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We have virtually everything you will ever need to take care of your dental needs inside one our High Tech Dental offices! It is a rare occasion when we would need to refer you to a specialist*. We have an overriding philosophy in our office. We provide you with the best in Aesthetic dentistry and at a VERY competitive price! EVERYTHING we do is based on this. Whether it is Cleaning or Whitening your teeth, or helping you with gum treatments, your aesthetics are always on our minds! So is Making our Treatments as affordable as is possible!

We of course only use the best Tooth Colored Restorations! If Straightening Your Teeth to help bring out the beauty in your smile is what you need, we are here for you! If your Gums need extra attention, we are have the knowledge and experience to help you!  We make many different types of Dentures for your convenience! Also, we do Root Canal Treatments (believe it or not, this is one of the most boring procedures we provide!) and many kinds of surgical procedures (including all types of extractions and gum treatments) right in our offices! When it comes to GREAT looking aesthetics, you should see our crown (caps) and bridge work! Our lab technicians have AMAZING experience!!!

#We are quickly adding to this site! Come back and check here often for more GREAT information!!! Take some time and check out the following dental related treatments and explanations we have provided for you! It gives you a taste of what we offer!!!
  • Dentures
    • Partial Dentures
    • Full Dentures
  • Crown (caps) and Bridge
    • Crowns caps)
    • Bridgework
    • Laminates (veneers)
    • Onlays/Inlays
  • Root Canal Treatments
  • Extractions and Other Surgeries
    • Simple Extraction
    • More Involved Extractions
    • Gum, Implant, Ridge and Other Aumentation, and Other Surgical Procedures
  • Conscious Sedation Techniques
    • Nitrous (Laughing Gas)
    • Combination Techniques




* Some insurances like Medicaid require Orthodontic treatment to be provided by a Orthodontist (if they would even cover the treatment in the first place).


#TOOTH COLORED (Aesthetic) RESTORATIONS:
 
TOOTH COLORED FILLINGS

There are many ways we can both improve and maintain our smiles. Most of the black, brownish and gray color vanishes with the removal of your existing decay and old silver fillings. We can mix and match multiple shades of filling material to make either a perfect match or close to a perfect match to your existing tooth structure. Making your teeth and smile look better are not the only benefit of having this bonding material used instead of the older silver filling technology. The restorative materials we use actually help support the remaining tooth structure, thereby making them stronger then before you came for your appointment! Most teeth look brand new when we are done. Additionally, we can  use lighter shades to brighten your teeth and smile!!!

CEREC RESTORATIONS (DR. LEVINE'S OFFICE)

CEREC is the acronym that stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. There have been MANY MILLIONS of CEREC restorations placed worldwide. The number continues to increase. Dr. Levine has used the CEREC technology since 2001. and was the first doctor in Lockport to have a CEREC machine. The restorations are very conservative and have over a 99% success rate over MANY years. Most of these restorations are placed on teeth that are missing a lot of tooth structure and help avoid root canal procedures. This success is extremely amazing and can be achieved in only ONE appointment!!! There is more to this too! You absolutely do NOT need to have any impressions with CEREC!!! You have the following amazing benefits:
  • Dr. Levine was one of the first to use CEREC in WNY. He has extensive knowledge in the use of this technology. He taught 2 Post Graduate classes on the effective use of CEREC CAD/CAM technology
  • Beautiful and natural aesthetics
  • Amazing strength
  • No gooey impression material
  • No coming back for another appointment since it is milled and placed in just one visit
  • Saves money by avoiding root canal treatments in may cases
  • Very high long term success rate
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#GUM TREATMENTS:

Here, at Aspire Family Dental, we take Gum Disease (also known as Periodontal Disease or Pyorrhea) very seriously. Our first priority is to make sure you can try and avoid tooth loss and the other possible whole body effects from Periodontal (gum) disease in the first place!

COMMON TEETH CLEANING

If this is so common, is it really important? YES!!! This is the chance for our professional team to check your oral health at LEAST twice per year. This is where we review proper home care techniques you too. Believe it or not, just a few minutes a day can save you COUNTLESS thousands of dollars over your lifetime, improve your aesthetics, keep you teeth and may even help you with your overall health too!! Those few minutes will make your hygiene appointment much easier then you can imagine. It is your chance to ask questions and learn valuable tips from our caring health team! Of course we have great care packages for our patients too!!

So what do you do and why?? After we review your medical health, the hygienist will clean your teeth with a spinning cup with a flavored type of pumice or another technique which sprays baking soda from a special device called a prophyjet. Sometimes people have a buildup of a type of calcified plaque (called tarter or calculus) that needs to be removed with other hand instruments or our special device called an ultrasonic scaler. During a typical hygiene (cleaning) appointment, the hygienist may not be able to clean too deeply under your gum line. if you are in need of a more involved periodontal procedure (which is discussed in the next section), you will most likely need to have further gum treatments to bring your tissue into good health.

This "Common Cleaning" can be the most important important and valuable appointment you will have! Take advantage of the knowledge you gain here!!! Think of all the trouble, time, aggravation, money, health and your teeth you will save over your lifetime!!!!!

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MORE INVOLVED PERIODONTAL ((GUM) DISEASE AND TREATMENTS

Over the past few years there have been many studies done to look into the effects periodontal disease has on adults. Here are a few of the many health problems associated with Periodontal Disease:

1. STROKE/ HEART DISEASE:  Periodontal disease is a chronic infection in the oral cavity. It festers billions of bacteria that is introduced into your bloodstream each and everyday. 

2. RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS:    Inhaling bacteria from your mouth can lead to respiratory infections and possible pneumonia.

3. SEVERE OSTEOPENIA:   Reduction in bone mass is associated with bone loss and tooth loss. It is more commonly associated with post menopausal women.

4. UNCONTROLLED DIABETES:   Chronic periodontal disease can disrupt diabetic control, and increase bacterial growth in the oral cavity. Diabetic smokers increase their chance of tooth loss by 20%. People with Type 2 Diabetes are also 3 times more likely to get periodontal disease.

5. PRE-TERM OR LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES:   Oral bacteria can cross the placental barrier therefore exposing the fetus to infection

6. TOOTH LOSS:   Having periodontal disease over time will result in bone loss around your teeth, causing them to become loose and eventually fall out!

Listed below are reasons people have periodontal disease:

1. SMOKING
2. POOR ORAL HYGIENE
3. NOT SEEING A DENTIST REGULARLY
4. GENETIC PREDISPOSITION
5. MEDICATIONS/ HEALTH PROBLEMS

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE:

1. Bleeding gums
2. Bad breath
3. Oral pain
4. Loose teeth
5. No signs or symptoms (WHICH IS VERY COMMON)

HOW DO WE TREAT PERIODONTAL DISEASE:

1. Come in to the office for a comprehensive exam, x-rays, and periodontal charting to come up with a treatment plan.

2. If periodontal disease is present we will need to do a procedure called Scaling and Root Planning. Those appointments will be broken up into two separate appointments. Most patients are fine with just a topical anesthetic (numbing gel), but some patient do need a local anesthetic to be comfortable. Remember, we do not want to "hurt" ANYBODY!!!

3. Following the scaling and root planning appointments we recommend you come in for cleanings every 3 months (Yes, four times a year!). In some cases we prescribe a low-dose antibiotic call Periostat or Tetracycline.

With proper home care (brushing twice a day and flossing once along with an antiseptic rinse) and coming to see us regularly for cleanings we can delay or stop the progression of periodontal disease. As long as you do your part and we continue to do ours we can prolong the longevity of your happy smile!

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