General Dentistry

Collaboration between you and our general dentists is essential to keeping your oral health in tip-top shape. There are really two components to your dental healthcare: the dental health measures you perform on your own and the dental treatments provided by our dentists.

Visiting the dentist for routine exams is important to promoting and maintaining great oral health. Even if you haven't been to the dentist for some time, our experienced Rochester dentists can help you get your oral health back on track. The following are seven signs that you should visit the dentist:

Great dental health takes more than brushing and flossing. Regular checkups and dental cleanings are crucial to achieving the highest levels of health for your mouth, and your total wellbeing. Finding the right Greece general dentist can be a bit overwhelming with so many options available, so how can you make the best choice?

October. The temperatures begin to cool, leaves begin to change and kids excitedly plan their costumes for Halloween. October is also National Orthodintic Health month. Our Greece orthodontics practice would like to wish you a fun and safe Halloween, and offer some tips to help keep your family’s mouths strong, clean and healthy.

The American Dental Association recommends that every day, you brush your teeth twice and floss once.  Assuming you meet these basic requirements, and suffer no discernable dental issues, is it really necessary to visit your Greece general dentist twice a year for routine dental check-ups? The answer is yes!

For some of our patients in Rochester, sedation dentistry is an excellent option for easing dental anxieties. Dr. Sussman understands that not everyone is completely comfortable when sitting in the dentist’s chair, and your personal safety is always a top concern.

Sedation dentistry may be appropriate for patients who:

Since 1981, the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry has helped patients from Rochester, Webster and Fairport alleviate their TMJ symptoms. The most commonly reported symptom of TMJ is an intense, recurring headache.

Dental implants are one of the strongest and long-lasting tooth replacement options available. Though technically dental implants can last forever, the longevity of your treatment will depend on a variety of factors. 

While many implants can last for a lifetime when properly cared for, dental implants can also fail for an assortment of reasons including:

At our Rochester cosmetic and general dentistry office, our experienced dental team offers sedation dentistry for patients who need a little extra comfort and relaxation to cope with the anxiety that can often be associated with dental appointments.

You might be a candidate for our sedation dentistry services if:

Athletes of any age know about the importance of proper safety gear. Helmets and pads protect players from concussions, broken bones, and other injuries that could take them out of the game. When you're picking out equipment, it's also important to have the right protection for your jaw, including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).