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

Clenching and Grinding Your Teeth at Night: Fact or Fiction

Have you ever been told you grind your teeth at night? Ever wonder why your dentist is making these claims but you have never noticed any symptoms or never been told by your significant other that you do grind?Did your dentist recommend a night guard that you didn't think that you really needed? Hopefully the following information will answer all of you clenching/ grinding questions.

I have been clenching and grinding my teeth since I was a teenager. I had many symptoms of a grinder including morning headaches, muscle tension, temperature sensitivity on my teeth, receding gums and chipping teeth. I attributed these to other things in life like stress.

The thought of wearing an appliance every night for a problem that I didn't think I had did not seem appealing. Then I cracked my first tooth...

At that point I realized that I was grinding my teeth. I made myself a bite guard ( a perk of being in dental school) After wearing my bite guard for about two weeks I noticed that my headaches were gone, my muscles in my jaw no longer felt tired and the sensitivity on my teeth was greatly reduced.

FACT or FICTION

Fiction: I don't grind my teeth, my spouse would tell me

Fact: Most of the time your grinding is very quite, often undetectable by the person sleeping next to you

Fiction: I can't be grinding my teeth- I snore

Fact: It is common for people to alternate grinding and snoring through out the night.

Fiction: The divots of enamel missing at the gum line are from aggressive tooth brushing

Fact: Unless you are brushing with a Brillo pad you did not wear away your enamel with your tooth brush. Your enamel is the strongest substance in your body, stronger then your bones. Try to imagine brushing away your leg bone with your toothbrush- you couldn't do it. This damage is caused by grinding.

Fiction: An over the counter bite guard will do the same thing that a custom made guard will- and save me money

Fact: Although an over the counter bite guard may protect your teeth from grinding it does not protect your muscles or your TMJ (jaw joint)- since the over the counter bite guard it a "one size fits all" it is typically very bulky and hard to wear. They are soft which causes patients to chew on it since your brain registers it as food- often times wearing these guards cause damage to your jaw muscles and joint, treatment for the damage caused is very expensive when compared to the minimal investment in a custom guard to prevent the problem.

For additional information please contact Rochester Advanced Dentistry 248.656.2020

What is a dental implant?

Before and after picture of patient with implants

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If you are in jeopardy of losing a tooth your dentist may give you the option of having a dental implant placed. A dental implant is a device that replaces a missing tooth root and supports crowns, bridges or dentures.

The most important requirement for placing dental implants is availability of adequate bone for support. If teeth are lost to trauma, or have been missing for a long time, the bone volume in the area may be compromised. Today's bone grafting procedures can recreate the missing bony tissue at the site of the missing teeth so that implants can be placed. Your Dentist can recommend one of many types of grafting procedures that is right for your situation.

For additional information please contact Rochester Advanced Dentistry 248.656.2020

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Are your teeth giving you a headache?

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Headaches can be a major problem effecting a persons life drastically if they persist and are frequent. There are many causes of headaches; allergies, fatigue, stress...

One common cause of headaches that is commonly overlooked is teeth grinding.

When a person grinds their teeth it stresses the jaw muscles, it can also damage the TMJ (jaw joint) this can often result in headaches.

Your dentist is often able to diagnosis your grinding just by looking at your teeth-

The signs that show that you are grinding your teeth include:

• Extreme wear on the teeth
• Large bone growths (your bodies way of protecting your teeth)
• Chipping away bone and enamel at the gum line as well as gum tissue recession
• Chipping enamel

Many treatment and preventative options are available depending on your symptoms

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.