Smiles By Design

read moreYour dentist can identify oral irregularities that may indicate oral cancer, such as sores and bumps, as part of a routine dental exam. A biopsy will typically be performed on any areas that are suspected to be cancer to determine the cause of the sore or bump. Oral cancer is typically treated similarly to any other form of cancer. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy work together to remove the cancerous area and ensure that there are no cancerous cells remaining. At Smiles by Design, we care about giving our patients the tools they need to make lifestyle choices that benefit their overall oral health, which can greatly reduce their risk of developing oral cancer.

read moreA dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jawbone to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury or some other reason. Dental implants are so natural looking and feeling you may forget you ever lost a tooth. You know that your confidence about your teeth affects how you feel about yourself, both personally and professionally. Perhaps you hide your smile because of spaces from missing teeth.

read moreOur team is selected for their exceptional communication and technical skills and their high professional standards. All team members are specially trained in their job category of the newest technology the industry has to offer to bring you a higher quality of care.

read moreA smile can be the most eye-catching and dramatic feature of your face. With the advances in dentistry today, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, or poorly shaped or crooked teeth. You now have choices that can help you smile with confidence. Even the smallest and most subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look and feel about yourself.

read moreA Smile Make-Over is truly a work of art. The term "smile make-over" applies to the enhancement of a smile using a combination of methods. A client's eyes, lip line, coloring, gum tissue contouring and face are all considered when a new smile is designed for you. Our goal is to redesign your smile so that it fits you, is beautiful, strong and natural looking. I've been to this dental office for cleanings, fillings, and to get invisalign. Both the hygenists and dentist (I had Dr. Stets) are gentle and concerned that you are comfortable throughout the appointment.

read moreWondering if tooth whitening services in Syracuse NY work? Yes, it works very well. Tooth whitening is the most common cosmetic service provided by dentists. We've been using at home tooth-whitening systems for many years. It is a relatively simple, inexpensive treatment that is very reliable. Almost everyone we have treated has seen some improvement in the whiteness of his or her teeth. Sometimes it's a little; sometimes it's a lot. We have seen some dramatic improvements. It is difficult to predict in advance, how much change an individual can expect, but everyone can expect to see some improvement.

read moreHowever, root canal treatment is safe, effective, and common - it's estimated that 15 million root canals are performed in the United States every year. Let's take a closer look at this common treatment. When is it needed? How can it save a tooth from extraction? And what should you expect from the procedure? The root canal itself is actually a part of your tooth. It's the pulpy inner chamber of your teeth that houses a network of blood vessels and nerve cells. While your teeth are developing, the root canal helps nourish the root of your teeth.