At Capital Smiles, Dr. Page and our team are dedicated to offering our patients the most advanced dental techniques and technologies in order to provide care that is comfortable, convenient, and effective. All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implant restorations are two treatment solutions that allow us to restore complete smiles that look, feel, and function more like natural teeth. Schedule a dental implant consultation with our Capital District team today to find out which solution is right for you.
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Capital District All-on-4 and All-on-6 Dental Implants
February 1, 2016
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The Clear Alternative to Capital District Braces – Invisalign
January 16, 2016
Braces have been used for decades to help patients shift teeth into proper alignment, but just as long, patients have been unhappy with the unsightly metal brackets and wires. Not only do wire and bracket systems mar patients’ smiles during treatment, they may also irritate lips and gums causing discomfort. At Capital Smiles, we offer patients the clear alternative – Invisalign. This clear plastic alignment tray system allows patients of any age to correct their smiles subtly and comfortably.
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The Dentists Niskayuna Trusts
December 14, 2015
When it comes to selecting a dental practice, perhaps the most important quality is finding dentists you trust to provide the highest quality care within your schedule and budget. Two of the main reasons patients report skipping twice a year dental appointments are fear and lack of trust that dental practitioners will provide affordable, effective treatment options. At Capital Smiles, Dr. Erin Page offer patients the dental care they need to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. We never “upsell” dental care, and we work with your schedule and budget to provide superior dental care in a comfortable dental practice. Dr. Page are truly the dentist Niskayuna residents trust for the best oral health care.
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The Capital District’s Choice for Sedation Dentistry
November 22, 2015
Your pulse is racing. You think you might be sweating. You sit fidgeting, tapping your toes, and trying to read old magazines. Then, you decide to give pacing a try. Back and forth across the 12X12 space you go. Then, a scrub clad person, peaks a head around the door and calls your name. Then, you take a deep breath, and choose to fight your fear. You force yourself to walk into the patient room for your six month checkup. If this sounds familiar, you may be one of the 15% of Americans who suffer from dental phobia or anxiety. A Delta Dental survey of those who receive insurance benefits from their company revealed that 58% of patients reported experiencing some fear or reluctance caused by even routine preventive dental checkups. There is some good news for Capital Smiles patients. For a limited time, your Capital District dentist and team are offering free oral conscious sedation with your first paid procedure.
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Visit Your Cosmetic Dentist Capital District Residents
October 29, 2015
If you’re unhappy with your smile, you may not know where to begin correcting dental irregularities. Let your Capital Smiles dentistry team help you develop a treatment plan to makeover your smile with any combination of our outstanding restorative, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry services. Find out more about how a smile makeover from the cosmetic dentists Capital District patients trust can change your smile and life.
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Botox® in the Capital District for TMD Relief
October 26, 2015
Say the word Botox and most people think of injections that make wrinkles, crow’s feet and laugh lines disappear. However, did you know that Botox also has medical and therapeutic uses in addition its cosmetic purposes?
Botox is a drug made from a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In small doses, Botox can have favorable effects as, for example, when it is used to treat the symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. As a members of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, Dr. Page use Botox injections to provide patients with relief from the painful symptoms of this condition.
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Cure Sleep Apnea, Capital District
July 20, 2015
It’s Monday morning again. You wake feeling groggy, your head hurts, and you down numerous cups of coffee to help you concentrate for your drive to work. As you chug coffee at the kitchen counter, your partner enters and glares at you. Another sleepless night listening to your snoring. You shuffle off to work, but when you get there your head ache and exhaustion are overwhelming. It may be time to call Capital Smiles of Schenectady, NY to learn more about our sleep apnea therapies to help you get a better night’s sleep.
Sleep Apnea Explained by Your Capital District Dentists
Sleep apnea can go undiagnosed for years, especially if you don’t share a room or bed with anyone who can be disturbed by your loud snoring. Symptoms associated with sleep apnea like memory loss, severe headache, and weight gain don’t seem to have anything to do with your sleep habits, and physicians often diagnose other conditions. Sleep apnea occurs when a patient stops breathing during sleep. Everyone experiences apnea differently many patients have numerous short episodes of breathing cessation, while others have just a few episodes of extended breathing cessation sometimes for a minute or longer. Other patients experience a combination of apnea (full breathing cessation) and hypopnea, prolonged periods of shallow breathing.
These periods of breathlessness cause your brain to awaken the body to restore breathing. The repeated wakening throughout the night keeps your body from entering a state of restorative sleep which repairs damage cells and biological systems throughout the body. At Capital Smiles, our dentists are trained to diagnose and treat sleep apnea. If you’re feeling excessively tired throughout the day, keeping your loved ones up all night snoring, or frequently wake up gasping for breath, schedule a sleep apnea consultation with Dr. Erin M. Page.
Treating Sleep Apnea with Your General Dentists, Capital District
The first step to treating sleep apnea is diagnosis. During a sleep apnea consultation with your physician, you’ll be asked to discuss your experiences, symptoms, and concerns that lead you to believe you may have sleep apnea. If your primary care physician determines that you may be suffering from sleep apnea, the next step is to undergo a sleep study. There are many different types of sleep studies, and your doctor will work with you to determine what type will most benefit you. The results of the study will allow your physician to see how many incidences of apnea and hypopnea you experience throughout the night as well as their frequency and duration.
Based on these results, Dr. Page will work with you to develop a treatment plan. For many patients, a simple dental appliance worn at night can open the airway stopping or reducing the incidences of apnea throughout the night. The device shifts the jaw forward to open the airway. Many nightguards can be adjusted as you wear them, so you can determine what the optimal positioning is to sleep through the night.
Find Out More about Sleep Apnea, Schenectady
Don’t let another sleepless night impact your daily routine. Call Capital Smiles to schedule a sleep apnea consultation today. Our Schenectady, NY practice invites patients from throughout the Capital District including Albany, Schenectady, Niskayuna, Amsterdam, and beyond.
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Capital Smiles: The General Dentist Capital District Residents Turn to for Cavity Repair
Rare is the person who goes through life without a single cavity. (If you know of such a person, however, please introduce us!) Every day of our lives we eat foods and drink beverages that leave behind the culprits—mostly starches and sugars—that can cause cavities. When you have a cavity, the importance of having that cavity repaired cannot be overstated. Left untreated, the tooth decay that causes a cavity in one tooth can spread within that tooth or even to other teeth. The consequences can be harmful to teeth and gums. Dr. Erin Page at Capital Smiles in Schenectady, NY, repair cavities with tooth-colored fillings, so your smile is whole and white.
What Causes a Cavity?
Starches and sugars, also known as carbohydrates, are usually the cause of a cavity. Sticky foods also encourage cavity formation, because they attach to the surface of your teeth and promote bacteria growth. And if you happen to eat too many snacks, then you are at greater risk of developing cavities, because plaque (the sticky film that is constantly forming on teeth) develops more often when you eat more often.
The bacteria in this plaque produces acids that attack tooth enamel. Because plaque is sticky, the acids remain in contact with your teeth and over time the enamel breaks down. Then, tooth decay begins and a cavity forms. To repair the cavity and restore your tooth’s form and function, we use tooth-colored fillings made of composite resin materials. Drs. Page can blend these materials to match the color of your tooth, so when the filling is complete your smile isn’t marred by the noticeable dark spot of a metal filling. We can also replace old metal fillings with composite resin fillings.
Most of the time, our Capital District dentists find cavities during regular checkups, when they are small and just starting to develop. Other times, we spot decay on a digital x-ray before it becomes visible to the naked eye. You may even notice increased tooth sensitivity when you eat sweet, hot, or colds foods and drinks. If this happens, then it’s time to visit the dental office Capital District residents rely on for the highest quality restorative dentistry in a friendly, comforting and relaxing atmosphere.
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If you suspect that you might have a cavity, or if it’s time to schedule a dental checkup, then call Capital Smiles. We proudly serve patients in Schenectady, NY, as well as from Albany, Schenectady, Niskayuna, Glenville, Amsterdam and beyond.
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Sedation Dentistry in the Capital District
June 30, 2015
Millions of people in the United States and around the globe suffer from dental anxiety or phobia. This fear can range from minor discomfort to total terror. Some patients are able to overcome their fears to undergo necessary dental procedures, but many avoid visiting the dentist for even checkups or cleanings. Luckily the professionals at Capital Smiles are here to help you overcome your fears. While we want you to know that you will receive the gentlest, skilled treatment with us, you shouldn’t have to experience anxiety to have a great smile. Sedation dentistry at Capital Smiles in Schenectady, NY can help any anxious patient relax and let us care for their oral health. Call to schedule an appointment today.
Safe Sedation Dentistry at Capital Smiles
Sedation dentistry provides patients with a safe, relaxing atmosphere to receive dental care. Our dentist Erin M Page are certified through the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS). This certification ensures that our dentists have been trained to safely administer oral conscious sedation for their patients, and will be able to provide you with excellent dental care while you safely relax.
Our office provides two types of sedation: oral and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). With Oral Conscious Sedation, we will prescribe and administer sedatives that quickly relax you. Patients often fall asleep or enter a sleep-like state throughout the procedure, and report not remembering much if any of their visit. Effects of sedation typically wear off 12 to 24 hours after taking the drug.
Nitrous oxide is commonly referred to as laughing gas because it causes a sense of euphoria. Patients who use nitrous oxide for sedation are able to relax during the dental procedure, but generally remain awake and remember their visit. The dentists are able to constantly control dosage to maintain your relaxation throughout. Additionally, the effects of laughing gas diminish quickly. Most people return to their daily routine after a few hours.
Who Should Have Sedation
Sedation dentistry is not just beneficial for phobic patients. Patients with sensitive gag reflexes, those who have very sensitive teeth or gums, those who experience pain from other bodily injuries when in a dental chair, and those who need extensive work should also consider sedation dentistry before treatment. At Capital Smiles, your comfort is our first priority, and sedation dentistry is just another way we put you first.
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If you haven’t visited the dentist for one or more years due to dental anxiety, don’t put it off one more day. Call to schedule an appointment with our sedation dentistry certified dental professionals. We’ll work with you to develop a safe, effective sedation plan to help you relax and improve your oral health. Our capital district dental office welcomes patients throughout the Capital District including Schenectady, Albany, Rotterdam, Troy, Niskayuna, and beyond.
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Capital Smiles in Schenectady has Heart
April 30, 2015
5th Graders with True Heart!
Source: Ms. Izzo’s ELA Class
At Capital Smiles, we believe our work goes beyond the four walls of our practice in Schenectady, NY. In fact, we consider it a privilege to be part of the great community that is the Capital District. The generosity and care exhibited by our fellow citizens never cease to amaze. So, when Dr. Erin Page see an opportunity to help fellow citizens in their efforts to help one another, the dentists are ready, willing and able. Especially when those citizens just happen to be children.
For Easter, the students in Ms. Izzo’s fifth-grade class at St. Ambrose School showed true heart by making soft and comfy pillows for cardiac patients at Ellis Hospital. And not just any kind of pillows. These were heart shaped. Giving from one heart to help heal another heart.
To help the children with their mission of giving from the heart, Capital Smiles provided funding for the stuffing material the children needed to make the pillows. Moms and aunts sewed the pillows, and then the children went to work stuffing the pillows and designing get well cards to attach to each pillow.
Delivering Love
On Easter Day, classmate Jennifer and her aunt delivered 25 pillows to grateful nurses in the ICU at Ellis Hospital. The pillows were immediately brought to cardiac patients who were overjoyed by the children’s demonstration of care and love for complete strangers. Another 25 were delivered the following week, and 50 more were delivered sometime after that.
Jennifer was able to personally deliver a pillow to one of the cardiac patients. When asked how she felt after making the delivery, she said, “My smile is too big for my face.” And at Capital Smiles, there’s nothing we enjoy more than big smiles.
Good job, kids!
Call Our Office Today
If you would like to learn about how Capital Smiles can give you a big smile, schedule an appointment today. We proudly serve patients in Schenectady, NY, as well as from Albany, Rotterdam, Troy, Niskayuna, and beyond.
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