- Dental ExaminationRoutine cleanings and examinations are the best defense against dental disease. The Manhattan Dentist, Dr. Binder not only checks his patients for dental decay and periodontal (gum) disease, but he also regularly examines for any signs of oral cancer.
- X-raysAt our dental office, we use digital technology to take our X-rays. We have the capability to take both simple intraoral X-rays, which are taken inside the mouth, and extra-oral X-rays, including panoramic or cephalometric images. Panoramic X-rays enable us to diagnose a much wider variety of dental pathology than intraoral X-rays can. For some conditions, this is the only way to see what is really happening.
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Teeth CleaningDifferent patients have different needs. One patient may need a simple polishing, while another needs scaling and root planing under an anesthetic. At the dental office of Dr. Binder, each patient’s teeth cleaning needs are addressed individually.
- Fluoride TreatmentThe American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you visit your family dentist for a checkup a minimum of two times each year. Such checkups provide routine or deep cleanings to eliminate plaque buildup and prevent tooth decay. If necessary, we provide fluoride treatments to help coat the teeth, a procedure also important in the prevention of tooth decay. Preventive dental checkups can help with the detection of oral health problems long before the onset of symptoms.
- Dental Sealants
- FillingsTooth-colored fillings are now harder and thus comparable to silver amalgam fillings. A small tooth-colored filling could last a lifetime, and larger such fillings can be expected to last many years. The factors that determine the life span of a particular tooth-colored filling include: the biting force on the filling, the size of the filling relative to the tooth (smaller fillings will usually be more durable than larger fillings), and how teeth are cleaned and maintained.
- Resin CompositeTooth-colored restorations replace unsightly silver dental amalgam. The composite resins used in today’s tooth-colored restorations were introduced in the 1960’s, and have undergone continual improvements in durability, color stability, material-handling qualities, and aesthetic properties. Tooth-colored restorations are actually bonded to remaining tooth structure, as compared to silver/amalgam restorations, which are “locked” into tooth structure. This property of resin restorations makes them a very conservative approach to tooth restoration because less drilling of the tooth is required to secure the filling.
- Gold RestorationsGold is similar to tooth structure in hardness, and in the way it expands and contracts. Gold restorations are inert and do not tarnish.
- VeneersA porcelain veneer is a thin layer of translucent material placed over the surface of a tooth to improve the appearance of the tooth, or to protect a damaged surface.
- CrownsA crown is used to cap or completely cover a tooth being restored. All-Ceramic Crowns, as the name implies, do not contain other materials.
- BridgesRemovable partial dentures provide an option for patients who cannot have a dental bridge (a fixed partial denture) for any number of reasons.
- Dental BondingComposite resin dental bonding is used as a way to improve or hide a visible defect found on a tooth’s surface, to restore any part of a tooth which has chipped or fractured, or to restore the damage caused by tooth decay or caries. Composite resin dental bonding can even be used on the entire front surface of a tooth, to improve the way it looks cosmetically.
- Restorative Dentistry
- Root Canal TreatmentEndodontic therapy (root canal therapy) is a sequence of treatments for removing the pulp of a tooth to eliminate infection and protect the tooth from future infection. Without treatment, the infection of the dental pulp will spread to the bone around the tooth and beyond.
- Gingivectomy and GingivoplastyYour teeth may actually be the proper lengths, but they are covered with too much gum tissue. Gingivectomy is a procedure to correct this condition.
- Deep Cleaning
- DenturesA removable partial denture fills in the space created by missing teeth. It fills out your smile and restores oral function. A denture helps you to properly chew food, a difficult task when you are missing teeth. In addition, a denture may improve speech and prevent a sagging face by providing support for lips and cheeks.
- Dental ImplantsThe Manhattan Dentist, Dr. Binder teaches the surgical placement and restoration of dental implants to dentists at New York College of Dentistry continuing education program.
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth ExtractionsImmediate dentures are placed at the same time that teeth are extracted, and may require additional adjustments after the healing process. It can take months for your bone and tissue to stabilize after tooth extractions.
- Bone GraftingBone grafting is a procedure to gain more quantity of bone. If there is a deficiency, bone-forming or -enhancing products can be used during a separate visit or during the implant placement to strengthen the anchor point.
- Orthodontics
- Invisalign OrthodonticsAn average Invisalign™ course of treatment takes about a year. You'll see Dr. Binder every 6 to 8 weeks for adjustments and to check progress. At regular intervals, you'll receive a new set of custom-molded clear aligners to continue the straightening process. The total number of clear aligners is specific to you, determined by your dentist for your course of treatment.
- BracesInvisalign™ is the breakthrough technology that lets you have the smile you've always wanted, without the hassle of braces.
- Teeth WhiteningHome Teeth Whitening achieves similar results over time as Office Laser Whitening, but requires the patient to adhere to a daily routine of wearing the gel trays for 1.5 hours for two weeks.
- Cosmetic DentistryManhattan Dentist, provides full services in general and cosmetic dentistry. Focused on providing high-quality work with a conservative approach.
- General DentistryFamily dentistry and general dentistry are primarily preventive dentistry practices. They are considered to be the first level of defense against dental abnormalities.