SEDATION DENTISTRY

Sedation Dentistry Explained by Our Sedation Dentist in Westfield, New Jersey:

At least one out of two people in the United States skips seeing a dentist on a regular basis. Hectic work schedules and fear top the list of reasons people avoid making a trip to the dentist. Unfortunately, neglecting dental care only leads to bigger problems – and bigger dental bills. Dr. Thomas Streko – sedation dentist in Westfield, New Jersey – believes the solution to both of these problems is sedation dentistry.

Patients who are anxious or fearful of dentists and dental procedures have special needs. Sedation dentistry addresses these needs by allowing patients to relax and overcome their anxiety. Dr. Streko understands apprehensive or fearful patients and strives to address their concerns. A premier sedation dentist in Westfield, Dr. Streko is able to complete several dental procedures during the course of one visit with sedation dentistry – a feat that would typically take several visits.

The main benefits of sedation dentistry are that patients are relieved of their anxiety and stress while having their dental work performed and have little or no memory of the procedures. Dr. Streko can remove wisdom teeth, complete reconstructive or cosmetic makeover work, and much more – all while you rest comfortably. Typically, patients feel virtually no pain and remember no discomfort.

Let Dr. Streko design a beautiful smile for you while you sleep. Contact Dr. Streko today to find out how sedation dentistry can help you achieve the smile of your dreams.

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GENERAL DENTISTRY

About Dr. Streko, General Dentist in New Jersey:

Dr. Streko, a talented dentist in New Jersey, addresses a variety of general dentistry concerns. His expertise is routinely called upon to produce natural-looking results, as well as to promote healthy teeth and gums. At our practice, tooth-colored fillings, breath control treatments, and periodontal care are available, in addition to regular cleanings and examinations. Dr. Streko’s comprehensive approach to dentistry includes all facets of general dentistry. His New Jersey dental practice offers the following general dentistry procedures:

Computer imaging
Before you decide which dental procedure may be right for you, take a sneak peek at the end result with computer imaging. This revolutionary technology takes the guesswork out of designing smiles. See what your smile will look like after reconstructive work – before having any procedure performed! A digital photo of your existing smile is scanned into our computer, then Dr. Streko manipulates the image to show you how your teeth will look with veneers, after whitening, or following the cosmetic or reconstructive procedure of your choice. Computer imaging builds your confidence and gives you an idea of what to expect.

Air Abrasion
The drill-less approach to dental work, air abrasion is a modern alternative to the dental drill. Air abrasion is used to prepare a tooth for cavity restoration. Aluminum oxide particles are blown in a fine stream through a hand-piece onto the tooth, removing tooth matter in virtual silence, eliminating the high-pitched whine most patients associate with a dentist’s office. Air abrasion also reduces a patient’s need for injections that sting or anesthetics that numb. Frequently recommended for children and patients who are afraid of needles, air abrasion is the no drills technique that may be a good choice for you.

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Breath Control
Breath that has a strong odor can make a person self-conscious or embarrassed. Bad breath may also signal an underlying medical problem, but the most common culprits of bad breath include spicy or acidic foods like garlic, peppers or tomatoes, periodontal disease, a lack of proper oral hygiene, and dry mouth. If your breath is more noticeable than you would like, Dr. Streko can help. Antimicrobial mouthwash and other methods of breath control can treat halitosis, restoring your fresh breath and self-confidence.

Tooth-colored Fillings
Learning that you have a cavity is unwelcome news. Tooth-colored fillings let you keep that news to yourself! Tooth-colored fillings blend in with your own tooth color for natural looking results. Feel free to smile and laugh out loud without worrying that others will notice unsightly dental work. With tooth-colored fillings, only you and your dentist will know for sure.

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Cleanings
Optimal oral health begins with routine cleanings of your teeth and gums by a professional dentist. Although brushing twice a day and regular flossing will keep your mouth healthy between dental visits, a professional cleaning goes well beyond brushing and flossing alone. During a professional cleaning, plaque and calculus – a hard, yellowish substance – are removed from teeth surfaces, between teeth, and below the gum line. Once thoroughly cleaned, your teeth are polished to pearly perfection. When indicated, cleanings may be followed by a fluoride treatment.

Periodontal Treatments
Periodontal (gum) disease is recognized in its early stages – known as gingivitis – by the symptoms of red, swollen gums that bleed when you brush your teeth. Caused by the virulent bacteria found in plaque that attack the soft tissues of your mouth, periodontal disease can lead to more serious health problems if left untreated. Dr. Streko performs periodontal treatments that help to reverse the damage done by the disease. In the later stages of periodontal disease, cosmetic dental techniques can be performed to restore your mouth’s good health and appearance. Once under control, regular examinations and cleanings will help you maintain healthy and disease-free teeth and gums.

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COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dental Bonding
Teeth that are chipped, discolored, stained, or misaligned can make you want to hide them – and your smile. Dental bonding by our Westfield cosmetic dentist can correct these problems quickly and painlessly. To restore your smile’s natural beauty, Dr. Streko paints a thin coating of bonding material, usually a composite resin matrix, over the discolored or damaged teeth. The results of dental bonding at the Westfield practice of Dr. Streko are stunning and immediate. You won’t be able to contain your ravishing new smile after dental bonding.

Laser Teeth Whitening
At the forefront of cosmetic dentistry, laser teeth whitening by our Westfield, New Jersey cosmetic dentist offers the quickest in-office whitening results. One visit is all it takes to achieve the whiter teeth you desire. During laser teeth whitening, New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Streko applies the Rembrandt Virtuoso Lightning bleaching gel to your teeth and uses a special laser to activate the solution and penetrate it deep into your teeth's enamel. Your teeth can be lightened up to 10 shades in just one hour. Convenient, safe and effective, laser teeth whitening at our Westfield office is the fastest way to a camera-ready bright smile.

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Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers conceal imperfections like gaps between teeth and discolored, chipped, cracked, crooked, or misaligned teeth. Dr. Streko uses all porcelain, custom-made veneers to mask these problems. Porcelain veneers by Westfield cosmetic dentist Thomas Streko are tooth-colored, thin shells that cover the front surfaces of teeth. Intended to be permanent, porcelain veneers from our Westfield dental practice are amazingly natural looking and long lasting.

Dental Crowns
Like veneers, crowns hide unsightly chips, cracks, stains, or misaligned teeth, but unlike veneers, crowns also provide strength to damaged teeth. Dr. Streko uses all porcelain crowns to cover and protect an injured, damaged or sensitive tooth, while restoring its original size and shape. Crowns are typically recommended to attach bridges and cover dental implants or root canals, teeth with large fillings, or teeth that are severely discolored or misshapen. Crowns add strength and restore beauty to your smile.

Smile Makeover
Like veneers, dental crowns hide unsightly chips, cracks, stains, or misaligned teeth, but unlike veneers, dental crowns also provide strength to damaged teeth. At our Westfield, New Jersey practice, Dr. Streko uses all porcelain dental crowns to cover and protect an injured, damaged or sensitive tooth, while restoring its original size and shape. Dental crowns are typically recommended to attach bridges and cover dental implants or root canals, teeth with large fillings, or teeth that are severely discolored or misshapen. Dental crowns add strength and restore beauty to your smile. Contact our Westfield, New Jersey office to learn more.

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IMPLANT DENTISTRY

Dental Implants
The perfect solution for missing teeth, dental implants by Westfield cosmetic dentist Thomas Streko can boost your self-confidence and aid in the functioning of your mouth. Dr. Streko is dedicated to providing quality dental implants in Westfield, New Jersey.

A more permanent solution to missing individual teeth than crowns, bridges, or dentures, dental implants from our Westfield dental office look and feel incredibly natural. Dental implants performed by Dr. Streko can give you the attractive smile you have always wanted by filling in the gaps left by missing teeth. The advantage of dental implants is that, unlike bridges, teeth on either side of the missing tooth do not have to be made smaller to accommodate crown placement.

Dental implants are artificial teeth surgically anchored below the gum line. Bone and gum grow around the implant, eventually fusing with the implant for stability that is superior to dentures or crowns. Because dental implants require healthy gums and sufficient bone, Dr. Streko evaluates potential dental implant candidates in his Westfield office to determine whether bone grafting will be necessary. For the best dental implants Westfield, New Jersey has to offer, contact Dr. Streko today to schedule an appointment.

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TMJ & NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY

TMJ Treatments
For outstanding TMJ treatment in New Jersey, many patients turn to the experience and well-honed dental skills of Dr. Thomas Streko. TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, or jaw joint. TMJ problems affect more than 10 million Americans at any given time, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. And more than 15 percent of American adults suffer facial pain – that’s more than 26 million adults!

If you have experienced facial pain, headaches, neck or shoulder pain, difficulty in closing or opening your mouth, problems speaking, chewing or swallowing, or hear clicking or popping sounds when chewing, you may have a TMJ or neuromuscular disorder. Dr. Streko offers TMJ treatment at his New Jersey practice to restore the balance between your teeth, muscles, and joints. He performs a variety of non-surgical techniques for TMJ treatment in Westfield, New Jersey. Don’t let TMJ pain keep you from living life to the fullest. Contact Dr. Streko today for more information about TMJ treatment.

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