When new patients schedule an appointment for their initial exam, they’re often surprised to hear they’ll be here for two hours. “What exactly are you going to be doing?” I’ve been asked that so often, I’ve decided to make it the topic of today’s blog. At Koczarski Aesthetic & Laser Dentistry, we believe in providing [...]
For decades, metal braces were a rite of passage for many teens and even adults. While they’re still around, modern technology offers an alternative for people in need of orthodontics. In my new video, “Introduction to Invisalign®,” I will show you how this “clear alternative to braces” works to straighten teeth in teens and adults. [...]
To some people, genetic testing sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but it’s actually one of the most exciting advances in medicine today. Among other things, these types of tests can identify whether a person has an inherited susceptibility to a disease, as well as which treatments will work best on their [...]
Genetics has changed the face of modern medicine. There are over 100 genetic tests available for everything from paternity to chemotherapy. These tests analyze elements of human DNA, which is now linked to a wide range of health conditions, including oral disease. For generations, it was thought that periodontal disease was caused by bacteria that [...]
Since I started practicing in 1989, I have been constantly amazed at the new technology available to dentists like myself. One of the latest and most exciting innovations is the CEREC® system, which allows us to create a crown from start to finish, right here in our office. My new video, “CEREC® ‘One Visit’ Crowns,” [...]
Though it doesn’t get much press, oral cancer is actually one of the deadliest types of cancer, often because its early symptoms are hard to recognize. However, there’s new technology that allows us to identify the earliest signs of oral cancer. It’s called the VELscope®, and it’s the subject of my latest video release. “VELscope® [...]
Of all the cosmetic procedures I perform, veneers are one of my favorites. Why? Because they can transform teeth in so many ways, instantly and permanently. My latest video, “Porcelain Veneers,” shows how these shell-like coverings can make broken, misaligned, or badly stained teeth look perfect. You’ll see how versatile veneers are, and how they [...]
Feeling good, looking good. For people in their 60s and beyond, proper dental care not only includes regular exams and cleanings, but usually some form of restorative work. This is also the stage in life where many patients choose to get cosmetic procedures, which can make them look younger and feel more confident. In the [...]
Your smile at midlife. Many of my patients are at the age when the effects of their dental habits — good and bad — start to show. Gum disease, for example, affects 75 percent of adults over 35. Many others in this age group have old silver or mercury fillings that should be replaced. And [...]
Good dental care now can pay off in more ways than one. According to a report published in the Seattle Times, just over 54 percent of people in their 20s have seen a dentist in the past year, compared with nearly 70 percent of people in their 50s, the group with the highest rate of [...]
