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 […]
Children have a special ability: they smile. The average child smiles approximately 400 times a day. We could learn a thing or two from these little humans, seeing that the average adult smiles no more than 40 times a day. Aside from reminding us to look for the joy in everyday life, this statistic on […]
We are at that time of year when many teens are leaving high school behind and preparing for the adventure of college. Whether your child will be attending school nearby or traveling to another part of the country to attend their preferred school, it is understandable that your objective is to help him succeed. College […]
Once we get passed childhood, it is relatively easy to look back and observe the events of life as “not that bad.” The demands of adulthood may be greater than what we had as children – we’ve got bills to pay and jobs to maintain and families to raise – but that doesn’t mean that […]
Teeth grinding and clenching is not something we spend much time thinking about. Even when people demonstrate symptoms that they are gnashing the gnawing each night, they often feel surprised when their dentist proposes the idea that they may be “working out” stress while they sleep. Statistics regarding bruxism, the term we use to describe […]