Cosmetic Dentistry Blog of Dr Sussman & Pogal

Cosmetic dental procedures have the ability to restore your smile as well as your self-confidence. Recently, one of our patients received a cosmetic dental treatment offered by Dr. Paul Sussman, and wanted to share her life-changing experience.

As a young girl, she always felt uneasy about her smile. Her parents couldn't afford braces. As she grew older, two of her three children received braces to straighten their teeth, so it still wasn't the right time for her—until she decided she wanted a great smile for her son's wedding.

"I called Dr. Sussman and he encouraged me to come in and talk about the possibilities," she said. "He suggested I might be a candidate for invisalign, and fortunately, I was. We talked about the concept of being ready for the July 31st wedding, but then decided that veneers would really give me the results I was looking for."

Ultimately, she received porcelain veneers to give her the dazzling smile she always wanted. At first, she was nervous about receiving this treatment. However, by further discussing her procedure with our staff, she was able to feel at ease and even excited.

"I felt so comfortable with Dr. Sussman. He assured me there would be a wonderful change, and there definitely was. I cannot tell you how confident I feel—I smile all the time! My family and friends are so happy for me," she said. "I appreciate the kindness of everyone in Dr. Sussman's office. Each staff member was a cheerleader for me, which made it a remarkably wonderful experience."

Dr. Sussman offers patients a wide variety of cosmetic dentistry solutions. To fully determine which procedure is right for you, he will meet with you in person to discuss your oral healthcare goals and needs. During your initial consultation, we will work together to design a personalized treatment plan to help deliver the smile you want to achieve.

If you are in the Rochester area and would like to learn more about your cosmetic dentistry options, give our office a call at 585-227-4390 to schedule your initial consultation.

A white, bright smile can make a world of difference when it comes to your self-confidence. It can also portray good health. Take our quiz to find out if you need teeth whitening treatments sooner rather than later.

If you are in the Greece area and would like to discuss your teeth whitening options, give our office a call at 585-227-4390 to schedule your initial consultation.

It's not every day you get the opportunity to give back to a community in need. Fortunately, Dr. Paul Sussman got such an opportunity when he traveled to the Dominican Republic to offer dental procedures to patients who could not afford them.

Several dentists traveled with Dr. Sussman June 18th through the 25th as part of a program led by Dr. Leo Malin, an expert in the dental field. The dentists involved in the program treated roughly 70 patients ranging in age from 20 years old to 70 years old. Together, they placed a total of 134 dental implants.

"It was very gratifying to be able to help people receive dental treatment that would not ordinarily be available to them," Dr. Sussman said. "It helped me appreciate the level of care that we provide to our patients and the advanced dental procedures that aren't as readily available to those in less developed countries. The patients we treated were extremely grateful for the care they received."

According to Dr. Sussman's first-hand experience, he observed that the patients he treated while in the Dominican Republic were more subject to tooth decay. He believes this is primarily due to a lack of fluorinated water. Dr. Sussman also noted that his patients seemed to be more prone to traumatic tooth injuries, likely caused by the high numbers of motorized bike accidents.

"The access to dental care is definitely more limited to the poor economic conditions in the Dominican Republic. Even patients who do seek regular dental care are not able to afford costly procedures like dental implants," Dr. Sussman said.

Although this was his first service trip providing dental care to those in need, Dr. Sussman is optimistic that he will do something similar in the future. He intends to continue giving back to other communities that are currently lacking the resources to provide their citizens with proper dental care.

In addition, Dr. Sussman found that this experience has improved his ability to provide his Rochester area patients with the high quality dental care they deserve. "It was not only an opportunity to give back, but also an educational program. I worked with, and learned from, many other dentists," Dr. Sussman said.

If you are in the Rochester area and would like to meet with Dr. Sussman, give our office a call at 585-227-4390 to schedule your consultation.
 

If you are afraid or nervous about the dentist, we offer sedation dentistry to help you relaxe for minor and major procedures. Through simple, oral sedatives, you will be calm and tranquil and your procedure will fly by. Please take this quiz to find out if sedation dentistry will help you:

To schedule an appointment with our dentists, Drs. Sussman and Pogal, please contact our Rochester office at 585-227-4390. We serve Rochester, Greece, Webster, and the surrounding New York areas.