Have you ever thought about changing your smile?

Are you self-conscious when smiling for pictures? Do you ever put your hand up in front of your mouth when you laugh to hide your teeth? Do you want to regain that healthy, youthful smile you used to have? Maybe it’s time for you to finally invest in yourself and transform your teeth into the beautiful smile you have always wanted.

Cosmetic dentistry is performed to fix a variety of problems. Maybe you are uncomfortable with the size, shape or spacing of your teeth and are interested in porcelain veneers or bonding. Maybe you have crowding or crooked teeth because you never had orthodontics or stopped wearing your retainers. You may also be an excellent candidate for porcelain veneers, sometimes referred to as “instant orthodontics.” Maybe years of wear and tear dulled your once-bright smile, and you would like to rejuvenate it with advanced whitening techniques. Or maybe you have older dental work that looks unnatural and keeps you from smiling as much as you would like.

Whatever factors may be inhibiting your smile, Dr. Doolin and Dr. Haddad can help. Both Dr. Doolin and Dr. Haddad have been committed to excellence through continuing education. They are two of the few dentists in the area who have completed post-graduate training at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. “We feel that because of the rapid pace of change in Dentistry, our patients deserve to have their doctors learning these new and improved techniques. Our goal is to keep improving ourselves to better serve our patients,” says Dr. Haddad. By undergoing this intense cosmetic training, Dr. Doolin and Dr. Haddad have achieved clinical abilities that few dentists in the country possess, allowing them to provide their patients with only the best restorations and care possible.

Here are some things for you to consider when choosing the right cosmetic dentist… because not all cosmetic dentists are the same!

1. Continuing Education and experience: Dentists NEED to stay trained and educated in the latest technology and materials. Achieving great cosmetic outcomes takes a combination of artistry, proper technique, and an eye for detail. There are materials available today that are far superior to those used in the past; however, these materials are extremely technique-sensitive. Accordingly, your dentist needs to be specifically and properly trained on their use.

2. Before and After Smile Gallery on their website: Every dentist has their own approach and style, however seeing examples of smile makeovers they have performed on other patients should be a huge deciding factor for you. The goal for all smile enhancements should be a healthy, beautiful, and most importantly, a natural smile. No one should know that you have dental work in your mouth. They should only know that you have an attractive smile that exudes confidence and beauty. Make sure that the examples of the cosmetic dentist you are considering demonstrate that.

3. Comfort, Service, and the overall experience: Very few people truly enjoy going to the dentist, and many may even be fearful when considering especially larger cosmetic procedures. Therefore, some dentists choose to offer services that aid in making the experience more comfortable. Some of these amenities may include: refreshments before or after your appointment, massage chairs, headphones, nitrous oxide gas, and oral sedation or other relaxation methods. If these are services that you would value as a dental patient, inquire at the office you are considering to learn if they are offered.

Dr. Doolin and Dr. Haddad have changed the lives of hundreds of patients in the area by giving them the smile of their dreams. This is your opportunity to have them do the same for you. For more information, please visit www.rochesteradvanceddentistry.com or call our office at (248) 656-2020 for your personal smile consultation.

Family Dentistry

Through out life our dental needs are always changing. At Rochester Advanced Dentistry we pride ourselves on providing the best and most advanced treatment options for our patients from birth through their golden years.

Weather you or your family need preventative services, cosmetic services or restorative dental treatment we are able to help.

Children

Adults

We enjoy getting to know our patients and their families. It is rewarding to see patients that we have known since they were in diapers go away to college, get married, start careers and then bring in their children.

Getting to know our patients also allows us to identify problems as soon as they arise. Often times we can identify problems such as sleep apnea, tonsil problems, changes in diet and the need for orthodontic treatment by changes in behavior or appearance.

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For additional information or to schedule an appointment please contact Rochester Advanced Dentistry 248.656.2020

Lasers in Modern Dentistry

There are many uses for lasers in modern dentistry. Lasers can be used as a cosmetic procedure to improve your smile. If you are self conscious about a gummy smile, we can use laser therapy to reshape the gums and improve the appearance of your smile!


Lasers can also be used to effectively treat gum disease. The laser removes bacteria from gum pockets and encourages the natural healing process.

There are also different types of hard tissue lasers and CO2 lasers the can effectively prepare teeth for restoration, although, in most cases the restoration must be for initial placement. In some cases, the need for anesthetic is eliminated. After the teeth are prepared, a composite or porcelain filling can be placed to properly restore the tooth to proper function.

To find out how laser dentistry can benefit you, contact Rochester Advanced Dentistry or call (248)656-2020.

Teeth Grinding and Clenching

Have you ever been told that you clench or grind your teeth? You may be unaware of this habit until you visit the dentist. Most of the time bruxism, which is the technical term for teeth grinding, usually occurs while you sleep.

Common symptoms clenchers and grinders experience include:

• chipped teeth


• tooth sensitivity


• dull headaches


• TMJ soreness


• "notching" at the gumline, also known as abfractions


• recession of the gum tissue


• not getting a good nights sleep can also be be a symptom of grinding.

Occlusal guards, which are hard acrylic appliances custom made to fit the teeth, help to prevent any further damage by protecting your teeth. The appliance is worn on the upper teeth while you sleep, or during your most stressful times of the day. Occlusal guards do not fix any damage that has been done to the teeth, it is more of a way to prevent any further damage that may be done while clenching and grinding. The occlusal guards absorb the forces of your bite. Over the counter guards are uncomfortable and can make you grind more because they are soft and your brain registers that as food. Only the custom made occlusal guards are recommended by us at Rochester Advanced Dentistry.

Healthy Gum Tissue

At Rochester Advanced Dentistry we strive to maintain and promote healthy gum tissue. In the past "silver fillings" were often placed in teeth, in addition to being unattractive these fillings have also shown to cause irritation to gum tissue often due to less then ideal margins and/ or metal allergies

We only use materials that are of the highest quality and that have been proven to promote ideal tissue response.

All of our materials are BPA free.

For more information on tooth colored fillings please contact

Rochester Advanced Dentistry 248.656.2020

Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

Sleep apnea has become a very common diagnosis for many Americans. In years past snoring was merely something people were embarrassed of or annoyed by depending on if you were the snorer or the person trying to sleep next to the person struggling to breath.

It is now known that snoring is more than a nuisance and can actually be shortening a persons life span. Often times people who snore also experience apnea episodes in which they completely stop breathing. These episodes can occur 5 - 50 times an hour.

When you stop breathing, the oxygen levels in your blood go down and carbon dioxide levels go up. This makes your heart and blood vessels work harder increasing your risk for heart attacks, high blood pressure and death.

Numerous treatment options are available depending on the severity of your sleep apnea;

Option 1: Surgery

Tissue if removed from the back of the throat to open the airway.

Option 2: C-PAP (continuous positive airway pressure )

Air forces the airway to remain open via a hose to a nasal pillow, nose mask, full-face mask, or a combination.



Option 3: A dental appliance


Opens the airway by minimally advancing the lower jaw while sleeping

For more information on sleep apnea screening and treatment options contact

Rochester Advanced Dentistry 248.656.2020