By: Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg Articles have emerged discouraging removal of wisdom teeth, especially when they are not creating pain or other problems. Wisdom teeth, or third molars, most often erupt between the ages of 17-26 and sometimes cause symptoms such as root damage and swelling and eventually need to be removed.Some dental experts believe in extracting …
1. I Broke My 3-Front Teeth- Ouch! Our long-time patient, Howard, tripped and broke three front teeth on a Saturday (Image on screen). I suggested he wait a few days for the swelling to go down and to feel more comfortable. He came in on Tuesday and we made three new crowns while he …
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 had …
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 local …
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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 …
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