What Is A Prosthodontist?

Wondering how a prosthodontist can help your smile?

Just as you might turn to a cardiologist or a specialist to address more specific health care needs, the same rules apply when it comes to your oral health. Our Hartsdale, NY, prosthodontist Dr. Fred Kriegel is a specialist who has received years of additional training to be able to treat more complex and complicated dental issues. We also specialize in creating and placing a variety of oral prosthetics such as implants, dentures, and bridges.

When should I turn to a prosthodontist for care? 

Here at our Hartsdale, NY, practice, our prosthodontist Dr. Kriegel provides advanced dental care and treatment that can address a wide range of oral health problems while also improving a patient’s oral health. Some of the treatment options we offer include:

Restorative dentistry: If you are dealing with damaged or missing teeth, our prosthodontist may be the first doctor you’ll want to turn to for care. Thanks to Dr. Kriegel’s specialized training, he can place dental implants, fit bridges and crowns, and fill cavities with beautiful, tooth-colored restorations.

Cosmetic dentistry: We also know that having a beautiful smile is just as important as having a healthy smile for many of our patients. Dr. Kriegel will examine your smile and determine how cosmetic dentistry can bolster and enhance your smile while also hiding and correcting common issues such as discolorations and gaps between teeth. We help you craft a smile that is beautiful, natural, and perfectly balanced.

Reconstruction due to cancer or serious injuries: Everything from a serious traumatic injury to surgery to remove cancerous tissue can leave you with issues that impact the health, function, and appearance of your teeth and gums. Our prosthodontist offers a variety of advanced technologies and techniques to be able to restore your smile after oral cancer or traumatic injury.

TMJ disorder: Dealing with teeth grinding and jaw pain caused by TMJ disorder? Many people do. TMJ disorder could be the result of a bad bite. The good news is that our prosthodontist can find ways to help correct the bite whether through orthodontic treatment or a bite splint, which can be crafted and fitted by our prosthodontist to help ease jaw pain and tension, and excessive wear and tear on teeth.

If you have questions about the services our prosthodontist offers here in Hartsdale, NY, or if you want to schedule an appointment with us to discuss your oral prosthetic options, call (914) 725-1610 to book an evaluation.