Crown Lengthening

A dentist’s first goal is always to save your teeth, which means that dental professionals have developed many dental procedures that help prevent tooth extraction. One such procedure is crown lengthening, which we use at Northland Dental Medicine in cases where decay has decimated a tooth to a point where there is not enough tooth structure left upon which to fix a crown.

If a tooth has broken below the gum line or if decay has developed underneath an existing crown or filling, crown lengthening allows a new crown to be placed rather than extracting the tooth.

While called crown lengthening, this common surgical procedure does not actually lengthen the crown. What it does is lower the gum line, and it does this by removing gum tissue, bone or both to expose more of the tooth and provide a foundation for the crown.

The procedure is performed with a local anesthesia to numb the area. When the area is fully numb, Dr. Michael Corsello will pull the gums away from the teeth and expose the roots and surrounding bone. In some cases, removing a little of the gum tissue will expose enough of the tooth for placing a crown. However, it is more likely that some bone will also have to be removed from around the roots of the teeth. After removing the necessary amount of tissue and bone, the area will be washed and the gums stitched.

Our office works hard to always protect your teeth and to provide the best quality of dental care available. To schedule an appointment at our practice in Pittsburgh, PA, call 412-453-5344. For more information, visit www.northlanddentalmedicine.com.

JUVÉDERM® and BOTOX®

At Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA, we do more than take care of teeth. Our practice also helps patients feel truly confident with their smiles by providing facial rejuvenation procedures with JUVÉDERM® and BOTOX® Cosmetic dermal fillers.

JUVÉDERM® and BOTOX® are medications used in facial aesthetics to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles and frown lines. JUVÉDERM® does this by filling in the lines and smoothing away the wrinkles that reside around your mouth and nose, while BOTOX® reduces wrinkles by reducing activity in the muscles that can cause them over time.

Used to rejuvenate multiple problem areas, JUVÉDERM® decreases the appearance of wrinkles and restores youthful contours. Able to remove up to two years off of patients 21 years and older, JUVÉDERM® uses hyaluronic acid, a hydrating substance that occurs naturally in healthy skin. Hyaluronic acid decreases naturally as you age and are exposed to sunlight and other factors. As it decreases, your skin begins to lose structure and volume, which creates facial wrinkles and folds, like those made around your nose and mouth.

The active ingredient in BOTOX® is botulinum toxin type A, which acts on nerve endings in muscles to prevent muscle fibers from contracting. If the muscles’ contractions are minimized, then frown lines can be temporarily reduced. The FDA-approved treatment can be used on patients between 18 and 65 years old and has effects that last for several months. It is most commonly used to treat crow’s feet and wrinkles on the nose, between the eyes, on the forehead and on the chin.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael Corsello by calling 412-453-5344. For more information, visit www.northlanddentalmedicine.com.

Simplant

Whether performing regular cleanings or placing dental implants, at Northland Dental Medicine, we care about providing our patients with the best and most comfortable dental care we can. One of the ways we do this is by using state-of-the-art technology that enhances our procedures. One treatment technology we use is the Simplant system, an interactive, 3D system that determines the position of each dental implant with 100 percent accuracy. With this system, Dr. Michael Corsello is able to place each implant as precisely as possible, eliminating discomfort.

Simplant implant treatment planning software allows Dr. Corsello to access three-dimensional information that helps him coordinate every aspect of implant placement and care. By obtaining accurate information on the width and density of your jawbone, the exact location of neighboring tooth roots and the location of the nerves with Simplant, the dentist can ensure the procedure is more comfortable and more effective at restoring your smile and retaining your oral health.

With the precise information provided by the Simplant system, Dr. Corsello is able to plan the ideal location for your dental implants and achieve the best outcome. He will also be able to show you exactly how your new teeth will look before treatment even begins.

To schedule an appointment at Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA, call 412-453-5344. For more information about our practice and services, visit www.northlanddentalmedicine.com.

Wisdom Teeth Extractions

Your third and final molars to emerge are your wisdom teeth, which usually come in when you are between 17 and 25 years old. While many people do not experience problems with these new teeth, many others find that theirs must be removed. If your mouth does not have enough room for these molars to come in, a wisdom tooth extraction is necessary, and at our office in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Michael Corsello can determine whether a wisdom tooth extraction is the best course of action for you.

Wisdom teeth are usually removed because they become impacted, which means that the tooth does not have enough room to come in straight through the gums and instead emerges at an angle. This can cause pain, damage to the jaw and a more crooked smile. Additionally, the site of impaction can become a bacterial hotspot since impacted wisdom teeth are hard to clean.

Wisdom teeth extractions can range from removing a single tooth to removing all four teeth at once. Dr. Corsello will let you know what he thinks is best for you. For the procedure, he will use either a local anesthetic to numb the area or a general anesthetic to sedate you while the teeth are extracted. The tooth will then be accessed through an incision in the gums and wiggled until it is loose enough to be lifted out. If the tooth is too deeply embedded to be removed this way, it will be broken up into pieces before being removed.

Whether you are already feeling pain due to impacted wisdom teeth or have not yet felt them come in, we can determine if your wisdom teeth will cause problems for you. To schedule an appointment at Northland Dental Medicine, call 412-453-5344. For more information, visit www.northlanddentalmedicine.com.

VIP Amenities

When it comes to convenience, our team at Northland Dental Medicine surpasses even the highest expectations. We have even extended our hours on Mondays and Wednesdays because we know how hard it can be to fit your regular dental cleanings into a hectic schedule.  We also strive to make your dental visits as comfortable as possible. We do so by offering heated massage chairs in every room. We want you to feel like a VIP when you come into our office!

 

Our massage chairs provide a gentle massage to the patient’s back, as well as providing soothing massage on other parts of the body, including the calf, foot and neck.

 

While our motivation was to keep our patients feeling physically comfortable throughout their procedure, there are also many mental health benefits as well. Patients that suffer from dental phobia have benefited greatly from our massage chairs. Because they are so relaxed, patients often forget about the procedure being performed and these chairs even improve blood circulation and can improve immune system function.

 

Heated massage chairs are an amenity we offer that not only helps the patient during their dental visit, but provides overall improved health and circulation. Be sure to ask us about our heated massage chairs when you come in for a visit.

CEREC cosmetic crowns in an hour

The dental industry has seen many technological advances over the years, none more important, though, than the Chairside Economical Restoration or Esthetic Ceramics (CEREC) machine. This state-of-the-art technology allows dentist’s to create in-office crowns, inlays/onlays and dental veneers. Dr. Michael Corsello has brought this technology to our Pittsburgh, PA practice in order to restore patient’s smiles more quickly and effectively. With CEREC, Dr. Corsello carries out all the steps, from digital impressions and computer-based construction of the restoration to the milling process, inside our office.

 

Before taking a digital picture of the affected area, Dr. Corsello will thoroughly clean the area, removing any plaque or decay. Once that is complete, the process is quite simple. The area of the restoration will be sprayed with a fine powder which allows the digital camera to take an accurate image. Once taken, the 3D image will appear on chairside screen where Dr. Corsello is able to design the restoration right in front of you. Once the proper adjustments have been made, the system will begin to construct the restoration piece. Patients do not have to wait for their restorative piece to be sent to a dental lab to be produced because it is made while they are waiting. The manufacturing process takes around 15 minutes.

 

Upon completion, Dr. Corsello will touch up the restoration by painting, polishing or glazing it before cementing it into the mouth. Most dental facilities have to send molds out to laboratories and will receive the restoration 1-2 weeks later. Dr. Corsello is now able to treat decayed, cracked or chipped teeth in the same day.  

Intraoral Camera

Correct patient diagnosis and treatment is the most important function of an effective, state-of-the-art dental practice. The intraoral camera is the latest in a long line of technologically advanced equipment that has been introduced to the dental field in recent years. It delivers incredibly sharp, clear images that enhance dentist’s ability to properly diagnose and treat patients. We are now using this technology at Northland Dental Medicine in order to properly diagnose and treat our patients.

 

The innovative imaging software that accompanies the intraoral camera is perfect for viewing the nooks and crannies missed by X-rays. While the camera snaps crystal-clear images throughout the mouth, the software allows the doctors to manipulate the image to see different angles and zoom in on an otherwise static image. The camera also takes videos that can be streamed to a chairside monitor. Patients are able to view their procedure in real-time. Because of this technology, Dr. Corsello is able to clearly explain what the problem is and how we can best treat it together.

 

We have decided to adopt this technology in order to better diagnose and treat our patients. When our Dr. Corsello uses the intraoral camera, he is able to reach places that an X-ray cannot. While X-rays are extremely effective for locating cavities and decay, the doctors are able to see things they would never be able to see through the use of the intraoral camera. Although a traditional visual inspection of the teeth may have sufficed in the past, technology has made it possible for dentists and patients to reap many more benefits from each health exam. 

Sinus Lift (Augmentation)

If you lose posterior teeth, it causes an increase in force to be placed on your remaining teeth, which can affect both your bite and oral health. This is why replacing extracted teeth is so important. Dental implants provide a long-lasting solution to filling gaps in patients’ smiles, but sometimes there is not enough room in the upper jaw for dental implants to be placed. This can be because of the position of the sinus or because of bone loss.

A sinus lift or augmentation, allows the sinus floor to be repositioned and bone added so that there is enough space for the implant to be inserted. For this procedure, Dr. Michael Corsello uses a variety of grafting materials to encourage bone to grow more quickly into the area and help stabilize the dental implant.

The bone used in a sinus lift may come from your own body (autogenous bone), a donor (allogeneic bone) or from cow bone (xenograft). During the procedure, the doctor will cut the gum tissue where the missing back teeth used to be in order to expose the bone. Then he will open a small oval window to the bone to gain access to where the sinus meets the jaw. The sinus is pushed up and away from the jaw, and granules of bone-graft material are then packed into the space where the sinus was, adding several millimeters of bone to the jaw.

Once the bone is in place, the tissue is closed with stitches and left to heal. Implants are usually installed four to nine months later while the grafted material meshes with your bone.

To schedule an appointment with our office, call 412-453-5344. For more information on Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA, visit www.NorthlandDentalMedicine.com. 

Scaling and Root Planing

At Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA, we strive to help our patients maintain optimal oral health and retain their original teeth. By offering scaling and root planing to treat early gum disease, Dr. Michael Corsello can restore your health and save your smile in a noninvasive way.

Periodontal disease is responsible for 75 percent of all adult tooth loss cases in the United States, making it critical to check for and treat periodontal issues when they first arise. An infection of the gums, periodontal disease starts when a buildup of plaque on your teeth hardens into tartar and creates a suitable environment for bacteria to collect and attack the surrounding gums. In its early stages, this gum disease is gingivitis, but if it is left untreated, it becomes periodontis, and periodontis can destroy your gum tissue, lead to tooth loss and even result in a loss of bone mass in your jawbone. Heart disease, diabetes and stroke have also been linked to poor periodontal health.

Scaling and root planing is one of the most effective ways to treat gum disease before it develops into more serious periodontal disease. The procedure allows the dentist to clean between your gums and teeth all the way down to the roots in order to smooth the root structure and remove the tartar that is causing your inflammation.

The procedure is an incredibly effective and can stop the progression of gum disease before it irreversibly damages your teeth. If you’ve been diagnosed with gum disease or you have red, swollen or bleeding gums, schedule an appointment with our office by calling 412-453-5344. For more information, visit www.NorthlandDentalMedicine.com.

Frenectomy

A frenulum is a small fold or ridge of tissue that either supports or prevents the motion of that to which it is attached. In the mouth, there are two frenulums: the one that connects the upper lip to the gums above your two front teeth and the one that connects the tongue to the base of your mouth. If a frenulum is too short or thick, it can cause speech impediments and gaps between teeth, so corrective action is necessary to resolve the situation.

At Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, Dr. Michael Corsello performs frenectomies to resolve frenulums that have proved troublesome. A frenectomy is a safe and effective surgical procedure to remove this fold of skin. Frenectomies are performed with either a scalpel or a laser, but at our office we use a laser, which causes very little bleeding and doesn’t require stitches. The laser is also preferable to the scalpel method because there is less discomfort and healing time after the procedure. If performed on a young child, a conscious anesthesia is used to relax and numb the child, while adults usually receive just a local anesthesia to numb the area while the fold is removed. A typical frenectomy takes less than 15 minutes.

If your frenulum is causing problems for your smile, schedule an appointment with our office by calling 412-453-5344. For more information, visit www.NorthlandDentalMedicine.com.

Bonding

Of all the cosmetic and restorative procedures, dental bonding is one of the easiest and most affordable. Called bonding because tooth-colored resin is bonded to your teeth, the procedure is used to repair teeth that are discolored, unevenly shaped or chipped. At our office, we can even use bonding as an alternative to amalgam fillings if only a small filling is required.

Bonding is achieved by applying incredibly strong resin to the tooth in need of restoration. The procedure can usually be accomplished in one visit and allows you to keep most of your tooth’s original enamel, which makes bonding preferable to veneers or crowns in many cases. Once the right color resin has been chosen for your smile, Dr. Michael Corsello will slightly abrade your teeth to roughen the surface. Then a conditioning liquid is applied to help the resin adhere. The putty-like resin is then applied to your tooth and molded and smoothed until it is in the proper shape. It is hardened with an ultraviolet light or laser. After the bonding material has hardened, Dr. Corsello will trim and shape it even more and then polish it until it shines like a tooth. Altogether, the procedure usually takes between 30 minutes to an hour for one tooth.

If you’re unhappy with your teeth but unwilling to go as far as veneers, bonding can be used to improve your smile quickly and effectively. The schedule an appointment with Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA, call us at 412-453-5344. For more information, visit www.NorthlandDentalMedicine.com.

VIP Amentities

Our goal is to keep you happy and healthy! At Northland Dental Medicine, we are always looking for ways to improve our patient’s experience. Our office is completely state-of-the-art and offers amenities that no other dental practice in the area can offer. 

 

Not only is our staff extremely well trained, our facility has some of the most recent technological advances ready and waiting for your next appointment. We offer the following amenities at our Pittsburgh, PA practice:

• Fresh juices & warm beverages
• CEREC – 1 hour premium ceramic restorations with no additional cost
• Emergency care access – free to our regular patients
• Implant placement with complete surgical and prosthetic care in one office
• Digital X-Ray & CT Scans with low, low radiation exposure and handheld units available
• Online registration, hygiene scheduling, e-account review & payment, & more
• Video entertainment in every room
• Rewards for your thoughtful referrals

When it comes to your comfort, especially during your procedure, we do whatever we can to facilitate your needs. One of the best amenities we offer at Northland Dental Medicine is known as "the chair." Our patients are offered a serene escape with a relaxing massage, while lumbar heat warms muscles for further relaxation. Personal preferences are easily adjusted with your remote control. Call today to schedule your appointment! 

Inlays/Onlays

At Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Michael Corsello wants to provide you with options when it comes to repairing damaged teeth. Since each everyone’s dental needs are different, the best treatment for one patient may not be the best treatment for another.  That’s why we provide options for replacing teeth damaged by decay or injury.

 

Inlays/onlays are used to repair a tooth that has been damaged by decay or injury. These molded dental prosthetics are applied to the damaged tooth, preserving its structure and the health of your smile. Some advantages of an inlay/onlay are it often covers less area of a tooth than a traditional filling. This means more of the natural tooth is preserved. In addition, inlays/onlays fit precisely, which reduces the amount of bacteria that can get between gaps or spaces. Inlays/onlays are also stronger than traditional fillings and tend to last longer.

 

Dr. Corsello will be happy to discuss inlays/onlays with you and help you decide what works best for you. For more information or to schedule an appointment call us at 412-453-5344!

TMJ

If you regularly experience morning migraines, swollen cheeks and sore jaw muscles, they could be caused by a condition known as TMJ. TMJ occurs when night grinding, stress or injury put a lot of pressure on the temporomandibular joint.  Fortunately, this common condition can be easily fixed. 

 

Patients that visit our office can find relief with custom night guards that reduce pressure on the affected joint.  In addition to the long term relief that night guards provide, you can take a few steps to relieve pressure at home:

• Eat soft foods
•  Avoid chewing gum
• Perform exercises that stretch and strengthen the jaw muscles
• Apply heat or ice to temporarily relieve pain

For long term relief from TMJ, visit us at Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA where we can better diagnose any issues.  We look forward to helping all of our patients better their dental health and find relief from your pain.

Instant Microfil Veneers

We are proud offer high quality veneers in a single appointment at half the cost of traditional laboratory fabricated veneers. With Microfil Veneers, patients no longer have to wait weeks for their veneers to be manufactured at an offsite laboratory. Microfil Veneers can mask undesirable defects such as staining or broken teeth, they can even correct front teeth separated with large gaps. Our dentist, Dr. Michael Corsello has seen great results in patients hoping to redesign or reshape their smiles with instant veneers.

 

Traditional dental veneers takes about three office visits while Microfil Veneers can be created and placed in just one sitting. Dr. Corsello will begin by speaking with you and determining whether or not you are a candidate for veneers. Dr. Corsello gladly takes any wishes or suggestions you might have into account when forming your treatment plan. Dr. Corsello will then thoroughly clean your teeth and remove about half a millimeter of enamel from the tooth surface in order to compensate for the new veneer. After your teeth are prepped, we will take a digital impression of your teeth and your veneers will be created while you wait.

 

Our Microfil Veneers are stain resistant and guaranteed not to stay in great shape. If something were to happen to your veneers, we are able to repair, modify or whiten them. At Northland Dental Medicine, we even have new, heated massage chairs for you to relax in while your dental veneer is being created. If you are interested in Microfil Veneers with Dr. Corsello at our Pittsburgh, PA dental practice, give us a call today!

CEREC

Here at Northland Dental Medicine, we utilize advanced technology for many of our procedures, including crowns and other restorations, through the use ofCEREC technology. As opposed to taking messy impressions that can take two to three weeks to be complete, we use the CEREC machine to create crowns in just one appointment.

CEREC combines a machine for processing restorative work and a computer program that turns digital images of the tooth’s structure into a 3D model of the restoration.

The simple steps for getting a CEREC crown or other restorations using this technology include the following:

1. Our dentist Dr. Michael Corsello first removes all decay from the tooth that is to be treated. If tissue from the tooth needs to be removed, a local anesthetic is applied.
2. A dry powder is applied to the tooth prior to taking a high-resolution digital image.
3. This image is then sent to the CEREC computer, where a 3D restoration model is made.
4. Within about 15 minutes, the restoration is ready to be applied using a strong bonding material.

No impressions, temporaries or waiting time is needed to get a CEREC crown at our office. To experience CEREC technology first-hand, visit Dr. Michael Corsello in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bone Grafting

When our Pittsburgh, PA dental patients are looking to get restorative work like dental implants, where the restoration goes into their jawbone, we first have to be sure they have sufficient bone to work with. The bone of the missing tooth must be thick and dense enough, and also healthy enough to support the titanium post used in implants.

If it isn’t, we offer a procedure called bone grafting that helps them grow new bone so they still have the option of a dental implant. Bone grafting is a relatively routine procedure that helps patients get restoration work done, regardless of how much bone they currently have.

The bone for bone grafting procedures either comes from the patient, synthetic materials, or a bone bank where it is harvested from human donors. A combination is often used to create a bone graft.

After completing the bone grafting procedure and the patient has healed properly, our dentist Dr. Michael Corsello proceeds with the implant or restoration procedure. It is a great alternative for our patients who want to replace missing teeth permanently, but due to their missing tooth, have lost some bone density.

To learn more about the bone grafting procedure, visit Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA or give us a call at 412-453-5344 to learn more.

Invisalign

Many of our patients at Northland Dental Medicine want to improve their smiles with orthodontic treatment, but don’t want to wear traditional braces. We offer them an alternative in Invisalign, which is a conspicuous and comfortable way to realign teeth and improve mild to moderate bite problems.

With Invisalign, clear plastic aligners are created using advanced 3D technology. Patients return to our office every two to three weeks for a new set of aligners. Our patients wears their Invisalign aligners at all times, except while eating or brushing their teeth.

Patients benefit in the following ways by choosing Invisalign:

• The plastic aligners are comfortable for the patient.
• They do not stain or damage their enamel.
• They are virtually invisible to others.
• Aligners can be removed during meals and while brushing or flossing.
• They are just as effective as traditional braces.

Depending on the orthodontic issue, Invisalign treatment may last about as long as other types of orthodontic treatments, but in some cases the Invisalign braces are worn for less time overall. Invisalign is an ideal orthodontic solution for patients with mild or moderate spacing, alignment and bite problems.

Call Dr. Michael Corsello in Pittsburgh, PA at 412-453-5344 to schedule a consultation for Invisalign.

Customer Care

Here at Northland Dental Medicine, our patients are our top priority as we aim to provide them with the most comfortable and satisfying experience possible. Providing exceptional customer care is something that our dentist, Dr. Michael Corsello, strives to accomplish every day by offering things like VIP amenities, luxuries, and the best in dental chairs.

From a facility with top-of-the-line technology, such as Panorex and handheld x-rays, to extras provided to all of our patients, we are happy to give our patients the best treatment we can. Aside from amenities, we also provide patients with the ability to register online, and even fill out new patient forms from our website for their convenience.

Some of the VIP amenities offered in our dental practice include parking close to the entrance, coffee, juice and tea, headrest pillows for the dental chairs, a rinse and warm cloth upon leaving treatment rooms, blankets, soothing music, scenic video through a blue-ray machine, peaceful treatment rooms, and emergency care access.

We are also excited about our new dental chairs, which are heated, provide gentle massage for patients, and offer additional lumbar support. The patient is given a remote to control the chair according to their preferences.

Schedule an appointment with Northland Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA at 412-453-5344 to find out all about our customer care.

Emergency Line That is Always Answered by a Doctor Not an Answering Service

Here at our Pittsburgh dental practice, we provide quality dental services to our patients. But in some cases, patients are not able to wait until a scheduled appointment to get care.

 

That’s why we provide our patients with an emergency line they can call not just to get help, but to speak to a dental professional who can provide them with quick advice. It is not an answering service, but a call answered by a doctor.

 

This means if one of our Northland Dental Medicine patients is experiencing problems after an extraction, severe pain from an infection, or just needs assistance after hours, they can call the emergency line to speak to a dentist.

 

Northland Dental Medicine not only provides emergency dental services to patients that need last minute help, but the following general dental services:

1. Dentures

2. Digital x-rays

3. Crowns and bridges

4. Root canals

5. Periodontal care

6. Invisalign

7. Wisdom teeth extractions

8. Veneers

9. White fillings and bonding

10. Implants

11. Botox and dermal fillers

 

Visit Dr. Michael Corsello in Pittsburgh, PA or call our emergency line at 412-367-7400 to speak to someone about your emergency dental situation.

Thermography Machine

At Northland Dental Medicine, we use the latest in dental technology to provide our patients with quality dental care. One type of technology we use is athermography machine. This machine lets us take advantage of thermal imaging to help diagnose different dental conditions our patients are facing. The thermography machine works by showing us a white or red light when the patient has a worrisome condition, such as an infected tooth, TMJ disorder, or gum disease.

 

The thermography machine measures heat from different sources of the mouth. When heat comes through and causes a light to shine on the machine, we know it has found something. This lets us screen our patients to look for cavities, infections or decay that is not shown on traditional x-rays. Thermal imaging does not use any radiation, which is one of the many benefits to using this type of machine. It also provides a pain free way to diagnose different problems, especially with infections or cavities we can’t find otherwise.

 

To experience the thermography machine first hand, call Dr. Michael Corsello at 412-367-7400 to schedule a consultation.

Snore Guards

A variety of special mouth guards are provided here in our dental practice, including snore guards. Snore guards are a great way to prevent snoring while you sleep. This doesn’t just benefit you, but your spouse as well.

 

When our patients snore, their sleep is interrupted continually throughout the night. Snoring is also linked to other health problems, like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and heart disease. By getting a snore guard, patients are able to stop snoring and help themselves and their spouse sleep more soundly as well.

 

One of the primary benefits to snore guards here at Northland Dental Medicine is that they are custom made. Rather than trying to wear an uncomfortable oral appliance meant to fit everyone, our snore guards are designed from impressions of your teeth. This means you are not attempting to sleep while wearing a snore guard that doesn’t fit you right. It is small, easy to wear, and works by preventing your tongue from slipping and blocking your air passage.

 

If you have been having difficulty sleeping due to frequent snoring, visit Dr. Michael Corsello in Pittsburgh, PA for a snore guard consultation.

 

Teeth Whitening

Not being thrilled with their smile because of staining or discoloration is something many of our patients struggle with. Fortunately, at Northland Dental Medicine, we offer two main options in teeth whitening tray whitening and KoR whitening. Teeth whitening can be done right in our dental office, benefiting patients who have not had success with store-bought whitening options. Each of them provides many great benefits, such as the following:

• Limited sensitivity.
• In-office whitening for fast results.
• Teeth that are 6-8 shades whiter.
• Long-lasting results with minimal upkeep.

The tray whitening system is the first type of teeth whitening we offer, whereby we utilize custom-made trays and a whitening gel. The best part about this is that patients keep the finished trays and can whiten their own teeth at home at a later date. They are made from impressions of the patient’s teeth, providing a quality whitening experience. KoR teeth whitening is an in-office whitening system that gets deep down into the enamel of the teeth for longer lasting results.

 

Call Dr. Michael Corsello at 412-367-7400 to make for a teeth whitening appointment in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mini Implants

Dental implants are often a great choice in order to replace missing teeth. But at Northland Dental Medicine, Dr. Michael Corsello also offers additional options including mini implants. The mini implant is used to provide denture stability.

 

The procedure involves having a number of mini implants placed on the gum line. Because the implants are small, an incision in the gum line is usually not needed. Once the mini implants are inserted, the dentures are snapped on and are held securely in place. The mini implant becomes a base for the dentures. Mini implants can be used on both lower and upper dentures.

There are several benefits to having mini implants including the following:

• Quick and Easy: The procedure is less complicated than getting traditional implants and is usually completed in one office visit.
• Less Cost: Mini implants are often less expensive than having multiple traditional implants placed.
• Decreased denture movement: Using mini implants also decreases denture movement, which means you won’t have to deal with loose fitting dentures.

Mini implants are not appropriate in every situation. At Northland Dental Medicine, we would be happy to provide you with a free consultation in order to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure.

 

For more information on mini implants or any of our other services, please call Northland Dental Medicine at 412-367-7400.

Dental Implants

If you have a missing tooth, you know how it can affect your self-esteem. Smiling with a gap between your teeth can make you feel self-conscious and may make you reluctant to smile. But missing teeth can also interfere with chewing and speaking properly. A missing tooth or teeth can also change your bite, which may put additional pressure on other teeth.

 

At Northland Dental Medicine, Dr. Michael Corsello, offers options when it comes to replacing missing teeth, such as dental implants. Dental implants are a permanent solution used in order to replace the function and appearance of a missing tooth.

 

A dental implant involves a few steps including surgically placing the implants into the jawbone. The implant fuses to the bone and creates a strong foundation for the prosthetic tooth. A post is then attached to the implant, which will hold a crown. Crowns are matched to the size, shape and color of existing natural teeth. They are virtually indistinguishable from your other teeth.

 

Our team at Northland Dental Medicine is proud to offer the latest technology and innovations in dentistry. Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Our goal is to help you smile with confidence. We are happy to answer any of your questions and provide free consolations.

For more information on dental implants or in order to schedule an appointment, please call our office at 412-367-7400.

Screw Retained Dentures

Dentures may be a great solution in order to restore your smile and also the function of your teeth. But problems with dentures can occur. Even the best adhesive cannot always hold dentures in place. Slipping and sliding are often a common problem for denture wearers. At Northland Dental Medicine, we offer solutions for people who wear dentures including screw retained dentures.

Screw retained dentures are a permanent method used to hold dentures in place. Titanium implants are inserted into the gum line, which serve as an anchor for the dentures. The number of implants needed will vary, but often dentures may be supported with four implants.

 

If you are looking for a permanent solution for ill-fitting and moving dentures, screw retained dentures provide support and stability. Since dentures fit better, the function of your dentures is also improved. That means you can smile, eat and talk with confidence.

 

In addition to screw retained dentures, we also offer mini implants in order to secure your dentures. Dr. Michael Corsello will be happy to provide you with a free consultation in order to help you decide which type of dental implant or dentures would work best.

 

For more information on screw retained dentures or any of our other services, please call, Northland Dental Medicine at 412-367-7400.

Bridges

Missing teeth are not only a cosmetic concern. They can also cause problems with chewing and speaking normally. In addition, if missing teeth are not replaced, your bite may be affected. A dental bridge is one option in order to replace missing teeth and restore your smile.

 

Dr. Michael Corsello at Northland Dental Medicine is experienced at various types of restorative, cosmetic and reconstructive dental medicine including bridges. A bridge involves using a crown to replace the function and appearance of your natural tooth. The crown is held in place by a dental bridge, which is attached to natural teeth, or implants on adjacent sides of the crown.

Bridges are often made of titanium and other metals, which makes them strong and durable. The crown shape and color are matched to your surrounding teeth, which makes the bridge blend in with your natural teeth. A dental bridge is made to look and function similar to your natural teeth.

 

At Northland Dental Medicine, we offer a variety of dental services including cosmetic, reconstructive and restorative services. Our experienced team prides themselves with providing personalized care using the latest technology.

 

For more information on dental bridges or in order to schedule an appointment, please call Northland Dental Medicine at 412-367-7400.