Reducing Dental Cavities

What is Xylitol and What Does It Have to Do with Reducing Cavities? 
Xylitol is a natural substance that is especially effective in combating tooth decay. It is found in fruits, berries, and vegetables, and our bodies produce 5 to 10 grams each day. Over two decades of clinical research has proven that xylitol is the best choice for a sweetener, as it does not contribute to decay. It also has been found to be helpful for allergies and is available in a nasal spray. Dental associations in Europe now promote xylitol as the preferred choice to sweeten many food and dental hygiene products. We recommend the use of xylitol for fewer cavities and even to improve upper respiratory health.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
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Dental Smile Makeovers

See How Your New Smile Will Look Before any Treatment!
If you wonder what your new smile will look like, digital technology can give you a realistic image of your final result. With computer imaging, you can preview your new smile with gums or teeth that are reshaped or lightened and teeth that are added or restored. You will be amazed to see what changes can be made! 

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Dental Intra-Oral Camera

Intra-Oral Camera Makes You a Part of the Team
We want you to be involved in all decisions for your best dental health. Our dentists use an intra-oral camera to let you see for yourself what work needs to be done. This miniature device is a high-tech tool that provides a very accurate and close-up picture of your mouth. Our patients like being a part of the assessment, and it makes them confident about the work that needs to be done.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment

Defeat Gum Disease Painlessly

Many patients often think the main reason for missing teeth is decay, but it is gum disease! Our doctors use a very effective antibiotic called ARESTIN™ that fights the infection painlessly. This medicine comes in powder form and is time-released to effectively and continuously kill the bacteria. It is applied in the areas between the gums and teeth and together with improved hygiene can reverse the problem.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment

Bleeding Gums? Chronic Bad Breath? Receding Gums? We Can Help!
If you have these symptoms, most likely you have an infection in your gums. It has been estimated by the American Dental Association that 90% of adults from 33 to 45 have some stage of periodontal disease. There are various methods for treatment, from deep cleaning to scaling to surgery, but the latest and most effective treatment is Perio Protect™. It is FDA approved and may save you from having surgery. Our dentists are pleased to offer this painless, yet extremely effective procedure. By wearing trays that fit your teeth exactly and contain medication to combat the infection, you can return your gums to a healthy state.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

No Drill Dental Procedures

Dentistry without Drills or Needles?
The main reasons people fear going to the dentist are the sting of the needle and the vibration of the drill. We are pleased to offer our patients one of the most amazing recent advancements in dentistry, called air abrasion. This high-tech yet simple device aims tiny particles and air at the decay. It gently mists away the cavity with no pain, no vibration, and no sound! For most procedures, no needles for anesthesia or conventional drills are necessary! 

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Dentists Are the First Line of Defense for Elder Abuse

With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Dental Laser Treatments

Have You Been Told You Need Gum Surgery?

With new laser treatment, maybe you don’t! Dr. Chondrogiannis uses laser technology for the non-surgical treatment of gum disease, with results that might have been considered miraculous not too many years ago. The procedure is minimal and patient friendly, and the results have been overwhelmingly positive. We have successfully treated many cases of periodontal (gum) disease without the need for gum surgery. We use an advanced dental laser to ensure your treatment is virtually painless. This laser is safe and effective, and is FDA approved. This breakthrough process actually can regenerate bone lost through years of gum disease.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Gum Disease Treatments

Now the Good News
Once gum infection is advanced, surgery will be necessary. It is usually successful in stopping the infection and is generally covered by dental insurance plans. In milder cases, we have very effective nonsurgical methods that, together with careful daily dental hygiene, can reverse gum disease to a healthy state. These treatments also are covered by most dental insurance plans.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Dental Mouthgaurds

For Your Peak Athletic Performance

If you participate in sports, you recognize the need for a powerful performance. You may not realize the role the jaw plays in giving you added strength. A jaw that is aligned properly will allow you to train to full capacity. We offer our athletes PurePower Mouthguard™ to give better balance, strength, and endurance. This is a custom-fitted mouthguard backed by 40 years of research that has been proven to add the extra edge you need to give your best. Please ask us about putting PurePower on your team!

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Implant Retained Dentures

Immediate Load Implants – Another Option

In addition to traditional implants, we are also happy to offer our patients All-on-4™ immediate load implants. With this option, you will need only four implants, which securely hold permanent dentures in place that never need to be taken out. And the best part is that you can arrive in our office with missing or unhealthy teeth and leave with beautiful, functioning teeth – all in the same day. The use of four strategically positioned implants allows for very strong support for your new teeth. Immediate load implants can withstand pressure immediately without having to wait for the bone to heal around it.

In the past when a patient lost teeth through trauma, disease, or extraction and opted to have dental implants, they would most often need to be referred to an oral surgeon. The surgeon would place the implants and send the patient back to the regular dentist to have the teeth placed on the implants. In our practice, we can place the immediate load implants and the teeth in a single visit. And the patient doesn’t have to endure six months of having a space in their mouth.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Dental Sealants For Children

Preventing Child Tooth Decay – the Easy Way!

Even with careful brushing, some of the grooves in the back teeth may be missed. As acids from foods continue to feed and build up bacteria, plaque and tartar will form on teeth. This leads to decay, and any amount of decay requires a restoration of the permanent damage.

There is a quick and easy preventive treatment that will lessen the chances of cavity development. This is how it works:

• Each tooth is cleaned and then sterilized.
• A thin coating of a mineralizing sealant is applied to all tooth surfaces.
• A curing light bonds the coating to the teeth.

There are no shots given or drills used and no removal of tooth structure. It is just that easy! Children and teenagers can keep their natural teeth for a lifetime.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com