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

Dr. Salivonchik Puts Patient Safety First with Radiation Education

June 14, 2011

As part of his continuing efforts to maintain exceptional patient care, Dr. Salivonchik took a course in radiation safety. Many patients are concerned with the level of radiation exposure in dental X-rays, and Dr. Salivonchik wanted to provide them with up-to-date information. How Radiation is Measured Units of radiation are measured as rem, but the dosages for medical X-rays are so miniscule, they’re measured as millirem or mrem. An mrem is one thousandth of a rem. The Health Physics Society states that diagnostic X-ray exposures “are usually comparable to those that we receive routinely from natural radiation all around us.” (Read More)

A State-of-the-Art Smile with Dental Implants from Dr. Salivonchik

June 10, 2011

Dental implants can revitalize your smile. As great as they are, though, a traditional procedure is typically spread out over several months. But at Dr. Salivonchik’s Whitehall office, eligible patients may be able to have their implants placed and restored in the same visit. With the help of an oral surgeon, Dr. Salivonchik can have your implant procedure finished in four hours. That’s because we’re specifically targeting where your implants will go, eliminating the need for a healing period. And eliminating the time it takes for your smile to heal means you can enjoy improved function and comfort much sooner. (Read More)

Give Your Smile a Makeover with Smile Design from Dr. Salivonchik

June 1, 2011

Whether you’re coming to our office for porcelain veneers, dental implants, or another cosmetic or restorative treatment, talking to you about how you want your smile to look is always the first step. We call this the “smile design” phase, and it’s important because it lets Dr. Salivonchik get a clear idea of what’s on your mind. And while there may not be any hard-and-fast rules to a smile design, there are some factors you should know about. Elements of an Esthetically Pleasing Smile Some hallmarks of a youthful smile include smooth, rounded corners and a contrast between the length of your middle teeth (known as your central incisors) and the teeth directly next to those (called your lateral incisors). Compare this with an older smile, which is likely to be flatter and straighter with no difference between the incisors. (Read More)

Giving Patients in Allentown and Coplay Straighter Teeth with Invisalign Clear Braces

May 17, 2011

If you have crooked, widely spaced, or misaligned teeth, you may think traditional braces are the only way to fix your smile. But Dr. Salivonchik is giving patients of Allentown, Coplay and surrounding cities another choice—Invisalign clear braces. FDA-approved and virtually invisible, Invisalign lets you straighten your teeth while also keeping your professional image intact. And because Invisalign aligners are removable, you don’t have to worry about changing your life or your eating habits to fit your braces. Instead, you can look forward to comfort and convenience as you improve your appearance. (Read More)

Dental Implants

May 6, 2011

Dr. Salivonchik recently attended a course given by Dr. Dennis Tarnow from Columbia University. The seminar highlighted the very latest in dental implant therapy. He confirmed our existing protocol for immediate loading of dental implants ( coined by some as “teeth in an hour” or “ teeth in a day”). Dr. Tarnow also discussed cosmetic dentistry as it relates to dental implants. The course was sponsored by The University of Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown.