Dr. Alan Dilsaver and Lehigh Valley Smiles make an Invisalign smile possible for everyone. Invisalign is the invisible alternative to traditional braces for adults and teens. Invisalign is recommended to correct mild to moderate spacing or crowding of the teeth. An Invisalign treatment plan consists of a series of clear, removable plastic aligners that are custom-made for your teeth, and a typical treatment plan can be completed in less than a year.
To straighten your teeth with Invisalign, we begin with an examination. A dentist can determine if Invisalign will be effective in achieving the smile you want. Impressions or scans of your teeth are used to create a full set of aligners customized to your teeth and your treatment plan. Each set of aligners is worn for about two weeks, depending on your individual treatment plan. For the best results, a set of aligners should be worn at least 20 hours a day. You should remove the aligners to eat and to brush and floss.
To learn more about Invisalign and all the services we provide, visit www.lehighvalleysmiles.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dilsaver at Lehigh Valley Smiles in Easton, PA, call 610-252-7414.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Sedation Dentistry
Dr. Alan Dilsaver and Lehigh Valley Smiles know far too many patients put off dental work because of an anxiety or fear about the procedure. These are not reasons to put yourself at risk for more complications by leaving an issue untreated! Lehigh Valley Smiles is equipped to offer sedation to anxious patients needing dental work.
Some patients have had painful or traumatic dental appointments in the past that give them fear and anxiety about further procedures. Others may have sensitive teeth or a sensitive gag reflex that makes dental work dreadful. We aim to make the process as comfortable as possible for each patient, so in addition to using local anesthetic in the area of a procedure we have the following options available for sedation:
Some patients have had painful or traumatic dental appointments in the past that give them fear and anxiety about further procedures. Others may have sensitive teeth or a sensitive gag reflex that makes dental work dreadful. We aim to make the process as comfortable as possible for each patient, so in addition to using local anesthetic in the area of a procedure we have the following options available for sedation:
- · Nitrous Oxide, also called laughing gas, is inhaled by the patient and causes a sleepy euphoria before the patient drifts off
- · Oral sedation, or taking a sedative orally before the procedure, keeps the patient awake but achieves a heightened state of relaxation
- · Anxiolysis, also administered by taking a pill orally, is recommended for very anxious patients
- · IV Sedation delivers medicine straight into your blood stream to work quickly, and the level of sedation can be adjusted during the procedure
Nutrition and Teeth
Proper nutrition means eating a well-balanced diet so that your body can get the nutrients needed for good health and wellness. In fact, adequate nutrition is important in disease prevention and is becoming an extremely important characteristic of preventive dentistry. Here at the dental practice of Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD, we can’t monitor your diet, but we can suggest foods and tips that will help you keep your teeth.
A diet that promotes good oral health is not just about the foods you eat or avoid – when and how you eat them is equally important. Instead of snacking on sugary, carbohydrate-rich or acidic foods throughout the day, munch on some crisp fruits, veggies and dairy products. Calcium-fortified juices, milk, and other dairy products are rich in calcium and vitamin D and help promote healthy teeth and bones, reducing the risk of tooth loss. Crisp fruits and raw vegetables like apples, carrots, and celery help clean plaque from teeth and freshen breath. Making these small changes to your dietary habits can help protect your teeth and gums.
If you have questions regarding oral health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at Lehigh Valley Smiles, visit our website www.lehighvalleysmiles.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD in Easton, PA, call 610-252-7414.
A diet that promotes good oral health is not just about the foods you eat or avoid – when and how you eat them is equally important. Instead of snacking on sugary, carbohydrate-rich or acidic foods throughout the day, munch on some crisp fruits, veggies and dairy products. Calcium-fortified juices, milk, and other dairy products are rich in calcium and vitamin D and help promote healthy teeth and bones, reducing the risk of tooth loss. Crisp fruits and raw vegetables like apples, carrots, and celery help clean plaque from teeth and freshen breath. Making these small changes to your dietary habits can help protect your teeth and gums.
If you have questions regarding oral health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at Lehigh Valley Smiles, visit our website www.lehighvalleysmiles.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD in Easton, PA, call 610-252-7414.
Is Gum Pain Causing Your Teeth to Be Sensitive?
At the dental practice of Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD, we want you to understand that taking care of your mouth is very important, not only for your teeth and gums but for your overall health. Neglecting your teeth and gums can make them susceptible to problems such as cavities, gum disease as well as bacterial infections. These problems can also compromise your oral well-being and cause your teeth and gums to hurt.
If your teeth hurt, a cavity could be the culprit. Cavities occur when plaque buildup on your teeth creates tooth decay. Plaque contains harmful acids that eat away at your tooth enamel and create tiny holes. Therefore, if you do not regularly remove plaque deposits from your teeth, your cavities will grow and begin to hurt. If left untreated, lingering plaque deposits can also affect your gums. If not removed daily, plaque hardens into a substance called tartar that can irritate your gums and lead to gum disease.
If you are experiencing pain with your mouth or gums don’t delay, give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at Lehigh Valley Smiles, visit our website www.lehighvalleysmiles.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD in Easton, PA, call 610-252-7414.
If your teeth hurt, a cavity could be the culprit. Cavities occur when plaque buildup on your teeth creates tooth decay. Plaque contains harmful acids that eat away at your tooth enamel and create tiny holes. Therefore, if you do not regularly remove plaque deposits from your teeth, your cavities will grow and begin to hurt. If left untreated, lingering plaque deposits can also affect your gums. If not removed daily, plaque hardens into a substance called tartar that can irritate your gums and lead to gum disease.
If you are experiencing pain with your mouth or gums don’t delay, give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at Lehigh Valley Smiles, visit our website www.lehighvalleysmiles.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD in Easton, PA, call 610-252-7414.
Laser Surgery
Lehigh Valley Smiles is a high-tech office with equipment for providing a large number of oral and maxillofacial surgeries. Among the most flexible tools in Dr. Alan Dilsaver’s possession is the Waterlase. This water guided laser eliminates many of the problems associated with older models of surgical lasers while maximizing the benefits.
The advantage lasers have over mechanical drills is that the lack of vibration and pressure results in less pain, and the lack of noise avoids the psychological stress many patients experience when undergoing drilling. However, lasers produced in the early 1990s still sometimes produced a large amount of heat, which was also a source of pain with mechanical drills. The Waterlase, introduced in 1998, produces far less heat. The gentle stream of water it bathes the surgical site in causes the water molecules in cells to vibrate, making them easier to cut through.
The Waterlase can be used for surgeries on both hard and soft tissues, making it as useful for blasting decay as it is for making surgical incisions. Its precision reduces the amount of collateral damage and bleeding compared with other tools, allowing patients to recover faster and with less pain.
Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD, operates Lehigh Valley Smiles at 2601 Nazareth Road, Easton, Pennsylvania, 18045. To schedule an appointment, call 610-252-7414 or visit LehighValleySmiles.net and fill out a contact sheet.
The advantage lasers have over mechanical drills is that the lack of vibration and pressure results in less pain, and the lack of noise avoids the psychological stress many patients experience when undergoing drilling. However, lasers produced in the early 1990s still sometimes produced a large amount of heat, which was also a source of pain with mechanical drills. The Waterlase, introduced in 1998, produces far less heat. The gentle stream of water it bathes the surgical site in causes the water molecules in cells to vibrate, making them easier to cut through.
The Waterlase can be used for surgeries on both hard and soft tissues, making it as useful for blasting decay as it is for making surgical incisions. Its precision reduces the amount of collateral damage and bleeding compared with other tools, allowing patients to recover faster and with less pain.
Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD, operates Lehigh Valley Smiles at 2601 Nazareth Road, Easton, Pennsylvania, 18045. To schedule an appointment, call 610-252-7414 or visit LehighValleySmiles.net and fill out a contact sheet.
How to Care for Dentures
At Lehigh Valley Smiles, we’ve done full-mouth restorations on many patients over the years and have helped them to maintain their new teeth. Since dentures are not living tissue, they cannot withstand the same kinds of wear and pressure as normal teeth. To keep dentures working and looking great, patients need to know how to keep them clean.
Even implant-supported dentures are often removable and need to be taken out on a nightly basis. But dentures, unlike retainers, need to be kept moist. Though hot water will warp them, room-temperature water is fine. Cleaning solutions made specifically for dentures are also available. Regardless of what kind of liquid dentures are kept in, dentures should only be cleaned with toothpaste designed for them. Ordinary toothpaste scratches at teeth, which is fine for natural teeth which produce their own film, but not for artificial ones. Dentures should only be brushed with a toothbrush which has soft bristles, which is also true of natural teeth.
Patients should also continue to brush their gums, tongue, and implant abutments (if present) as normal. The denture’s underside also needs to be brushed and monitored for breakage or distortion. Any damage to a denture should be repaired immediately by a professional.
Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD, operates Lehigh Valley Smiles at 2601 Nazareth Road, Easton, Pennsylvania, 18045. To schedule an appointment, call 610-252-7414 or visit LehighValleySmiles.net and fill out a contact sheet.
Even implant-supported dentures are often removable and need to be taken out on a nightly basis. But dentures, unlike retainers, need to be kept moist. Though hot water will warp them, room-temperature water is fine. Cleaning solutions made specifically for dentures are also available. Regardless of what kind of liquid dentures are kept in, dentures should only be cleaned with toothpaste designed for them. Ordinary toothpaste scratches at teeth, which is fine for natural teeth which produce their own film, but not for artificial ones. Dentures should only be brushed with a toothbrush which has soft bristles, which is also true of natural teeth.
Patients should also continue to brush their gums, tongue, and implant abutments (if present) as normal. The denture’s underside also needs to be brushed and monitored for breakage or distortion. Any damage to a denture should be repaired immediately by a professional.
Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD, operates Lehigh Valley Smiles at 2601 Nazareth Road, Easton, Pennsylvania, 18045. To schedule an appointment, call 610-252-7414 or visit LehighValleySmiles.net and fill out a contact sheet.
Be Cautious of Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness, and inflammation of your gums. Because gingivitis can be mild, you may not be aware that you have the condition. However, it’s important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly since it is reversible. The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene habits. If you are not maintaining a proper oral hygiene routine, Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD is here to help.
Gingivitis commonly occurs because of films of bacteria that accumulate on the teeth (plaque). Gingivitis is a non-destructive type of periodontal disease, which means that it can be prevented. Generally, gingivitis resolves with good oral hygiene – longer and more frequent brushing, as well as flossing. If the condition is left untreated, gum disease can spread and affect tissue, teeth, and bones, leading to periodontitis which can eventually lead to tooth loss.
If you suspect you have gingivitis, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about the services and technology we provide at our practice, visit www.lehighvalleysmiles.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD in Easton, PA, call 610-252-7414.
Gingivitis commonly occurs because of films of bacteria that accumulate on the teeth (plaque). Gingivitis is a non-destructive type of periodontal disease, which means that it can be prevented. Generally, gingivitis resolves with good oral hygiene – longer and more frequent brushing, as well as flossing. If the condition is left untreated, gum disease can spread and affect tissue, teeth, and bones, leading to periodontitis which can eventually lead to tooth loss.
If you suspect you have gingivitis, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about the services and technology we provide at our practice, visit www.lehighvalleysmiles.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD in Easton, PA, call 610-252-7414.
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