Services

General Dentistry

Comprehensive care utilizing a holistic approach for your mouth, teeth, and gums, with your overall health as our primary concern.

Cosmetic Dentistry

With Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry we are able to give you the confident smile you have always wanted. Utilizing the latest technology in bonding, porcelain lumineers and ZOOM! bleaching we can give you a great smile with none to minimal preparation.

Initial Oral Examination

Your first visit at our office is very important in establishing your oral health baseline. We will perform a complete oral examination which includes an oral cancer screening, periodontal evaluation, an analysis of your occlusion (bite) and a thorough examination of your teeth, their supporting structures and of the oral anatomy.

Radiography

Our office uses only state-of-the-art digital x-rays. These x-rays allow us to see images instantly instead of the 5-10 minutes that is usually required. Since the images are taken with and stored in a computer, no chemicals are needed, making the equipment environmentally friendly. They are easily copied to send to other dental specialists or insurance companies. And most importantly, digital x-rays reduce radiation to the patients by 80-90%.

Cone Beam CT 3D Imaging (Preventative Dentistry & Diagnostics)

Gramercy Smiles office is using the latest Instrumentarium OP300 cone beam technology scanner with a variable size field of view. This provides us with the information we need but at the lowest radiation dose to you.

    

What is Cone Beam CT 3D Imaging?

A new technology has been developed that provides 3D imaging at a greatly reduced radiation exposure and cost compared to medical CAT scans. This technology is called Cone Beam CT and dentists have begun to rely on these 3D imaging techniques to provide them with a detailed view of the mouth and skull. The advantage that 3D imaging holds over regular dental x-rays is that bone structure, bone density, tissues, and nerves can be viewed clearly.

Cone Beam CT scans can be completed in less than half a minute. This means that far less radiation enters the body than if a regular set of bitewing X-rays were taken. Additionally, the scanner provides an open environment, meaning that claustrophobic feelings associated with medical CT scanners are eliminated. The cone beam CT scan is an incredible tool that is minimizing the cost of dental treatment, reducing treatment time and enhancing the end results of dental procedures.

The Preventive Program

Because we believe that the proverbial ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, we are committed to preventative dentistry. Early detection and early intervention are the best ways to prevent serious dental problems and complicated and costly procedures. To help our patients keep their teeth and gums healthy, we recommend regular checkups, routine cleaning twice a year, and annual x-rays to detect any potential problems. Fluoride therapy and application of sealants and permanent teeth are recommended for our younger patients.

Yes, prophylaxis can be this easy!

Our office has availability of PROPHYflex 3  Professional prophylaxis – so our patients can be comfortable and happy with easy and efficient treatment. Tooth cleaning is of particular importance, in order to prevent gingivitis, periodontitis and dental caries. The air-polishing unit PROPHY-flex and the gentle cleaning agents, PROPHYpearls and PROPHYflex powder,  grant gentle and very effective treatment to our patients.

Invisalign

Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible. No one may even notice that you're wearing them, making Invisalign a seamless fit with your lifestyle. Invisalign aligners are removable.

The Dental Treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Oral appliances are worn in the mouth to treat snoring and sleep apnea. These devices are similar to orthodontic retainers or sports mouth guards though designed to promote easier breathing and relaxation of the nervous system

Dental Fillings

Traditional dental restoratives, or fillings, include porcelain and composite. The strength and durability of traditional dental materials make them useful for situations where restored teeth must withstand extreme forces that result from chewing, such as in the back of the mouth. Newer dental fillings include ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. These compounds, often called composite resins, are usually used on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important, but they can also be used on the back teeth depending on the location and extent of the tooth decay.

Endodontics

When decay is not treated in the earliest stages, it can extend deeper into the tooth and cause more problems than a simple cavity. Once decay has reached the pulp of the tooth where the nerves are located, everyday tasks like eating, talking, and drinking hot or cold fluids can be painful. To relieve this pain, Dentists offers root canal treatments to remove the infected nerves.

Gramercy Smiles Dental is using state-of-the-art Zeiss microscope which brings the following benefits to our dental specialists and patients:

• Diagnosis - particularly for hard-to-see micro fractures and longitudinal fractures
• Identifying root canals and canal systems that are difficult to locate
• Obliterations and calcifications
• Open apex
• Perforation repair and removal of fractured instruments
• Microsurgical apicoectomy

Crowns & Caps

The terms dental crowns and caps are synonymous. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth. Crowns are also used to attach bridges, cover implants, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or an existing filling is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated. Crowns also serve an aesthetic use, and are applied when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance. Crowns are fabricated in a laboratory and are made either of porcelain baked onto a metal substrate, all-porcelain, or many of the new ceramic materials that have been developed.

Bridges & Dentures

A bridge may be used to replace missing teeth, help maintain the shape of your face, and alleviate stress on your bite. A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. Your bridge can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support. There are two basic types of bridges. A fixed bridge which remains in your mouth at all times and is supported by your natural teeth. Removable bridges (partials and full dentures) are removed from the mouth several times a day for cleaning and rest on the gum where the missing teeth are being replaced.

Implant Restoration

Dental Implants are a great advancement in dentistry as they permanently replace missing teeth in a
way that no previous dental technique was able to accomplish. Implants are anchors made out of the strongest titanium materials, that are implanted into the bone and then covered with a cap or denture. They are stronger than a natural root and will never require a root canal or filling. An implant will help maintain the health and shape of the bone in the jaw area, and neighboring teeth do not need to be filed down to make room for it.             

It is imperative that the dentist performing the implant be experienced and skilled in all the proper techniques of Implant dentistry.  When done successfully, an implant will result in a comfortable and natural looking tooth, thereby providing a permanent solution to a missing tooth.

Tooth Whitening

Our bleaching system will make your teeth whiter in easy at-home applications with outstanding results achieved in just days.

Extractions

When tooth removal is necessary, we can perform extractions using local anesthesia.

Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. We will evaluate your progression of periodontal disease and recommend the appropriate treatment. Periodontal disease progresses as the sulcus (pocket or space) between the tooth and gums gets filled with bacteria, plaque, and tartar causing irritation to the surrounding tissues. When these irritants remain in the pocket, they cause infection and damage to the gums and eventually, the bone that supports the teeth. If the disease is caught in the early stages (known as Gingivitis) and no damage has been done, one to two regular cleanings may be recommended. You will also be given instructions on improving your daily oral hygiene habits and having regular dental cleanings. However, if the disease has progressed to a more advanced stage, where the infection has caused bone loss and diseased pockets have formed, your treatment options may include scaling and root planing, bone surgery or gum therapy.

Pediatric Dental Care

We take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful and healthy smiles for our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We focus on establishing oral health habits that last a lifetime, with education and prevention as our primary tools.