Capital Smiles Blog

Searching for a dentist these days is now easier yet more complicated than ever. If you’re like most people, you turn to the internet to explore your options, and you’re soon awash with literally thousands of search results to sift through. If you type in “12309 dentist” in a search engine right now, you’ll get nearly 30,000 results! If you’re simply looking for a dental office that will be able to meet all of your dental needs and has a friendly, highly-skilled doctor, then we’re going to end your search right now. At Capital Smiles, we’re committed to providing high-quality, precise, and comfortable care to all of our patients so no matter what they need, they always walk out of our office with a clean, healthy, and beautiful smile. What makes us stick out from the pack? We’re glad you asked! (more…)

The holidays will be here before you know it, and if you’re like the team at Capital Smiles, your schedule is already starting to fill up with parties, dinners, and trips galore. No matter what your holiday traditions may be, the one thing we hope you’ll definitely be doing is smiling. Of course, this is easier said than done if your teeth are looking a bit stained or discolored due to your love of coffee or wine. Fortunately, our team can help your smile get its shine back just in time for the holiday festivities with a choice of teeth whitening treatments that can be made to fit your exact needs, desires, and budget. (more…)

Are things like a stiff, tender jaw or chronic pain in your head, neck, ears, face, or shoulders a common experience for you?  For many people, all of these symptoms actually have the same source: TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder. TMD is a condition where the small joints in your lower jaw located in front of your ears (called the TMJ, or temporomandibular joints) have become strained or misaligned, and it can cause a multitude of both dental and overall health issues. Fortunately, you can get the treatment you need from a specially trained TMJ dentist in Schenectady. They’ll be able to identify the root cause of your pain and offer a number of treatments that will provide relief. (more…)

If you have any teeth that are damaged, decayed, or missing, the best thing for you to do is seek out treatment as soon as possible so you can restore both your smile’s appearance and strength. Three of the most common approaches dentists use to fix these kinds of problems involve dental crowns, bridges, and dental implants. Each one has a specific set of conditions they are ideally suited for, and today, we’re going to let you know which one may be exactly what your smile needs.
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Want braces but can’t bear the thought of wearing metal brackets and wires? Invisalign is a wonderful orthodontic option for patients like you — and straighter teeth and a more beautiful smile are surprisingly affordable. Keep reading to learn about the cost of Invisalign in the Capital District, and how our team can help fit clear braces into nearly any budget with creative financing options.

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Maybe you’ve heard about All-on-4 dental implants, but do you really know what it is? Or that there is also a better option known as All-on-5 or 6? All-on-4 offers a way to secure a complete bridge with the stability of dental implants — without requiring an individual implant for each missing tooth. Dr. Erin Page are pleased to offer this revolutionary option in implant dentistry at Capital Smiles.

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Whether it’s spiders, heights, or public speaking, research says fear is universal. At Capital Smiles, we know there’s another phobia that affects people of all ages — and it’s visiting the dentist. When dental anxiety prevents you from receiving the regular preventive attention that keeps smiles healthy, it’s a problem. That’s why Dr. Erin Page are pleased to offer three sedation dentistry options in the Capital District: nitrous oxide, oral conscious, and IV sedation.

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Did you know it’s possible to achieve straight teeth without wearing metal brackets and wires for two or more years? You can forget about the stress and potential embarrassment of traditional braces — Invisalign provides a subtle alternative. Our doctors offer Invisalign for adults and responsible teens at Capital Smiles. And right now, patients can benefit from $650 off their Niskayuna Invisalign treatment!

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At Capital Smiles, we work to stay on top of the latest in dental technology to bring you the very best methods
and procedures for maximally successful dentistry. Dental implants are one of your Capital District dentist specialties, Dr. Erin Page are pleased to announce that we have recently invested in an exciting new procedure that enhances the success of implant dentistry and accelerates the rate of healing: the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)!

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Nighttime teeth grinding, or bruxism, is more than a bad habit — it’s a quick path to broken, chipped, fractured, or otherwise damaged teeth. People who grind their teeth at night are also likely to experience migraines and pain in the TMJ, or temporomandibular joint (i.e. the jaw). But it can be difficult to identify whether or not you are dealing with bruxism and TMJ issues on your own. So the question is, are you grinding your teeth at night? If so, what can you do about it? Keep reading for more on teeth grinding from your Capital District dentist Dr. Erin Page.

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