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Your dentist in Wilmington, DE doesn't diagnose these conditions but is an important screening person in your health care team. The lips, tongue, gums, salivary glands, and oral tissues can warn of trouble in your overall health.

What Happens At A Routine Dental Check-Up?

During your routine dental check-up, Dr. Gladnick or Dr. Justison will be on the lookout for any symptoms that might be associated with conditions like oral cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and pregnancy complications. Always remember the adage: "Want a healthy body, start with a healthy mouth." 

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In addition to an increased risk of infection on the tongue as a result of someone having a tongue piercing, I have seen many instances of chipped and broken teeth from biting on a barbell or from a metal ball banging against the front teeth. I have also seen instances of gum recession and bone resorption from the constant trauma. This damage is usually irreversible and may result in tooth loss.

Contact Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry

Visit Drs. Gladnick and Justison today to learn more about all of our dental services and procedures. Our dental team is ready to answer any and all questions so give us a phone call today!

Whether you’ve just moved to the area or are searching for a trusted dentist in Wilmington, DE, Dr. Jason Justison and our friendly team at Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry are ready to help you achieve a healthy, attractive, and confident smile.

Our easy-to-find dental office in Wilmington is conveniently located at 5513 Kirkwood Highway in the Milltown Professional Plaza, right off Kirkwood Highway, near the intersection with Milltown Road, across from the Milltown Shopping Center and St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, just a few minutes from Delaware Park.

Driving to Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry?

For patients outside of Wilmington who are looking for top-quality dental care, our office is easily accessible from several nearby communities. So, if you’re driving to our office from:

• Newark: Take Kirkwood Highway (DE-2) east toward Wilmington, just past Milltown Road, and look for our office on the right.
• Pike Creek: Head east on Limestone Road, turning right on Milltown Road. From there, continue until you reach Kirkwood Highway. We’re in the Milltown Professional Plaza at the intersection.
• Wilmington: Travel west on Kirkwood Highway (DE-2) until you pass Delaware Park, keeping an eye out for our office before you reach Milltown Road.

The Best Dentist on Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, DE

At Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry, we pride ourselves on providing top-quality preventive, cosmetic, and restorative care for patients of all ages. So, if you’re looking for a convenient, compassionate home in Wilmington for all your oral health needs, contact Dr. Jason Justison and our excellent team today to schedule an appointment. 

We can’t wait to meet you!

At Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we are always thrilled to welcome new families, and we treat patients of all ages, including children.

If you would like to book an appointment for yourself or your family, call our dental office at (302) 994-2660, Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. We also offer Friday hours by appointment.

Alternatively, you can fill in our online form on our contact page, and a team member will get in touch to finalize the details.

Our dental office is in Wilmington, DE, but we are near Newark, Newport, and areas in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  

Family Dentistry in Wilmington, DE

We offer:

• Children’s dentistry
• Adult dentistry
• Emergency dental care
• Restorative dentistry
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Tooth replacement
• Invisalign®
• Early orthodontics
• Sleep apnea treatment
• Sleep deprivation treatment
• TMJ therapy
• And so much more!

We also emphasize prevention to help your family members achieve and maintain healthy smiles for life. Additionally, your dental care is always customized to meet your unique oral health needs and goals.

Contact Us for Family Dental Care in Wilmington, DE

If you have any questions about our treatments and services or are ready to schedule appointments for your family, we look forward to meeting you!

When looking for a dentist, we invite you to use this checklist to see whether other professionals in the Wilmington/Newark/Pike Creek area offer the full range of services and individualized care that you will receive at our office. Once you compare, we will gladly make an appointment for you. Simply call us at (302) 468-6742.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Great Dentist

Does the Dentist see the patient at every visit (including the cleanings) to assess the condition of teeth, soft tissue, and gums and to screen for oral cancer? (Some practices allow the hygienists to work alone when the dentist is not even in the office!! Not a good idea in our opinion.)

Are appointment times honored to minimize or eliminate waiting?

Is the Dentist available to handle dental emergencies 24/7? Yes, that's right, Dr. Gladnick is always available to his patients with emergencies twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. His personal cell phone number is made available to all of his patients. 

Does the Dentist check in with patients the evening following procedures to assess their level of comfort?

Does the office use digital imaging (x-rays) to minimize your family's exposure to radiation?

Does your Dentist have the latest technology in handpieces to ensure a quiet, comfortable experience for you?

Does your Dentist have a dedicated, enthusiastic staff who will confer with any insurance company to make sure that your procedures are being covered at an optimal level?

Will your child feel comfortable and happy because the entire staff takes the time to make going to the Dentist a happy experience? This happens every time in our office. 

Does the dental practice offer entertainment while you are being treated? We provide sitcoms, movies, music – you name it!

Is the office bright, clean, and up to date?

By the time your baby is born, 20 'baby' or primary teeth have already begun forming under the gums. The first teeth usually erupt in six months to a year and, unfortunately, tooth decay can begin as soon as eruption starts. 

Here are some guidelines for you to follow:

• Don’t allow your baby to sleep with a bottle containing anything other than water (not even breast milk.)
• Don’t dip pacifiers in sugar or honey to make them more attractive (in fact, young children shouldn’t have honey at all!).
• Begin caring for your child’s teeth before they even erupt! Cleanse the gums after each feeding with a clean, moist gauze pad.
• Once your child’s first tooth erupts, use a toothbrush made for toddlers and water to gently brush.
• Schedule an appointment with the dentist for your child before their third birthday. In addition to discussing common concerns like thumb sucking, dentists can counsel you on optimizing your child’s nutrition for healthy dental development.

Women have hormonal changes as they reach puberty; during menstruation, pregnancy, menopause; and from oral contraceptives. Hormonal changes, especially those occurring during the teenage and childbearing years, increase the harmful effect that bacterial dental plaque can have on the gums.

During menopause, increased sensitivity, altered taste sensations ,or a reduction in saliva can occur. A decrease in saliva is associated with increased tooth decay. Regular dental visits, good hygiene, and a balanced diet are essential for women at any stage of life and especially during periods of hormonal changes.

Ask for digital x-rays – they emit tiny amounts of radiation compared to conventional x-rays. At our office, we are in favor of x-ray use, not abuse. 

There are many reasons for taking x-rays. Not only do they help us visualize decay, they are also used to determine bone levels and detect abscesses and growth discrepancies. I would compare x-ray usage with the concept of routine blood work. Their purpose is early detection and diagnosis of pathology. 

Remember, most big, expensive, time-consuming, nerve-wracking procedures such as crowns, root canals, gum disease, and extractions started as a small spot on an x-ray that was never taken. Our office is equipped with both intraoral and extraoral digital x-rays.

Dental x-rays (digital or conventional) are extremely helpful in detecting diseases of the teeth, surrounding gum tissue, and bone. They can reveal small cavities between the teeth that cannot be seen visually. Infections in the bone, abscesses, cysts, and other abnormalities can be detected with x-rays. However, the new computer-based digital x-rays reveal more diagnostic information than film-based images, at one-tenth the x-ray absorption, with amazing clarity. Our office prefers digital x-rays because of these benefits for our patients

The quick answer is "yes."

The more appropriate answer would be that it depends on the desired results and the situation. This is a common mistake made by both patients and dentists. The smile usually does not show “just four or six teeth.” More often than not, the smile shows anywhere from eight to twelve teeth. Depending on the situation and the outcome desired, this is often the amount of teeth needed to allow such a transformation. This is where additional training and knowledge of “smile design” is so important. Imagine having four or six beautiful teeth and the rest not so beautiful! Prior to any smile enhancement being performed, simply pick up a mirror, smile, and count!

If you are experiencing pain when you chew, or pain that increases with pressure and decreases with release, this may indicate a cracked tooth. A number of different situations can lead to cracked teeth. For instance:

• A large filling could weaken the supporting walls of thetooth.
• You might experience trauma.
• You may have developed extensive wear caused by clenching and grinding your teeth.
• You might have bitten into something hard, like ice or an olive pit.

Full coverage placement of a crown restoration is often indicated to encircle the tooth and prevent the flexing of these walls that is causing the pain. If the crack runs toward the nerve of the tooth, root canal therapy may be needed. If you find yourself avoiding an area or chewing only on one side, let your dentist know.

Canker sores can be very annoying to your tongue and even painful. There are several steps that you can take to alleviate the discomfort of aphthous ulcers (canker sores).

What to Avoid

First, avoid direct sunlight and foods containing nuts, raisins, jello, chocolate, whole grains, and wheat germ during the duration of the ulcer, as these foods actually feed the virus! It may help to eat fish, chicken, pork, and lean beef, as well as drinking milk. In addition, take vitamin B, zinc, vitamin D, and selenium.

As a preventative therapy, take 500mg of lysine daily at the first sign of "tingling," which some patients feel in the prodromal stage. (If you are taking medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist to avoid interactions). A homeopathic remedy called calendula tincture placed topically on the ulcer (DO NOT SWALLOW) also seems to help some patients' ulcers to heal more quickly.

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For resistant cases, there is an effective anti-viral prescription medication called acyclovir, which must be taken five times daily for seven days. Lastly, most of my patients experience instant relief with a prescription that is topically applied in the office called laurel sulfate. Hopefully, these remedies will help you to control your canker sores, instead of your canker sores controlling you!

Yes!

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we always offer emergency dental appointments. 

We understand that dental emergencies don’t follow any type of schedule or calendar—they don’t take days off when you do, and they won’t care if it’s a Saturday or even if you’re on vacation. That’s why you can always call our emergency dentist in Wilmington to schedule a time for emergency treatment whenever you need it.

Even if you aren’t currently a patient of record or are just visiting from out of town, we’re happy to see you if you experience a dental emergency of any kind. We know how painful and inconvenient dental emergencies can be, which is why we don’t want anyone living with one for a minute longer than they need to.

Types of Emergency Dentistry Conditions We Treat

So, what types of conditions can we treat? Think of any injury that is sudden, unexpected, painful, and disruptive to your well-being. Common dental emergencies include:

• Knocked-out teeth
• Emergency root canals
• Toothaches and throbbing teeth
• Broken teeth
• Broken dental restorations 
• Bloody, swollen, or pus-filled teeth and oral infections
• Chipped or cracked teeth

Call Our Wilmington Dentist Office To Find Pain Relief

If you find yourself immediately needing a dentist in Wilmington, don’t look any further than Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry. They can treat your dental emergencies and often see you within hours or that very same day, so don’t hesitate to call us at (302) 994-2660. 

If you have piercing pain that is sensitive to hot or cold foods, or chewing pain that travels to the ear or eye, you should call the dentist immediately as you may have an infection or an abscess. This can be treated with an antibiotic, or it may require a root canal. However, Dr. Gladnick will first perform a series of diagnostic tests to confirm this diagnosis.

On the other hand, if you are experiencing a dull toothache that comes and goes, it may be alleviated by following these simple steps: Make sure you brush and floss carefully, at least twice a day. You should follow this with a warm salt water rinse. After a few days of this regimen, your ache may simply disappear! If not, call the dental office immediately to make an appointment. Dr. Gladnick can be reached anytime, even after hours, for emergencies.

Usually, the difference between a minor dental injury and a true emergency is that a dental emergency completely disrupts your day and makes it hard to resume your normal activities. 

Because dental emergencies often mean severe pain, significant bleeding, and a noticeable alteration to your smile (think missing teeth or visible infections), they’re hard to ignore—and they require immediate treatment from an emergency dentist in Wilmington. 

Time is often of the essence when treating tooth emergencies, so if you know or even suspect that your injury is serious, don’t wait to get help! 

Five Common Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies come in many forms, but the most common ones to watch out for include:

• A knocked-out tooth, which is often the result of a sports injury or car accident
• Broken teeth, which can occur when you bite down on hard food or when you chew on something non-edible, such as a pen
• Dental infections that can cause swollen gums, pus, and bleeding around a tooth
• A broken jaw
• Lost or broken dental restorations, such as tooth crowns and fillings, that cause pain or expose an injured tooth

Get Help from Your Emergency Dentist

While these are some of the most common dental emergencies, they are not the only ones that can occur. If you’re experiencing tooth pain with no explanation or if something just feels out of place, it’s crucial to reach out to your “dentist near me in 19808” and call us right away at (302) 994-2660. 

Either Dr. Justison or Dr. Gladnick will be available to see you, usually on the same day of your emergency, and help repair your injured smile. When traveling to our dental office, look for the one-story brown building near Milltown Road and Kirkwood Highway. 

If you have worn braces in the past, there’s a chance your dentist instructed you to wear a retainer after your braces were removed. Well, the fact is that many dental patients don’t wear their retainer as they should, and this can cause their teeth to begin to shift. So, you may wonder if you can wear Invisalign clear aligners to correct this shifting if you have already worn traditional braces. Keep reading to find out more.

Can You Use Invisalign After Braces?

The simple answer to this question is yes. If you have previously worn braces, Invisalign aligners can make minor adjustments to correct any shifting that has occurred with your teeth. However, it really depends on how much correction your teeth require. If your teeth have only experienced a slight movement, you are more likely a candidate for Invisalign than if you have a more severe bite or alignment issue.

Fortunately, the expert dental team at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry can determine your Invisalign eligibility when you visit our dental office for a consultation. We are happy to help you achieve the smile you want.

Are You Considering Invisalign in Wilmington, DE?

If you want more information about whether Invisalign clear aligners will work for you, please get in touch with our dental office at (302) 994-2660. We look forward to hearing from you.

Invisalign braces are a system of progressive trays that move your teeth little by little until your bite is corrected.

A major advantage from a dentist's perspective is that you will be able to keep your teeth immaculately clean during the process because you do not have to keep the trays in while you eat. You do not have to worry about food particles becoming stuck in your braces. 

What Is Invisalign?

From the patient’s perspective, these “braces” are virtually invisible, which means you don’t have to deal with the hassle and self-consciousness often associated with metal hardware. Plus, Invisalign can often be used to treat misalignments in the bite. Over time, these bite problems often lead to periodontal disease and excessive wear on the teeth. Without treatment, these two problems become worse and often result in tooth loss.

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If you think you could benefit from Invisalign, call our Wilmington, DE dental office today. We are thrilled to meet you and happy to help with scheduling your next dental appointment.

Absolutely – a nice smile is a key part of looking and feeling your best. It even adds to your self-confidence and self-esteem. You see, excessively worn front teeth age a smile (some may even suspect you wear a denture!). They often chip and crack, leaving uneven edges. Worn teeth can be lengthened and chipped or damaged areas corrected using advanced dental materials. 

Call Our Dental Office

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer a number of cosmetic and restorative options to fit your needs: veneers, whitening, crowns, bridges, and more. Ask your Wilmington DE dentist for a smile evaluation or phone us for a complimentary one at (302) 468-6742.

In our dental office, we do more than treat your child’s teeth. We have a vested interest in their future oral health as well. This means your child’s pediatric dentist in Wilmington, DE fosters curiosity in your child and works to educate them about their dental health.

We like to see children around the time when their first tooth arrives. With this visit, we start to establish a relationship with the child, so they feel good about coming to the dentist and proud of their future checkups that show they are taking their smile health seriously.

We Work With Local Families In Wilmington, DE

We also work with you—offering advice for at-home care, discussing all findings at every exam, and answering all of your questions. Taking care of your child’s teeth is a collaboration between our dental team and you. We both want what is best for your child!

Our dentistry also evolves to satisfy your child’s changing needs. Before you know it, laughs with our team and rides in the dental chair give way to professional teeth cleanings and orthodontic evaluations. And we are here for your child every step of the way.

Are You Looking for a Kid’s Dentist in Wilmington?

If you would like to arrange dentistry for your child, we are always thrilled to welcome new children into our dental family. Call today to get started.

When a child’s smile is healthy and beautiful, they will more likely reap the lifelong benefits of excellent oral health. Preventive dental care and regularly visiting a children’s dentist in Wilmington can help keep your child’s smile strong and disease-free. 

Preventive Care Is Essential 

Even though baby teeth are temporary, it’s still crucial to make sure they fall out naturally to make room for permanent teeth. If a baby tooth falls out due to tooth decay, it may interrupt the natural progress and placement of permanent adult teeth—possibly resulting in crooked or crowded teeth.

Gentle Cavity Treatment for Children 

If we detect tooth decay in a baby tooth, we will remove all the decay and fill it to preserve your child’s dental health. We may offer fluoride treatments to prevent decay and cavities from occurring.

We also utilize dental sealants to coat your child’s teeth to prevent bacteria from settling in. We often see fewer cavities in patients who use dental sealants and practice preventive dental care. 

Schedule a Visit with a Kids’ Dentist in Wilmington

Whatever your child’s dental needs may be, our team can provide them with the compassionate, quality care they deserve! Call us today at (302) 994-2660, and one of our team members will be happy to speak with you about your child’s smile. 

Restorative dentistry for children includes the prevention and treatment of diseases to restore their smiles to optimal health. This type of dental work can also include repairing decayed or damaged teeth using kid-friendly fillings, sealants, and fluoride treatments. 

Prevention Is Key

Preventive dental care starts with protecting your child’s baby teeth so that they are healthy and ready to receive their permanent teeth. Many kids will need to fill a cavity, even when they still have baby teeth.

If your child complains about tooth pain or sensitivity, do not hesitate to schedule a dental appointment with our pediatric dentist in Wilmington. We have a good shot at preserving your child’s tooth as long as we address oral health issues early on.

We Prioritize Your Child’s Comfort 

At Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, your dentist in Wilmington, we will never push or rush your child. We work at their pace, so they can feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible. It’s our goal to show children the importance of oral care and that it can be a fun, pain-free, and positive experience.

Gentle Pediatric Dentistry in Wilmington

We utilize dental exams and digital x-rays to look for tooth decay and infection. We make dentistry pain-free and positive so that when restorative dentistry is needed, your child will not feel anxious.

To learn more about restorative options for your child or to schedule an appointment, please give us a call at (302) 994-2660. 

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that the first visit is within six months of the first tooth eruption.

At Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we take this opportunity, at no cost to you, to welcome your child into our dental practice and introduce him or her to our warm and child-friendly staff. This is really an informal and pleasant experience for your child. It helps them feel comfortable in the dental environment before starting pediatric dentistry in Wilmington, DE. 

What Happens At My Child's First Appointment?

These appointments also allow our children’s dentist in Wilmington to monitor your child’s oral development and spot any potential issues early. Additionally, we help educate you on how to care for your child’s smile at home, which plays a crucial role in his or her success.

Discussions may include:

• Thumb sucking, pacifier use
• Teething concerns
• Cleaning your child’s teeth after eating
• What to do in the event of a dental emergency
• Nutritional counseling

And we always take the time to answer your questions or address your concerns.

Our dentists also believe that dentistry should be fun for your child, and we work hard to help them feel confident and comfortable in our dental office. We want your child to enjoy coming to the dentist as much as we love seeing him or her in our practice!

Healthy smiles for life start with excellent dental experiences.

Schedule Your Child’s First Dental Visit in Wilmington Today

We look forward to meeting your family and encourage you to contact our dental team if you have any questions.

Here are six steps to stay free of tooth decay:

1. Good home care with parent-assisted brushing and flossing.
2. Fluoride topically and in water.
3. Limited snacking because frequent consumption of starchy foods like crackers, breads, and sweets lead to tooth decay.
4. Sealants in teeth with pits and grooves.
5. Mouthguards in sports like football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, skateboarding, and gymnastics.
6. Regular visits to a dentist. 

Contact Our Wilmington, DE Dental Office

Additionally, if your children are wearing braces, they still need to have regular cleanings. If you have more questions about pediatric dentistry at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, give our friendly dental team a call today and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Tongue thrusting can be a huge problem, causing spacing in between teeth, “bucked” teeth, and an open bite (where the front teeth don’t come completely together upon closure). Tongue thrusting can be caused by breathing problems associated with allergies, enlarged tonsils, narrow jaws, and some dental malocclusions. Ask your dentist to evaluate your child’s swallow or phone us at (302) 468-6742.

Teeth that have deep depressions and grooves on their biting surfaces are prime candidates for developing decay. Food can get stuck in those grooves and be very hard to remove even with brushing. Luckily, sealants can save the day!

The Process

The surface of the tooth is first cleaned off, and then the sealant is bonded to the tooth (all accomplished without anesthetic). The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting the tooth from plaque, sugars, and acids that cause decay.

Things to Consider

Although thorough brushing and flossing helps keep your teeth clean, the bristles cannot remove everything from the deep grooves on the biting surfaces. Sealants help to protect these susceptible areas by “sealing out” plaque and food. Sealants are an excellent way of helping to prevent decay, usually lasting several years before reapplication is needed.

A pacifier, if it must be used, is easier for the parent to stop than if the child sucks his/her thumb. Either habit should be discouraged prior to the eruption of any permanent front teeth, around six years of age. Both habits can cause the top front teeth to flare forward and the bottom front teeth to be forced back, changing the bite and appearance of the teeth and face. The constant pressure to the roof of the mouth can result in a high, narrow palate, eventually causing crowded permanent teeth.

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in all water sources, including the ocean, lakes, and some underground wells. Breast milk is typically acknowledged as the most complete form of infant nutrition, but if you are formula feeding, check with your dentist to see whether tap water or filtered water (without fluoride) is the most appropriate water to reconstitute infant formula in your area.

Dietary fluoride supplements are available only by prescription and are intended for children only in areas where optimal fluoride levels are not present in the drinking water.

Besides protecting your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), eliminating muscle pain, relieving headaches, and protecting the enamel on your teeth, there are sizable financial savings to using a nightguard versus taking care of dental problems that may arise from not using one. 

What Is The Cost of a Nightguard?

Let's do the math. A nightguard will cost about $650. The cost of a single crown that will be needed to protect a tooth that has lost its enamel because of constant grinding is about $1200. Multiply this by six (or more) teeth, and you are approaching $10,000. If there is damage to the joint itself, an operation to repair the joint can cost about $30,000. 

Call Our Dental Office to Learn More

The decision to simply protect your teeth and joints with an inexpensive night guard seems like a good decision both economically and medically. If you would like to learn more information about nightguards, call Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry today! Our entire dental team is thrilled to meet you and the entire family.

You may share a common problem with many other people who have TMJ/TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder). There is a complex system of ligaments, muscles, and bones that, if not allowed to work together properly, can result in pain around the jaw and ear, tenderness, clicking or popping when you open your mouth, a sensation that the jaw is sticking or locked, and certain types of neck and headaches.

What Is an Occlusal Guard?

Your dentist can determine the cause and recommend treatment appropriate for you. Treatment often includes an occlusal guard, which is an appliance you wear while sleeping. It fits on your upper or lower teeth and relieves the muscular spasms associated with this disorder.

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If you have jaw pain and don't know where to turn to give Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry a phone call today! Our friendly dental staff are ready to answer any and all questions you may have about TMJ/TMD disorder, so let's get started!

Your problem may be caused by a misalignment of your lower and upper jaws. In dentistry, this is called TMD or temporomandibular dysfunction.

What Are The Symptoms of TMJ/TMD?

Some of the more common symptoms may include popping and clicking of one or both of the temporomandibular (jaw) joints located in front of each ear. Also included are stiff muscles of the neck and face, difficulty in opening or closing the mouth, and frequent headaches.

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Your jaw joints are complex ball-and-socket joints with a disc in between the bones that acts like a shock absorber. This joint complex can become damaged due to teeth grinding, stress, clenching, poor posture, worn or misaligned teeth, or traumatic injury such as a whiplash. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, you can call this dental office or any dentist who has training in joint pathology.

Absolutely! Earaches of this nature may be due to the intense contraction of the jaw muscles as you clench your jaw or grind your teeth while you are sleeping. The muscle that connects to the ear will suffer as well as your jaw and teeth! Sometimes a bite adjustment or a comfortable night guard, especially contoured to your teeth, will completely alleviate your discomfort.

Learn more about how we can help with teeth grinding and TMJ symptoms here.

The possible causes of headaches are numerous. Sometimes headaches can be caused by the upper and lower teeth not fitting together properly.

When Your Bite Isn't Aligned

A poor bite can disrupt the normal activity of the jaw joints and muscles, creating muscle pain and headache. By wearing a comfortable, removable appliance that is custom-made to fit the teeth, many times the pain can be eliminated.

Night Guards Help!

The appliance allows the lower jaw to assume its most relaxed, physiologic position and allows the muscles to rest. Balancing your bite and/or aligning your teeth often provides long-term relief.

Give us a call today to learn about how your Pike Creek dentist at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry can help!

Absolutely – a nice smile is a key part of looking and feeling your best. It even adds to your self-confidence and self-esteem. You see, excessively worn front teeth age a smile (some may even suspect you wear a denture!). They often chip and crack, leaving uneven edges. Worn teeth can be lengthened and chipped or damaged areas corrected using advanced dental materials. 

Call Our Dental Office

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer a number of cosmetic and restorative options to fit your needs: veneers, whitening, crowns, bridges, and more. Ask your Wilmington DE dentist for a smile evaluation or phone us for a complimentary one at (302) 468-6742.

Modern dentistry is redefining beauty. Damaged and decayed teeth (and dark, old fillings) can now be restored with tooth-colored materials that replicate the appearance of natural teeth. Also, because these materials are securely bonded, dentists can be more conservative while preparing your teeth for filling. Thus, you retain more of your natural, healthy tooth so you look and feel great!

Give your Pike Creek dentist a call to learn more about your cosmetic options at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry!

The advantage of getting an implant is that you are able to floss between your teeth, just as you do with your own teeth. An implant will also help to preserve the bone supporting the tooth. The other advantage is that the teeth on either side of the missing tooth will not have to be prepared as they would to accept the bridge.

However, this is not a good option for everyone. Since implants require surgery, patients seeking implants must be in good overall health and have healthy gums. It’s also necessary for you to have enough bone structure to support the implant. When you see the dentist, you can be fully evaluated to see which option is best for you.

Many patients assume that losing a back molar isn’t a big deal since it’s not visible when smiling. However, even one missing tooth can have a major impact on your oral health, comfort, and long-term well-being. 

What Are the Consequences of Not Replacing a Missing Tooth?

When a back tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth often shift into the gap, leading to bite problems, jaw strain, and uneven tooth wear. Without chewing support in that area, you may avoid certain foods, affecting nutrition and digestion. Over time, bone loss can occur in the jaw where the tooth once was, weakening your dental foundation and even changing your facial appearance.

What Are My Options for Replacing a Missing Tooth?

At Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer several advanced restorative treatments tailored to all needs:

• Dental implants in Wilmington, DE – A permanent, natural-feeling replacement for a missing tooth root that restores full chewing power and helps prevent bone loss.
• Dental bridges – A reliable solution that anchors an artificial tooth (or teeth) to the neighboring teeth.
• Custom dentures – For patients with significant tooth loss, modern dentures offer improved comfort and function.

Stress-Free Smile Restoration with Dental Implants in Wilmington, DE

If you’re in Wilmington and looking for an experienced, top-quality dental team to empathetically guide you through the post-tooth loss restorative process, contact Dr. Jason Justison and the excellent Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry team to schedule a consultation.

YES!! Dental implants are now considered the standard of care for missing teeth.

Studies show that after ten years, 90% of the implant cases continue to be successful. Unlike bridges, there is no undue damage to adjacent teeth. Why cut two good teeth to replace one missing tooth if you don’t need to?  

With bridges, you still get bone loss in the area of the missing tooth – the opposite is true with implants. Implants help maintain bone integrity. Because implants are stronger, healthier, maintain bone, last longer, and are not damaging to adjacent teeth, in most cases they are and should be considered the standard of care in any office.

Though the results of teeth whitening aren’t permanent, they are long-lasting. Professional teeth whitening can last between six months and a couple of years. On average, teeth whitening can last for a year.  

However, this also depends on the type and extent of staining and how well you care for your teeth. For example, your whitening results last longer when you brush and floss daily, visit your dentists in Wilmington, DE for routine appointments, avoid smoking, and avoid pigmented foods and drinks. 

Teeth Whitening Made Easy! 

Teeth whitening in Wilmington, DE is effective and personalized to match the patient’s unique needs. Your dentist can bleach your teeth, remove stains, and eliminate tooth discoloration so you can have a whiter, brighter smile.  

At Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer customized teeth whitening kits you can take home. Dr. Gladnick or Dr. Justison will determine if you’re a good candidate for teeth whitening, take impressions of your teeth, and provide you with custom-made whitening trays and prescription-strength bleaching gel. Your dentist will also give you specific instructions on using the whitening kit at home so you achieve a stunning, stain-free smile. 

Book Teeth Whitening in Wilmington, DE

If you have stained or dull teeth, please get in touch with us today to schedule a consultation with our cosmetic dentists. We can turn back the clock on your smile, so you have fresh, bright pearly whites!

A single dark tooth, especially in the front of your smile, can feel distracting and affect your confidence. In these instances, professional teeth whitening, overseen by a dentist or highly trained hygienist, is an excellent option that uses chemical (usually hydrogen peroxide) or light-activated agents to reduce deep staining or discoloration.

It is worth noting that restoring a dark central incisor to match its neighbor is one of the toughest challenges for any cosmetic dentist. The reason? Natural teeth are slightly translucent, which makes color matching especially complex.

When Professional Teeth Whitening in Wilmington Isn't Enough

While whitening is an excellent option for brightening multiple teeth, a single dark tooth with deep discoloration typically needs more advanced solutions.

In these cases, cosmetic dentists often recommend veneers or crowns. A porcelain veneer can mask discoloration, though it requires specialized techniques to prevent the darker shade from showing through the thin material. All-porcelain crowns, on the other hand, can completely block out the underlying shade while still looking remarkably natural. Sometimes, to ensure a flawless smile, both central incisors are restored together for a precise color match.

Every situation is unique, which is why it’s essential to consult a trusted cosmetic dentist in Wilmington, DE, who can evaluate your tooth and recommend the safest and most effective approach.

Cosmetic Dentistry Solutions for Your Best Smile in Wilmington

At Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry, we’re passionate about creating smiles that look natural, bright, and healthy. Contact Dr. Jason Justison and our excellent team today to schedule a consultation and explore your options for fixing a dark tooth with lasting, beautiful results.

Absolutely – a nice smile is a key part of looking and feeling your best. It even adds to your self-confidence and self-esteem. You see, excessively worn front teeth age a smile (some may even suspect you wear a denture!). They often chip and crack, leaving uneven edges. Worn teeth can be lengthened and chipped or damaged areas corrected using advanced dental materials. 

Call Our Dental Office

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer a number of cosmetic and restorative options to fit your needs: veneers, whitening, crowns, bridges, and more. Ask your Wilmington DE dentist for a smile evaluation or phone us for a complimentary one at (302) 468-6742.

Modern dentistry is redefining beauty. Damaged and decayed teeth (and dark, old fillings) can now be restored with tooth-colored materials that replicate the appearance of natural teeth. Also, because these materials are securely bonded, dentists can be more conservative while preparing your teeth for filling. Thus, you retain more of your natural, healthy tooth so you look and feel great!

Give your Pike Creek dentist a call to learn more about your cosmetic options at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry!

During sleep, the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax. This shrinks the airway and increases the velocity of airflow as you breathe. If you suffer from sleep apnea, this results in "noisy breathing" or snoring. The irritating noise isn't the only problem. The struggle for breath can result in soaring blood pressure, which can damage the walls of the carotid arteries and increase the risk of stroke. It also prevents you from getting the rest you need because you will unconsciously wake up multiple times (maybe dozens of times) throughout the night.

We Offer Advanced Technology To Find Relief

Sometimes, patients rely on a CPAP machine to combat sleep apnea, but this device, which fits over the nose and mouth, can actually contribute to sleep loss because it is sometimes considered cumbersome and hard to get used to by patients.

Dr. Gladnick, your dentist in Wilmington, DE, offers a custom-fabricated snore prevention device called Silent Nite s1. The device is comfortable and small. It essentially moves the lower jaw forward, increasing space in the airway tube, allowing uninhibited breathing and eliminating snoring.

For Sleep Apnea Help in Wilmington, DE, Contact Our Office Today

Call our Wilmington, DE dental office at 302-994-2660 to make an appointment and SNORE NO MORE.

Our dental team is dedicated to your sleep safety and well-being.

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep condition. It means you stop breathing for brief periods throughout the night. Our best dentist in Wilmington, DE, offers treatment to help curb this condition so you can sleep comfortably.

The signs of sleep apnea include:

• High blood pressure
• Snoring
• Daytime sleepiness
• Mood changes
• Throat irritation

If you snore, you may not know it unless someone tells you. So, if you have any of the other symptoms, it’s important to see your doctor or consult your dentist. Left untreated, this condition can affect your heart health, kidneys, and more.

In our Wilmington, DE dental office, we can create a custom sleep appliance that gently opens the airway, allowing you to breathe easily and sleep safely.

Many patients combine this with their CPAP machine, or they rely solely on their sleep appliance if they cannot adjust to the CPAP breathing machine often prescribed for this condition.

Your dentist in Wilmington will let you know if a custom sleep appliance is sufficient for your sleep apnea.

For Sleep Apnea in Wilmington, DE, Contact A Helpful Staff Member Today

We want each of our patients to sleep safely and comfortably. If you suspect sleep apnea, reach out to our dental office today for more information about this sleep disorder and how our treatments can help you.  

Sealants are used to protect healthy teeth that have a high potential for decay. Most often, these are the molars with deep grooves. A PRR, preventive resin restoration, is a type of filling that is placed when a cavity has begun and is infiltrating the grooves in the chewing surface of the tooth.

As dentists, we prefer to protect the enamel and structure of the tooth and avoid decay completely. Sealants and fluoride are two tools that give us a better chance at prevention.

Absolutely – a nice smile is a key part of looking and feeling your best. It even adds to your self-confidence and self-esteem. You see, excessively worn front teeth age a smile (some may even suspect you wear a denture!). They often chip and crack, leaving uneven edges. Worn teeth can be lengthened and chipped or damaged areas corrected using advanced dental materials. 

Call Our Dental Office

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer a number of cosmetic and restorative options to fit your needs: veneers, whitening, crowns, bridges, and more. Ask your Wilmington DE dentist for a smile evaluation or phone us for a complimentary one at (302) 468-6742.

Periodontal disease affects over 80% of the population. There is no cure for it, but it can usually be stabilized with good oral hygiene and regular dental hygiene visits to your Wilmington, DE dentist.

Prevent Periodontal Disease in Wilmington

It is critical that the areas of periodontal disease be meticulously cleaned by the patient. Often, the teeth are so crowded that it is almost impossible to keep them clean. In these cases, orthodontics (straightening the teeth) will move the teeth into position where they will be easier to maintain and clean. Almost always, the teeth with periodontal disease are the hardest ones for the patient to keep clean. I think your dentist has made a wise suggestion.

Call Our Office To Schedule Treatment

Do you think you could benefit from a dental cleaning or more in-depth gum disease treatment? Call Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry to schedule with our friendly team.

The fact is, people with diabetes are at a higher risk for developing gum disease and losing teeth. This does not, however, mean that this is inevitable!

Infections, including gum disease, cause rises in blood sugar, which can make it more difficult to control diabetes. If you have diabetes, it’s important to let your dentist know.

To help prevent problems from developing, brush and floss your teeth vigilantly and maintain a healthy diet. Give our team a call for a dental cleaning and exam. 

Anyone can get gum disease (periodontal disease) at any age. Some of the common signs that you may be a candidate are bleeding gums, bad breath, or a red, puffy look to your gums. If you have any of these symptoms, see your dentist as soon as possible. 

So what can you do to avoid gum disease? First and foremost, daily brushing and flossing are essential to maintaining the health of your gums. Second, making sure that you have an adequate amount of vitamin C is important – at least 500 mg/day. Stress can also contribute to periodontal problems. Making sure that you follow the tenets of a healthy lifestyle, i.e. proper rest, diet, excellent home dental care, and exercise will help you to maintain your overall health – including that of your gums!

Your Pike Creek dentist can help! Call Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry and our dedicated, experienced team to start gum disease treatment. 

If your gums are infected, it is necessary to treat the infection first by carefully removing the bacteria, calculus, and toxins that have accumulated below the gumline and on the root surface. Without this root planing treatment, the infection will worsen, destroying the bone that anchors the teeth.  

This procedure can be done painlessly, and the reward – healthy gums – is definitely worth it! Once your infection has been treated, your dentist or hygienist can do a better job cleaning your teeth. Periodic evaluations (every 3-4 months) will maintain healthy gums.

Our Wilmington dental team can help! Give Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry a call to see if your symptoms are gum disease.

Fixing a cracked or broken tooth is something our Wilmington dentist does all the time. The approach he recommends depends on several factors, including how severe the damage is and where the tooth is located in your mouth.

Cracked and broken teeth can occur due to teeth grinding, large fillings, dental trauma, or biting down on hard foods like nuts or candy. Breaks and cracks in your teeth vary in type and run the gamut from tiny “craze lines” that don’t require treatment, to a split tooth that may require extraction.

There are several solutions we offer for patients in Wilmington, DE who have cracked or broken teeth.

Dental Bonding – For minor breaks and cracks, we recommend dental bonding. Our dentist uses tooth-colored composite material to fill in the damaged parts of your tooth and shapes it for a natural appearance.

Porcelain veneers – If you have cracked or broken teeth that are more aesthetic in nature, porcelain veneers cover the front surfaces to conceal the damage and leave you with a new tooth surface.

Dental crowns – For breaks that are more severe in nature and have compromised the structure of the tooth, tooth crowns are the answer. Crowns are tooth-shaped shells of porcelain that fit over your tooth to preserve it and protect it from further damage.

Broken and Cracked Tooth Repair in Wilmington, DE 

If you want to repair a broken or cracked tooth and aren’t sure what to do next, call v to schedule an appointment. Our dentists will evaluate your situation, explain your treatment options, and restore your healthy, beautiful smile.

While base metal crowns may cost less, they contain nickel or beryllium, both of which have an allergenic potential and often cause irritated gums. We have had to replace many base metal crowns for patients who came to us for relief from chronic gum irritation. Gold or porcelain are preferable because they are very kind to gum tissue while providing optimal strength and, in the case of porcelain, a natural look.

Absolutely – a nice smile is a key part of looking and feeling your best. It even adds to your self-confidence and self-esteem. You see, excessively worn front teeth age a smile (some may even suspect you wear a denture!). They often chip and crack, leaving uneven edges. Worn teeth can be lengthened and chipped or damaged areas corrected using advanced dental materials. 

Call Our Dental Office

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer a number of cosmetic and restorative options to fit your needs: veneers, whitening, crowns, bridges, and more. Ask your Wilmington DE dentist for a smile evaluation or phone us for a complimentary one at (302) 468-6742.

Modern dentistry is redefining beauty. Damaged and decayed teeth (and dark, old fillings) can now be restored with tooth-colored materials that replicate the appearance of natural teeth. Also, because these materials are securely bonded, dentists can be more conservative while preparing your teeth for filling. Thus, you retain more of your natural, healthy tooth so you look and feel great!

Give your Pike Creek dentist a call to learn more about your cosmetic options at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry!

We hear this question a lot, and the easy answer is – No! 

Dentists the world over would like nothing more than to dispel all the myths and negativity surrounding root canals! This is a critical procedure that does not cause pain – it relieves it!

Wilmington patients who have had root canals with Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry have nothing but good things to say. Most tell us that the procedure was much easier than they anticipated.

There’s a chamber deep inside your tooth that houses nerves and tissue that keep the tooth alive. When decay penetrates this part of the tooth, it becomes infected, causing severe discomfort. We provide relief from this pain by performing root canal treatment.

The pain you feel before treatment is a result of the infection. Unfortunately, many people associate this pain with the procedure itself. The truth is that as soon as we numb the tooth to start the procedure, you will feel immediate relief. You may experience sensitivity for a day or two following treatment, but that’s true of many dental procedures.

If you think you may need a root canal, please call our Wilmington dental office. We’ll see you as soon as possible to provide you with the relief you need!

Root canal therapy, unfortunately, gets a lot of undeserved hatred and fear. Many people misunderstand root canal treatment and what exactly it does, causing them to be afraid of the procedure and even avoid it entirely if their dentist ever recommends it. 

If you need a root canal or emergency root canal in Wilmington, don’t worry—we have experienced, gentle dentists who can take care of you and get your tooth on its way to healing. Root canals typically feel no different than a standard tooth filling, and you will be kept comfortable and numb during the entire procedure.

But how do you know if you need a root canal in the first place? Your most obvious and most prominent indicator will be pain. Root canal therapy removes an infection from deep inside a tooth, so teeth that require a root canal are typically very painful. 

Other signs that you should see your dentist in Wilmington for treatment include:

• Sensitivity to temperature around a specific tooth
• Pain when you chew your food or bite down
• Irregular and sudden darkening of a tooth 
• A tenderness that extends to your neighboring gums

The preferred way to know for sure whether you need a root canal or if your toothache is a sign of something else is to schedule a dental appointment with your dentist so they can evaluate the area more closely. If you’re worried about a painful tooth and want to learn more, don’t hesitate to contact Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry!

Dental bridges are a popular solution for replacing missing teeth and come in various materials, including metal and non-metal options. At Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry, we specialize in providing non-metal bridges, as they offer several advantages in terms of aesthetics and biocompatibility.

Metal Bridges

Metal bridges may be made from alloys containing gold, nickel, or chromium and are known for their strength and durability. However, their metallic color can be a significant disadvantage for patients concerned about a natural look, as they do not blend seamlessly with natural teeth.

Non-Metal Bridges

Non-metal bridges, such as those made from porcelain or zirconia, are favored for their aesthetic appeal. These materials can be matched to the color of your natural teeth, providing a more discreet and attractive appearance.

While non-metal bridges might not be as strong as metal ones, they are sufficiently durable for most patients and offer superior aesthetic results. These types of bridges are also appropriate for patients who prefer metal-free dentistry.

Discover Metal-Free Dental Bridges in Wilmington, DE

Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry chooses non-metal options to ensure you receive the most natural-looking and health-compatible solutions available. If you are considering replacing missing teeth, we would be happy to discuss all our options. Please call our Wilmington, DE, dental office to schedule an appointment.

Absolutely – a nice smile is a key part of looking and feeling your best. It even adds to your self-confidence and self-esteem. You see, excessively worn front teeth age a smile (some may even suspect you wear a denture!). They often chip and crack, leaving uneven edges. Worn teeth can be lengthened and chipped or damaged areas corrected using advanced dental materials. 

Call Our Dental Office

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer a number of cosmetic and restorative options to fit your needs: veneers, whitening, crowns, bridges, and more. Ask your Wilmington DE dentist for a smile evaluation or phone us for a complimentary one at (302) 468-6742.

The appearance of teeth can be improved in several ways. One of them is cosmetic resin bonding. It will give you immediate results, but it may chip and stain over time and it has a limited life expectancy.

Veneers are a better option. Made from strong, durable dental porcelain, veneers are bonded securely to the fronts of your teeth for beautiful finished results. While veneers aren’t right for everybody, they can be an excellent solution to a range of common cosmetic concerns, including:

• Wide spaces between the teeth
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Stained or discolored teeth
• Uneven or crooked teeth

Both procedures can greatly enhance the look of a tooth. Depending on your preferences, we discuss the key differences between the two.

Dental Bonding Explained

Bonding is a technique that restores chipped, cracked, misaligned, or discolored teeth. An enamel-like resin is sculpted to the tooth to rebuild it. In this way, gaps in teeth can be closed, chips can be built up, and your tooth can be restored to enhance your smile. 

With the proper care, a bonded tooth can last three to five years before it needs to be touched up to correct wear or discoloration.

Brighten Your Smile with Veneers in Wilmington

Veneers are thin sheets of ceramic that are also bonded to the teeth but last much longer, usually eight to twelve years. They look like your natural teeth without the imperfections. Your existing tooth surface will need to be prepared, or etched, to accept the veneers in Wilmington, which will be extremely durable. The final result is one of a natural, beautiful translucency that will give you a perfect smile.

Absolutely – a nice smile is a key part of looking and feeling your best. It even adds to your self-confidence and self-esteem. You see, excessively worn front teeth age a smile (some may even suspect you wear a denture!). They often chip and crack, leaving uneven edges. Worn teeth can be lengthened and chipped or damaged areas corrected using advanced dental materials. 

Call Our Dental Office

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer a number of cosmetic and restorative options to fit your needs: veneers, whitening, crowns, bridges, and more. Ask your Wilmington DE dentist for a smile evaluation or phone us for a complimentary one at (302) 468-6742.

The appearance of teeth can be improved in several ways. One of them is cosmetic resin bonding. It will give you immediate results, but it may chip and stain over time and it has a limited life expectancy.

Veneers are a better option. Made from strong, durable dental porcelain, veneers are bonded securely to the fronts of your teeth for beautiful finished results. While veneers aren’t right for everybody, they can be an excellent solution to a range of common cosmetic concerns, including:

• Wide spaces between the teeth
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Stained or discolored teeth
• Uneven or crooked teeth

Both procedures can greatly enhance the look of a tooth. Depending on your preferences, we discuss the key differences between the two.

Dental Bonding Explained

Bonding is a technique that restores chipped, cracked, misaligned, or discolored teeth. An enamel-like resin is sculpted to the tooth to rebuild it. In this way, gaps in teeth can be closed, chips can be built up, and your tooth can be restored to enhance your smile. 

With the proper care, a bonded tooth can last three to five years before it needs to be touched up to correct wear or discoloration.

Brighten Your Smile with Veneers in Wilmington

Veneers are thin sheets of ceramic that are also bonded to the teeth but last much longer, usually eight to twelve years. They look like your natural teeth without the imperfections. Your existing tooth surface will need to be prepared, or etched, to accept the veneers in Wilmington, which will be extremely durable. The final result is one of a natural, beautiful translucency that will give you a perfect smile.

Let’s start with the real problem – what is leading to your husband’s excessive tooth wear? Since he is aggressively grinding his teeth, it’s absolutely necessary for him to see a dentist who is familiar with jaw joint disorders. Before any work is done to rebuild his teeth, he needs to have the health of his jaw joints assessed. Additionally, balancing the bite may be necessary.

Unfortunately, while veneers are designed to be durable, they simply aren’t strong enough to stand up against the heavy grinding forces caused by bruxism. Porcelain crowns would probably be a better solution in this situation.

Temporaries are typically required after preparing teeth for veneers or crowns. I usually try to make my temporaries close in size, length, and color to the proposed permanent teeth. This gives us a “dress rehearsal” and allows the patient to try the changes before fabricating the final porcelain restorations. The technician uses the temporaries as a blueprint for fabricating the final restorations, as changes can be made easily to the temporaries. The temporaries usually look really nice – but not as nice as the permanent teeth!

Shade tabs of colored teeth are used to match natural teeth. Both the dentist and the lab technician have these tabs and use them to communicate the shade. We use digital photos of the patient’s smile and the teeth to further communicate the shade. Aesthetically inclined dentists will map out the many different shades and translucencies within a tooth for the best possible match.

Contact Us To Learn More

If you think you could benefit from any of the tooth replacement options in Wilmington, DE at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we welcome you to give us a phone call. We can access your dental needs and then schedule a dental appointment where we start helping you get the smile you deserve!

Absolutely – a nice smile is a key part of looking and feeling your best. It even adds to your self-confidence and self-esteem. You see, excessively worn front teeth age a smile (some may even suspect you wear a denture!). They often chip and crack, leaving uneven edges. Worn teeth can be lengthened and chipped or damaged areas corrected using advanced dental materials. 

Call Our Dental Office

Here at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry, we offer a number of cosmetic and restorative options to fit your needs: veneers, whitening, crowns, bridges, and more. Ask your Wilmington DE dentist for a smile evaluation or phone us for a complimentary one at (302) 468-6742.

Modern dentistry is redefining beauty. Damaged and decayed teeth (and dark, old fillings) can now be restored with tooth-colored materials that replicate the appearance of natural teeth. Also, because these materials are securely bonded, dentists can be more conservative while preparing your teeth for filling. Thus, you retain more of your natural, healthy tooth so you look and feel great!

Give your Pike Creek dentist a call to learn more about your cosmetic options at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry!

Braces in Wilmington are a tried and true way to straighten your teeth, relying on brackets and wires to gently shift your teeth into straight and upright positions over time.

Many patients want braces because they desire a beautiful smile, but there are other benefits many don’t consider.

3 Benefits of Braces in Wilmington, DE

Having a straight smile can certainly boost your confidence, but let’s explore how beautifully aligned teeth can benefit your oral health.

#1 Caring for Straight Teeth Is Simple

When your teeth are lined up all in a row, there are fewer hiding places for plaque and bacteria to collect. Brushing and flossing are easier and more effective.

#2 Straight Teeth Reduce Tooth Wear

A misaligned bite puts stress on specific teeth while others have nothing to do during chewing. Aligning your bite is an excellent way to relieve that stress, which may mean fewer cavities or fractures in the future.

#3 Straight Teeth Can Contribute to Your Success

Success can be measured by your happiness. When you feel good about yourself, you are certainly happier. And feeling confident shows in everything you do.

Schedule a Visit with Our Wilmington Dental Experts

To learn whether braces are right for your smile and life goals, reach out to a team member to arrange a consultation with your dentist in Wilmington today.

While dental x-rays are invaluable to a dentist in diagnosing dental problems, many patients are concerned about radiation exposure. In our dental office, we have eliminated these worries by using digital x-rays or computed dental radiography in Wilmington, DE, which requires up to 90 percent less radiation than conventional film!

CDR imaging can reveal things that conventional x-rays cannot. The images can be magnified 300 times their normal size, for example, to enhance diagnosis. They can also be manipulated to correct contrast, and the color can be adjusted to reveal hidden problems, including emerging cavities and infections.

So, worry no more! If you need an x-ray in our Wilmington, DE dental office, you can rest assured that you will not be exposed to significant amounts of radiation—especially compared with radiographs used during previous decades. Our modern digital x-rays are also better for the environment because they require no harsh chemicals or disposal.

In our dental office, we are committed to providing our patients with a safe and comfortable dental experience.

Contact a Team Member Today to Schedule Your Next Dental Checkup

If it’s time for your dental exam and teeth cleanings, a team member is standing by to schedule your appointment today.

Routine teeth cleanings are essential because they prevent or lower your risks for the following issues:

• Tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Tooth loss
• Oral infections 
• Bad breath 
• Oral cancers 
• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes 
• TMJ problems 

What Happens at Your Teeth Cleaning in Wilmington?

During your routine dental appointment, our Wilmington, DE dentist does the following:

• Examines your teeth, gums, and oral tissues 
• Look for signs of oral disease 
• Checks any current restorations
• Screens for oral cancers
• Cleans the teeth to remove plaque and tartar 
• Provides fluoride treatments when needed
• Develops a personalized treatment plan 
• Talks to you about any findings

At Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry in Wilmington, DE, we recommend seeing patients every six months for routine dental exams and teeth cleanings. However, gingivitis or gum disease patients may need more frequent appointments every three months. Your dentist will talk to you if there are issues. 

Looking for a New Dentist Near Wilmington, DE?

Drs. Justison and Gladnick treat patients of all ages, from toddlers and teens to adults and seniors. Contact our dental office today at (302) 994-2660 if you’re looking for a family dentist in Wilmington!

We welcome patients from all areas in New Castle County, Pike Creek, Chester County in Pennsylvania, and Cecil County in Maryland. We look forward to welcoming you to our dental office! 

Teeth that have deep depressions and grooves on their biting surfaces are prime candidates for developing decay. Food can get stuck in those grooves and be very hard to remove even with brushing. Luckily, sealants can save the day!

The Process

The surface of the tooth is first cleaned off, and then the sealant is bonded to the tooth (all accomplished without anesthetic). The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting the tooth from plaque, sugars, and acids that cause decay.

Things to Consider

Although thorough brushing and flossing helps keep your teeth clean, the bristles cannot remove everything from the deep grooves on the biting surfaces. Sealants help to protect these susceptible areas by “sealing out” plaque and food. Sealants are an excellent way of helping to prevent decay, usually lasting several years before reapplication is needed.