Periodontal (gum) disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for US adults. Some studies indicate that this prevalent oral health condition effects as much as 80% of the adult population over the age of 35. Unfortunately, many cases of gum disease go undiagnosed and untreated for years. This can lead to negative effects such as bleeding gums, receding gum line, teeth that shift out of alignment, and chronic bad breath. At Generations Dental Care, we partner with patients to prevent these adverse oral health effects, ensuring healthy gums and teeth. When we aren’t able to stop gum disease before it begins, we provide a wide variety of periodontal therapies to put the smiles back on our patients’ faces. If you’d like to find out more about periodontal disease and the treatments available for our patients, please call our friendly team to schedule an appointment today.
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Healthy Gums and Happy Smiles
August 14, 2017
Dental Implants in Concord: Best Tooth Replacement Option
September 7, 2016
Only the Best
That’s what you’ll receive from Dr. Christopher Binder and his associate dentists at Generations Dental Care. Experts in a wide variety of preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental services, these dentists love placing dental implants for qualified patients in the Concord area.
Concord General Dentist Discusses Tooth Extraction
June 28, 2016
Tooth extraction, or the complete removal of the tooth and its root, is necessary when a tooth becomes so damaged it cannot be saved by root canal treatment. Advanced gum disease, injury, and severe decay can all necessitate the removal of a tooth. Wisdom teeth often require extraction due to impaction or infection. As your Concord general dentist, the team at Generations Dental Care performs tooth extractions in-office.
For the Best Children’s Dentist, Concord, NH, Comes to Generations Dental Care
October 22, 2015
With Halloween just around the corner, now seems like a good time to talk about your children’s teeth. Those developing pearly whites need some tender loving care. At Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH, our children’s dentists and their team of hygienists and assistants want your kids to enjoy a lifetime of healthy and happy smiles. We look forward to meeting your children and helping you help them have optimal oral health at every age.
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Concord, NH root canal therapy saves teeth
August 6, 2015
An aching tooth, a swollen jaw, red gums–they may be signs of an ailing tooth in need of root canal therapy. Expertly performed by Dr. Tevyah J. Dines, endodontist at Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH, “root canals” are comfortable, simple procedures that alleviate pain and preserve tooth structure.
The American Association of Endodontists says that saving a tooth is better than extraction because a natural tooth allows for:
- good biting and chewing
- maintenance of proper spacing between teeth
- normal facial appearance and speech
- a denser and wider jaw bone to anchor all teeth
Do You Want Straight Teeth? Invisalign Is the Top Choice
July 28, 2015
A misaligned or crooked smile can be a real pain in the mouth. You might often ask yourself, “why me?” We’d rather you didn’t ask this, because you’re one of many patients whom suffer from a not-so-straight smile. There’s good news – Invisalign can solve your misalignment problems in secret. The technology is quite revolutionary, especially when compared to traditional metal braces. There’s plenty to love about Invisalign, and you’ll soon find out why. At our office in Concord, NH, cosmetic dentists, Dr. Albert Binder, Dr. Victor Stetsyuk, and Dr. Christopher Binder, can give you the smile you’ve always wanted using Invisalign. Are you ready to give yourself the smile you’ve always wanted using the most revolutionary teeth-straightening method in the industry? Say hello to Invisalign!
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Children’s Dentistry in Concord, NH
May 25, 2015
Is there anything more adorable than your children’s smiling faces? Probably not. But wouldn’t those smiles look that much better if you knew they were healthy and happy, too? At Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH, we want your children to enjoy a lifetime of excellent dental and oral health. Our children’s dentistry helps you help them establish habits that keep smiles strong and bright for years to come.
Our dentists and their team of dental hygienists and assistants may be educated and trained in children’s dentistry, but your children’s first true dentist is you. As soon as you see that first little baby tooth erupt through their gums, it’s time to start a simple hygiene routine. Simply take a soft cloth moistened with warm water and wipe their baby teeth and gums after feeding. As they grow and more teeth appear, you can begin to use a small, soft toothbrush and a dab of toothpaste.
Children’s Dentistry in Our Office
Sometime between your children’s first and third birthdays, the dentists at Generations Dental Care recommend that you begin bringing them to our office for dental checkups every six months. Children’s teeth and mouths are susceptible to the same problems as adults’—decay and cavities, gum disease, teeth grinding and even TMJ disorder and sleep apnea. With regularly scheduled checkups, we can find and treat these conditions. And at each checkup, we’ll offer suggestions on how you and your children can improve their oral hygiene routine at home.
Fluoride and Dental Sealants
Because adequate brushing and flossing can be difficult for children—and because their molars tend to be deeply grooved and pitted—our dentists might recommend a fluoride treatment or dental sealants for an added layer of protection. Fluoride is a mineral that strengthens enamel, and sealants go on as a liquid and harden to a clear plastic that shields the chewing surfaces of teeth from bacteria.
Call Our Office Today
To maintain your children’s healthy and happy smiles, rely on the dentists at Generations Dental Care. We serve patients in Concord, NH, as well as from Penacook, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Pembroke, Manchester, Hooksett, Boscawen, Epsom, Hopkinton and Loudon.
Teeth Whitening from Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH
May 10, 2015
Ah, summer. Time for sunshine, swimming and smiles. By the way—is your smile ready for summer or could your pearly whites use a boost? If you’d like to have a smile that’s as bright as a summer day, then head over to Generations Dental Care for teeth whitening. We’ve whitened the smiles of many people in and around Concord, NH, and we can do the same for you.
As people age, their teeth can become stained and discolored. There are a number of reasons, not the least of which is the inevitable aging process itself. Other contributing factors include:
- Smoking and chewing tobacco
- Chips and cracks that can hide stain-causing food particles and debris
- Bruxism, or teeth grinding, which can darken the biting edges of teeth
- Traumatic injury to a tooth
- Certain oral antibiotics, such as tetracycline
- A genetic predisposition to teeth that are more yellow, gray or brown in color
Whatever the reason, you don’t have to put up with teeth that are off color. You can have a whiter and brighter smile with teeth whitening from Generations Dental Care.
Teeth Whitening Options in Concord, NH
For the fastest results, we offer either Kör Deep Bleaching or Zoom! Teeth Whitening in-office systems. No matter which you select, you’ll have whiter teeth in just one appointment. Either the Kör Deep Bleaching or Zoom! Teeth Whitening gel will be applied to your teeth. Both gels use your teeth’s innate ability to absorb oxygen, thus allowing the gel to penetrate deeply to remove stains and discolorations.
On the other hand, if you’re not in a big hurry or if you’d simply prefer to whiten on your own schedule in the privacy of your own home, then we have Kör and Zoom! take-home whitening kits, too. We’ll give you custom-fitted whitening trays and professional grade gel. Fill the trays and wear them as your dentist instructs, and you’ll see great results in about two weeks.
Call Our Office Today
Ready for your best summer smile? Then call the office of Generations Dental Care and schedule an appointment for teeth whitening. We serve patients in Concord, NH, as well as from Penacook, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Pembroke, Manchester, Hooksett, Boscawen, Epsom, Hopkinton and Loudon.
Root Canal Therapy from Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH
April 30, 2015
Each one of your teeth is an amazing structure. Attractive, functional and quite tough. But did you know that tough exterior hides a soft interior? Literally. At the core of each tooth is soft pulp, containing nerve and lymph tissue, as well as blood vessels. If that tough exterior should happen to be broken, then the soft pulp is highly susceptible to infection. If this happens, then a root canal is necessary. The dentists at Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH, offer root canal therapy to restore your tooth’s good health.
Perhaps the most obvious and common sign that a tooth is infected is pain. The pain can be moderate to severe and usually does not dissipate. Other indicators include:
- Swelling and redness of the gums and other soft tissue around the infected tooth
- A tooth that is suddenly discolored
- Facial swelling
- Bad breath
- Signs of infection on an x-ray
The Ins and Outs of Root Canal
When patients come to Generations Dental Care for root canal therapy, the first thing our dentists do is make sure they’re composed and comfortable. For those who need a little help relaxing, our office offers oral conscious sedation. Once settled, we’ll get to work removing the infection and repairing your tooth.
To remove the infection, one of our dentists accesses the pulp chamber and removes that tissue along with the infection and its debris. The chamber and the attached root canals are disinfected and filled with a biocompatible material. The chamber is then sealed and the tooth is prepared for a crown that will protect the tooth from further damage and restore its strength and function.
After you’ve healed and your dentist is certain the infection has been eliminated, you’ll return to Generations Dental Care to have your permanent crown placed.
Call Our Office Today
If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, then you may need root canal therapy. Schedule an appointment with Generations Dental Care. We serve patients in Concord, NH, as well as from Penacook, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Pembroke, Manchester, Hooksett, Boscawen, Epsom, Hopkinton and Loudon.
Have More to Smile About with Invisalign from Generations Dental Care
April 29, 2015
There’s so much to smile about during the day. A smile for the barista who gives you your coffee in the morning. A smile for the colleague who compliments your work. A smile for the kids when you pick them up from school. A smile, well, just because. However, if you tend to cover your mouth when you smile because you’re embarrassed by your crooked teeth, then having a lot to smile about may not matter as much. What if you could straighten your teeth in about a year and be able to smile openly throughout the process? With Invisalign®, you can. Invisalign clear braces from Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH, will give you another reason to smile.
Whereas traditional braces use metal brackets and wires to move teeth into position, Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners. Made of smooth, BPA-free plastic, these braces are hardly noticeable by you or anyone else. You won’t be bothered by the abrasions and gum soreness that metal braces can cause, and the people you meet might not even realize that you’re wearing Invisalign clear plastic aligners.
Furthermore, Invisalign aligners are removable. So, even though your dentist at Generations Dental Care will want you to wear your aligners for the better part of the day every day, you’ll be able to take them out for meals, brushing and flossing your teeth and for that occasionally special affair.
Invisalign Treatment
Based on a 3-D model of your mouth, your Generations Dental Care dentist will develop a treatment plan that the Invisalign lab will use to produce your aligners. You’ll wear each set—one for your upper arch and one for the lower—for about two weeks and then progress to the next set. As you move through your sets, your teeth will begin to move, too. When treatment is complete, your own smile will be one more thing to smile about.
Call Our Office Today
If you’re ready to smile about straight teeth with Invisalign, call Generations Dental Care. We serve patients in Concord, NH, as well as from Penacook, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Pembroke, Manchester, Hooksett, Boscawen, Epsom, Hopkinton and Loudon.