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Your jaw isn’t supposed to snap, crackle and pop like your cereal. And you shouldn’t feel pain when you yawn or open your mouth to sing. But if you have what’s commonly called TMJ, you may be experiencing all those side effects. There are so many different factors that may contribute to your jaw condition that it’s best to rely on an expert like Dr. Alex Shalman in Downtown NYC for friendly, personalized care and treatment. He’s a TMJ specialist who runs a boutique dental clinic. That means he can give you the time and attention you need to find the most effective treatment. Don’t suffer jaw pain needlessly; call Dr. Shalman for an appointment and get to the root of your pain quickly.

What Is TMJ?

TMJ is the acronym for the temporomandibular joint. You have two, one on each side of your head. They connect your lower jaw to your skull. A round bump on each side of your jaw fits into an indentation on the skull, and cartilage holds them in place. The joint functions like a sliding hinge and allows your mouth to open and close. With the help of your facial muscles, your temporomandibular joints allow you to yawn, chew and speak.

Whenever you have jaw pain or limitations in the flexibility of your jaw, you may have TMJ dysfunction. This condition impacts your quality of life because you don’t want to open your mouth or move your jaw. Don’t wait for it to get that bad; seek attention at the first sign of jaw pain. If you’re looking for a TMJ specialist in the New York City area, Dr. Alex Shalman is one of the best dentists for TMJ relief. His family dentistry practice in Downtown Manhattan is a boutique practice, which means he has the bandwidth to give you his complete attention. His primary focus is the health and functionality of your teeth, gums and jaw, and he’s passionate about his work.

Contact Shalman Dentistry today to receive more information or to schedule an appointment by calling our office number (212) 658-1093.

Shalman Dentistry
44 W 10th St #1A,
New York, NY 10011
(212) 658-1093
https://www.shalmandentistry.com/

Nearby Locations:
Greenwich Village | Chelsea | Nomad | Kips Bay | Soho | Noho
10011, 10012, 10013, 10014 | 10001| 10016

Mini dental implants are a slightly different type of implant, as the actual implant is narrower and uses a screw instead of a post. Originally introduced during the 1980s, the FDA accepted mini dental implants as a suitable long-term implant solution in 1999.

The diameter of mini dental implants can range from as little as 1.8 mm, up to 2.9 mm. The implant screws range from 10 mm to 18 mm in length, and the length of the screw determines the strength of the implant rather than its diameter.

The design is different, too, as mini dental implants are often fabricated as a one-piece unit that integrates the abutment that protrudes above the gumline, instead of as a conventional two-piece dental implant where the post and the abutment are separate. The procedure to insert mini dental implants is slightly different as they are placed directly through the gum tissue, eliminating the need for stitches.

At our dental implant practice in Brooklyn use mini dental implants in specific situations and where traditional-sized dental implants aren’t suitable. Typically, they are used to replace small lower incisors or other teeth where there isn’t room for a traditional larger width implant. Mini dental implants are exceptionally useful for securing loose dentures and especially when a person has significant jawbone deterioration and who is unsuitable or who do not wish to have bone graft surgery to build up their jawbone.

Why Choose Mini Dental Implants?
Mini dental implants are ideal for anyone missing a lower front tooth or another tooth where the space is too narrow to fit a conventional dental implant without negatively affecting the adjacent teeth and avoiding essential structures like nerves and blood vessels. If your mini dental implant is being used to restore a small front tooth, you will be provided with a temporary tooth and eventually an implant crown once the front tooth implant has fully healed

Read more: https://luxden.com/mini-dental-implants/

Contact LuxDen Dental Center today to receive more information or to schedule an appointment by calling our office number (718) 382-3444.

LuxDen Dental Center
2579 East 17th Street #11,
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 382-3444
Web Address https://luxden.com
E-mail info@luxden.com

Our location on the map: https://g.page/LuxDenDentalCenter

Nearby Locations:
Sheepshead Bay | Homecrest | Gravesend | Brighton Beach | Manhattan Beach
11235 | 11229 | 11223 | 11235

Working Hours:
Monday: 10AM - 8PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 8PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10AM - 8PM
Friday: 10AM - 3PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10AM - 3PM

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Dental bridges are used to fill a gap caused by missing teeth. A dental bridge is made up of two or more crowns placed on each side of the gap, with false teeth in between the anchor teeth. Dental bridges can be supported with dental implants or with natural teeth in the mouth.

Our expert dental team at LuxDen Dental Center in Brooklyn, NY can closely examine your teeth and gums to determine if you are a viable candidate for dental bridges.

Types of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are used to restore the function of teeth, enhance a smile, fix a bite, prevent other teeth from moving (where there are missing teeth in between crowns), and/or to maintain the shape of one’s face, to name a few reasons.

A traditional bridge is the most common type and is made of porcelain that is fused to ceramic or even metal. A resin-bonded bridge uses wings on each side of the bridge that are bonded to the existing teeth directly.

How Dental Bridges Work in Brooklyn
When you visit our Brooklyn dental office, the abutment teeth are prepared by our general dentist by recontouring them and removing a bit of enamel. This is so that a crown can be successfully placed. Impressions are made and then used by a dental lab to create this bridge for you. While this permanent bridge is being made, a temporary one is worn to protect the teeth.

Contact LuxDen Dental Center today to receive more information or to schedule an appointment by calling our office number (718) 382-3444

LuxDen Dental Center
2579 East 17th Street #11,
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 382-3444
Web Address https://luxden.com
E-mail info@luxden.com

Our location on the map: https://g.page/LuxDenDentalCenter

Nearby Locations:
Sheepshead Bay | Homecrest | Gravesend | Brighton Beach | Manhattan Beach
11235 | 11229 | 11223 | 11235

Working Hours:
Monday: 10AM - 8PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 8PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10AM - 8PM
Friday: 10AM - 3PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10AM - 3PM

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Veneers are deemed to be the most conservative treatment of unaesthetic anterior teeth. Since their introduction in 1983, they have been considered one of the most compelling treatment modalities for front teeth. Our world-class teeth veneer dentist Dr. Umanoff will help you select the most appropriate treatment solution for you. He is among a few dental veneer specialists in Brooklyn who can truly meet the patient’s aesthetic, structural, and biological requirements.

What Are Veneers?
One of the most frequently used procedures at LuxDen Dentistry Center is veneers. They can correct many dental problems and give you the beautiful smile of your dreams.

Veneers cover teeth that are stained from discolored resin fillings, exposure to excessive fluoride (fluorosis), antibiotics, especially tetracycline, or older root canal treatments. They can hide teeth that are small, oddly shaped, or that have become worn down.

Veneers are a popular way to rejuvenate your smile. There are several different types to choose from, and it is essential to know a little bit about each option.

The best-in-class veneer dentist in Brooklyn, Dr. Umanoff, can explain which choice will be the best for you and why.

Read more: https://luxden.com/veneers/

Contact LuxDen Dental Center today to receive more information or to schedule an appointment by calling our office number (718) 382-3444

LuxDen Dental Center
2579 East 17th Street #11,
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 382-3444
Web Address https://luxden.com
E-mail info@luxden.com

Our location on the map: https://g.page/LuxDenDentalCenter

Nearby Locations:
Sheepshead Bay | Homecrest | Gravesend | Brighton Beach | Manhattan Beach
11235 | 11229 | 11223 | 11235

Working Hours:
Monday: 10AM - 8PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 8PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10AM - 8PM
Friday: 10AM - 3PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10AM - 3PM

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

Enjoy a broader, more symmetrical smile through a crown lengthening procedure
Do you feel your teeth are a little shorter than you’d like or your smile appears “gummy”? Dr. Bokser can give you a wider, more symmetrical smile through a crown lengthening procedure. During this treatment, the dentist removes excess gum or bone tissue and reveals more of your natural tooth and creates a more even gum line.

You may also need crown lengthening if you require a restorative dental procedure, such as fixing a broken tooth or getting a porcelain crown. If you have any questions about crown lengthening or if you’d like Dr. Bokser to review your options, contact Astoria dental center today to schedule an appointment.

WHAT IS A CROWN LENGTHENING PROCEDURE?
Crown lengthening in Astoria is typically performed to improve the health of the gum tissue or prepare your mouth for certain restorative procedures – for example, if not enough of the tooth sticks out above the gum line to support a filling or crown. You may also consider crown lengthening if your smile can be described as “gummy,” where the teeth are covered with excess gum tissue.

Crown lengthening is a common surgical procedure performed by Dr. Bokser who will extend the height or size of the portion of the tooth that is visible above the gum line. The doctor will typically use local anesthesia and then gradually reshape or remove the excess gum and bone tissue to expose more of the natural tooth.

Once Dr. Bokser feels enough tooth has been exposed, the doctor will wash the area with sterile salt water and apply stitches to the gums. The entire procedure can usually be completed in less than one hour.

Dr. Bokser can perform crown lengthening on a single tooth, for a more even gum line, or to several teeth to reveal a broader smile or prepare you for further dental work.

Read more: https://precisiondentalnyc.com/crown-lengthening-procedures/

Precision Dental NYC
21-34 30th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102
(718) 274-2749
Web Address https://precisiondentalnyc.com
E-mail info@precisiondentalnyc.com

Our location on the map: https://g.page/Precision-Dental-NYC

Nearby Locations:
Astoria | Ditmars Steinway | Astoria Heights | Jackson Heights | Woodside | Sunnyside Gardens | Dutch Kills
11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106 | 11372 | 11377

Working Hours :
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.