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When people lose teeth due to injury, illness, or poor oral hygiene, the problem is not just cosmetic. There are some very real dangers associated with missing teeth. Here are just a few of the issues you might have to deal with if you ignore missing teeth. Keep reading to find out how Dr. Scharf […]

Dental implants are a preferred form of tooth replacement! There is a reason that dental implants in Long Island are our first choice for replacement teeth. In addition to looking completely realistic, implants are durable, firmly anchored, and improve health in the rest of the mouth. However, many people who are missing teeth find themselves […]

If you are considering dental implants, you should be aware of a potential health risk called “peri-implantitis.” With the right dentist and proper oral care, this problem is completely avoidable or treatable. However, if contracted and not cared for quickly and correctly, peri-implantitis can become a serious and expensive health problem. In this article, we […]

Dentures are not the only option for multiple tooth replacements! Many people who have had a lifetime of trouble with their teeth think that getting dentures will solve their problems. This is not true. What dentures do is trade one set of problems for a different set of problems. A person’s ability to tolerate a […]

Dental implants have been around for years, and did you know…? We have been trying to come up with the best way to replace missing teeth for thousands of years. Fortunately, we live in an era where advanced techniques are available to almost everyone, meaning that tooth loss is not the problem it once was. […]

Bridgework is a common way to deal with missing teeth. However: As children, we impatiently wait to lose our teeth. As an adult, tooth loss is a distinctly less joyful experience; we cannot depend on the tooth fairy to bring cash, and we certainly can’t expect a new tooth to miraculously appear. Perhaps you have […]

Are you interested in receiving dental implants? If you are, you might have more than a few questions regarding the placement and maintenance of these teeth replacements. Here are just a few of the most commonly asked questions about dental implants in Long Island, and how Dr. David R. Scharf can give you the smile […]

Teeth in an hour? It’s really possible! Traditional implant therapy involves reflecting the gum tissue (drawing it back from the gum line), placing dental implants, and waiting 3–6 months for healing. Then the new teeth are made and attached to the implants. Teeth-in-an-Hour™ is a revolutionary technology that allows for the teeth to be made […]

What Are Immediate Load Dental Implants? Who Is A Candidate? Immediate load dental implants represent an incredible advance in implant dentistry. The advantage of immediate load implants is that you don’t have to wear a removable temporary tooth replacement while the implants are bonding with the bone. What Research Has Discovered About Dental Implants When […]

Whether you’re missing a couple of teeth or four teeth in a row, implant dentistry fills the gaps with permanent fixtures that stay in place for years. Dental implants reduce infections, prevent tooth crowding, protect your jawbone, and restore your smile’s appearance so you have a mouth full of healthy teeth again. Implant dentistry doesn’t […]