At Lifetime Family Dentistry, in Collinsville CT, we provide a full range of dental care services and treatments. Our services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, preventive and restorative dentistry.
Dr. Bielawski wants you to participate in your dental care, and with the use of the intra-oral camera, you can become involved. With this high-tech video camera, you can see for yourself what needs to be done. It provides a detailed image of the problem areas, so you know exactly why a tooth or teeth need a certain treatment.
With today's advancements in dental technology, drilling and shots may not be necessary for a procedure. One of the most remarkable advancements in modern dentistry is air abrasion. It can replace the use of a conventional drill in certain procedures. It provides a stream of minute particles that gently mist the decay away. It does not produce any painful sensation, so little to no anesthesia is required. For most treatments, you can forget about any drilling or receiving a shot!
Sometimes it's necessary to remove a tooth. Usually, this is for impacted third molars or if there is extensive damage and infection in a tooth. We do extractions in our office, and in most cases you will not need to be referred to another practice. We provide this service in our customary, compassionate manner.
If you need a dental treatment you are not familiar with, you will have questions about it. We take the time to answer your questions, and we also provide a comprehensive education tool that gives even more details about a procedure. With the CAESY™ patient information program, you can find out everything you need to know from a basic restoration to cosmetic improvements and everything in between. This will let you understand what the procedure entails and let you feel comfortable with the treatment before any work begins.
Sometimes a filling will not restore a tooth to its full functionality. If a tooth is broken or worn down from daily use, a crown will be the suitable restoration. We use the highest quality e.max™ materials to make your crown. It looks like a natural tooth and provides full chewing capabilities. We also make bridges, which may be necessary if a tooth is lost or cannot be saved, from the same materials.
We offer a fluoride treatment to reduce the chance of cavities. Fluoride will combat the acid that causes decay. It is important to use a fluoride toothpaste on a daily basis, but having one application of this fluoride varnish will also make a big difference in caring for your teeth. It is well recognized that this naturally occurring mineral is very effective in protecting your teeth from decay. It is an easy and painless treatment that takes only minutes and provides a long-lasting defense.
Crowns Repair a Damaged Tooth
Whether you have one or many missing teeth, and no matter if they are in the front or back of your mouth, dental implants are a perfect solution to recapture a full smile and functional chewing capability. Dental implants look very real, coming up from the gums like the original tooth. Patients with no teeth can have implants to stabilize their dentures. After a titanium post is placed, Dr. Bielawski will create a custom-made restoration. 
With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
