The document outlines the dental services provided by Lokesh Rao, including initial oral examinations, preventive programs, teeth whitening, and various restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, and dental implants. It emphasizes the importance of oral hygiene and explains treatments for periodontal disease, root canals, and pediatric care. Additionally, it discusses the use of veneers and night guards for specific dental issues.

1. Lokesh Rao
1915 Central Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10710
914-961-1700
Dental Services:
Initial Oral Examination
Your first visit at our office is very important in establishing your oral health baseline. We will
perform a complete oral examination which includes an oral cancer screening, periodontal
evaluation, an analysis of your occlusion (bite) and a thorough examination of your teeth, their
supporting structures and of the oral anatomy.
The Preventive Program

2. Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean
and where proper oral hygiene is maintained. Our dental hygiene program is designed to help
prevent new cavities, preserve teeth that have been restored and manage periodontal disease. At
the initial visit with our hygienist, oral hygiene instructions are reviewed and are reinforced at
subsequent recall visits.
Tooth Whitening
When it comes to having whiter, brighter teeth, Dr. Rao and his staff have found remarkable
success with their Zoom Tooth Whitening System. Using our in-office bleaching system, we will
be able to make your teeth whiter and brighter in one 1 hour visit.
Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings
Traditional dental restoratives, or fillings, include gold, amalgam, porcelain, and composite.
With the advent of the newest technologies in dental science, today's state-of-the-art restorative
materials include ceramic and the latest composite materials. These materials are not only strong
and durable, but restore the look of natural teeth and are very aesthetically pleasing.
Gum Treatment
Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. Periodontal
disease progresses as the sulcus (pocket or space) between the tooth and gums gets filled with
bacteria, plaque and tartar, causing irritation to the surrounding tissues. When these irritants
remain in the pocket space, they can cause damage to the gums and eventually, the bone that
supports the teeth. If the disease is caught in the early stages of gingivitis, and no permanent
damage has been done, one to two regular cleanings will be recommended. You will also be
given instructions on improving your daily oral hygiene habits and having regular dental
cleanings. If the disease has progressed to more advanced stages, a special periodontal cleaning
called scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) will be recommended. If the pockets do not heal
after scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery may be needed to reduce pocket depths.
Crowns & Caps
The terms dental crowns and caps are synonymous. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's
function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a
tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often
used to restore the tooth. Crowns are also used to attach bridges, cover implants, or to prevent a
cracked tooth from becoming worse. Crowns also serve an aesthetic use, and are applied when a
discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance. Crowns are fabricated
in a laboratory and are made either of porcelain baked onto a metal substrate, all-porcelain, or
many of the new ceramic materials that have been developed.
Bridges & Dentures

3. A bridge may be used to replace missing teeth, help maintain the shape of your face, and
alleviate stress on your bite. A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and
literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. Your bridge can be made from
gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding teeth
for support. There are two basic types of bridges. A fixed bridge which remains in your mouth at
all times and is supported by your natural teeth. Removable bridges (partials and full dentures)
are removed from the mouth several times a day for cleaning and rest on the gum where the
missing teeth are being replaced.
Dental Implants
If a tooth is extracted or missing for some other reason, it is now possible to replace it using
dental implants. An implant is like a new tooth that looks just like your natural tooth. It's
composed of two main parts: One part is the titanium implant body that takes the place of the
missing root, and the second part is the tooth-colored crown that is cemented on top of the
implant. In addition to tooth replacement, implants may be used to anchor dentures, especially
lower dentures that tend to shift when you talk or chew. For patients with removable partial
dentures, implants can replace missing teeth so that you have a more natural-looking smile.
Extractions
When tooth removal is necessary, we can perform simple and surgical extractions using local
anesthesia.
Pediatric Dental Care
We take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful and healthy smiles for our younger patients
in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We focus on establishing oral health habits that
last a lifetime, with education and prevention as our primary tools.
Veneers
Gaps, chips, stains, or misshapen teeth can now be treated with wonderful results and very
conservatively using porcelain veneers. Veneers are natural in appearance, and are a perfect
alternative for patients wanting to make minor adjustments to the look and feel of their smile.
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells made from tooth-colored materials (such as porcelain)
designed to cover the front side of your teeth.
Root Canals
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. This
simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.
Symptoms of the infection are generally acute dental pain or sensitivity to hot, cold or
percussion. If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend
root canal therapy to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal
system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may

4. be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of
treatment occurs in about 90% of cases.
Night Guards
If you grind your teeth while you sleep, a bite guard will reduce symptoms of TMJ problems. We
custom make mouth guards in both soft and hard materials.