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Throughout the years, patients have
been asking us a number of questions. Here are just a few of those
more commonly asked. If you have a question that is not listed,
please feel free to call us to find out more. Perhaps we'll even
add it to our list!
Dr. Gaeton DeMartino, Dr. Jeffrey
DeMartino and Dr. Nélida DeMartino are all experts in the use of
laser dentistry. In fact, our dental practice is the only dental
practice in the Lehigh Valley that has a dental laser, which we believe
is just one of the techniques setting us apart from the rest.
As a team and as individuals, we make it our responsibility
to be familiar with the latest techniques and materials available.
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We usually recommend a child come
visit us by the age of three years old, although we leave the decision
to mom and dad because they know their children better than we do.
Typically girls are ready a little earlier, by the age of 2 1/2.
We often start out by asking parents to bring their children to their
cleaning appointments. This way the child can watch, play with a
toy and become more familiar with dentistry. We want to make their
first experience pleasant and fun so they do not become afraid of
the dentist.
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We are happy to accept referrals from
other dental offices as well as from recommendations by our patients
to their family and friends. Your referrals are our best compliments!
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Our office accepts nearly all of the
major insurance plans, except for HMOs or DMOs. Also, we are well
versed in the latest coverage trends, and are more than happy to
discuss the particulars of your plan with you prior to any treatments
you may undergo.
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It is certainly not desirable to have
bleeding gums following brushing. However, the condition may or may
not require attention, depending on the source of the problem. Bleeding
gums can be caused by any of the following: improper, rough, scrubbing
instead of gentle, circular brushing motions; using a hard-bristled
tooth brush instead of a soft one; plaque and/or tartar build-up
below the gum line; or gum sensitivity due to gingivitis or periodontal
disease. If this problem persists despite correct brushing and flossing
methods or occurs every time you brush, contact our office to set
up an evaluation appointment.
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We have obtained the very first dental
laser in the Lehigh Valley allowing us to remove decay from a tooth--without
using a drill or shot of anesthesia (Novocaine). Most procedures
can be done without anesthesia, without needles or patient trauma.
The new Waterlase Laser focuses its wavelength on the water it sprays
out, instead of on the tooth, so the tooth doesn't heat up. This
hydrokinetic process then activates the microscopic droplets of water,
and it is the water that painlessly removes the tooth decay--all
without the need for anesthesia.
- No need for needles, yet no pain.
- No high-pitched whine or vibration
from the grinding of the drill. All you hear is a soft popping
similar to the sound of popcorn popping.
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Our doctors can help evaluate the
potential for whitening your teeth based on the current color and
the causes of any discoloration. We also offer a one-hour in-office
whitening technique with the argon laser. With this method, you do
not wear any trays at home and your teeth are dramatically whiter
in just one visit.
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The highlight of smile design is watching
your eyes light up the first time you look in the mirror at the change
that has taken place. Our experience of watching our guests react
to their new smile is almost overwhelming. We see an immediate change
in their confidence and their interaction with others. The result
is the creation of a beautiful new smile with a comfortable neuromuscular
occlusion.
Typically changing the clinical smile
is rewarding, but when clinical changes affect the psychological
and emotional components---that is exhilarating! Most see dentistry
simply as a repair and maintenance facility. But when patient lives
are changed in such drastic measures, it confirms the reason many
of us got involved in dentistry in the first place, which is to help
others.
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 If there is no imminent medical emergency
such as uncontrolled bleeding, unconsciousness or other bodily injury,
please contact us immediately. Simply describe the situation over
the phone and our office staff will help you determine the safest
and most appropriate plan of action. In the meantime, please place
the tooth in a glass of milk so the calcium will continue nourishing
the tooth.
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We are a family practice in the true
sense of the term. We are a family and we go out of our way to make
sure all our patients, both young and old, feel very comfortable
here by answering any questions they may have. We strive to give
them the best treatment possible. That's why we have invested in
the lasers and our training. We also provide comprehensive dentistry,
all of the dentistry you need under one roof.
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