Archive for 2012

Caring for your dental implants – an important commitment you cannot neglect!

Dental implants are a permanent solution to your tooth loss that restores function and esthetics to your smile… as long as you look after them! At North Shore Restorative and Implant Dentistry in Long Island, we understand how the loss of a tooth can impact a patient’s self-confidence and esteem. This is why we offer […]

73 Percent of the American population admit devastation if a single tooth is lost!

A recent survey found that nearly three quarters of the American population would be self-conscious if they lost a tooth… It seems even more Americans are worried about their teeth – with nearly three quarters of the population admitting they would be devastated if they lost a tooth! At North Shore Restorative and Implant Dentistry […]

Gain your perfect smile in just one sitting with North Shore Restorative and Implant Dentistry!

Hide your teeth no longer and gain your beautiful smile in just one appointment! At North Shore Restorative and Implant Dentistry, we understand how missing teeth can be embarrassing and hinder your self-confidence. That is why we utilize advanced dental technology to fix the gaps in your smile in just one appointment! Imagine – walking […]

Revolutionary product could be the end of tooth decay

A microscopically thin film that can coat individual teeth has been created in Japan Soon tooth decay may be gone for good with the revolutionary ‘tooth patch’; a durable, ultra-flexible film made from the material mainly found in tooth enamel. Scientists in Japan recently created the film, which can coat individual teeth to prevent decay […]

Revolutionary technology at North Shore Restorative and Implant Dentistry

Experience the best in dental technology Dr. David Gardner, at North Shore Restorative and Implant Dentistry, knows it is important to utilize up-to-date technology to bring his patients the best oral health care possible. These advancements in technology have created more avenues for easier detection and proper diagnosis of issues such as periodontal disease, dental […]

TMJ:What is Disc displacement?

What is discus displacement? Discus displacement in the jaw Discus displacement is an expression for the deviation of the discus position from an arbitrarily fixed “standard” position. The discus is a kind of cartilaginous spacer between the mandibular condyles and the sockets. Discus displacements are often differentiated between discus displacement with reposition and discus displacement […]

What is Saliva?

Saliva is secreted by the salivary glands Saliva is produced in the mouth both by small salivary glands in the mucosa and also by the large salivary glands – the glandula parotis (parotid gland), the glandula submandibularis (sub-mandibular gland) and the glandula sublingualis (sub-lingual gland).   Depending on the gland the saliva is rather watery […]

Dr. Gardner visits the Dominican Republic

Dr. Gardner recently visited the Dominican Republic, take a look at some photos from the trip below.

Dental Tips While Traveling

Tips for Dental Emergencies while Traveling Abroad Sunday, February 7, 2010  | Posted in Dental Emergencies Are you planning a vacation outside the U.S.? Don’t have your vacation ruined by a toothache. Prior to traveling abroad a thorough dental examination is important especially if traveling to developing countries or remote areas without access to safe dental […]