- Dental ExaminationDid you know you can use your FSA to pay for dental treatment, including insurance copays? But FSA amounts have to be set aside in advance and if you don’t use the money, you lose it. Regular dental examinations will help you plan how much to put aside for the coming year. So take that extra step and save almost a third of your dental expenses.
- X-raysA full series of X-rays is done if necessary at the initial visit unless it has been done within the year and the x-rays can be transferred from the previous dentist. At recare visits, bite wing x-rays are usually taken to rule out decay between the teeth. They may be taken every six months or every year or even eighteen months depending on the number of existing fillings and the tendency to get decay.
- Teeth CleaningPlaque or bacterial deposit is a sticky film that builds up on teeth within a few hours of brushing. If it is not removed by brushing and flossing regularly, it hardens to form calculus- which then does not come off with a toothbrush, it has to be cleaned professionally. Plaque irritates the gum causing it to swell and bleed. It can also irritate the bone underneath causing the bone level to go down and reduce support to the tooth. This is the beginning of gum disease.
- Fluoride TreatmentDentists provide professional fluoride treatments in the form of a highly concentrated rinse, foam, gel, or varnish. The treatment may be applied with a swab, brush, tray, or mouthwash.These treatments have much more fluoride than what’s in your water or toothpaste. They only take a few minutes to apply. You may be asked to avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after the treatment so the fluoride can fully absorb.
- Dental SealantsA sealant is a resin material flowed into the grooves on the chewing surface of the permanent molar teeth and sometimes premolars when they first come in which is between 6 and 12 years of age. Grooves on these teeth may be very deep and narrow preventing toothbrush bristles from getting in to clean them. At this age the child is likely to eat sugary snacks and not brush properly afterward. Sealants will prevent decay in these grooves. They do have to be checked at each dental visit to make sure they are not chipped or broken.
- Fillings
- Resin CompositeWhite fillings or composite resin fillings require less removal of tooth structure and can bond adhesively to the tooth. They need a little more time to place and also require the tooth to be dry while placing the filling. Although dental amalgam or ‘silver filling’ continues to be a safe, commonly used restorative material, some concern has been raised because of its mercury content. However, the mercury in amalgam combines with other metals to render it stable and safe for use in filling teeth. The ‘silver filling’ is not as natural looking and may require more tooth structure removal than for a white resin filling.
- VeneersVeneers are thin leaves or laminates of porcelain or resin that are cemented on the front surface of teeth that can completely change the shape, color or position of the teeth.
- CrownsMissing teeth can be replaced by bridges made by placing crowns on adjacent teeth. These are strong fixed replacements for missing teeth that use the adjacent teeth for support.
- Bridges
- Dental Bonding
- Root Canal TreatmentCavities may begin and grow without any pain or sensitivity. In other cases the tooth may be sensitive to cold and sweet foods. Smaller cavities may be treated by doing a ‘filling’. When cavities grow larger they may involve the nerve of the tooth and may need to be treated with root canal treatment. Cavities may also occur underneath old fillings and grow large before they are detected. Regular checks and x-rays can help early detection.
- Deep Cleaning
- DenturesDentures have been around for a long time to replace loss of a few teeth to the loss of all teeth. Denture materials have vastly improved making them look very natural.
- Dental ImplantsDentures have been around for a long time to replace loss of a few teeth to the loss of all teeth. Denture materials have vastly improved making them look very natural. Implants have been used along with dentures where just a few implants make a denture feel much more secure,improving chewing ability and allowing the denture wearer to talk smile and eat with greater confidence
- Tooth Extractions
- OrthodonticsSix Month Smiles® short term orthodontic treatment is a modern twist on tried-and-true orthodontics. There is little debate within the orthodontic community that braces are the most widely used and most effective method to give patients straight, healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Six Month Smiles has taken the best aspects of braces and modified the treatment and the materials to give adults a common-sense, cosmetic solution that fits a busy lifestyle.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsInvisalign treatment is the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, backed by more than two decades of innovation. unlike braces, Invisalign clear aligners are removable and virtually invisible. there are no wires and brackets, so you don’t need to change the way you brush and floss. and, you can continue to eat all your favorite foods.
- BracesA childs first dental visit should always be a happy one. We like to see children as young as one year of age.They come in usually with no decay or other problems, they get their teeth polished, they go up and down in the chair and leave with a goodie bag. Most important, this way they like going to the dentist so regular visits become easy. Once they are seen regularly, taught and reminded to brush and floss,they have less chances of developing big dental problems. Dental problems in children are always easier to prevent than treat. At about seven years some of them will be advised to visit the orthodontist either to prevent a problem from developing or to rule out the need for braces in the future.
- Teeth WhiteningVisiting Renaissance Dental Care is the farthest thing from the stereotypical visit to the dentist. The office has a relaxed vibe and a friendly staff. Dr Kaluskar took her time explaining all my treatment options. They also went over the best way to work with my insurance benefits. After my whitening and bonding on my front teeth, for the first time in my life, I actually love my smile.
- Cosmetic DentistryShe likes treating children as well as adults, and has gained wide experience in general and cosmetic dentistry in all her years in practice first in Edison and in Plainsboro and now in North Brunswick.