Sunrise Dental Service Blog

There are a lot of dentists in Long Island. They have different focuses and try to appeal to patients of varying needs and preferences. Here at Sunrise Dental Service located in Bohemia, we choose to take a family-oriented approach to oral care. We welcome patients of virtually all ages to visit us! What are some of the advantages you can enjoy when you visit a family dentist? This blog post discusses a few.

Ideally, your teeth should be positioned in a way where they are touching each other without being crowded or overlapping. But what if you have extra space between your two front teeth? This issue, known as midline diastema, might make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Is that something that cosmetic dentistry can fix? Yes! Let’s talk about what can cause diastema and your potential treatment options.

Veneers are an amazing way for patients in Bohemia to erase aesthetic imperfections in of their teeth. If you feel self-conscious due to issues like small gaps, misshapen teeth, discoloration, or chipped teeth, veneers might be right for you! You might hesitate to commit to the procedure, especially if you are nervous about dental treatments . It is perfectly normal to wonder what veneers look like or feel like! This blog post explains what you can expect during and after the treatment process.

Do you have a small gap between your front teeth? Does it make you think things like, “I hide my smile” or “I can’t smile with confidence”?  While a gap or gaps between the teeth might not be doing any harm to your oral health, it might make you feel self-conscious when you smile. The good news is that treatments are available that can close or disguise that little gap. For example, you might be a candidate for dental bonding, which is also known as cosmetic bonding or direct bonding. How does this service work to close gaps, and how can you know if it is right for you? This blog post explains.

As someone who cares about your personal appearance, you might have thought at some point, “I need a smile makeover.”  Cosmetic dentistry may be able to enhance your smile! It can accomplish amazing things, from getting rid of dental stains to totally reshaping your teeth. Of course, you also have to think about your budget. Does dental insurance ever cover cosmetic dentistry? Are there other provisions that can make cosmetic services easier to afford? This blog post provides some helpful information.

When you think, “I need a root canal,” you might dislike the prospect of undergoing treatment. However, root canal therapy actually has great potential to preserve a damaged tooth. It may be able to allow you to keep your natural teeth and smile and spare you from having to pay for costly tooth replacement. But did you know that there are different tools that can be used for this treatment? Many dentists use traditional methods, but Dr. Makadia has upgraded our Bohemia dental practice to offer laser root canals. What is the difference between these two approaches? Continue reading to find out.

“My gums hurt. “My gums bleed.” Have you ever felt that way? Do your gums feel sore, puffy, and tender? Do they tend to bleed easily when you brush your teeth? Certainly, you should visit Dr. Makadia and our Long Island dental team so we can diagnose the problem and recommend your next steps. In the meantime, you might be curious about the reason for your discomfort. What causes sore and inflamed gums? There are several possibilities:

If your teeth are not as straight as you would like them to be, you might have thought about getting Invisalign clear aligners. But is the treatment really right for you? The only way to find out for sure is to visit our team for a consultation. Dr. Makadia will check your oral health and circumstances so he can make a personalized recommendation for you. In the meantime, you can gain some insight into who is a good candidate for Invisalign by reading this blog post.

When patients come to our practice with missing teeth, Dr. Makadia recommends best treatment options that could include  dental implants. Dental Implants offer some amazing benefits! If you are looking to rebuild a complete smile, this treatment might be right for you. In what specific ways might it help you enjoy improved health and a better quality of life? This blog post lists just the top five benefits of dental implants.

You might have heard that, on average, Invisalign treatment is shorter than that of traditional metal braces. That is true! However, you might still have questions about the timeline for clear aligners. Just how long might it take for Invisalign or SureSmile treatment to straighten your teeth? This blog post contains some information that you may find interesting.