April 4th, 2012
Summit NJ pediatric dentist, Dr. Stephen Korson, welcomed the kids from the Christ Church Nursery School to his office last week. During their visit, Dr. Korson spoke to the kids about the importance of taking care of your teeth, and of course, the visit wouldn’t have been complete without some of Dr. Korson’s famous Magic Tricks! Dr. Korson has done hundreds of shows integrating magic with dentistry for nursery schools over my years in the Summit area.
Dr. Korson and our team had a great time with the Christ Church Nursery School and we hope to see them again soon!
March 30th, 2012
Andrew, a patient of Summit Pediatric Dentistry, gives us his opinion about our NEW Dental Laser that we use for filling cavities. This new Laser allows Dr. Korson to fill cavities without needing to numb the patient's mouth.
March 29th, 2012
Dr. Stephen Korson knows image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today's teens. But... not to worry! There is a clear alternative to traditional braces! The team at Summit Pediatric Dentistry thought we'd remind you that Invisalign Teen™ gives you a whole new way to wear braces for a "clearly" amazing smile!
So how does Invisalign Teen work, you ask? Much in the same fashion as Invisalign, but with a few added characteristics tailored specifically to teenagers’ lifestyles. For instance, Invisalign Teen is designed with “compliance indicators” that fade from dark to light during the two week period that particular tray is used and once it has faded teens know to change trays. Each aligner comes with up to six free individual replacement aligners in case the original aligner ends up lost or broken. Another big benefit for the patient!
The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from nine to 18 months. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please contact us and we’ll answer any questions you may have about Invisalign Teen.
March 22nd, 2012
Keeping your child’s teeth in the best possible condition will help them maintain optimum oral health for the rest of their lives. When brushing and flossing isn’t enough, we may suggest placing a dental sealant on your child’s teeth. Children who have dental sealants can decrease their chance of tooth decay by 60%! Sealants are a safe, effective way to ensure your child’s dental health for years to come.
Dental sealants work by providing a protective shield over the tiny grooves and depressions found on the chewing surfaces of teeth. While brushing and flossing is still essential even if your child has a sealant, this coating will help vulnerable areas from tooth decay by "sealing out" plaque and food.
If we think a sealant would be a good option for your child, a simple office visit is all it takes. One of our friendly dental hygienists or assistants will thoroughly clean your child’s teeth before applying the white or clear liquid-plastic material to the tooth’s surface. Sealants can protect teeth from decay for up to ten years, but they need to be checked for chipping or wearing at your child’s regular checkups with Dr. Stephen Korson.
