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

Straighten Your Smile This Spring with Invisalign

April 19, 2013

Close-up of hand holding an Invisalign aligner

Spring has sprung, and that means spending more time outdoors with friends and loved ones. In moments like these, what you want to do is share your smile, not hide it. But that’s easier said than done when you don’t have a straight smile.

Thankfully, help is possible. At Dr. Salivonchik’s Coplay dental office, we don’t want to let misaligned teeth stand in the way of you creating happy memories with your family. That’s why we offer Invisalign clear braces.

The Invisalign model is different from the traditional braces model. It uses a series of aligners instead of brackets and wires. What’s more, your Invisalign aligners are removable. That lets patients take...

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A Memorably Relaxing Visit with IV Sedation

April 5, 2013

Close-up of relaxed man with hands behind head

IV sedation is one of the comfort services Dr. Salivonchik offers to his patients from Coplay and beyond. It’s designed to help patients who are nervous about seeking care because they have a fear of the dentist. This is a common condition that sometimes has roots in the patient’s past. In other cases, it may stem from the fact that a patient doesn’t respond well to local anesthetics or might have trouble sitting comfortable in a dental chair.

Using IV sedation, Dr. Salivonchik can create memorably relaxed visits that feel as if they’ve only taken a moment to complete. To ensure that you’re comfortable, our Coplay dental team will match your dosage...

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Dr. Salivonchik is Certified in the Academy of Laser Dentistry

March 21, 2013

Lehigh Valley dentist Dr. S. John Salivonchik

Dr. Salivonchik completed a 2 day hands on course on laser dentistry. This course, in addition to his passing a written examination, certifies him in the Academy of Laser Dentistry. This certification is not required to utilize lasers in dentistry but is a part of Dr. Salivonchik’s ongoing effort to provide the very best care for his patients. In addition, he has certification as well as an Associate Fellowship with the World Clinical Laser Institute.

To learn more about the benefits of laser dentistry, visit our website or give us a call. Our Lehigh Valley office serves patients from Coplay, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, The Poconos, and...

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How Does Dr. Salivonchik Treat Gum Disease?

February 27, 2013

Patient having teeth examined with dental instruments

In our last post we talked about the connection between gum disease and heart disease. Today we’d like to talk about one way Dr. Salivonchik is providing therapy for gum disease.

Traditionally, gum disease has been treated with basic tools. But today, dentists like Dr. Salivonchik are using dental lasers to provide more comfortable and effective treatment for gum disease. What makes it different from using traditional tools is that a laser seals at the same time as it treats damaged tissue. That reduces bleeding and results in a shorter recovery period.

Why Is Treating Gum Disease Important?

It’s been estimated that anywhere between 50-80% of the population has some form...

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You Smile’s Connection to Your Heart

February 13, 2013

Every year around this time, people start putting together plans for Valentine’s Day. There are restaurant reservations to be made, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to buy, and Valentine’s cards for the kids to take to school.

But there’s another way that hearts and February intersect—it’s Heart Health Month.

What, you might wonder, does that have to do with dentistry?

It means talking to our Lehigh Valley patients about the connection between gum disease and heart disease. The connection between these two isn’t 100% clear, but studies have shown that gum disease can have an impact on other kinds of health conditions.

How?

Through the gap that gum disease creates between the gum line and...

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