Dr. Edward Shukovsky - Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Invisalign is one of those procedures that makes dentistry fun for patients. It is easy to do and the results are seen very quickly. Invisalign has been around for almost ten years and we have never had a patient disappointed in the results. Unlike traditional braces, the amount of force from the plastic 'aligners' is minimal. The aligners are clear and comfortable. In the pursuit of dental excellence, here again we are not just talking about cosmetics. Having the teeth in proper alignment is good for the bite and the surrounding tissues. If the teeth are crowded together they cannot be cleaned easily and plaque (bacteria) will stay in the hard-to-get areas. The chronic inflammation that results causes bone loss around each tooth. Dental health is part of overall health and not a separate entity. Have you noticed that the people you see with the best smiles seem to be the healthiest. Not a big surprise.

Many patients are asking me, "why sedation dentistry?" Before I got involved with sedating our patients, I believed that once patients were introduced to our office they would feel so comfortable the need for sedation would be none existent. The fact is that a substantial number of people avoid going to the dentist due to fear.

It seems everyone has a blog these days, so why not your dentist? I thought this may be a great opportunity to write directly to you, our patients, without the pre-designed, stock, ready-made newsletters. These words, for better or worse, come from me.  I have been practicing cosmetic dentistry in Stamford, Connecticut and would like to share my experience.