At DeStefano Dentistry, patients in and around the community of Pittsford, NY have options to consider for addressing problems within the smile. Some patients may be in need of a procedure called root canal therapy, which is often done as a way of saving a natural tooth from extraction. What causes the need for root […]
At DeStefano Dentistry, patients in the area of Pittsford, NY have access to a wide selection of services to improve dental health and the appearance of the smile. When misalignment affects the appearance of the smile, it can be difficult to get patients to seek solutions. Many avoid mentioning their disappointment with their smile for […]
Patient in Pittsford, NY and the surrounding communities who are interested in receiving dental care for their entire family are welcome to book a consultation visit with DeStefano Dentistry. Dr. Thomas J. DeStefano and his staff provide pediatric dental care, as well as care for adults and seniors. No matter what your age, our professionals […]
Pittsford, NY area patients who have experienced the loss of natural teeth are often concerned about the various options available to them for tooth replacement and want to take the time to learn about what their choices may be. One of the most popular ways for patients to permanently replace their natural teeth is with […]
At DeStefano Dentistry, patients in the community of Pittsford, NY are often worried about the time it takes to obtain traditional restorations such as dental crowns. In a conventional dental practice, dental crowns may require a few weeks of time and more than one appointment. This is because the tooth has to be prepared with […]
There are many situations in which patients may need to have their natural teeth extracted. Tooth extractions may be performed at DeStefano Dentistry for any number of reasons, including: Impacted teeth – the most common impaction occurs with the wisdom teeth or third molars. These teeth often do not have enough room to erupt through […]
At DeStefano Dentistry, patients in and around the community of Pittsford, NY are interested in learning about the many ways in which they can address cosmetic and restorative dentistry concerns. With the help of a dedicated staff of professionals, patients can ask about restoring the smile with restorations such as dental crowns. In the past, […]
Dental implant treatment has been routinely performed for more than 30 years now. Still, this treatment protocol is often misunderstood. Having a deep familiarity with the treatment process and having seen the degree of improvement many patients have experienced, we are naturally very supportive of this method of tooth replacement. Dental Implants Benefits Dental implants have […]
Teeth have natural ridges that tend to flatten out over time. You should be able to visualize the curves of each tooth just by looking in the mirror. While the prominence of ridges decreases over time, a slight among of curvature should always be noticeable. What happens when tooth wear passes its natural boundary? Signs […]
The early detection of dental problems gives us the opportunity to act quickly and most conservatively. Dental fillings are the preferred method of repair but can only be effective when treatment is conducted early. When decay or injury to a tooth exists for weeks or months, it is likely that a dental crown will be […]