By: Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg 3D printing sounds like science fiction, but its being adopted by many industries and companies including our in-house dental lab, Same Day Ceramics. It is a revolutionary technology that allows the rapid manufacture of custom objects. Since every mouth is unique and every restoration and appliance we make in our lab …
By: Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg When our office reopened after quarantine, Richard K. and Virginia K. came in to have their smiles rejuvenated. Thanks to our office lab, Same Day Ceramics, we were able to complete the new crowns in a single visit! Richard had an old crown on his left front tooth. The gum …
By: Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg Stephen Y. traumatized his front tooth as a 10 year old. 23 years later, the weakened tooth suddenly broke off at the gum line. No one wants to be without a front tooth. Temporary restorations often don’t look great, may come loose and add expense. Stephen had been seeing a …
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By: Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg Most of the time you cannot tell if you have a cavity. Like most chronic diseases, (think high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease), there are no symptoms until the disease is very advanced. Fortunately, now days we have diagnostic aids to detect disease before there are symptoms. That is why it …
By Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg The NEW Cerec Primescan has arrived at Gallery57Dental. What does this mean to you as a patient? You can look forward to even faster more comfortable visits with exceptional results. Better Unlike the messy impressions of old, the digital scanning experience is comfortable, accurate and fast. Places that are normally hard …
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By: Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg What are veneers? Veneers are a thin layer of porcelain, (think fake nail), that covers the tooth. Why choose veneers? Veneers are a great option for those looking to restore discolored, worn or misshapen teeth. How long do veneers last? On average veneers can last about 10-25 years with proper care. …
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By: Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg There has been some recent news about an article in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology (2019) that found an increase in “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs)” in people who used some types of floss. What are PFAS? PFASs are found in many products as they are used in nonstick …
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By Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg What are Probiotics? Probiotics are all the rage and easily available at your local drugstore or any health food store. In the battle against disease-causing bacteria, probiotics are a natural way to help defend your body by increasing the number of good microorganisms and fighting the bad ones. Studies have shown …
By: Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg Another great divide among Americans is whether or not it’s okay to brush and floss your teeth in the shower. For some of us it’s a great time saver and others believe it’s just plain gross. “When I saw through the steamy fog that my boyfriend was brushing his teeth in …
by: Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg and Dr. Rebecca Koenigsberg The introduction of fluoride in water and toothpaste over the last 70 years has led to large decreases in dental decay. One of the 20thCentury’s Greatest health Achievements Water fluoridation was a major breakthrough for national oral health when it was first introduced in 1945 in Grand Rapids, …