Best first visit! I have a great sense of confidence in the course of action we are about to embark on. It’s so hard to find great doctors when you have an Auto immune disease worse when you have to explain it, but to find one who knows about it and dealt with it, is fantastic. The whole staff just made me feel so comfortable today.
- Beth DeWitt
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General Dentist in Syracuse, NY


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Bruxism (Tooth grinding and clenching)

Bruxism is when you grind or clench your teeth. These are classified as parafunctional habits, meaning “outside of normal function.”
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Dental Exams And Cleanings

A comprehensive oral exam will be performed by Dr. Zimmerman or Dr. Mead at your first visit. 
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Digital X-rays

Downtown Dental offers our patients state of the art digital X-rays. They take less time AND expose you to LESS radiation. The reduction in radiation can be anywhere from 50-90% less than traditional film x-rays.
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Fluoride Treatment and Sealants

Fluoride effectively works on the smooth surfaces of teeth, but what about all those grooves in your teeth? Since it is impossible for a toothbrush to reach the bottom of those grooves,
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Home Care

For most patients, the standard brush 2 times per day and floss daily is acceptable. Ideal homecare would be brush after every time you eat and floss at least once per day.
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VELscope® Oral Cancer Screening

Each year, over 30,000 Americans contract oral cancer, and only 57% of these people will live for more than five years without treatment. 
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We Prioritize You

At Downtown Dental Syracuse, all of the services are provided by a traditional general dentist practice, plus so much more.
Our focus is on being extremely thorough, preventing disease before it starts, early intervention and many treatment options that will best suit the individual patient.

Early Intervention

Did you know that very small (incipient) cavities can many times be fixed without doing fillings? This process is called remineralization. Regular x-rays are critical, in that, the cavities must be caught early on for this to work. This is one way in which early intervention can greatly benefit a patient. Furthermore, if a filling does need to be done, the smaller the filling, the better for the long term outcome of that tooth!
Another example of early intervention is with regard to periodontal disease. That is why we developed a sophisticated periodontal treatment protocol. Once gum tissues progress from healthy, to gingivitis, to periodontal disease, the attachment and support of the teeth is compromised. We like to catch this early and treat it quickly, because bone loss from periodontal disease occurs, that bone is gone forever!
However, preventing disease before it starts is always the best option. This requires careful attention, excellent compliance with dental visits and care, and teamwork by both the patient and the dental providers.
Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. Did you know that sugar is not what causes cavities? The acid that is the by-product when bacteria eat sugar causes cavities. So if you are drinking diet soda, which is very acidic, but has no sugar, you are still exposing your teeth to an acidic environment!
A comprehensive preventative program, such as the one you will find at DDS, includes regular dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, as well as sealants and fluoride. Also, by preventing these disease processes, you can help avoid irreversible and sometimes costly dental procedures. By focusing on prevention, not only can you have a beautiful smile, but also a healthy one!

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