Advances in the dental equipment, procedures, and techniques have resulted in more comfortable, comprehensive care. At our Bridgeport, Trumbull dental office, we stay up-to-date with the latest advances in dentistry, because we’re dedicated to your health-and your comfort. See the difference modern dental technology makes when you visit Dr. Michael Curtis’ Bridgeport, dental office conveniently located two blocks from the Trumbull Mall.
Our Bridgeport, Trumbull dental office features the following technologies:
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Why do I have to visit the dentist for checkups if nothing hurts? Because you can’t see what the dentist sees. Bridgeport, Trumbull dentist Dr. Michael Curtis uses magnification for every examination he does. And with a special camera, he can show you cavities, leaking fillings, gum disease, tooth wear, or even oral cancer that you would never know existed. Dr. Curtis can prevent small problems from developing into larger health concerns that will cost you considerably more time and money to fix in the future.
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Does the term root canal send shivers up your spine? It shouldn’t. When the technique was first developed a hundred years ago, root canal therapy was uncomfortable. However modern techniques and anesthesia have made today’s treatment fast, easy, and comfortable.
Dr. Curtis is a leading expert on endondontics (root canals) and has written several articles and books on the subject. He performs root canal therapy at our Bridgeport, Trumbull dental office.
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Gum disease, also known as gingivitis and periodontal disease, affects about 30-50% of the global population, making it the second most common disease after dental decay. If left untreated, gum disease can ravage teeth and gums, eventually resulting in tooth loss. What people don’t know is that poor oral health can threaten your life in a big way. Advanced periodontal disease can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. At your regular dental checkup, Dr. Curtis will screen for gum disease and take measures to prevent it from developing and spreading to the rest of your body.
It makes perfect sense. The mouth is a portal to your internal systems. Bacteria from your teeth and gums have easy access to your bloodstream to affect other organs in your body. Besides heart problems, researchers have found strong links between gum disease and high blood pressure, pregnancy complications and increased osteoporosis is women.
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