Northampton, MA – Northampton dentists Dr. Lisa Emirzian and Dr. Vincent Mariano from EMA Dental warn people not to delay dental visits.
Although economic uncertainties may mean people want to avoid the expense of dentistry, not visiting the dentist can have serious health consequences.
“You may be concerned about your family’s expenses. However, regular visits to your dentist are one thing you shouldn’t cut back on,” says Dr. Emirzian, a Northampton braces provider. Finding reasons not to devote time and money to a dental visit is very easy. But that is only short-term thinking. If the dentist can find a trouble spot while it’s still in the early stages, it is simpler and far cheaper to treat than if it’s discovered later. (more…)
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July 26, 2011
Dangers in Delaying Dental Visits
July 5, 2011
Offering Invisalign Invisible Braces
East Longmeadow, MA – Dr. Lisa Emirzian, an Amherst general dentist at EMA Dental, is offering the Invisalign system of invisible braces to the practice’s patients.
“Invisalign is very different from traditional braces,” explains Dr. Emirzian, a cosmetic dentistry practitioner. “And it offers a number of advantages.”
Invisalign uses a series of custom-made clear plastic aligners to move teeth gradually and gently over time. There are no brackets or wires. At the start of the process, impressions are taken and then customized aligners are made. Every two weeks, the patient swaps an old aligner for a new one. Little by little the teeth move, giving you the smile you’ve always wanted. (more…)
May 24, 2011
Offering All-Ceramic Crowns
Springfield, MA – EMA Dental, a Springfield MA dentist office, proudly provides our patients with all-ceramic crowns for the finest aesthetic outcomes possible.
“A new standard in cosmetic dentistry has been created by all-ceramic crowns,”says Dr. Lisa Emirzian, our Springfield, MA dental implants provider. “Our patients are very pleased with the appearance and feel of the crowns.”
Crowns are used to encase the part of the tooth that shows above the gumline. “We use them for a number of reasons, such as: shielding a weak tooth, repairing a broken tooth, protecting and supporting a tooth with a large filling, or obscuring misshaped or badly discolored teeth,” explains Emirzian, a Springfield, MA general dentist. (more…)
April 19, 2011
Celebrating National Prosthodontics Awareness Week
Amherst, MA – Dr. Vincent Mariano, an Amherst dentist with EMA Dental, and his staff celebrated National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, April 3-9, 2011.
At EMA Dental, Mariano is a board-certified Amherst prosthodontist and Dr. Thomas Vergo is a maxillofacial prosthodontist. They provide specialty services such as bridges, dental implants, crowns, and dentures.
“Many dental patients don’t understand very well what a prosthodontist does,” explains Mariano, an Amherst dental implants provider. “National Prosthodontics Awareness Week is an opportunity for us to explain what prosthodontics are and the kind of specialized care that prosthodontists provide. We make a special push to get the word out to our patients and to the community at large.” (more…)
April 11, 2011
Understanding Prosthodontics
Northampton, MA – Every Northampton, MA general dentist at EMA Dental can handle a wide variety of cosmetic dentistry and dental hygiene issues. However, some patients require the specialized help of EMA Dental’s trained prosthodontists: Dr. Vincent Mariano and Dr. Thomas Vergo.
“The specialty of prosthodontics isn’t well understood by many patients,” explains Mariano, one of the practice’s Northampton, MA dentists. “Prosthodontists are specialists in the restoration and replacement of teeth and surrounding dental structures.” The doctors at EMA Prosthodontics are specialty-trained in esthetics, crowns, bridgework, dentures and dental implants. (more…)
February 14, 2011
Different Kinds of Dentures
Springfield, MA – Springfield, MA dentist Dr. Thomas Vergo and his colleague Dr. Vincent Mariano at EMA Dental, in East Longmeadow and Northampton, MA, provide their patients who need dentures with a number of different options.
“All dentures are not equal,” explains Northampton, MA dental implants provider Dr. Mariano. Prosthodontists are the only dental specialists who focus on the restoration and replacement of teeth, including dentures, crowns, bridgework and dental implants. There are only 3,000 trained prosthodontists in the United States; Dr. Mariano and Dr. Vergo are the only two in Western Massachusetts with offices in East Longmeadow and Northampton. (more…)
January 26, 2011
Attending a Prestigious Prosthdontics Meeting
Springfield, MA – Springfield, MA dentistry experts Dr. Vincent Mariano and Dr. Lisa Emirzian recently attended the prestigious Annual Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP) conference at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The Academy brings together many of the top prosthodontists throughout the country for this two-day educational event offering lectures and networking. The event updates its members on the most current thinking and technological developments in the prosthodontics field. Dr. Mariano became a Fellow in the Academy following his own presentation to the membership in 2006. (more…)
December 17, 2010
Dr. Mariano Featured in Implant Article
Amherst, MA – Dr. Vincent Mariano, a Springfield, MA dentist, was quoted in the November 2010 issue of Healthcare News in an article about dental implants. The article described the advantages of using dental implants over bridges or dentures – and detailed recent technological innovations in implants.
Swedish dentist Dr. Ingvar Branemark discovered that titanium tooth implants would fuse with bone. Looking for an expert opinion, the magazine quoted Mariano, a dental implants specialist: “As a result of Branemark’s findings, the way plans are made for tooth replacement has changed significantly….For the first time, we were able to replace a non-removable tooth in the human body and have it attach to human bone….Implants can be used for a single tooth, for multiple teeth, or to stabilize a denture. We can even replace a full set of teeth that are non-removable using multiple implants.” (more…)
November 22, 2010
Offering Advanced Tooth Whitening
Northampton MA – The Northampton, MA dentists at EMA Dental offer their patients a number of teeth whitening options. The Advanced Zoom! in-office whitening system and at-home tooth whitening program are the most popular options. Tooth whitening is an easy, effective and cost-effective way to brighten your smile and boost your confidence.
The Zoom! tooth whitening system is completed in one office visit and consists of up to 4 whitening segments each lasting 15 minutes. After protecting your lips and gums, the whitening specialist at the Northampton dentistry office will apply the unique Zoom! whitening gel, which is designed to work with the special Zoom! light. The light and gel work together to penetrate the teeth and gently break up any stains or discoloration. After your visit, your teeth will be as much as 8 shades whiter and the results are immediate and long lasting. (more…)
November 1, 2010
Offering a Variety of Implant Options
Springfield MA – If you have a missing tooth or a situation where both tooth and root are damaged, then you might be a candidate for a dental implant, points out Springfield MA dental implants provider Dr. Vincent Mariano. Implants are artificial tooth roots that anchor replacement teeth directly within the bone, making them more stable and natural feeling than many other tooth replacement options.
Traditionally dental implants are surgically placed in two steps: an initial surgery to place the anchor in the jaw bone, and a second surgery to attach the post and replacement tooth to the anchor.” Not everyone is a candidate for dental implants, however,” notes Dr. Mariano, a Springfield MA porcelain veneers provider. “You must be in good physical condition, have healthy gums, and have enough bone in your jaw.” (more…)
