Capital District Dental Services

Our dental care team is highly trained and experienced, providing care to patients all over the Capital District, including Albany, Rensselaer, and Saratoga counties. We offer a wide range of dental services including preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental treatment, to help our patients achieve and maintain healthy and beautiful smiles.

General Dentistry

Our dentists and expert team provide extraordinary service and are committed to your comfort. The key to lifelong dental health starts with general dentistry and proactive preventive care. We offer a variety of services to meet the needs of patients of all ages.

  • A comprehensive oral examination is completed every 6 months when a patient comes in for their cleaning. The examination involves identification of any cavities, evaluation of a patient’s periodontal health, and an oral cancer screening.

  • During a routine dental cleaning, one of our hygienists will use an ultrasonic scaler and hand scalers to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. Your teeth are flossed and polished after all tartar and plaque is removed.

  • This is a non-surgical periodontal procedure performed on some patients diagnosed with periodontal disease. The procedure involves a deep cleaning of the teeth under the gumline to allow the gums to heal and re-attach to healthy tooth structure.

  • This procedure involves the placement of tooth colored material in the grooves of a tooth to protect against cavity formation.

  • Tooth colored fillings, or composite restorations, are completed on teeth that have cavities or have chipped.

  • A dental extraction will be performed if a tooth is not restorable due to reasons such as extensive tooth decay or a deep fracture.

  • A root canal involves removal of inflamed or infected pulp tissue in order to preserve a tooth. A root canal is usually necessary once a cavity or crack in the tooth has extended to the nerve. After a root canal is completed, a crown will typically be made for the tooth to prevent further fracture or breakdown.

  • A custom night guard can be fabricated for patients that clench or grind their teeth.

  • During office hours, we will fit you into the schedule as soon as possible. After office hours, please call our office and follow the instructions provided. We will get back to you promptly.

Restorative Dentistry

Our dentists and team provide exemplary service and want to exceed your expectations. Our goal is to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy for life. We offer a variety of treatment options to fix any problem you’re experiencing and restore your beautiful, natural, and healthy smile.

  • Tooth colored fillings, or composite restorations, are completed on teeth that have cavities or have chipped.

  • A crown or “cap” is a restoration made for teeth that are extensively decayed, have a root canal, have fractured, or have large fillings that have weakened the tooth structure. A bridge is usually made to replace one or multiple missing teeth. A bridge involves the placement of a crown on the two teeth next to the existing space. Both crowns and bridges are fabricated by a dental laboratory.

  • A dental veneer is a custom-made facing that covers the front of a tooth to improve esthetics. A porcelain veneer is typically bonded to the tooth and fabricated by a dental laboratory.

  • A removable appliance to replace multiple missing teeth in an arch (partial denture) or all of the missing teeth in an arch (complete denture). In some cases, a partial or complete denture may be retained by implants for improved retention.

  • A dental implant is a titanium “post” placed in the jawbone in order to replace a missing tooth or teeth. After 3-4 months of healing, the implant(s) can be restored with a crown, fixed bridge or removable prosthesis.

FAQs

How often should I see the dentist?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer as everyone’s dental needs are different. To maintain good oral health, you should see us twice a year. However, if you have any periodontal or dental issues, we will likely recommend you visit us more often.

What is your process when seeing a new patient?

Your initial visit at our office will include a comprehensive examination by one of our dentists, any necessary x-rays and a cleaning. A comprehensive treatment plan will be developed to address your dental needs.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes! Please give us a call at (518) 274-7001 to schedule an appointment for a new patient exam.

Do you accept dental insurance?

Although we do not directly participate with dental insurance plans, as a courtesy, we file your insurance claim on the day of your appointment. Upon receiving payment from your insurance company, you will then be responsible for any balance left on your account. We are not responsible for what benefits your insurance company pays on a claim; the amount or percentage paid is determined by the contract you or your employer has set up with the insurance company. We will assist you as best we can in estimating your portion of the cost of treatment, but cannot guarantee how your insurance company will handle the claim. If you do not have dental insurance, payment in full is expected at time of service, unless other payment arrangements have been made.