Guerrino Dentistry & Associates - Implant and Cosmetic Center of Westchester

Guerrino Dentistry & Associates

- SERVICES -

There are a lot of things you can do to make yourself look better, but there is nothing like BriteSmile to make you look and feel fantastic. This revolutionary one hour tooth whitening treatment is clinically proven safe, remakably effective and the results can last for years.You can feel confident in your decision to have BriteSmile dental professionals whiten your teeth. Whiter teeth, in about one hour. It's that simple. Years of yellowing as well as staining from virtually everything you eat, drink, and inhale are almost magically erased in the time it takes to get a haircut, a manicure or lunch. In fact, BriteSmile has a new and improved professional teeth whitening treatment that gets teeth an average of 9+ shades! And it's still just one hour.
BriteSmile offers clients the safety and science of a dentist's office with all the comforts of a spa. First you'll have a complimentary consultation to answer all your questions. If you are interested in moving forward with the treatment, a BriteSmile dentist will then examine your teeth and gums to ensure that they're healthy for whitening at that time. Then, while you relax, watch TV, or even nap, our proprietary gel and blue light treatment work to whiten teeth to their optimal brightness.

Clinical testing has proven that the procedure is safe and sound. Safety studies conducted at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey found conclusively that BriteSmile whitening resulted in no structural change in teeth; no adverse impacts on fillings and no softening of tooth enamel. And these study results were confirmed by senior researchers at New York University. Additionally, a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association validated the BriteSmile Treatment as safe and effective with lasting results.

Introducing Invisalign®
The invisible way to straighten your teeth, without braces.

Invisalign® can give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. It works through a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign has been proven effective and is widely available: More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are certified to treat with Invisalign.

How Does Invisalign® Work?

You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss.
As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final position your orthodontist or dentist has prescribed.
You'll visit your orthodontist or dentist about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned.
Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

Why Invisalign®?

Invisalign® can help you get the great smile you've always wanted because it's...
Invisible, so no one can tell you're straightening your teeth. So now you can smile more during treatment as well as after.

Removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus brushing and flossing are no problem.

Comfortable, because it has no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments.

Invisalign® also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start, so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete

PORCELAIN VENEERS What Are Veneers?
Veneers are thin, translucent coating made out of porcelain or resin (plastic). They are applied to the front of the teeth to improve their color, size or shape. Veneers can help you achieve the smile you want.

Are Veneers Right For You?
Veneers can correct many dental problems. These include:
- Teeth discolored from medication or age
- Front teeth that are worn or chipped
- Gaps and other spaces between teeth
- Crooked Teeth

The Procedure
Veneers may require 2 or 3 office visits from start to finish. Your dentist first examines your teeth. He or she will then discuss what kind of veneers will be used. You and your dentistwill choose the right color veneer for your new smile. Your teeth will be prepared for veneers, which are then bonded to your teeth.
Dental Implants
A dental prosthesis is secured to one or more implants. It can be made of one or many artificial teeth. The prosthesis you have will depend on your dental needs. If you are replacing a complete set of teeth, you may be able to choose between a removable or fixed prosthesis. The restorative dentist will talk with you about the type of prosthesis best suited to your needs.
Depending on how many teeth you're missing, you may have a single, partial, or complete prosthesis. The more teeth that need to be replaced, the more implants you will need. For most people, a permanent prosthesis will not be made until the jaw bone has fused to the implants. Until then, a temporary prosthesis may be used.
A single prosthesis is used to replace a tooth that has been lost. One implant is all that is needed for support.

A partial prosthesis replaces two or more teeth. Two or three implants are used for support. A partial prosthesis is used as an alternative to a bridge.

Types of Complete Prostheses
There are two types of complete denture prostheses: removable and fixed. Both can be used to replace a complete set of teeth. Removable means you will be able to take it out of your mouth. Fixed means it can only be taken out by your dentist. You and your restorative dentist can discuss which type is best for you.
A complete denture prosthesis is used as an alternative to a traditional complete denture.

Removable Prosthesis: with a removable prosthesis, the new teeth are joined to the implants by a connecting device, such as a clip and bar. This allows you to take the prosthesis out for cleaning. For support, this type often uses four to six implants per jaw.

Fixed Prosthesis: with a fixed prosthesis, the new teeth are fitted to a frame that is secured to the implants. Five or more implanrs are placed along the contour of the jaw. In some cases, a fixed prosthesis offers more stability.

BONDING
Bonding is used in the correction of stained, chipped or widely spaced teeth.
How is it done?
The doctor will apply a tooth-colored material onto the tooth to cover upsmall cracks or gaps. The materail is then hardened, smoothed and polished.
What are the advantages?
Bonding involves little or no use of drilling or anesthetic. Several teeth can even be bonded during a single visit. In addition, bonding is one of the least expensive ways to achieve a great smile.
Is bonding for me?
Bonding can help correct many different smile problems, such as stubborn stains, gaps between teeth, or chipped or uneventeeth. We can help you decide whether bonding would benefit you.