Preserving your Natural Teeth through Advanced Biological and Laser Dentistry
Not Just Treating Symptoms
Focus on Long-Term Oral Health and Longevity
A Smarter Approach to Dental Care
Advanced Laser Dentistry Focused on Long-Term Health
Stability, Inflammation and Prevention
Your Blueprint to Preserve Your Teeth
Protect Your Natural Teeth &
Enhance Your Smile in Rockefeller Center & East Setauket, NY
We Believe in Prevention, Early Diagnosis, and Conservative Periodontal and Regenerative Therapies to Strengthen and Preserve our Patients' Teeth and Gums
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Biological and Regenerative Dentistry
Biocompatible, regenerative dental care designed to restore oral health and support whole-body wellness.
Less Dentistry is Often
Better Dentistry.
"Let's Preserve Your Teeth"
A beautiful smile does not always require aggressive dentistry.
In many cases, the most attractive and healthiest outcomes come from preserving natural tooth structure while improving color, shape, symmetry, and gum health in a conservative way.
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, our philosophy is simple: Less dentistry is often better dentistry.
Modern adhesive materials, biomimetic techniques, and biologically focused care allow us to improve smiles while keeping as much healthy natural tooth structure as possible.
Real Example of Conservative Esthetic Improvement
The images below demonstrate how minimally invasive treatment can transform a smile while preserving natural teeth together with biofilm management addressing high risk genetic predisposition for decay development.
Before and After Conservative Esthetic Rehabilitation with biofilm management
The Problem With Over-Treatment
Traditional cosmetic dentistry has often relied on aggressive tooth preparation:
● Full crowns on otherwise restorable teeth
● Extensive drilling to create “perfect” symmetry
● Removal of healthy enamel for cosmetic veneers
● Repeated replacement cycles over decades
While these treatments may initially look attractive, every time healthy tooth structure is removed, the tooth becomes weaker and more dependent on future dentistry.
Over time, this can lead to:
● sensitivity
● fractures
● gum recession
● root canals
● and ultimately tooth loss.
The goal of modern conservative dentistry is different: to strengthen, preserve, and enhance what nature already created.
A More Natural Approach to Smile Enhancement
Many patients do not need extreme cosmetic reconstruction.
Often, beautiful improvements can be achieved through:
● conservative bonding
● minimally invasive ceramic restorations
● gum health optimization
● whitening
● biofilm management
● bite stabilization
● and careful reshaping
Small changes can create dramatic improvements while preserving the vitality and strength of the teeth.
Natural Esthetic
Dentistry
Minimally invasive cosmetic enhancements designed to support natural-looking, healthy smiles.
Non-Invasive Cosmetic Dentistry
Whether you require teeth whitening, bonding or veneers, we will assess your cosmetic needs, and recommend the best treatment options to ensure that you leave our offices with a beautiful, natural and long-lasting smile.
Dr. Urbankova practices unique non-invasive, additive techniques without original tooth structure alteration. This is the most natural form of permanent smile enhancement bringing patients back their youth and natural beauty.
Esthetic Bondings
Esthetic bonding is a minimally invasive way to enhance your smile by repairing gaps, chips, decay, uneven teeth, or discolored fillings. Using biocompatible resin carefully shaped and color-matched to your teeth, we can create natural-looking results in a single visit. Unlike veneers or crowns, bonding preserves your natural tooth structure without removing healthy enamel. This unique technique was developed by Dr. Urbankova.
Veneers
Veneers are thin, high-quality porcelain layers designed to improve the shape, color, and overall appearance of your smile. They are carefully matched to your natural teeth for a seamless result. Unlike esthetic bonding, veneers require some alteration of the existing tooth structure.
Case 1: STACY
An alternative to veneers without removal of tooth structure when natural teeth can be preserved with esthetic sculpting using selective bonding agents and careful technique, a natural appearance can be achieved with NO CUTTING of the natural teeth.
Case 2: PETER
Our patient Peter had been unhappy his entire life with the dark stains on his teeth – from using tetracycline as a child. He wanted to change the color of his teeth to a more normal white but he was told the only way to do it would be to cut the teeth and apply ceramic veneers. Peter did not want his teeth to be cut, he only wanted them to be white without the brown color defects. Since porcelain veneers require tooth structure removal before being placed, we offered NON-invasive bonding without removal of tooth structure. Peter was very happy with the procedure result, and no tooth structure was removed. (2 years follow up result).
Case 3: LUCY
Lucy finished orthodontic treatment but was left with a non-ideal esthetic result: her lateral incisors were still rotated. She was finished with braces and wanted another solution. One dentist said she needed porcelain veneers, but that meant cutting the teeth, an irreversible process. We offered her non-invasive corrections with careful application of bondings to correct rotation and enhance shape of the lateral teeth to give her whiter and fuller smile without removing any tooth structure.
Case 4: LAURA
Laura’s front teeth had old deteriorated bondings as well as many failing fillings on her back teeth. When many teeth need bondings replaced, and aesthetic demands are high, porcelain veneers can make sense. In Laura’s case porcelain veneers helped her to achieve the smile she wanted with the fewest number of appointments.
Case 5: HELEN
Helen is 74 years old. Beautiful and always very well cared for lady. She does not look 74 but maybe 60 years old. Time has shown aging also on her teeth with recession and showing dark spaced between her teeth. She wanted to improve her smile but preserve integrity of her teeth and she used our serviced with non-invasive additive technique where her own enamel was not removed or altered.
Case Study 6: PETER
Peter is 32 years old young gentleman. He has developed erosions and stain on his teeth. Traditional method would require dental venners with much tooth structure removal. Instead Peter benefited with non-invasive adhesive treatmentso he can Preserve His Teeth and smile with confidence.
Case Study 7: CORY
Cori is a 12-year old girl who came to our office and during her visit expressed frustration with her smile. She thought her teeth were not as white as she would like and that they looked rather small and were not straight. She had been offered orthodontic treatment or veneers in the past, but she did not like either option due to the length of treatment and high expense. She also did not like that veneers would involve the cutting of her natural teeth. We offered her a different, completely natural option – a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure to give her a fuller, whiter and healthier smile. First we prescribed a home whitening program that would restore her teeth to their natural shade. Then in the office we artfully re-sculpted and re-contoured the edges of her incisors without cutting the tooth enamel at all to achieve the desired result.
This non-invasive procedure preserved her natural tooth structure and maintained the health of her teeth without invasive and irreversible changes to her teeth, and at a minimal cost when compared to traditional more invasive treatment options. Cori was very happy and all her friends commented on her new beautiful smile.
Case 8: PETRA
Petra is a 32 years old fashion designer whose teeth were originally not aligned properly. After receiving an orthodontic treatment her teeth were aligned correctly, but still not looking attractive. Petra’s teeth showed some incisal wear as well as uneven length of her central incisors. After thorough evaluation, we recommended in office whitening and selective bonding. Not only her teeth were not cut and preserved, but also financial savings for patient were significant.
Case 9: MARICELLA
Maricella is a 48 years old attorney and she has gum recession. She was not happy about the gap between her teeth that has been getting progressively worse over the years. She is regularly seen by her periodontist who advised to veneer her two teeth to close the unattractive space. She has found our office and we have offered her selective bonding to close the space. After in office whitening procedure her teeth were bonded to achieve the result below. Not only none of her teeth enamel was removed but we also achieved better esthetic result then traditional veneers where tooth enamel is removed as part of veneer procedure.
Case 10: RACHEL
Rachel is a 64-year old white female and wanted to correct her smile to what is used to be. Rachel did not like large spaces between her lateral teeth and canines, and chipped incisor edges. Her teeth showed a lot of wear. We offered her in office bleaching and multiple composite restorations matching her natural tooth color. Rachel was very happy as her teeth were preserved, not cut and looked even better then 20+ years ago. See below before and after.
Case 11: PAULA
This patient Paula is 62 years old white female presented to our office with desire to improve her smile. Patient did not like that her teeth were rotated, had spaces and asked about what can be done? Paula was not interested in orthodontic treatment, crowns or veneers – the traditional approach. We offered her minimally invasive treatment: where natural tooth structure was deficient or week by wear we placed multiple restorations matching her natural tooth color with slight re-contouring. The natural tooth structure was not cut but preserved. See below before and after with detail.
Case 12: STEPHAN
Stephan (50+years old) is our long time patient who just needed to preserve his worn out front teeth. His front teeth demonstrated incisal wear. After in-office bleaching we have restored his incisal edges to his 20+ year condition. No drilling his teeth, just preserving the teeth he has and achieving esthetic result as well...
Oral Microbiome Health: Supporting a Healthy Smile and a Healthy Life
"Let's Preserve Your Teeth"
A Different Way to Think
About Oral Health
Your mouth is home to billions of microorganisms that form the oral microbiome. When balanced, beneficial bacteria help protect your teeth and gums. When disrupted, harmful bacteria can contribute to tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath, inflammation, and tooth loss.
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we support a healthy oral microbiome through preventive care and oral biofilm management.
Why the Oral
Microbiome Matters
Your mouth is the gateway to your body.
Every day, your oral tissues interact with food, beverages, medications, hormones, and the bacteria that naturally live in your mouth. A healthy microbiome helps maintain balance and supports healthy gums and teeth.
When harmful bacteria begin to outnumber beneficial bacteria, patients may experience:
● Bleeding gums
● Gum disease
● Persistent bad breath
● Increased plaque accumulation
● Tooth decay
● Oral inflammation
● Recurrent dental problems
Many people are surprised to learn that oral health and overall wellness are closely connected. Research continues to explore the relationship between periodontal disease, inflammation, cardiovascular health, diabetes, and healthy aging.
How We Support Oral
Microbiome Health
Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluations
Healthy gums provide the foundation for a healthy oral microbiome.
We carefully evaluate gum health, pocket depths, inflammation, bleeding, bone support, and other risk factors that may affect your periodontal health.
Professional Biofilm Management
Dental plaque is more than just debris—it is a living bacterial biofilm.
Regular professional cleanings and periodontal maintenance help reduce harmful bacterial accumulation while supporting a healthier oral environment.
Advanced Bacterial Testing
Some patients experience recurring gum disease or chronic bad breath despite good home care.
In selected cases, we may recommend oral bacterial testing to identify specific microorganisms that contribute to periodontal disease and oral inflammation.
This information helps us create a more personalized treatment plan.
Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy
For patients with periodontal disease, we may utilize Nd:YAG laser therapy as part of a comprehensive periodontal treatment program.
Laser therapy can help reduce harmful bacteria within periodontal pockets while supporting the body’s natural healing response.
Bad Breath Evaluation
Persistent bad breath is often a sign of bacterial imbalance.
Our office provides comprehensive bad breath evaluations to help identify the underlying causes rather than simply masking symptoms.
Supporting Your Oral Health at Home
Simple daily habits can help support a healthier oral microbiome:
● Brush thoroughly twice daily
● Clean between the teeth every day
● Stay well hydrated
● Limit frequent sugar exposure
● Avoid tobacco products
● Maintain regular dental visits
● Address dry mouth when it occurs
● Follow individualized recommendations based on your specific needs
Small changes made consistently often have the greatest long-term impact.
Our goal is not simply to treat disease. Our goal is to help create a healthier environment where your teeth, gums, and oral microbiome can thrive.
Because a healthy smile begins with balance.
Breath Health &
Halitosis Analysis
Preventive dental care focused on treatment of inflammation, fresher breath, and long-term oral wellness.
Fresh Breath & Halitosis Analysis
"Let's Preserve Your Teeth"
Discover the Source of Persistent Bad Breath
Persistent bad breath, also known as halitosis, is one of the most common oral health concerns affecting adults. While many people view bad breath as a social or cosmetic issue, it is often an important sign that the oral environment is not functioning in balance.
Research suggests that approximately 80–90% of chronic bad breath originates within the mouth itself, making the oral cavity the primary focus of diagnosis and treatment. The most common causes include bacterial biofilm accumulation, tongue coating, periodontal disease, dry mouth, food retention, failing dental restorations, and imbalances within the oral microbiome.
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we believe that fresh breath is not simply the absence of odor. Fresh breath is often a reflection of a healthy oral ecosystem.
The Oral Microbiome: The Foundation of Breath Health
Your mouth contains billions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that form a highly complex ecosystem known as the oral
microbiome.
When this ecosystem is balanced, it helps protect the teeth and gums, supports healthy saliva function, assists with natural defense mechanisms, and contributes to a healthier oral environment. However, when harmful bacteria become dominant, they can alter the balance of the microbiome and contribute to oral disease and unpleasant breath odor.
Many of the bacteria associated with bad breath thrive in low-oxygen environments, including:
● The back of the tongue
● Deep grooves and crevices of the tongue surface
● Periodontal pockets
● Areas beneath the gumline
● Spaces between teeth
● Around crowns, bridges, implants, and restorations
● Areas where food and bacterial deposits accumulate
● Dry mouth environments with reduced saliva flow
As these bacteria metabolize proteins and cellular debris, they produce sulfur-containing gases known as volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). These gases are responsible for many of the unpleasant odors associated with chronic bad breath.
An unhealthy oral microbiome may not only affect breath quality but may also contribute to inflammation, periodontal disease, tissue breakdown, and increased biofilm accumulation.
Biofilm: The Hidden Cause of Many Breath Problems
One of the most important factors contributing to bad breath is oral biofilm.
Biofilm is a highly organized community of microorganisms that adheres to teeth, gums, tongue surfaces, restorations, and other oral structures. Unlike loose bacteria that can be rinsed away, biofilm forms a protective matrix that allows microorganisms to survive, communicate, and thrive.
As biofilm matures, it becomes increasingly complex and may contain large numbers of odor-producing bacteria.
Biofilm commonly accumulates on:
● The tongue surface
● Tooth surfaces
● Along the gumline
● Beneath the gumline
● Within periodontal pockets
● Around crowns and bridges
● Around implants
● Around orthodontic appliances
● Areas that are difficult to clean at home
Even patients who brush and floss regularly may have areas where mature biofilm remains undisturbed and continues to contribute to odor production.
Because biofilm plays such a significant role in oral disease and bad breath, professional biofilm management is often an essential component of successful treatment.
The Role of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is one of the most common causes of chronic oral malodor.
As periodontal pockets deepen, they create an ideal environment for odor-producing bacteria to flourish. These bacteria can generate high levels of sulfur compounds while simultaneously contributing to inflammation, bleeding, tissue destruction, and bone loss.
In many patients, persistent bad breath may be one of the earliest signs that periodontal disease is present.
Successful treatment often requires addressing both the infection and the microbial environment that supports it.
How Dental Restorations Can Affect Breath
Many patients are surprised to learn that existing dental work may contribute to persistent bad breath.
Even well-made restorations can become areas where biofilm accumulates if margins become difficult to clean or if restorations begin to deteriorate over time.
Potential contributing factors may include:
● Leaking restorations
● Open margins around crowns
● Defective fillings
● Food-trapping areas
● Overcontoured restorations
● Poorly fitting crowns or bridges
● Areas of recurrent decay
● Difficult-to-clean implant restorations
These areas can become reservoirs for bacterial accumulation and may contribute to both oral odor and ongoing inflammation.
A comprehensive evaluation of existing dental restorations is therefore an important part of understanding the source of persistent bad breath.
Dry Mouth and Breath Odor
Saliva plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy oral ecosystem.
It helps:
● Wash away bacteria
● Neutralize acids
● Support microbial balance
● Lubricate oral tissues
● Remove food particles
● Maintain oral comfort
When saliva production decreases, odor-producing bacteria often gain an advantage.
Patients with dry mouth may experience:
● Persistent bad breath
● Increased plaque accumulation
● Higher cavity risk
● Oral discomfort
● Changes in taste
● Increased bacterial imbalance
Identifying and managing dry mouth is frequently an important part of a successful breath-health strategy.
Advanced Breath Analysis with OralChroma®
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we utilize OralChroma® breath analysis technology to help objectively evaluate the compounds responsible for oral malodor.
Rather than relying solely on subjective evaluation, OralChroma allows us to measure the primary sulfur-containing gases associated with bad breath.
These include:
Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)
Often associated with:
● Tongue biofilm
● Oral microbial imbalance
● Bacterial accumulation
Methyl Mercaptan (CH₃SH)
Frequently associated with:
● Periodontal disease
● Gum inflammation
● Periodontal tissue breakdown
Dimethyl Sulfide ((CH₃)₂S)
May occasionally indicate:
● Extra-oral contributors
● Certain medical conditions
● Systemic influences
By evaluating these compounds individually, we can gain valuable insight into the nature and potential source of the odor.
OralChroma | Product | Nissha FIS Inc. High quality gas sensor manufacturer
Is Bad Breath Always an Oral Problem?
Although approximately 80–90% of chronic bad breath originates within the mouth, a smaller percentage may involve other contributing factors.
Potential non-oral causes include:
● Chronic sinus conditions
● Postnasal drip
● Tonsil stones
● Chronic tonsillitis
● Significant acid reflux
● Certain gastrointestinal conditions
● Medical disorders affecting metabolism
● Some medications
When appropriate, we may recommend additional evaluation by an ENT physician or medical specialist.
Our Comprehensive Breath Health Evaluation
Because bad breath often has multiple contributing factors, we take a comprehensive approach that may include:
● OralChroma® breath analysis
● Oral microbiome evaluation
● Biofilm assessment
● Tongue biofilm evaluation
● Periodontal examination
● Periodontal pocket assessment
● Dry mouth evaluation
● Salivary assessment
● Evaluation of existing restorations
● Assessment of crowns, bridges, implants, and fillings
● Identification of plaque-retentive areas
● Review of medical and lifestyle factors
● Evaluation of possible extra-oral contributors
This comprehensive approach allows us to identify the factors contributing to oral odor and develop a personalized treatment plan focused on long-term success.
Treating the Cause, Not Just the Odor
Mouthwashes, mints, sprays, and chewing gum may temporarily cover odor, but they rarely address the underlying cause.
Our focus is on identifying and managing the factors responsible for the odor through:
● Professional biofilm management
● Oral microbiome support
● Periodontal therapy
● Tongue biofilm reduction
● Dry mouth management
● Improvement of home-care techniques
● Evaluation and correction of bacteria-retentive restorations
● Biomimetic and minimally invasive restorative dentistry
● Periodontal laser therapy when appropriate
Our goal is not simply to help patients achieve fresher breath. Our goal is to create a healthier oral environment where the teeth, gums, restorations, saliva, bite, and oral microbiome function together in balance.
When the oral ecosystem becomes healthier, patients often experience fresher breath, healthier gums, improved comfort, greater confidence, and enhanced long-term preservation of their natural teeth.
Because fresh breath is often a reflection of a healthy oral ecosystem.
A Healthy Mouth Starts with a Healthy Oral Microbiome
Your mouth is home to billions of microorganisms that form a complex ecosystem known as the oral microbiome. When this ecosystem is balanced, it helps protect your teeth, gums, breath, and overall oral health. When harmful bacteria become dominant, they can contribute to bad breath, gum inflammation, periodontal disease, and other oral health concerns.
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we believe that oral wellness is about more than treating disease. Our goal is to help create a healthier oral environment where your teeth, gums, saliva, and oral microbiome can function together in balance.
Because a healthy smile begins with a healthy ecosystem.
The Connection Between the Oral Microbiome and Bad Breath
One of the most common signs of an unhealthy oral microbiome is persistent bad breath (halitosis).
Many people assume bad breath is caused by poor brushing or comes from the stomach. In reality, scientific research shows that approximately 80–90% of chronic bad breath originates within the mouth itself.
The most common oral causes include:
● Tongue biofilm and tongue coating
● Periodontal disease and periodontal pockets
● Bacterial imbalance within the oral microbiome
● Dental plaque and biofilm accumulation
● Food trapped between teeth
● Dry mouth (xerostomia)
● Cavities and leaking restorations
● Crowns, bridges, or dental work that harbor bacteria
● Oral infections
In many cases, the problem is not simply hygiene. The problem is that odor-producing bacteria are living in areas that are difficult to reach with routine brushing and flossing.
How Oral Bacteria Produce Odor
Certain bacteria thrive in low-oxygen environments such as:
● The back of the tongue
● Periodontal pockets
● Areas between teeth
● Around dental restorations
● Dry mouth environments
As these bacteria break down proteins, they release sulfur-containing gases known as volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). These gases are responsible for many unpleasant oral odors and may also contribute to periodontal inflammation.
When the oral microbiome becomes imbalanced, odor-producing bacteria can multiply and create a cycle of:
● Chronic bad breath
● Increased biofilm accumulation
● Gum inflammation
● Periodontal disease progression
● Reduced oral comfort and confidence
Is Bad Breath Always Caused by the Mouth?
Not always.
Although approximately 80–90% of chronic bad breath originates within the oral cavity, a smaller percentage may have contributing factors outside the mouth.
Ear, Nose & Throat Sources
Possible causes include:
● Chronic sinus infections
● Postnasal drip
● Tonsil stones
● Chronic tonsillitis
● Nasal obstruction
Digestive Sources
Many patients believe bad breath originates from the stomach. In reality, stomach-related causes are relatively uncommon.
Potential contributors may include:
● Significant acid reflux (GERD)
● Certain esophageal disorders
● Less commonly, stomach infections or digestive disorders
Medical and Lifestyle Factors
Additional contributors may include:
● Dry mouth caused by medications
● Dehydration
● Smoking or vaping
● Alcohol use
● Ketogenic diets or prolonged fasting
● Diabetes
● Kidney disease
● Liver disease
● Certain medications
When appropriate, we may recommend collaboration with an ENT physician or medical provider to further investigate potential non-oral causes.
Advanced Bad Breath Testing with OralChroma®
Many dental offices evaluate bad breath based solely on visual examination and patient reports.
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we utilize the OralChroma® Breath Analyzer, an advanced diagnostic technology that objectively measures odor-producing gases in the breath.
This allows us to move beyond guesswork and better understand the nature and potential source of the odor.
What Does OralChroma Measure?
OralChroma analyzes the three primary volatile sulfur compounds associated with halitosis:
Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)
Often associated with:
● Tongue biofilm
● Bacterial accumulation
● Poor oral hygiene
● Oral microbial imbalance
Methyl Mercaptan (CH₃SH)
Often associated with:
● Periodontal disease
● Gum inflammation
● Deep periodontal pockets
● Tissue breakdown
Dimethyl Sulfide ((CH₃)₂S)
May sometimes be associated with:
● Extra-oral sources
● Certain medical conditions
● Systemic contributors
By evaluating these compounds separately, OralChroma provides valuable information that may help identify whether the source of odor is primarily oral, periodontal, microbiome-related, or potentially influenced by factors outside the mouth.
Why Breath Testing Matters
Many patients cannot accurately evaluate their own breath. Others may feel they have bad breath when little or no measurable odor is present.
Objective testing can help:
● Confirm the presence of oral malodor
● Establish a baseline before treatment
● Monitor treatment progress
● Identify odor-producing sulfur compounds
● Support diagnosis of periodontal and microbiome-related conditions
● Help determine whether additional medical evaluation may be beneficial
● Rather than relying solely on subjective opinions, we use measurable data to guide diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Our Comprehensive Halitosis & Oral Wellness Evaluation
Because bad breath can have multiple causes, we take a comprehensive approach that may include:
● OralChroma® breath analysis
● Oral microbiome evaluation
● Tongue biofilm assessment
● Periodontal examination
● Dry mouth evaluation
● Biofilm and plaque assessment
● Evaluation of existing crowns, bridges, and restorations
● Medical and lifestyle review
● Assessment of possible ENT or systemic contributors
Our goal is to identify the source of the odor and create a personalized treatment plan focused on long-term oral health.
Treating the Cause, Not Just the Symptom
Mints, chewing gum, and mouthwashes may temporarily mask odor, but they often do not address the underlying cause.
Our approach focuses on improving the oral environment by:
● Managing harmful biofilm
● Supporting a healthier oral microbiome
● Treating periodontal disease
● Reducing tongue bacterial accumulation
● Addressing dry mouth
● Correcting bacteria-retentive dental conditions
● Providing personalized home-care recommendations
● Utilizing periodontal laser therapy when appropriate
● The goal is not simply fresher breath. The goal is a healthier oral ecosystem.
The Link Between Oral Wellness and Overall Health
Research continues to demonstrate important connections between the oral microbiome, inflammation, periodontal health, and overall wellness.
A healthier oral microbiome may contribute to:
● Fresher breath
● Healthier gums
● Better periodontal stability
● Reduced oral inflammation
● Improved comfort and confidence
● Long-term preservation of natural teeth
Oral Wellness & Microbiome Care at Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we combine advanced diagnostics, microbiome-focused care, periodontal expertise, and objective breath analysis to help patients understand the true source of bad breath and achieve long-term oral wellness.
Whether you are struggling with persistent bad breath, gum disease, dry mouth, oral discomfort, or simply want to optimize your oral health, our team in Manhattan, New York City, and East Setauket, Long Island is dedicated to helping you create a healthier mouth for life.
Because fresh breath is often a reflection of a healthy oral ecosystem.
Regenerative
Periodontal Care
Minimally invasive and gentle gum treatments that restore gum health and support natural healing.
Biomimetic & Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Approach in dentistry designed to preserve tooth vitality whenever clinically possible.
Women’s Oral Health & Hormonal Support
Hormone-informed dental care supporting women’s oral health
Healthy Aging, Healthy Teeth: The Foundations of Lifelong Oral Health
"Let's Preserve Your Teeth"
As we age, maintaining healthy teeth and gums becomes increasingly important. Changes in saliva production, oral bacteria, gum health, bite forces, medications, and overall health can all affect the longevity of your smile.
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, serving patients in Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, East Setauket, and Long Island, our philosophy is centered on helping patients preserve their natural teeth through preventive dentistry, periodontal care, oral wellness, oral microbiome support, and comprehensive dental care designed for healthy aging.
We believe that successful aging begins with creating a healthy oral environment where teeth, gums, bone, saliva, and the oral microbiome work together in balance.
Oral Microbiome Health and Healthy Aging
The oral microbiome consists of billions of bacteria that naturally live in the mouth. When these bacteria remain balanced, they help support healthy teeth, healthy gums, fresh breath, and overall wellness.
However, disruptions in the oral microbiome can contribute to gum disease, bad breath, tooth decay, inflammation, and other oral health concerns. Research continues to demonstrate important connections between oral health and systemic health, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive health, and healthy aging.
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, our approach focuses not only on treating dental disease but also on supporting a healthier oral microbiome and reducing factors that contribute to chronic inflammation.
Periodontal Health: The Foundation of Tooth Preservation
Healthy gums and healthy bone provide the support system that keeps teeth stable throughout life.
As patients age, the risk of periodontal disease and bone loss increases. Left untreated, gum disease remains one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults.
Our preventive and periodontal care programs are designed to help patients maintain healthy gums, reduce inflammation, preserve supporting bone, and protect their natural teeth for as long as possible.
Bite Balance and Occlusal Health
One of the most overlooked aspects of long-term oral health is the balance of bite forces.
Every day, teeth are exposed to significant pressure from chewing, speaking, clenching, and grinding. When these forces become uneven, excessive wear, tooth fractures, gum recession, mobility, and damage to dental restorations can occur.
At our Manhattan and East Setauket dental offices, we carefully evaluate occlusion—the way teeth come together during function. By identifying bite imbalances and excessive forces, we can help protect teeth and support long-term oral stability.
Saliva and Dry Mouth Prevention
Saliva plays a critical role in protecting teeth and gums. It helps neutralize acids, wash away food particles, support the oral microbiome, and reduce the risk of cavities and infection.
As we age, medications, hormonal changes, medical conditions, and changes in salivary gland function can increase the risk of dry mouth. Our team evaluates factors that affect saliva production and helps patients develop strategies to maintain a healthy oral environment.
A Comprehensive Approach to Healthy Aging
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we believe that preserving natural teeth requires more than fixing problems after they occur.
Our comprehensive approach focuses on four essential pillars of oral health:
● Healthy Oral Microbiome
● Healthy Gums and Supporting Bone
● Balanced Occlusal Forces
● Healthy Saliva Function
By maintaining balance in these areas, patients can often reduce their risk of tooth loss, gum disease, oral inflammation, and unnecessary dental treatment.
Whether you are seeking preventive dental care, periodontal maintenance, dry mouth treatment, oral wellness services, or healthy aging dentistry, Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry is committed to helping patients throughout Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, East Setauket, and Long Island enjoy healthier smiles for life.
Saving Severely
Damaged Teeth
Saving teeth with
Biomimetic Dentistry
Healthy Aging, Healthy Teeth: The Foundations of Lifelong Oral Health
"Let's Preserve Your Teeth"
As we age, maintaining healthy teeth and gums becomes increasingly important. Changes in saliva production, oral bacteria, gum health, bite forces, medications, and overall health can all affect the longevity of your smile.
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, serving patients in Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, East Setauket, and Long Island, our philosophy is centered on helping patients preserve their natural teeth through preventive dentistry, periodontal care, oral wellness, oral microbiome support, and comprehensive dental care designed for healthy aging.
We believe that successful aging begins with creating a healthy oral environment where teeth, gums, bone, saliva, and the oral microbiome work together in balance.
Oral Microbiome Health and Healthy Aging
The oral microbiome consists of billions of bacteria that naturally live in the mouth. When these bacteria remain balanced, they help support healthy teeth, healthy gums, fresh breath, and overall wellness.
However, disruptions in the oral microbiome can contribute to gum disease, bad breath, tooth decay, inflammation, and other oral health concerns. Research continues to demonstrate important connections between oral health and systemic health, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive health, and healthy aging.
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, our approach focuses not only on treating dental disease but also on supporting a healthier oral microbiome and reducing factors that contribute to chronic inflammation.
Periodontal Health: The Foundation of Tooth Preservation
Healthy gums and healthy bone provide the support system that keeps teeth stable throughout life.
As patients age, the risk of periodontal disease and bone loss increases. Left untreated, gum disease remains one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults.
Our preventive and periodontal care programs are designed to help patients maintain healthy gums, reduce inflammation, preserve supporting bone, and protect their natural teeth for as long as possible.
Bite Balance and Occlusal Health
One of the most overlooked aspects of long-term oral health is the balance of bite forces.
Every day, teeth are exposed to significant pressure from chewing, speaking, clenching, and grinding. When these forces become uneven, excessive wear, tooth fractures, gum recession, mobility, and damage to dental restorations can occur.
At our Manhattan and East Setauket dental offices, we carefully evaluate occlusion—the way teeth come together during function. By identifying bite imbalances and excessive forces, we can help protect teeth and support long-term oral stability.
Saliva and Dry Mouth Prevention
Saliva plays a critical role in protecting teeth and gums. It helps neutralize acids, wash away food particles, support the oral microbiome, and reduce the risk of cavities and infection.
As we age, medications, hormonal changes, medical conditions, and changes in salivary gland function can increase the risk of dry mouth. Our team evaluates factors that affect saliva production and helps patients develop strategies to maintain a healthy oral environment.
A Comprehensive Approach to Healthy Aging
At Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry, we believe that preserving natural teeth requires more than fixing problems after they occur.
Our comprehensive approach focuses on four essential pillars of oral health:
● Healthy Oral Microbiome
● Healthy Gums and Supporting Bone
● Balanced Occlusal Forces
● Healthy Saliva Function
By maintaining balance in these areas, patients can often reduce their risk of tooth loss, gum disease, oral inflammation, and unnecessary dental treatment.
Whether you are seeking preventive dental care, periodontal maintenance, dry mouth treatment, oral wellness services, or healthy aging dentistry, Preserve Your Teeth Dentistry is committed to helping patients throughout Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, East Setauket, and Long Island enjoy healthier smiles for life.
Our Philosophy
We believe in prevention, early diagnosis and conservative therapies to protect and strengthen our patients' teeth and gums, and we center our care around that philosophy. By following these concepts, we are able to prolong the life span of our patients' teeth and gums.
Using new technologies, materials and very careful techniques, we are able to preserve our patient's teeth without the need for invasive procedures that can produce unsightly results. Our minimally invasive techniques preserve the structure and enhance esthetic of our patients' teeth, but more importantly, they ensure the patients' long-term oral health.
Our team's goal is to diagnose both periodontal disease (gum disease) and tooth decay early and prevent them from advancing. Utilizing specialized skills and state-of-the-art technology in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, we are able to successfully diagnose and treat a wide range of dental issues. We are highly committed to successful treatment and maintenance.
Our Mission
We have one common goal for our patients – preserving their teeth with long term success. We are committed to the highest level of care.
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
is a new approach focusing on conserving tooth structure rather than radically removing it.
Minimally invasive dentistry is a philosophy of oral health provision. It focuses on comprehensive preventive management and minimally invasive approaches to operative interventions. This approach is founded on conserving your tooth structure rather than radically removing it. Minimally invasive dentistry follows a new paradigm in dentistry, as it requires minimal surgical intervention, the use of modern adhesive materials according to stringent scientific principles, and prevention according to the individual patients needs. Minimally invasive treatment has long-term benefits. Rather than invasive treatments that often lead to loss of tooth structure, complications, tooth loss, and possible overall health problems, minimally invasive dentistry’s goal is to preserve your teeth. Such a philosophy ultimately leads to a prolonged life-span of the patient’s natural smile and whole body health. See examples of non-invasive additive treatments in esthetic dentistry.
Patient Centered Care
Minimally invasive dentistry is both patient specific and patient centered. Our specialists work closely together in decisions involved in saving and preserving our patients’ teeth.
Partnership With Patients
We take partnership in caring for our patients’ oral health. We teach our patients what they can do to preserve their teeth on their own and use latest techniques in oral care preventive management to achieve the best results possible.
Meet Our Expert Team
Alice Urbankova, MUDr, DDS, PhD
Steven Engebretson, DMD, MS, MS
Fernando J. Contreras, DDS
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