Progressive Dental is now taking a proactive approach to combat odor-causing bacterial growth on your tongue. This disease harboring bacterial growth can affect your teeth, gums, tongue and breath. When you come to our office to get your teeth cleaned your hygienist will be using a specially designed plastic tongue cleaner. We will demonstrate the most effective way to help reduce the germs and bacteria that have collected on your tongue. After this process is done your hygienist will have you rinse with Ora Care for 30 seconds to assist with eliminating the bacteria in your mouth. Research recommends tongue scraping daily for two weeks, then two times a week thereafter. We recommend viewing this brief video to better understand the benefits for your overall hygiene and eliminating bad breath.
Office Meeting 7/19/19
If you are in pain and a patient of record please call Dr. Romanowski @ 607-648-4113. He is covering our emergencies between 7:15-12.
We will be open in Kirkwood on Saturday 7/20/19 8-12.
If you are calling after hours please call
Dr. Sprea 624-2962,
Dr. Redmore 761-4327,
Dr. Blanchard 624-3449,
Dr. Franklin 760-6977,
Dr. Quinones 239-1074,
or Dr. Marcus Spera 624-3437.
July 4th Holiday Hours
In observance of the July 4th Holiday, all offices will be closed.
Dr. Franklin will be on call and can be reached at 607-760-6977.
July 5, 2019, Endwell will be open 8-4 and Binghamton will be open 8-12.
Implant Supported Dentures
Do you wear dentures that slip, move around in your mouth, or sometimes even fall out? Implant retained dentures may be an option for you! Your denture could be stabilized by implants expertly and precisely placed by Dr. Spera or Dr. Blanchard at any of our five neighborhood offices. Implant supported dentures are made in our ‘in-house’ lab located at Progressive Dental in Endwell.
Advantages of Implant Supported Dentures
- Ability to maintain a healthy diet due to chewing properly.
- Speaking with confidence as the denture stays in place.
- Protection of the jaw bone. There will be less resorption and the jaw will exercise more naturally as the denture is stabilized.
- Overall comfort, less sores and no need for denture adhesives are additional benefits.
How Do Implant Supported Dentures Work?
Generally an upper denture requires four implants and a lower denture needs two to four to stabilize the denture. Progressive Dental Lab places special attachments in the denture that line up with the patient’s implants in their mouth. The denture snaps in place over these attachments. The denture can easily be removed to properly clean the mouth and denture to maintain excellent oral health.
Call Progressive Dental today to set up a free consult to see if implant supported dentures are an option for you.
Congratulations to Michelle Vroman!
Progressive Dental is pleased to announce the 2019 Mother’s Day Makeover winner! Congratulations to Michelle Vroman! Michelle was nominated by her daughter Autumn. Autumn expressed her Mom always put her children and what they needed first. She is looking at seeing her Mom smile without her mouth closed. We look forward to providing Michelle a healthy beautiful smile!
Don’t be a statistic
Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans lose all their teeth by age 65? Watch the video below to learn more!
Doctors with a Heart – 2019
September 21, 2019, 8am to 12:00 noon, the 24th annual Doctors with a Heart Day will be held at the following locations:
Progressive Dental, 1113 US Rt 11, Kirkwood, NY 13795 – 607-722-5464
Progressive Dental, 565 Hooper Rd., Endwell, NY – 607-754-2273
Progressive Dental of Norwich, 101 S. Broad St., Norwich, NY – 607-334-8666
Progressive Dental of Montrose, 57 Public Avenue, Montrose, PA – 570-278-1186
Those with urgent dental needs who have no money, job, means of welfare health care or health insurance are invited to visit one of the above locations for free dental care.
Any questions, please contact
Michelle Parker @ Progressive Dental, 607-722-5464
Easter Weekend Hours
Happy Easter from Progressive Dental!
Our Hours For Friday, April 19th:
Endwell: 7:00- 1:00
Kirkwood: 8:00- 1:00
Montrose: 7:00-1:00 (Hygiene only)
Binghamton: Closed
Norwich : Closed
In event of an emergency this weekend, please call one of our Doctors:
Dr. Redmore 607-761-4327
Dr. Quinones 607-239-1074
Dr. Marcus Spera 607-624-3437
What is an implant?
What is an implant?
Implants create a natural, long lasting healthy option for missing teeth. They offer the safest and strongest support to replace teeth. They actually prevent bone loss and stimulate bone growth.
What does an implant procedure entail?
Dr. Spera and Dr. Blanchard offer implant placement at each of Progressive Dentals’ offices (Binghamton, Endwell, Kirkwood, Montrose and Norwich)
The first appointment would be a consultation and CT scan. The scan enables the Doctor to determine if there is enough bone for implant placement. This scan also helps your dentist determine the size of implant needed and the best place for placement.
At the second appointment, the Doctor would place the implant in the jaw bone. In some cases a connector ( an abutment) is placed on the implant at this appointment. If it isn’t done then, it will be placed after the gum area heals. The patient will return periodically to check on the implant. When it has bonded with the natural jawbone (generally 4 months for lower teeth and 6 months for upper teeth) it is ready to be restored.
When the Doctor feels all necessary healing has taken place the abutment will be placed on the implant. (If it wasn’t done initially.) An impression will be taken and sent to Progressive Dental Lab. The Lab technicians will design and fabricate a crown to fit over the implant.
The final appointment will be when the Doctor places the crown on the implant. The implant crown requires the same care as your natural teeth. Hygiene visits are recommended twice a year.
Please contact any of our five offices to set up a consult with Dr. Spera or Dr. Blanchard to determine if you are an implant candidate!
Mother’s Day Makeover Radio
Listen to Dr. Spera on Mix 103 and Kiss 104 talk about the Mother’s Day Makeover!