Your Arcadia Dentist Uses Laser Dentistry
August 26, 2015
There are some things in dentistry that I’ll admit just don’t feel good. Cavities, extractions and root canals got their reputation for a reason. For a lot of years, that pain was just an unfortunate reality of repairing dental problems.
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Modern Technology In The Dental Our Office
April 21, 2015
I was recently asked why I am so concerned about bringing modern dental technology into my dental office.
The easiest way to explain how I feel is to draw a comparison with hospitals. If you or a family member goes to a hospital for a surgery, which hospital are you going to choose. The hospital with a fifteen year old surgery center or the hospital with the state-of-the-art equipment, such as CAT Scan, Robotics, Heart catheters and the list goes on.
A dental office is no different! We are working on the human body, your body. Dentists are responsible for making sure you can eat, show a youthful smile and keep your teeth disease free for as long as you live. Another important duty is to eliminate any infection in your mouth that can affect your heart, other organs or exacerbate diabetes and other health conditions.
Modern dental technology is dramatically improving a patient’s experience in a dental office. Certain advancements have also vastly improved the accuracy of the dental work being placed in a patients mouth.
We all have one life and one body. Let’s take care of it the best we can!
Fall In Love With Your Smile
February 12, 2015
Recently I gave a patient a new smile by placing 10 porcelain veneers on her upper front teeth. The veneers rejuvenated her smile. Her teeth looked younger, brighter and all around healthier. My patient said that she loved her new smile and that “The veneers looked like a piece of art work.”
One of the great gifts technology has given me as a dentist is to view my work as art. I believe the most artistic form of dentistry is that of veneers. While the dentist may be the artist, it is the patients themselves who become the masterpiece. A bright smile, well aligned and beautifully shaped teeth can dramatically improve not only ones appearance but also their self-confidence.
Veneers began back in 1970 when naval dentists used composites to alter the shape and color of teeth. In the 1980’s porcelain veneers were introduced to correct the appearance of crowding. The veneers of 2015 are very thin shells of porcelain which are custom made to each individual tooth and bonded directly to the teeth.
I have discussed previously that the life changing transformation a new smile can give to patients, but I believe of equal importance is the fact that veneers can also be used to correct the structural health of teeth. Patients often come to my office concerns about teeth not fitting together well, chipped without pain. Veneers can be used to change the surface of teeth, make the teeth more sound and alter the biting surface to improve the function of chewing.
Every porcelain restoration I design I consider a piece of art and therefore every patient’s smile is a masterpiece. Just as we fall in love with beautiful works of art, someone is falling in love with your smile!
Have you see this around town?
February 4, 2015
Have you seen this banner at the local little league field? We are proud to support several local sports programs and hope that everyone has a great season! Play Ball!
Amazing New Lasers In Dentistry
August 21, 2014
The use of lasers in my dental office has opened up a variety of treatment options for my patients. We can treat tooth decay and gum disease, recontour or reshape the gums and address joint and muscle pain as well as lessen the pain of canker sores with the laser. One of the latest most exciting developments is that we now have the ability to smooth fine lines around the lip area, giving the patient a more youthful look.
In most cases a laser can be used to remove decay with No pain, No drill, and No shot. Although a laser cannot be used to remove metallic fillings, I personally have not had to give a dental injection to do a filling on a front tooth in a number of years!
The use of Dental Lasers have become a more effective way to manage gum disease in conjunction with more classic dental therapy, giving great results.
Gum recontouring can help people who want to change the appearance of uneven gums or too much gum when they smile. A qualified dentist can quickly correct this problem in one appointment without sutures or scalpels. The healing properties of the laser allows for a quick recovery.
Another advancing field in dentistry is that of Low Level Laser Therapy or LLLT. It is a way to use a specific type of laser to promote healing and relieve pain. In dentistry we can use LLLT to treat patients who have pain in the jaw joint or surrounding muscles, this in conjunction with standard dental treatments will aid in diminishing the TMJ pain.
The new SmoothLase laser is used to tighten and smooth the tissue around the lips there by lessening the appearance of fine lines without any down time or pain. The SmoothLase is used in a series of three, 30 minute appointments that will reduce the fine lines around the mouth. There are No shots, No incisions, No pain and you can continue with your day to day business without missing a beat. The results will take place gradually over time and give you more youthful look.
Modern Technology In The Dental Office
May 13, 2014
I was recently asked why I am so concerned about bringing modern dental technology into my dental office.
The easiest way to explain how I feel is to draw a comparison with hospitals. If you or a family member goes to a hospital for a surgery, which hospital are you going to choose. The hospital with a fifteen year old surgery center or the hospital with the state-of-the-art equipment, such as CAT Scan, Robotics, Heart catheters and the list goes on.
A dental office is no different! We are working on the human body, your body. Dentists are responsible for making sure you can eat, show a youthful smile and keep your teeth disease free for as long as you live. Another important duty is to eliminate any infection in your mouth that can affect your heart, other organs or exacerbate diabetes and other health conditions.
Modern dental technology is dramatically improving a patient’s experience in a dental office. Certain advancements have also vastly improved the accuracy of the dental work being placed in a patients mouth.
We all have one life and one body. Let’s take care of it the best we can!
Gum Disease Can Damage Your Body
May 2, 2014
Everyday in the dental office I discuss with patients the danger of cavities, crooked teeth, jaw joint problems and other dental issues. The one dental condition that should worry people the most is gum disease. Over the last few years research has suggested that gum disease may contribute to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, pregnancy complications and osteoporosis. The link between gum disease and heart disease has been well documented for years. Research has found that diseased gums release significantly higher levels of bacterial inflammatory components, such as endotoxins, into the bloodstream. These harmful components in the blood could travel to other organs, such as the heart and cause damage.
Research suggests that there is a relationship between gum disease and diabetes. Gum disease may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar. A very important fact about gum disease is that other than bleeding gums, gum disease has few symptoms and rarely causes discomfort. The gums do not hurt until it is too late. To help guard against gum disease, visit your dentist regularly for cleanings, x-rays, and a thorough evaluation of your gums.
Say Goodbye to Gooey Dental Impressions
April 18, 2014
One of the biggest complaints I hear from my patients is that the materials dentists use to take impressions for crowns, veneers and bridges is extremely unpleasant. The impression material when it is placed in a patient’s mouth typically runs down the back of the throat causing patients to gag and usually tastes awful. To add insult to injury a patient has to sit and endure this anywhere from one minute to seven minutes waiting for the material to harden before it can be removed. Even though my assistant and I will stay next to the patient the entire time the impression is in their mouth, it is still ‘gooey’ uncomfortable, a little claustrophobic.
Last year a new digital scanner was introduced to dentists. The 3Shape Digital Impression Scanner. Not many things surprise me in dentistry anymore but the technology of 3Shape scanner is simply amazing!
How the scanner works is that when a dentist prepares a tooth for a crown (including veneers, onlays, implant crowns and many other dental restorations) a small camera is placed in the mouth and the scanner begins to take hundreds of color pictures of your teeth and gums. Once the dentist is satisfied that the scanner has captured all the information the scanner sends the 3D images to the lab by email. The scanner is in the mouth, taking its pictures, for about 45 seconds three times.
The advantages of the 3Shape scanner for patients are quick and comfortable impressions, high quality restoration fits and minimal grinding, reduced number of appointments due to fewer retakes, reduced overall chair time and most importantly a great patient experience.
Follow my Blog as I will continue to share more information about modern dental advances which are leading to better accuracy and a much improved patient experience in the dental chair.
Free Oral Cancer Sceening Now Thru Dec 2013
November 19, 2013
The Two Minute Exam That Could Save Your Life! New Patients please call and schedule your appointment for a Free Oral Cancer Screening now thru December 2013.
VelScope has developed the last technology in oral cancer detection and we have it here, its simple and takes just a few minutes. As Seen On The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors
Kenneth J Canzoneri, DDS
626.446.1679
What Makes a Regular Cleaning Different from a Deep Cleaning?
June 6, 2012
One question that’s common around our Arcadia dental office is the one above: what makes a regular cleaning different from a deep cleaning?
In both cases, patients will end up with a cleaner, healthier smile. What sets them apart is what we’re targeting and why. With a regular cleaning, we’re just trying to remove any staining, plaque or tartar that have built up on your teeth since your last visit. But with a deep cleaning, we’re concerned about the infection related to that build up of stain and tartar especially below the gumline.
Why Are Deep Cleanings Necessary?
The primary reason a patient might need a deep cleaning is poor oral health. When teeth aren’t cared for properly, bacteria, plaque and tartar can build up around the gumline, causing gingivitis. If this gingivitis isn’t treated, the condition can worsen, creating pockets between the teeth and gums. As this happens, bacteria, plaque and tartar build up down below the gumline causing infection. It’s at this point that a deep cleaning becomes necessary.
How Can I Avoid a Deep Cleaning?
The simple answer to that question is: excellent oral health.
By visiting Dr. Canzoneri’s Arcadia office twice a year for regular cleanings, and by brushing and flossing regularly at home. You may even want to complete your at-home regimen by rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash.
These steps won’t guarantee that you never need a more advanced procedure, but they’re your best defense against gum disease, tooth decay, and other dental procedures.
If you have more questions about regular cleanings, deep cleanings, or another service entirely, give our Arcadia dental office a call today. Our team would be happy to answer your questions or schedule your next appointment with Dr. Canzoneri.
Dr. Canzoneri serves patients from Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, and Los Angeles.