Capital Smiles Blog

As part of a new segment on our website, Dr. Page will be answering Frequently Asked Questions from our Capital District dental patients. We will be announcing each video on our blog (much like this article!), but be sure to bookmark our Video FAQ Library page to stay up-to-date as each new video rolls out.

As Dr. Page speaks to in the video, sometimes a full-mouth reconstruction is needed when a patient wears down their natural teeth due to grinding and clenching (TMD/TMJ) –– while other times a combination of several dental treatments are necessary to rehabilitate and restore the teeth and gums.

Watch the video above to learn more!

At Capital Smiles, we have the privilege of treating dental patients from all walks of life. In fact, our Capital District dental practice has been helping friends and families around the area love to smile since 1982!

Doug had not been to the dentist in 14 to 15 years when he first came to Capital Smiles. Why did he wait so long? Dental anxiety.

We see it all too often… poor dental experiences both at childhood and as an adult can contribute to dental fear and anxiety. It does not have to be this way!

Doug was pleased to discover Capital Smiles has built our Schenectady dental practice entirely around helping anxious patients just like himself. He especially took note of the non-judgmental atmosphere and how Dr. Page answered all his questions and were very communicative during visits.

Doug drives 45 minutes to come to Capital Smiles! Why? He says he feels good at the practice, likes the welcoming atmosphere, is confident the team is doing the right things and likes how treatment isn’t forced on him.

We work hard to keep your smile healthy and complete with routine preventive care, but there is no way to completely prevent a dental emergency. If an urgent situation pops up — like a broken tooth, toothache, or anything else that just does not feel quite right — you can take comfort knowing the team at Capital Smiles has you covered with quality emergency care. Call us right away and we will have you out of pain and on with your life as soon as possible!

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When you were little and you lost your baby teeth, you got so excited! But now that you’ve lost a permanent tooth, you’re just concerned. This gap obviously impacts your smile’s aesthetic appearance, but much more than appearance is at stake. You need to replace it, but what are your options? Which one will help you the most? In this post, you’ll learn about two methods of restoring lost teeth—dental implants and dental bridges in Schenectady—and situations when you could benefit from them.

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When it comes to tooth replacement, you have a lot of options for regaining your complete smile — from a single crown to a full set of replacement teeth. In the case of several missing teeth, your dentist may talk to you about the difference between traditional dentures and implant dentures, specifically something called All-on-4 or All-on-6 dental implants. Knowing which one is best for you requires some serious thought and research. Keep reading to find out more about the options available for significant tooth loss with dentures in Schenectady.

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Have you lost a full arch of teeth? All-on-4 (or All-on-6) is a method of placing dental implants which allows your dentist to secure a complete denture on four to six dental implants. Used in cases of total tooth loss, this approach promises a stable, natural-looking smile faster and more affordably compared to what is possible with traditional dental implants. For many patients, that is wonderful news — but All-on-4 implants can also be associated with some risks. Keep reading to find out what they are and how they can be avoided.

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Are you looking for a new dentist? With so many in the area, it can feel like a big task to narrow your list down to just one. Keep the following list in mind to make it easier to pick your new dentist in the Capital District!

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2019 will be here before you know it! What do you want to accomplish in the new year? If you’re like many people, you may be thinking of ways that you can improve your health, appearance, and self-confidence. Replacing your missing teeth with Capital District dental implants can enable you to accomplish all three of those things! Let’s talk about how Dr. Erin Page can rebuild your smile and help you begin 2019 with a gorgeous set of new teeth.

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These days, dentistry is going digital — and advanced tools make a number of procedures far more comfortable. Take the iTero Digital Scanner, for instance. This piece of technology allows your dentist to capture a digital image of your teeth and the surrounding oral structures far more effectively than was once the case. The iTero Digital Scanner is especially valuable for patients getting Invisalign. Keep reading to learn more about how it works and how you can cash in on big savings when you choose Invisalign through Capital Smiles!

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There is no shortage of dentists in Schenectady, and that surplus of options can leave you feeling overwhelmed when it’s time to choose just one to care for your and your family’s smiles. These days, it is common to go online to search for the dentist/doctor/restaurant with the most 5-star ratings, but concentrating solely on stars without taking a little more time to look for more in-depth reviews can be a big mistake. Keep reading to find out more about why that’s the case and what you should be looking for instead on your search for the best Capital District dentist!

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