The Foundation of a Healthy Smile
Routine care that keeps your smile healthy and catches issues early.
Everyday dental care, with a cosmetic eye
General dentistry at the Center for Esthetic Dentistry covers the everyday care that keeps a smile healthy: checkups, cleanings, preventive treatment, and the restorative work you need when something goes wrong. It comes from the same New Haven dental team that plans smile designs, with the same eye for how your teeth look.
What happens at a checkup
A regular checkup and cleaning keeps your teeth and gums healthy and catches small issues before they become big ones. We gently clean away buildup, check your teeth and gums, and talk through anything we notice, always without judgment.
A team you look forward to seeing
Our hygienist, Robbie, and all of the team members in our hygiene department are some of the most-loved members of our team, and patients regularly ask us never to let him go. Cleanings here feel friendly and comfortable, the kind of visit you do not dread.
Advanced preventive options
Beyond the basics, we offer peptide treatments that help replenish minerals in your teeth to slow early decay, and silver diamine fluoride that can halt active decay without drilling. We recommend what fits your teeth and your comfort.
Care that respects your whole smile
Because we're a cosmetic practice at heart, we watch for the little things that affect how your smile looks and lasts. Routine care is where we help you protect your investment in your smile.
When you need more than routine care
We also handle the treatments you hope you never need. Our associate dentist, Dr. Frank Amaefuna, focuses on general dentistry and root canals, and when a treated tooth needs a crown afterward we make sure it blends in naturally with the rest of your teeth. If a tooth truly cannot be saved, we remove it gently and plan what comes next with you.
What is included in a dental checkup?
A typical visit includes a cleaning, an exam of your teeth and gums, and a conversation about anything we notice and how to care for your smile. We remove the buildup a toothbrush cannot reach, look for early decay, and tell you plainly what we see.
How often should I come in for a checkup and cleaning?
Most people do well with a checkup and cleaning twice a year, though some benefit from more frequent visits. We recommend a schedule based on your needs, your gum health, and how quickly buildup returns for you.
What is silver diamine fluoride?
It is a treatment that can stop active decay without drilling. We paint it directly onto the affected tooth and it halts the decay in place. We will explain when it is a helpful option for you or your family, particularly for young children.
Does a root canal hurt?
Modern root canals are typically no more uncomfortable than a filling, and they relieve the pain that brought you in. Despite its reputation, the treatment is what ends the pain, not what causes it. We keep you comfortable for the whole appointment.
When is a tooth extraction necessary?
Cost depends on what you need, so we go over it with you before treatment rather than after. For general dentistry we are in-network with Delta Dental of New Jersey, and we walk through what your plan covers before you decide anything.
How much does general dentistry cost in New Haven, CT?
Cost depends on what you need, so we go over it with you before treatment rather than after. For general dentistry we are in-network with Delta Dental of New Jersey, and we walk through what your plan covers before you decide anything.
General Dentistry in New Haven
➔ Gentle, judgment-free cleanings
➔ A hygiene team patients ask for by name
➔ Small problems caught before they grow
➔ Everyday care with a cosmetic eye
