Gentle Dental in Queens

Gentle Dental is pleased to feature one of the truly important recent advances in modern dentistry—the Waterlase® system. This uses laser-energized water to accomplish the work of traditional drills, virtually eliminating the pain and discomfort associated with past dentistry. Indeed, laser dentistry allows our cosmetic dentists to perform an extensive range of general dentistry procedures with incredible accuracy and speed while the patient simply sits back in the dental chair and relaxes.

For patients with a missing tooth or teeth, porcelain dental bridges offer a potentially ideal solution. A precision-crafted dental bridge fills the gap where teeth are missing with a natural-looking artificial tooth or teeth. Dr. Knop, Dr. Ilyabayev and Dr. Gelfand have finely honed aesthetic sensibilities that enable them to customize replacement teeth to the specific needs of individual patients. This ensures porcelain restorations that perfectly complement the size, shape, color, and texture of surrounding natural teeth. Furthermore, because our dental bridges are composed of only the finest, most resilient materials, they are extremely durable, giving our patients the ability to eat, talk, and smile with renewed ease and confidence.

Root canal (endodontic) therapy is actually an extremely safe, relatively pain-free treatment that has helped millions of people preserve the health of their teeth across the country. Rather than causing discomfort, root canal therapy is often the most immediate and effective way of relieving excruciating tooth pain.

Contrary to popular belief, root canal treatment is an excellent procedure that can save a severely infected tooth, preventing its removal. It gets rid of severe toothache and is no more uncomfortable than a filling. Once the procedure is complete, it helps to prevent the tooth from becoming reinfected.

We prefer to save natural teeth whenever possible, as it is almost always the best solution. Otherwise, we would need to replace the tooth with a dental bridge or a dental implant, both of which would cost more and require more time to complete compared with a root canal procedure.

It’s necessary to know how your tooth is formed to understand a root canal procedure.

Using only the finest materials and working exclusively with the premier dental laboratories in the U.S., Dr. Knop, Dr. Ilyabayev and Dr. Gelfand craft dentures that perfectly complement your facial structure, restoring both function and beauty to your mouth. With their artistic and technical skill, you can be assured that your dentures will look completely natural and will fit securely and comfortably in your mouth. Whether you are a first-time or a long-time denture wearer, we can help return the confidence and security that come with having your own strong, healthy, beautiful teeth.

We can to customize both partial and full dentures, depending on your needs. Likewise, we offer both traditional removable dentures and exceptional implant-supported dentures, the latter of which represent the most natural and stable replacement for missing teeth. With implant-supported overdentures, you can truly recover the freedom and confidence to speak, bite, chew, and smile as you please.

Dentures are a tried and tested method of replacing missing teeth, restoring your ability to eat and talk comfortably and with confidence. Here at Gentle Dental, we only use the highest quality materials, including denture teeth designed to replicate real teeth closely.

Dentures consist of a gum-colored acrylic base designed to rest directly on the gums. The base supports denture teeth arranged to replicate natural teeth closely and to restore good functionality when biting and chewing food. Dentures are removable appliances and must be taken out and cleaned regularly.

Partial eruption or complete impaction of the wisdom teeth usually happens when there is lack of space in the mouth or the teeth are not in an upright position. Impacted teeth fail to emerge at the exact position and become trapped in the jawbone and gums. This can lead to unexpected pain and may result in infections.

A careful review of your dental history and X-rays allows us to determine the condition of impacted wisdom teeth. After a thorough examination, if wisdom teeth are found to be problematic, an early extraction may be suggested to avoid further problems.

Extraction procedures may create minor pain, swelling and bleeding. And we may prescribe antibiotic treatment to control infection, swelling and discomfort. We also provide you with instructions and tips on how to take care of yourself at home.

Depending on the condition of your teeth, extraction is performed in two ways — simple or surgical tooth extraction.

We fabricate our dental crowns from a range of durable materials, including gold, porcelain fused to metal, porcelain only, and zirconia. Once we fit a dental crown, it provides excellent protection for the tooth underneath. A well-crafted, custom crown can improve the appearance of your smile.

Porcelain dental crowns are often the most effective way to preserve as much of the structural integrity of a damaged tooth as possible while restoring its health, shape, and overall appearance. Custom-crafted to cover the entire surface area of the tooth, dental crowns are an excellent treatment for teeth that are cracked, broken, or structurally weak. By restoring strength to these weaker teeth, our dentists can significantly reduce and often eliminate tooth pain or sensitivity. In the process, porcelain crowns also conceal flaws in the appearance of the teeth, resulting in a more radiant, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing smile.

At Gentle Dental, caring for your child’s oral health through prevention, quality treatment, and positive motivation is our top priority. We are committed to family-oriented dental care in a pleasant and comfortable setting and we encourage parents to play an active role in their child’s oral health.

“Caring for your child’s oral health through prevention, quality treatment, and positive motivation is our top priority.”

Dr. Knop, Dr. Ilyabayev, Dr. Gelfand and our entire staff are trained to help make your child’s visit with us as positive as possible. We understand that children are often afraid of the dentist and all of us strive to help them overcome their fears.

Fortunately, regular periodontal screenings and appropriate oral hygiene regimens can help control it, which is why at Bayside dentistry we encourage our patients to schedule regular periodontal oral examinations. Since periodontal disease often manifests no symptoms in its earliest stages, it is important even if you are not experiencing discomfort or signs of infection to seek routine periodontal care by an experienced periodontal professional.

Fortunately, gum disease is preventable with good periodontal care and ongoing preventive dental care. People with advanced gum disease will frequently need the care of a periodontist.

Full mouth dental implant treatment uses conventional dental implants to secure a large dental bridge that replaces 10 or 12 missing teeth. The dental implants are strategically located throughout the jaw to provide maximum support and strength for the dental bridge.

The dental bridge is made from porcelain and is extremely lifelike, replacing missing teeth and gum tissue. It is carefully designed to restore the correct facial dimensions, ensuring facial features and the muscles in the cheeks and lips receive the proper support.

The bridge may be cemented in place but is frequently screwed directly onto the dental implants. Although the screws go through the bridge, they are not visible because they are covered with tooth-colored composite resin. Screwing a dental bridge in place makes it easy to retrieve for maintenance and cleaning.

Denture implants use a conventional denture that has special attachments on its fitting surface and which clip onto dental implants inserted into the patient’s jawbone. An implant denture combines the best of both worlds, giving patients the stability and extra strength of dental implants in a prosthesis that is easily removable for general cleaning and maintenance. The implant denture is sometimes called an overdenture or implant overdenture. It either fits directly onto dental implants or onto a bar fitted over the implants.

Dentures have been replacing missing teeth for hundreds of years. Nowadays, they are fabricated using lifelike teeth supported in an acrylic gum-colored base. Full dentures replace a complete arch of teeth, while partial dentures replace one or more missing teeth and are usually supported with clasps that fit around existing teeth.

Often, the conditions that can affect the outcome of dental implant treatment can be successfully managed, and many are preventable with the correct treatment planning. Typical dental implant complications include:Dental implant infection

• Osseointegration failure, where the implant fails to bond with the bone around it
• Poorly located dental implants
• Biomechanical failure
• Failure because of bone or soft tissue defects
• Dental implant infection

The perks of dental bonding

During this procedure, one of our dentists places a durable tooth-colored resin material onto the affected tooth, sculpting and polishing it until it is virtually indistinguishable from your surrounding teeth. Dr. Knop, Dr. Ilyabayev and Dr. Gelfand are able to refine bonded teeth until they look perfectly natural right down to the finest detail.

“Dental bonding lets you to restore the natural beauty of your smile in as little as a single office visit.”

The results of dental bonding are immediate, visually striking, and will last for years with appropriate care. Bonding may be a preferable alternative to porcelain veneers for many patients, even though veneers generally last longer. During your initial consultation, you can discuss with the dentist the treatment options available and best for your needs.

You are bound to have lots of questions about your Invisalign treatment. We have listed some of the most frequently asked questions and answers below. If you have a question that isn’t on the list, please contact us as we are always more than happy to answer queries about Invisalign.

At Gentle Dental , we are always pleased to accommodate you in the event of a dental emergency. When you come to our office for emergency dental care in Queens, New York, you can be sure that you will receive prompt, effective treatment that will eliminate your discomfort. Once you experience our quality emergency dental care, you are welcome to return to our practice to receive follow-up treatments or long-term dental care

As modern dentistry advances, we are better able than ever to treat even the most challenging dental problems. Our dentists have restored health, function, and beautiful smiles for countless patients during their careers, through such treatments as dental implants, cosmetic dentures, dental crowns, and dental bridges. We understand that even restorative dental procedures have a cosmetic dimension to them, our patients can rest assured, knowing that the results of their dental work will be refined and natural looking.