http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-Services-Procedures Dr. Joseph Gwiazdowski DDS is North East Maryland Dentist who practices family and childrens dentistry, and welcomes Patients from Perryville and Rising Sun as well. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST en-us http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-children-comprehensive-care-such-Services-Procedures#service139 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST A comprehensive program is provided to care for every parents greatest asset-their children.& ; Our primary ojective is to introduce your child to dentistry in such a way that is fun rather than a source of fear.& ; Prevention a good oral hygiene are emphasized.& ;& ; Tooth decay is one of the more common problems amongst children aged 4-12 in Cecil County, MD.& ; Children's dentists such as Dr. Gwiazdowski can eliminate this pain and suffering for your children altogether. Comprehensive treatment including fillings, stainless steel crowns, pulp therapy and inteceptive orthodontics are provided. & ; http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-amalgam-last-silver-stronger-Services-Procedures#service130 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST These are silver fillings which are stronger, less expensive and last longer than the tooth coloreed composites but they are unaesthetic.& ; http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-bonding-less-requirement-crowns-Services-Procedures#service133 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST Bonding is& ; less expensive and less invasive than crowns. It can be used when strength is not a large requirement. http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-used-change-destroyed-versitle-Services-Procedures#service128 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST These are tooth colored fillings.& ; This versitle material can be used to restore portions of teeth destroyed by decay.& ; It can also be used to change shape size and color. http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-crowns-root-canals-teeth-Services-Procedures#service131 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST These are restoration that cover the entire tooth.& ; They are used to restore teeth that are decayed, fractured, cracked, have root canals or large defective fillings. Crowns (caps) can be made of gold, porcelain or porcelain and metal depending on aesthetic and strength requirements. While most posterior teeth which have had root canals whould be protected with a crown,& ; all crowned tteth do not require a root canal. A fixed bridge is a series of three or more crowns used to replace one or more missing teeth.& ; These restorations are not removable. http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-restortions-implant-Services-Procedures#service142 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-tooth-bridge-single-used-Services-Procedures#service134 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST A less invasive method of replacing a missing tooth than a conventional bridge.& ; They can be used to replace a single tooth providing th esupporting teeth have very small or no fillings. http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-appliances-imact-drugstore-bruxism-Services-Procedures#service137 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST Unlike the devices sold in the drugstore, these appliances are custom made in a dental lab of a high imact acrylic. They must be designed and adjusted to fit in an exact manner to prevent pain and unwanted tooth movement. These appliances are used to treat certain typs of jaw and TMJ disease.& ; They also help controll the damaging effects of bruxism (teeth grinding) .& ; Preventing the need for extremely expensive reconstruction in the future. & ; http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-oral-surgery-Services-Procedures#service140 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-dentures-partial-acrylic-complete-Services-Procedures#service135 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST These appliances can be removed by the patient.& ; Partial dentures are less expensive that bridges or implants but they are less aesthetic, not as comfortable to wear and promote decay and gums disease especially when hygiene is less than excellent. Complete dentures are made of a high imact acrylic.& ; Partial dentures cand be made of acrylic or acrylic and metal. Partial and complete dentures can be anchored by implants.& ; This a big advantage especially in the lower jaw where dentures tend to "float". http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-therapy-periodontal-Services-Procedures#service141 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-root-canals-tooth-dies-Services-Procedures#service136 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST When the pulp (nerve)& ; dies or becomes infected, the inside of the tooth can be cleansed and filled saving the tooth.& ; Back teeth with root canals usually require crowns to prevent fracture. http://www.northeastdentist.com/North-East-Dentist-oxide-nitrous-safe-control-Services-Procedures#service138 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 9:07:52 AM PST Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) is a& ; way to control anxiety related to dental procedures for children as well as adults.& ; It is safe effective and relaxing.