James Smigielski, DDS

I know that at some point, the majority of my patients will break or lose a tooth. A crown is appropriate in cases where a tooth is severely damaged, but can still be salvaged. Dental crowns are made of a tooth-colored porcelain material to match the natural color of a tooth. They simply slip over […]

A beautiful smile is often one of the first things people notice about you. With these safe and effective teeth whitening solutions, you can get a dazzling white smile that is sure to impress. Professional Teeth Whitening Many people have tried over the counter whitening gels or toothpastes and have had little success. Dr. Smigielskis

Dentures are used to replace teeth that have been lost due to disease, decay, or other damage. The good news is, its possible to design a set of beautiful, well-fitting dentures that will help you look and feel your absolute best. Dr. Smigielski will do everything possible to save your natural teeth. But when that […]

For patients missing one or more of their natural teeth, dental implants offer a secure, natural-looking, and permanent solution. Unlike fixed bridges or dentures, dental implants most closely mimic real teeth by replacing not only the tooth, but also the root. Often made out of biologically safe titanium, the implant is installed surgically into the […]

The smile of your dreams can be yours with porcelain veneers. Porcelain is a beautiful restorative material. It can perfectly mimic the appearance of natural tooth structure in color, in translucency, and in surface texture. Additionally, it will not wear, deteriorate, or discolor if it is properly maintained, and it is harder than natural tooth […]

TMJ is the common term for temporomandibular joint disorder that occurs when your bite is out of alignment. The temporomandibular joint acts as a hinge and enables us to bite and chew food. It is capable of both a rotating and sliding motion. TMJ symptoms are wide-ranging from clicking in the joint to very serious […]

Dr. Smigielski prefers by far to  place composite fillings rather than the old-fashioned silver amalgam. They have a number of advantages. The popular term for composite fillings is “white fillings,” but they are actually not a pure white. The color is blended to match your tooth, and he will shade-match the restoration to blend invisibly […]

A dental bridge is used to replace a single missing tooth or several missing teeth that are adjacent to one another. As shown in the diagram, it usually involves placing crowns on each tooth adjacent to the missing tooth. Then, a false tooth or teeth fill in the gap between the two crowns.

Why Custom Fabricated Sports Mouthguards? According to the American Dental Association, more than 200,000 oral injuries are prevented annually in the United States by sports mouthguards. Unfortunately, the National Youth Sports Foundation estimates that more than 5 million teeth will be knocked out in sporting activities this year. These oral traumas will happen to children, […]

Teeth cleaning (prophylaxis) by a dentist or dental hygienist removes tartar (mineralized plaque) that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, especially in areas that are difficult to reach in routine toothbrushing. Professional cleaning includes tooth scaling and tooth polishing and debridement if too much tartar has accumulated. This involves the use of various […]