S. John Salivonchik D.M.D., P.C.

Improve Your Smile and Oral Health with Invisalign

May 20, 2014

In our last post, we talked about how important it is to have straight teeth: Not only does having straight teeth improve your confidence, it also leads to improved oral health. To help patients from Coplay and beyond achieve a straighter smile as discreetly as possible, Dr. Salivonchik offers care with the Invisalign cosmetic braces system. What Makes Invisalign Different? Traditional braces move teeth using metal brackets and wires. But Invisalign doesn’t do this. Instead, this revolutionary orthodontic system uses a series of clear, custom-made trays. Before you begin treatment, Dr. Salivonchik will work closely with you to design every one of the trays that will end up in your treatment kit. Each tray...

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Why Are Straight Teeth Important?

May 10, 2014

There are at least two answers to this question. The first involves confidence. When you have a straight smile, you feel more confident about sharing it with others. And that’s what everyone wants–to feel confident enough to smile openly instead hiding teeth behind a closed-mouth smile. Confidence is just one aspect, though. There’s an even more important reason that having straight teeth is important, and it goes back to your oral health. Put simply, straight teeth are easier to clean. Misaligned teeth, meanwhile, create places for bacteria and plaque to hide. And the more of both that you have in your smile, the more vulnerable you are to things like gum disease and tooth decay....

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Exceptional Care with Creative Solutions

April 21, 2014

In our last post, we talked about smile designs and how they help Dr. Salivonchik plan the treatment process. For this post, we want to talk about something similar—our commitment to providing creative solutions for patients. What do we mean when we talk about creative solutions? We’re talking, in part, about the changes in dental technology that have made care faster, more precise, more comfortable, and more affordable. We’re also talking about Dr. Salivonchik’s expertise. With years of experience and training backing him up, Dr. Salivonchik will work one-on-one with you to come up with a treatment plan that matches your needs and medical history. To read an example of our...

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Smile Design for Coplay and Beyond

April 10, 2014

Do you want to change how your smile looks? You can trust Dr. S. John Salivonchik to give you stunning results. At every stage of care he will put your needs first, beginning with a customized, comprehensive smile design. What is a smile design? It’s a treatment plan that combines your own ideas with Dr. Salivonchik’s years of expertise. Going forward, he will refer to it as the treatment process gets underway. As Dr. Salivonchik himself explains in this video, a lot goes into making a customized smile design, including a consideration of what’s right for the patients’ age. (video) Here’s what you can expect from the treatment process. First, Dr. Salivonchik will...

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What Is Plaque?

March 21, 2014

Plaque is one of those dental terms that you hear mentioned on toothpaste commercials and visits to Dr. Salivonchik’s Coplay dental office, but do you know what it means? Plaque results from a buildup of bacteria around the teeth and gums. It’s a sticky, filmy material that contributes to both gum disease and tooth decay. That’s why it’s so important to keep the amount of bacteria in your mouth under control. One of the best ways to do that is with a dedicated oral health routine. We recommend brushing twice a day, or after every meal if you can. Flossing will also help you control plaque by removing pieces of food from between...

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