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Straighten Your Smile This Spring with Invisalign

April 19, 2013

Filed under: Invisalign clear braces — Tags: , , , , , , , — S. John salivonchik @ 7:22 am

Spring has sprung, and that means spending more time outdoors with friends and loved ones. In moments like these, what you want to do is share your smile, not hide it. But that’s easier said than done when you don’t have a straight smile.

Thankfully, help is possible. At Dr. Salivonchik’s Coplay dental office, we don’t want to let misaligned teeth stand in the way of you creating happy memories with your family. That’s why we offer Invisalign clear braces.

The Invisalign model is different from the traditional braces model. It uses a series of aligners instead of brackets and wires. What’s more, your Invisalign aligners are removable. That lets patients take them out to enjoy their favorite foods, and it makes brushing and flossing easier too. Traditional braces can make brushing and floss more difficult because food can become trapped in areas that are hard to clean with floss or a brush. As a result, that can make you more vulnerable to decay.

Do you have questions about how Invisalign can help you straighten your smile while also protecting it from common oral health conditions?  Let Dr. Salivonchik help you get the answers you’re looking by coming in for a visit.

Call our Coplay office today to schedule a visit. We’re happy to offer care to patients all around Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, The Poconos, and beyond.

A Memorably Relaxing Visit with IV Sedation

April 5, 2013

Filed under: Sedation Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , , — S. John salivonchik @ 6:21 pm

IV sedation is one of the comfort services Dr. Salivonchik offers to his patients from Coplay and beyond. It’s designed to help patients who are nervous about seeking care because they have a fear of the dentist. This is a common condition that sometimes has roots in the patient’s past. In other cases, it may stem from the fact that a patient doesn’t respond well to local anesthetics or might have trouble sitting comfortable in a dental chair.

Using IV sedation, Dr. Salivonchik can create memorably relaxed visits that feel as if they’ve only taken a moment to complete. To ensure that you’re comfortable, our Coplay dental team will match your dosage with the intensity of your discomfort or anxiety. We’ll also keep your safety firmly in mind by monitoring your blood pressure and breathing during your appointment.

Why else should you consider IV sedation with Dr. Salivonchik? Because it allows us to complete more work for you in a single visit. That, in turn, decreases the number of visits required to help you reclaim your oral health.

Would you like to learn more about IV sedation and how it works? Dr. Salivonchik would be happy to talk with you during a special consultation visit. We can talk to you about the sedation process, explain what you have to do to prepare, and talk about what you can expect during your procedure.

Call us today to reserve an appointment. We’re located in Lehigh Valley and offer our services to Coplay, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, The Poconos, and beyond.

How Does Dr. Salivonchik Treat Gum Disease?

February 27, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , — S. John salivonchik @ 7:49 am

In our last post we talked about the connection between gum disease and heart disease. Today we’d like to talk about one way Dr. Salivonchik is providing therapy for gum disease.

Traditionally, gum disease has been treated with basic tools. But today, dentists like Dr. Salivonchik are using dental lasers to provide more comfortable and effective treatment for gum disease. What makes it different from using traditional tools is that a laser seals at the same time as it treats damaged tissue. That reduces bleeding and results in a shorter recovery period.

Why Is Treating Gum Disease Important?

It’s been estimated that anywhere between 50-80% of the population has some form of gum disease, even if it’s only very mild. What’s more, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. But even that’s not all. As we mentioned in our last post, gum disease has been connected to health problems in other parts of the body as well.

Have you recently been diagnosed with gum disease? Dr. Salivonchik has a fast, effective, and comfortable treatment option for you to consider. Call our Coplay dental office to find out more or to reserve an appointment.  We’re located in Lehigh Valley and serve patients from Coplay, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, The Poconos, and beyond.

You Smile’s Connection to Your Heart

February 13, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , — S. John salivonchik @ 7:49 pm

Every year around this time, people start putting together plans for Valentine’s Day. There are restaurant reservations to be made, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to buy, and Valentine’s cards for the kids to take to school.

But there’s another way that hearts and February intersect—it’s Heart Health Month.

What, you might wonder, does that have to do with dentistry?

It means talking to our Lehigh Valley patients about the connection between gum disease and heart disease. The connection between these two isn’t 100% clear, but studies have shown that gum disease can have an impact on other kinds of health conditions.

How?

Through the gap that gum disease creates between the gum line and teeth. Bacteria and plaque can pass through that gap, gaining access to the bloodstream and, from there, to other parts of the body.

Does that mean a patient with gum disease will have a heart attack?

No. But it does show that your oral health and your overall health aren’t separated; the human body is a complete unit—what happens in one part can have consequences for another.

In that light, seeing Dr. Salivonchik for regular appointments isn’t just about taking care of your smile, it’s about taking care of your overall health. Call Dr. Salivonchik’s office if you need to schedule an appointment. We serve patients from Coplay, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, The Poconos, and other surrounding areas.

How Long Have Toothbrushes Been Around?

January 31, 2013

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , — S. John salivonchik @ 7:28 am

You brush your teeth every day—you should, at least—but have you ever wondered how long toothbrushes have been around? The answer might surprise you.

Most of us would imagine that toothbrushes are relatively modern. And that’s true, to an extent. It wasn’t until 1938 that the modern toothbrush was invented. But that doesn’t mean no one took care of their teeth before that.

Quite the opposite, in fact.

People were cleaning their teeth as far back as 3000 BC, when they used frayed twigs instead of toothbrushes. Then, in 15th century China, the first bristle toothbrush was made with boar hair.

Since then, there have been a number of changes and improvements made to toothbrushes. Even today, companies like Colgate, and event dentists, are still trying to improve the devices we use every day to clean our teeth.

After all, brushing is important.

It’s through regular brushing and flossing that you can remove food debris, bacteria, and plaque from your teeth and around your gums. Regular brushing and flossing will help you safeguard your oral health and protect you from common conditions, like cavities and gum disease.

Do you have questions about brushing, or about what to look for in a toothbrush? Call Dr. Salivonchik’s Coplay dental office to reserve an appointment. Our office is located in Lehigh Valley and serves patients from Coplay, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, The Poconos, and beyond.

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