Local prosthodontics keep smiles healthy at any age
The smile is universal. One of the first things people notice when others smile are their teeth. But keeping your chompers pearly white isn’t enough. it is very important to keep them healthy. Donna Gentile, DDS, knows all about oral hygiene and as a prosthodontist, she specializes in replacing missing or damaged teeth.
“Simply put, prosthodontics is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment planning, restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or missing teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues,” he said Gentile, adding that to achieve optimal care he uses many familiar aspects of dentistry such as crowns, bridges, implants, dentures. “It’s used in a more comprehensive approach than regular general dentistry.”
After receiving her bachelor of science degree from Stony Brook University, Gentile spent another four years at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, earning her doctorate in dental surgery.
From there, he completed a general residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park and completed an additional three-year postgraduate training program specializing in prosthetics at Queens Hospital in New York.
“After I graduated, I got an attending position at Peninsula Hospital Medical Center in Far Rockaway,” he said of the hospital, which has since closed. Brooklyn.”
Gentile is affiliated with several private dental practices in Nassau and Suffolk County. A Massapequa native, Gentile decided to build her business close to home by opening her own private practice in her hometown community.
“I’m fortunate to be in an area that is close to many other medical and professional offices, and I enjoy the sense of community that exists among my neighbors,” said Gentile, who enjoys meeting residents and prospective new patients at field trips and festivals. in town. . “This year I have the great honor of sponsoring the Massapequa High School Varsity Football team. I hope they have a great season.”
If a patient seeks care from Gentile, chances are they already suffer from periodontal disease, chronic tooth decay, or have experienced some kind of dental trauma.
For healthy dental care, she recommends the basics, such as regular brushing and flossing, avoiding sugary drinks and smoking to prevent tooth decay. Gentile also emphasizes that regular visits to the dentist for checkups and professional cleanings are essential to good oral hygiene.
“Address harmful habits like teeth grinding and clenching early before extensive irreversible damage occurs. If you end up losing some or all of your teeth, replace them,” he said, noting that people trying to make do with limited oral function have negative effects on their general health. “The longer a person waits for tooth replacement, the more difficult the task becomes and the less optimal the outcome.”
Many patients prefer Gentile Dental Care not only because of the prosthodontics expertise, but because the practice participates in many insurance plans, which is critical for elderly patients.
“People like the way they’re treated here,” Gentile said of her patients’ better care. “My staff and I do everything we can to make patients feel comfortable in a typically uncomfortable environment.”
Gentile Dental Care is located at 89 Grand Ave., Massapequa. For more information or to make an appointment, call 516-639-6975 or visit www.gentiledentalcare.com.
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