Dental CareDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineLaser DentistryYour Dentist
September 20, 2017

Benefits of using lasers in periodontal therapy

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), most Americans over the age of 30 have some level of periodontal disease. Our lifestyle, diet and sugar-rich snacks provide the ideal environment for microorganisms and we are constantly fighting to maintain oral health. As dentists, we spend a lot of our time treating periodontal disease. We have a…
Dental CareDental HealthDr. Alan SteinerFamily DentistryYour Dentist
June 15, 2017

Juvederm® cosmetic treatment Q&A

Juvederm® is a perfectly safe gel filler designed to refresh your appearance and bring back a youthful look. It is an exceptionally popular cosmetic treatment that offers fast, effective relief from lines and wrinkles. What is Juvederm? Juvederm is made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar. It has one of the cleanest, safest profiles of any cosmetic treatment and…
Brighter SmileDental QuestionsDr. Alan SteinerFamily DentistryYour Dentist
May 18, 2017

Facts you need to know about Botox

Most of the popular media coverage around Botox is one-dimensional. It concentrates on celebrity, frozen faces and extremes in treatments that do not reflect the reality very much at all. In fact, in the right hands, Botox is a very effective anti-ageing treatment that can have far-reaching physical and psychological effects. With that in mind, we have put together these…
Brighter SmileDental CareDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineFamily Dentistrytooth whitening
April 11, 2017

In-office tooth whitening for sensitive teeth

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you might have thought whitening procedures were out of the question. Fortunately, new technology makes them as accessible to everyone. Aesthetic Family Dentistry of Denville, New Jersey offer one such treatment, Zoom! In-Office Teeth Whitening. One of the downsides of tooth whitening is the sensitivity that often accompanies the treatment. Even if you don’t…
Dental CareDental HealthDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineYour Dentist
January 13, 2017

What is buffering anesthetic and how does it benefit me?

You may have heard the term, ‘buffering anesthetic’ in relation to dentistry or even medicine wondered about it or know a little and want to know more. Either way, we here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry are more than happy to help. Buffering anesthetic is a term used to describe a technique we use to make anesthetic injections less uncomfortable. Even…
Dental QuestionsDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineFamily DentistryFear of DentistGum diseaseYour Dentist
November 18, 2016

The Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation™ treatment process

Last week Aesthetic Family Dentistry announced the arrival of the innovative Chao Pinhole™ Surgical Technique (PST). A new treatment for gum recession that is changing the way we manage the condition. As we are now offering the procedure to our Denville, NJ patients, we thought we would explain a little more about how it works. First let us cover how…
Dr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek Fineholistic dentistryYour Dentist
August 19, 2016

How does holistic dentistry differ from a traditional dentist?

The word ‘holistic’ has many interpretations in society and quite a few misunderstandings. The word actually comes from ‘wholistic’, which is a philosophy that has your overall wellbeing at its core. Holistic dentistry does most definitely look after your oral health, but in a way that benefits your entire wellbeing too. We know that the condition of your mouth and…
Dental CareDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineFamily Dentistry
February 18, 2016

What treatments can Aesthetic Family Dentistry offer for root sensitivity?

Root sensitivity and sensitive teeth in general is a very common issue. It is estimated that around 10 percent of the population experience sensitivity during their lifetime. Having root sensitivity can mean anything from mild discomfort when eating ice cream to severe discomfort that can last for hours. Causes of root sensitivity Root sensitivity occurs when the soft inner layer…