Technologies

Digital Panorex Machine X-rays

X-rays taken with a panorex x-ray digital machine differ from other digital x-rays in that it takes a ìpanoramicî picture of your teeth. The machine makes an entire half-circle motion that captures an image of your entire mouth. Like digital x-rays, digital panorex x-rays reduce the amount of radiation you are exposed to (unlike standard x-rays) by up to 90 percent. Dr. Szmigiel will determine whether or not a panorex is necessary for your treatment.

Digital X-rays

We use a digital x-ray system. Here are the benefits of digital x-rays:

• Safer, because the computer sensor is very sensitive, the system can use a much lower amount of radiation. In fact, it uses 90% less radiation than conventional x-rays.

• Better, because the sensor sees things conventional film might miss and the image can be magnified 300x its normal size and contrast can be adjusted to reveal things normal film might not see.

• Faster, because there is no development cycle, images are available within seconds of being taken!

• Smarter, since the system avoids using hazardous chemicals it does not produce hazardous waste either.

Intraoral Camera

Want to see what the dentist sees? With the intraoral camera you can. This small digital camera fits comfortably in your mouth allowing Dr. Szmigiel to show you an enlarged image of what is happening in your mouth on a computer screen.

NTI System

Do you suffer from migranes or tension headaches? The FDA-approved method of migrane prevention is the NTI system. A small plastic device is worn over your front teeth while you sleep. This device helps eliminate headaches as it allows your jaw to relax and reduces the intense clenching which occurs during your sleep.

For more information on this fantastic breakthrough, please visit www.headacheprevention.com.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Recent advances in modern cosmetic dentistry now enable Dr. Maria to improve your smile with quick, painless and affordable treatments designed to enhance your appearance and smile with confidence. Are you missing a tooth? Do you have chipped, crooked or dark, yellow teeth? Dr. Maria will give you the beautiful smile you deserve now! Ask for your complimentary cosmetic consultation TODAY!


LUMINEERS™ are porcelain veneers that offer the painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile. Dr. Maria applies these contact lens thin "smile shapers" to teeth without harming your natural teeth, giving patients a beautiful smile that looks perfect for every individual. LUMINEERS™ can even be placed over existing crown or bridgework without having to replace them.

LUMINEERS™ are a permanent cosmetic solution for stained, chipped, discolored or misaligned teeth. Get your perfect smile today - ask us how!




The Clear Alternative to Metal Braces

Have you always wanted a great smile without the metal look? Thanks to Invisalign®, now you can have that smile! Invisalign® treatment offers patients an alternative to conventional metal braces. Clear, custom fitted removable aligners are worn and every four to six weeks you will be re-examined to evaluate your progress. On average the total treatment time is approximately one year. Your new smile is just a phone call away!

• Removable, speak & eat normally
• Almost invisible aligners
• Average case takes about one year
• No metal
  
  

Dental Implants - The best thing that has happened in dentistry!

Dental implants can help your smile by replacing missing teeth.  Our office offers a complete implant experience from diagnosis to placement to final restoration.

Implants may help with:

• Replacing single or multiple missing teeth
• Replacing an outdated bridge
• Stabilizing or eliminating a full or partial removable denture
  
  

Whitening

If your smile needs a boost, a whitening treatment may be just what you need! Our office offers several whitening options; you choose how white.

Natural White
Take-home system for natural looking white teeth

Glamour White
One hour, in-office system for even whiter teeth

Super-Star White
2 - One hour in-office system
plus home bleaching system,
for the whitest smile possible!

At Gentle Touch Family Dentistry, we understand your concerns and make every effort to provide our patients with the quality care, comfort and personal attention they deserve. Your well being is our first priority.

Our goal is to offer each patient a comprehensive treatment that will lead to a beautiful, healthy smile for many years to come. Our team is committed to providing a professional, yet relaxed, atmosphere where we can treat patients the way that we would want to be treated.  We are committed to the concept of gentle, personalized care in a comfortable environment. We value the relationships with our patients and one another to create a true family practice.


Preventive and Restorative Dentistry

A variety of preventive and restorative dental services are offered by our office, each designed to extend your dental health, contribute to your outer appearance and inner confidence. Building lasting relationships with our patients is of utmost importance to us. A healthy smile is a beautiful smile!

We provide a wide array of dental health services:

Comfort, Preventive Health, Exceptional Service

Prevention, the key to dental health

To help you prevent having any significant dental problems, there are several factors which can be incorporated into your daily life. These factors include proper daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visit and proper diet.

Brushing and Flossing - This simple act of proper daily hygiene will help prevent the majority of dental problems. Proper brushing will remove plaque (the sticky substance that forms on teeth). Tooth decay and gum disease are infections caused by bacteria which live in plaque deposits. Brushing only removes plaque from the tooth surfaces, not between the teeth, which is why daily flossing is imperative.

Regular Dental Visits - For most people, twice a year is usually sufficient; however, only you, your dentist and your hygienist can determine how often is actually necessary. Checkups are needed for regular assessments of the condition and well being of your mouth; therefore, regular checkups are a MUST in order to maintain a healthy, happy smile!

Gentle Sedation Dentistry
For the most relaxing dental visit possible

Dr. Szmigiel uses dental sedation when a patient suffers from dental anxiety or dental phobia or if a patient simply desires to be very relaxed or even sleep during extensive treatment. Depending on the extent of the anxiety or phobia, varying degrees of dentall sedation can be utilized, including conscious sedation with sedatives or inhalation with nitrous oxide sedation. These sedation techniques enable patients, who might otherwise avoid the dentist, to receive dental treatment necessary for a healthy smile.

Sedation allows more dentistry to be completed in a single visit instead of requiring the patient to return again and again. Ask about sedation dentistry today!

• Sedation
• Children Dentistry
• Hygiene (Cleaning)
• Crowns, Bridges
• Inlays/Onlays
• Dentures and Partials
• Teeth Whitening
• Oral Examinations
• Dental Screenings
• Implant Placement and Restoration

• Dental Sealants
• Periodontal Therapy
• Root Canal Therapy
• Composite Filings, Bonding
• Orthodontic - Invisalign®
• Veneers - Lumineers®
• NTI™ Migraine Headache Prevention
• Halitosis (Bad Breath) Treatment
• Oral Cancer Screening