Facing a dental emergency can be a distressing experience. Whether due to sudden trauma, severe decay, or infection, the loss of a tooth can have a significant impact on your oral health and self-confidence. In such situations, emergency dental implants can offer a reliable and effective solution. When it comes to seeking top-notch care, “Dr. […]
Author: Dr. David Scharf
Loose Teeth? 5 Tips To Save Your Smile
As an adult, it’s never a good thing to have loose teeth. They should be pearly white, healthy, and firmly anchored in your mouth. So what if that’s not the case and your adult teeth are loose? Why does this happen and what can you do about it? There are a few things you can […]
Why Replace Your Missing Teeth?
When people lose teeth due to injury, illness, or poor oral hygiene, the problem is not just cosmetic. There are some very real dangers associated with missing teeth. Here are just a few of the issues you might have to deal with if you ignore missing teeth. Keep reading to find out how Dr. Scharf […]
Why Consider Dental Implants In Long Island?
Dental implants are a preferred form of tooth replacement! There is a reason that dental implants in Long Island are our first choice for replacement teeth. In addition to looking completely realistic, implants are durable, firmly anchored, and improve health in the rest of the mouth. However, many people who are missing teeth find themselves […]
Peri-Implantitus Treatment In Long Island
If you are considering dental implants, you should be aware of a potential health risk called “peri-implantitis.” With the right dentist and proper oral care, this problem is completely avoidable or treatable. However, if contracted and not cared for quickly and correctly, peri-implantitis can become a serious and expensive health problem. In this article, we […]
Dentures vs. Dental Implants
Dentures are not the only option for multiple tooth replacements! Many people who have had a lifetime of trouble with their teeth think that getting dentures will solve their problems. This is not true. What dentures do is trade one set of problems for a different set of problems. A person’s ability to tolerate a […]
A Short History of Dental Implants
Dental implants have been around for years, and did you know…? We have been trying to come up with the best way to replace missing teeth for thousands of years. Fortunately, we live in an era where advanced techniques are available to almost everyone, meaning that tooth loss is not the problem it once was. […]
Dental Implants: Advantages Over A Bridge
Bridgework is a common way to deal with missing teeth. However: As children, we impatiently wait to lose our teeth. As an adult, tooth loss is a distinctly less joyful experience; we cannot depend on the tooth fairy to bring cash, and we certainly can’t expect a new tooth to miraculously appear. Perhaps you have […]
FAQ Regarding Dental Implants In Long Island
Are you interested in receiving dental implants? If you are, you might have more than a few questions regarding the placement and maintenance of these teeth replacements. Here are just a few of the most commonly asked questions about dental implants in Long Island, and how Dr. David R. Scharf can give you the smile […]
Teeth-in-an-Hour™ In Long Island
Teeth in an hour? It’s really possible! Traditional implant therapy involves reflecting the gum tissue (drawing it back from the gum line), placing dental implants, and waiting 3–6 months for healing. Then the new teeth are made and attached to the implants. Teeth-in-an-Hour™ is a revolutionary technology that allows for the teeth to be made […]