Dental implants are often described as a permanent solution to tooth loss. For many patients, they truly are. But the word “permanent” deserves some unpacking. The titanium implant post fuses with the jawbone and can last a lifetime with proper care. The crown, abutment, and other components placed on top have a long but finite […]

A brighter smile is one of the most requested improvements in cosmetic dentistry. There are good reasons for this. The color of your teeth affects how confident you feel in photographs, professional settings, and everyday interactions. If you are exploring teeth whitening in Brooklyn NY, Willoughby Dental offers professional whitening that delivers results safely and […]

Not every cosmetic dental improvement requires veneers, crowns, or orthodontics. For example, some patients only have minor chips, small gaps, slight discoloration, or subtle shape irregularities. For them, dental bonding in Brooklyn NY offers an effective solution. In fact, it is faster, less expensive, and more conservative than most alternatives. Dr. Ezra Trachtenberg, DMD, has […]

Porcelain veneers rank among the most transformative cosmetic dental treatments available. A thin porcelain shell bonds to the front surface of a tooth. It changes the color, shape, length, and alignment without removing significant underlying structure. Willoughby Dental offers veneer treatment under Dr. Ezra Trachtenberg, DMD. He brings over 25 years of Downtown Brooklyn experience […]

Losing a tooth changes more than just your appearance. It affects how you chew and how you speak. Over time, the bone structure of your jaw changes too. Dental implants in Brooklyn NY offer a permanent, natural-looking solution that addresses all of those consequences, not just the visible gap in your smile. At Willoughby Dental, […]

When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as teeth and bone) than by soft tissues (such as cheeks and gums) before striking the film. This creates an image on the radiograph. Teeth appear lighter because fewer X-rays penetrate to reach the film. Cavities […]

Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they reach the tip of the root. All teeth have between one and four root canals. Many tooth problems involve infections that spread to the pulp, which is the inner chamber of the tooth […]