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.