide greater symmetry to the face. This is for patients who want to go beyond teeth whitening.
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CariVu
For patients who refuse x-rays, we provide another option for cavity-detection that uses near-infrared light to reveal lesions and cracks “through” the tooth.
Continue Reading...High-Tech Dental Scanning
Today’s scanning technology (known as Itero) has replaced the gummy impression trays of the past. Benefits include zero patient discomfort and images ready immediately so treatment options can be explored during the same visit.
Continue Reading...Laser Removal for Decay
Technology continues to transform dental treatments. To remove decay, we now use a laser instead of mechanical drills. With lasers and air abrasion, patients experience less pain, inflammation, bleeding and swelling during and following procedures.
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Oral Cancer Screening
A two-step process – a mouth rinse and light technology – that takes just two minutes can detect oral cancers in their earliest stages before spreading to other tissues.
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Invisalign
Invisalign is an orthodontic appliance system used to inconspicuously treat crooked and crowded teeth in adults and teens. This modern take on braces features a system of clear aligner trays that are worn at all times with the exception of during meals and when brushing or flossing. The trays are custom fitted to the teeth, […]
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Sedation Dentistry
The use of sedation in dentistry has revolutionized the way patients view dental visits. Patients who once were afraid or anxious about even the most routine dental procedures now visit the dentist with confidence. Sedation is typically administered to healthy individuals who need help relaxing or managing treatment anxiety. Reasons for needing sedation may include […]
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Composite Tooth-Colored Fillings
Composite fillings – also known as tooth-colored fillings – are dental restorations designed to be inconspicuous and natural in appearance. They blend well with the teeth and appear more natural than amalgam fillings, which are darker and more easily seen by other people. Composite fillings are made of ceramic and plastic compounds that chemically bond […]
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Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are custom-fitted tooth prosthetics that are used to replace or restore damaged or missing teeth. Crowns – also known as caps – are fixed over the surfaces of natural tooth structures or dental implants. Bridges are used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth and are anchored in place […]
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Dental Implants
Dental implants are surgical-grade root devices that support permanent tooth prosthetics that are manufactured to last a lifetime. These artificial roots are anchored in the bone beneath the gums where they become fused into the jaw. A crown is mounted atop the implant for a long-lasting and natural looking smile. Many dentists and patients prefer […]
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Removable Dentures
Dentures are removable tooth prosthetics designed to look and function like natural teeth. For thousands of years, some form of denture has been used to fill in the gaps left by missing teeth, although today’s dentures are much more advanced and easier to care for. Most dentures are composed of replacement teeth attached to plastic […]
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Root Canals
Root canals are valuable dental procedures used to treat and preserve teeth with badly infected roots. The pulp is the live portion of the tooth that extends into the root and contains nerve endings and tissues. When it becomes infected, patients can experience pain, swelling and even total tooth loss unless treated. Root canals remove […]
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