Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Schedule regular check-ups. Visit the doctor regularly (every six months) for professional cleanings and oral exams.
• X-rays
  Digital radiography (digital x-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental x-rays. This technique uses an electronic sensor (instead of x-ray film) that captures and stores the digital image on a computer. This image can be instantly viewed and enlarged helping the dentist and dental hygienist detect problems easier. Digital x-rays reduce radiation 80-90% compared to the already low exposure of traditional dental x-rays.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Regular dental exams and cleaning visits are essential in preventing dental problems and maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. At these visits, your teeth are cleaned and checked for cavities. Additionally, there are many other things that are checked and monitored to help detect, prevent, and maintain your dental health. These include...
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  As your child's permanent teeth grow in, the dentist can help seal out decay by applying a thin wash of resin to the back teeth, where most chewing occurs. Known as a sealant, this protective coating keeps bacteria from settling in the hard-to-reach crevices of the molars.

Restorative

• Fillings
  There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. You and your dentist can discuss the best options for restoring your teeth. Composite fillings, along with silver amalgam fillings, are the most widely used today. Because composite fillings are tooth colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth, and are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or the more visible areas of the teeth.
• Resin Composite
  New materials have given the dentist more filling and repair options than ever before. Composite resins bond to the teeth so the filling won't pop out, and they can be used to rebuild teeth damaged through injury.
• Veneers
  Having an attractive smile can make you look and feel more confident. If the smile you desire requires your teeth be straighter, whiter, more even, shapely or some combination, we can help. Smile makeovers use advanced cosmetic dental procedures, such as porcelain veneers, to help improve your smile in just a few appointments. From dramatic improvement to subtle change, a smile makeover can brighten your entire appearance in an incredibly short time! For more information about smile makeovers, please contact us today!
• Crowns
  Tooth-colored resins are also more attractive. But in cases of fracture, extensive decay, or malformation of baby teeth, dentists often opt for stainless steel crowns. Crowns maintain the tooth while preventing the decay from spreading.
• Bridges
  There are several types of bridges. You and your dentist will discuss the best options for your particular case. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain fixed bridges are most popular because they resemble your natural teeth. This type of bridge consists to two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
• Dental Bonding
• Restorative Dentistry
  At Hackensack Dental, Dr. Douglas Gelber offers state-of-the-art Implant, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry for your entire family in a caring, comfortable atmosphere. There is no substitute for the beauty and function of your own natural, healthy teeth. Our practice offers quality dental care to encourage your whole family to maintain your smiles for a lifetime.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Teeth, just as any other part of your body, can become infected. The infection usually is caused by (1) a deep cavity entering the nerve of the tooth, or (2) traumatic injury to the tooth. The infection forms an abscess that will require examination and testing for accurate diagnosis. An abscessed tooth is nearly always evident with an x-ray. A tooth with an abscess need not necessarily be extracted, because a dental procedure commonly called root canal therapy will control the infection and allow healing. This treatment will save your t

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  – Brush at least twice a day with an ADA approved fluoride toothpaste and toothbrush. Floss daily to remove food debris and plaque from in between the teeth and under the gumline. Brush or use a tongue scraper to clean the tongue and reach the back areas. Replace your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months. If you wear dentures or removable bridges, clean them thoroughly and place them back in your mouth in the morning.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Implants are utilized to offer patients a foundation for new restorative teeth where natural teeth are missing or have been extracted.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Less visible and more effective brackets and wires are making straightening teeth with orthodontics much more appealing to adult patients. Also, in some cases, teeth may be straightened with custom-made, clear, removable aligners that require no braces.
• Braces
  As kids grow older, their bite and the straightness of their teeth can become an issue. Orthodontic treatment begins earlier now than it once did, but what once was a symbol of preteen anguish — a mouth filled with metal wires and braces — is a relic of the past. Kids as young as age 7 now sport corrective appliances. Efficient, plastic-based materials have replaced old-fashioned metal contraptions.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  The proper Teeth Whitening treatment can get your smile looking its youthful best. You should look for a whitening procedure that is...
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Cosmetic dentistry has become very popular in the last several years, not only due to the many advances in cosmetic dental procedures and materials available today, but also because patients are becoming more and more focused on improving their overall health. This includes dental prevention and having a healthier, whiter, more radiant smile.
• General Dentistry
  From routine maintenance to major restorative and Advanced General Dentistry, we provide an array of dental services to meet your needs in one convenient location. We strive to help our patients to obtain strong, healthy teeth and gums. We utilize state-of-the-art procedures to restore your teeth to a natural and healthy look. Using the latest technology, the doctor's and experienced staff at Hackensack Dental work together as a team to give you exceptional high quality treatment.