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Dental emergencies do not always fit into a regular schedule that accommodates regular business hours. In truth, emergencies ranging from accidents to severe pain from a developing cavity could occur at any point in time, and it is important for residents of Suffolk County to know where to turn. This can not only alleviate the actual trauma of a dental emergency, but can also allay much of the anxiety and concern that arises when these situations happen.
At Stony Brook Family Dentistry, we have emergency dental services that can accommodate any time of day, or day of the week. While we do offer this type of practice during our regular business hours, we also have emergency services for conditions that fall outside of these scheduling parameters. This allows our patients to have the peace of mind of knowing that they will always be cared for, no matter when the emergency happens. Continue reading
For many patients, the implications of laser dentistry mean a less painful and more efficient way to address problems from filling cavities to having surgery on the gums. This alone can make the option of laser dentistry very appealing to most of our patients at Stony Brook Family Dentistry. What people do not always realize, is that advances in laser dentistry can also be a proactive approach to the health of their teeth, and this can reduce the need for major procedures in the future.
One of the truly innovative advances in laser dentistry is the Diagnodent. This tool utilizes the high intensity beam of light to uncover cavities that may be evident within the pulp of the tooth, but have not yet breached the enamel. By using this type of resource during check-ups, we are able to pinpoint possible areas of concern, and attend to them before they grow into painful tooth rot. Continue reading