Welcome to Smile Family Dental. We are pleased to provide you the high-quality dentistry that you
deserve. What makes Smile Family Dental the best dentist in Oswego is exceptional patient care, a
wide range of dental services and state-of-the-art equipment. We have been serving the greater
Oswego area for more than a decade.
Our family dentist is available to provide you with all the information you need to make sure your teeth and gums are receiving the best care possible. From proper brushing and flossing techniques to dental veneers and implants, we can work with you to keep a healthy, glowing smile for a lifetime.
Cosmetic dentistry in Oswego allows patients to take the next step toward an improved smile in only a few dental visits at Smile Family Dental. From whiter teeth to the replacement of missing teeth, cosmetic dentistry offers a solution for most patients that will get you smiling once again!
A children’s dentist is completely dedicated to the oral health and well-being of your children. From infancy to teenagers, children’s dentists are vital to proper dental care and maintenance. As a children’s dentist in Oswego, our practice maintains the qualifications needed to properly care for your child’s oral health throughout the various stages of childhood.
Dental emergencies can catch you off-guard, but they should never be ignored. Ignoring a dental emergency might increase the risk of permanent damage or the need for expensive treatments. The golden rule is to see the dentist within thirty minutes or less to save on your tooth or prevent other complications.
With the availability of dental implants, our dentist can provide further comfort and stability. Dental implants can help to restore your smile back to looking and functioning naturally. It’s so good that no one will even know you were missing a tooth; all that is left is your glowing smile.
A dental extraction involves removing a tooth from its place in the jaw bone. Extractions are done in dental offices by either the dentist or a dental surgeon and are usually performed under local or general anesthesia. A dental extraction is recommended when tooth decay is severe and nothing can be done to save the tooth, or when the tooth is infected or vulnerable to infection.
Root canal therapy is a procedure where a dentist removes bad bacteria from the pulp of a tooth. That bacteria forms inside of the tooth for many reasons. Poor dental health is one of the most common causes. Also, when someone does not fix a cracked tooth, it is easier for bad bacteria to enter and attack the tooth from the inside out. An untreated infection inside of a tooth makes it painful, discolored and could eventually lead to the loss of that tooth.
Invisalign is removable so you can conveniently take out your trays to brush your teeth, floss, eat dinner, or even to enjoy a special occasion. As long as you wear your aligners for the required amount of time each day, you can freely remove your trays as needed.
Clear braces are removable so you can conveniently take out your trays to brush your teeth, floss, eat dinner, or even to enjoy a special occasion. As long as you wear your aligners for the required amount of time each day, you can freely remove your trays as needed.
Dental exams are best done every six months. Six months is the average time span between two exams, but depending on your dental health Dr. Shaikh may increase or decrease the number of annual exams. For example, if your teeth and gums are in good condition, and there is no significant plaque build-up in-between visits the dentist may agree to one annual exam.
Professional teeth whitening is the most effective and safest method available for improving the brightness of your teeth. If performed properly, teeth whitening can last as long as five years. That’s five years of more smiles and laughs! Over-the-counter teeth whitening systems can also be somewhat effective if monitored by a dentist.
Porcelain dental veneers are custom-designed shells that are applied to the surface of your teeth. You can utilize veneers to cover worn enamel and uneven tooth alignment or spacing.
Once your dental crown is in place, it is important to maintain proper care of your teeth. While a crown has restored a tooth, it doesn’t mean the tooth is indestructible. With proper care, a good quality crown can last up to eight or more years. Remember to brush and floss the area of the crown daily to avoid excess plaque buildup or collection of debris around the restoration.
Dental Bridges are natural-looking appliances that can fill in the gap caused by missing teeth. Simply put, bridges are natural-looking, custom-made, and barely noticeable teeth replacements. By utilizing dental bridges in Oswego, we can not only restore your smile by replacing missing teeth, but we will also be providing a more natural appearance and an improved proper bite relationship between your upper and lower teeth.
A dental filling is a procedure used by a dentist when he/she is removing a cavity. The dentist will drill around the decayed area in the tooth to remove the cavity and then ‘fill’ in the removed space with a dental filling. Because the materials used to create fillings are meant to mimic the look and durability of teeth, they can also be used to repair chipped or broken teeth.
Dental bonding utilizes an enamel-like material that is applied to your tooth’s surface for an immediate improvement. In order for the bonding procedure to be complete, your dentist will sculpt the material into the ideal shape. It will then be hardened and polished for a complete restoration of your teeth–eliminating the gap while improving the appearance. What’s even better is that this dental bonding procedure can be completed in as little as one visit to Smile Family Dental.
Full Dentures are worn by patients who are missing all teeth in either the maxillary or mandibular arch. The complete dentures cover the entire upper or lower jaw.
