The Facts on Traditional VS Implant Dentures from Your Dentist in Westfield
December 18, 2015
For many years, edentulous (without teeth) patients had just one reliable tooth replacement option, removable dentures. In recent years, success rates for implant retained dentures have increased making them an attractive alternative to removable dentures. If you’re in need of dentures in Westfield, contact Dr. David M. Weinman and his dental team today. We offer patients skilled smile restoration with traditional or implant supported dentures.
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Great Oral Hygiene During Pregnancy with Family Dentistry Westfield Loves
October 9, 2015
Your general health is always important, but it’s especially crucial during pregnancy. Because pregnancy causes certain hormonal changes that can affect your oral health, it may be necessary for you to take a few things into consideration during your pregnancy — and number one is to visit your dentist for an oral checkup when you’re pregnant. Keep reading for more tips on how to maintain your oral health during pregnancy — for the health of you and your baby — from Dr. David M. Weinman, your family dentist in Westfield, NJ.
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Tooth-Colored Fillings vs. Amalgam Fillings: Helpful Information from Dr. Weinman
November 20, 2014
For more than 150 years, cavities and other forms of tooth damage have been repaired with an amalgam of liquid mercury, silver, copper, tin, and other trace metals. While sufficient for restoring the structural integrity of a weakened tooth, amalgam fillings can be unsightly and unpredictable. Composite resin fillings – often referred to simply as tooth-colored fillings – are an aesthetically pleasing alternative to amalgam fillings, offering a natural look and long-lasting durability. At the office of Dr. David M. Weinman in Westfield, NJ, Dr. Weinman offers a comprehensive selection of restorative dentistry solutions, including tooth-colored fillings.
Advantages of Composite Resin Fillings
The most obvious reason that patients prefer composite resin fillings to silver amalgam fillings is the cosmetic benefit that they offer. Meticulously customized to match the shade of your existing enamel, tooth-colored fillings blend seamlessly into your smile for a completely natural appearance.
Composite resin’s cosmetic advantages aren’t the only reason that they’ve become more popular over the past 20 years; unlike amalgam fillings, tooth-colored fillings are resistant to changes in temperature. Teeth repaired with mercury amalgam fillings are substantially more susceptible to microfractures that eventually compromise the strength of the enamel, whereas composite fillings maintain their shape and size regardless of exposure to heat and cold. Tooth-colored fillings also require that less of your natural tooth structure be removed, making them a considerably more conservative dental solution as compared to amalgam fillings.
Schedule Your Visit Today
Whether you are in need of a new filling or you are interested in improving the appearance of your smile with composite resin restorations, Dr. Weinman and his experienced, friendly team of dental professionals can help. Contact our office in Westfield, NJ today to schedule your consultation, and discover for yourself what a difference our genuinely caring approach and advanced technology can make in your next dental experience. Our warm, welcoming Westfield dental office is proud to serve patients from throughout the surrounding areas of Cranford, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, and more. We look forward to serving you and helping you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted with cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
Revitalize Your Smile and Get Rid of Decay and Damage with the Help of Restorative Dentistry Services in Westfield, NJ
September 25, 2013
When you feel constantly embarrassed about the state of your teeth, whether due to decay, damage, or an unsightly injury, it can be a taunting task to even smile when talking to friends and family, much less seek out the needed dental treatment. After all, the last thing you want is someone getting an up close and personal look of your lacking smile! When it comes to our restorative dentistry services, Dr. David Weinman and his team would like to assure you that the last thing you’ll receive at our practice is unfair judgment – instead, we’ll work hard to find the procedure that best fits your unique situation and restores your smile to full health. Your comfort and self-confidence is a top priority for us, after all! Our available menu of restorative treatments here in Westfield includes:
- Tooth-Colored Fillings
- Bridges
- Inlays & Onlays
- Porcelain Crowns
- Dental Implants
Dr. Weinman will always be sure to treat each patient to a thorough oral examination before any treatment begins, as well as an in-depth discussion about your unique needs and goals for your smile. What kind of pain are you experiencing? Do you feel nervous at the thought of undergoing work? What would you like to accomplish with these procedures? We’ll ask these questions and more to ensure that treatment is perfectly personalized. Our team will also make sure that you are informed about all your different options and the time and financial commitment involved with each of them.
Don’t let oral damage keep you from enjoying the smile of your dreams! Contact our office today to schedule an appointment. Dr. Weinman and his team will be sure to leave your teeth healthier and happier than ever before. Located in Westfield, we also welcome patients from Scotch Plains, Farmwood, Cranford, Mountainside, and beyond.
Enjoy a Natural Smile Again with Dental Implants from Dr. Weinman
June 5, 2012
If you currently have a traditional crown, bridge, or denture, you may have wished at some point that there was a restorative solution that could give you back the kind of strong, permanent smile you once had.
The good news is that there is. At Dr. David M. Weinman’s dental office in Westfield, we can restore your smile’s appearance, structure, and function with dental implant-supported crowns, bridges and dentures.
How Do Dental Implants Work?
Like traditional crowns, bridges, and dentures, dental implants work by replacing one or more missing teeth. But what sets them apart is the fact that they also replace any tooth roots you might be missing, too.
Made from biocompatible titanium, dental implants work by fusing with bone tissue in the jawbone, creating a firm foundation for your new smile. During the first phase of your dental implant procedure, your implant(s) will be placed in your jaw. Then, after that fusing process has been given time to happen, all that’s left is for Dr. Weinman complete your restoration by attaching your new crown, bridge, or denture.
What you’ll find afterwards is that your smile functions just like a natural smile, improving your confidence and your health in the process.
To learn more about how dental implants can help patients from Westfield and beyond enjoy improved oral and overall health, visit the dental implants page on our website or give us a call. Dr. Weinman serves patients from Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford, Mountainside, and beyond.