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Every year, millions of patients put off regular visits and important dental care because of anxiety. Still others put off visits because of a busy lifestyle that makes it almost impossible to find time for multiple visits. At Dr. Michael Curtis’ Bridgeport dental office in Commerce Park, anxious or busy patients can finally have the relaxing care they need through oral conscious sedation.

Oral conscious sedation combines the use of nitrous oxide (better known as laughing gas) with an oral sedative. That means you can relax comfortably in our office while Dr. Curtis provides you with the care you need. Our services include restorative dentistry, porcelain veneers, and dental implants, to name just a few. Many patients even become so relaxed during their appointment that they fall asleep.

If dental anxiety, a busy schedule, or difficulty sitting for long treatments is what has been keeping you from important care, then oral conscious sedation may be right for you. You can potentially reverse years of poor oral health in a single appointment.

Would you like to learn more about oral conscious sedation? Call our Bridgeport office to schedule a consultation appointment. We’d be happy to discuss your options with you and explain in detail how an appointment with oral conscious sedation works. During your appointment with us, we can also recommend a treatment that can help you get your smile back on track.

Contact us today. Dr. Curtis’ state-of-the-art dental office serves patients from Trumbull, Fairfield, Monroe, Huntington, Easton, and surrounding areas.

Emergencies always seem to happen at the most inconvenient times and never when you’re actually with a dentist. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency now, or want to know what you should do if you have one in the future, read on.

First, if you’re having an emergency right now, then call us immediately. We’ll do our absolute best to see any patient with an emergency that same day. What’s more, if you’re nervous about your emergency, you can rest assured that Dr. Curtis knows how to help. Dr. Curtis’ years of experience includes a two year hospital residency, during which he handled complex dental emergencies on a regular basis.

Second, if you’ve just lost or broken a tooth, you may be wondering what you should do until you can make it to our office. In both cases, ice can help you reduce swelling or ease pain. If you’ve lost your tooth completely, preserve it in a bag of milk, is possible, until we’re able to see you.

Third, you may be wondering if you should call our office or just go directly to your local emergency room. If you think you may have broken your jaw, or you’re experience significant bleeding as a result of a cut or bite, you may need to see a physician. If you’re not sure what you should do, then by all means, call us and we can help you decide. Our office serves patients from Fairfield, Stratford, Monroe, and the greater Connecticut area.

January is over, but it’s not too late to schedule a New Year smile makeover.

What exactly is a smile makeover?

It’s any combination of cosmetic dentistry services from Dr. Curtis’ Bridgeport dental office.

Our cosmetic services include cosmetic bonding and veneers, Six Month Smiles, and teeth whitening. Each of these exists to treat a particular issue, but their goal is all the same—giving you your most dazzling and confident smile possible.

Cosmetic Bonding and Veneers

Both cosmetic bonding and porcelain veneers are designed to correct minor imperfections like cracks, chips, and slight misalignment by covering the front of teeth. What’s more, they can be custom-made to match the shade and shape of your teeth, creating a look that’s seamless and gorgeous.

Six Month Smiles

With Six Month Smiles, patients who’ve dreamed of a straighter smile can achieve exactly the look they’ve always wanted discreetly and in only a minimum of six months. Six Month Smiles uses tooth-colored brackets and clear wires to gently move teeth into their ideal alignment.

Compare this to the years it can take to complete treatment with traditional braces. Six Month Smiles is a faster solution that lets you preserve your smile’s professional appearance in the process.

Teeth Whitening

Dr. Curtis offers two convenient teeth whitening options for patients to choose from. The first type, in-office teeth whitening, can be completed in about one hour and can whiten teeth by as many as eight shades. The second option, at-home teeth whitening, lets patients achieve the professional results they’ve dreamed of in the comfort of their own home and at their own pace.

Want to find out more about any of these or any of our other services? Then call Dr. Curtis’ Bridgeport office today. We serve patients from Stratford, Trumbull, and surrounding areas.

It’s not uncommon for a patient to have to replace one or more teeth with some kind of alternative. That’s why, at Dr. Curtis’ Bridgeport office, we restore dental implants.

Dental implants can provide patients with a stronger, more functional bite than alternative solutions. This is because dental implants bond naturally with the jaw, mimicking a natural tooth root. But this strong bond doesn’t just provide patients with a bite that feels natural; it also keeps the jaw healthy by promoting the growth of new tissue.

Transforming Your Smile with Dental Implants

A full dental implant procedure is divided into two stages. In the first, our Bridgeport office will refer you to a trusted oral surgeon to have your implant (or implants, depending on how many teeth you’re restoring) placed. Then, once you’ve had to time heal and your jawbone has begun to naturally fuse with your implant, Dr. Curtis will personally complete your implant procedure by restoring your smile.

The results, when we’re done, will be a strong, supportive smile that feels completely natural.

Want To Know More About Dental Implants?

If you’d like to learn more about dental implants and how they can restore your smile’s functionality and appearance, call our Bridgeport office to find out more. Dr. Curtis would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you might have.

We serve patients from Bridgeport, Trumbull, Fairfield, Stratford, Monroe, and the greater Connecticut area.

Halloween is almost here, and that means kids everywhere have visions of candy dancing in their heads. But while you want your little one to have fun on Halloween night, you’re also concerned about getting him or her through the holiday cavity-free. That’s one reason you might want to consider giving your child, and the children who come to your door this year, candy made with xylitol.

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As everyone well knows, we can all choose from a wide selection of over-the-counter teeth whitening products. From paint-on gels to whitening strips, the possibilities seem endless; and consumers are told they don’t need a dentist to get whiter teeth.

On one hand, this is true. These products have been proven to work, to some degree. However, there are many factors that play into just how effective these products will be, and there are some dangers most consumers are unaware of until it’s too late. (more…)

Chances are, you’ve heard of gum disease and seen numerous commercials about mouthwashes and toothpastes that fight it. But what you may not know is that gum disease affects an estimated 80 percent of the population. It is the leading cause of bad breath and causes more people to lose their teeth than cavities! (more…)

The key to a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime is prevention. Both daily, at-home oral care and preventive dentistry can save you the pain and frustration of root canals, fillings, crowns, and other restorative measures Dr. Curtis so often has to take to repair and salvage patients’ teeth. Proper hygiene and attentive dental care can also prevent gum disease from ravaging not only your teeth and gums, but your overall health as well.

Prevent Dental Problems Before They Start

The best thing about preventive oral care is that it’s really quite simple. Brush twice daily, floss before bedtime, rinse occasionally with a dentist-recommended mouthwash, and visit your dentist twice a year, and you’ve done your part to maintain a healthy mouth. Granted, this doesn’t guarantee a life with no dental problems; but it certainly reduces the likelihood you’ll experience serious decay and disease. (more…)

Do you wish you had a beautiful white smile?  If so, you’re not alone. 80% of adults, ages 18-49 wish they had whiter teeth. Dr. Curtis offers both in-office and at-home teeth whitening. These techniques are faster and far more effective than anything you can buy in the store. In fact, one hour in our office, located between Bridgeport and Trumbull, CTis enough to whiten your smile up to eight shades brighter.

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Do you dread going to the dentist? Many people have some fear of the dentist and those with severe phobia may avoid needed care for years. With dental sedation, you can relax. Take care of all your dental needs with little or no memory of your treatment. And with sedation dentistry, you can sit for hours so you can treat multiple dental needs without constant trips to the dentist.

Dr. Michael Curtis is a recognized expert in the field of dental anesthesia and pain control. He understands how paralyzing dental anxiety can be, and he can tell you how he has helped thousands of patients put their dental fears behind them. Whether it’s the sound of the drill, fear of the needle, deep-seated embarrassment, or wondering if you may have an uncontrolled panic attack, we understand. You are not alone. Get the beautiful, comfortable, successful smile you desire.

Learn more about oral conscious sedation here.

Dental sedation is a safe and proven technique. You’re in good hands with Dr. Curtis. Call our Bridgeport, Trumbull dental office today to schedule your consultation!