Andover Smiles 63 Park Street. Andover, MA 01810 | Phone 978-475-9141 | E-mail us ::
Steven J. Rinaldi, DMD. Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry

Patient Services

We go out of our way to make sure you are both physically and emotionally comfortable with every step of your care and treatment. Starting with our promptness in keeping an appointment and our one-on-one patient education discussions, to our gentle, comfortable care during your treatment itself. We will advise you to allow one and one-half hours for your first appointment, so Dr. Rinaldi and his team can assess your oral health, clean your teeth, take appropriate x-rays and design a personalized treatment plan.

Preventive Services and Periodontal Treatment

We consider dental cleaning appointments as one of the most important experiences you will have in our office. This is where we can evaluate your dental health, see what's going on and determine any problems when they are small, before they grow and become more expensive to treat.

DIAGNOdent

At  Andover Smiles, we are at the forefront of current treatment practices.  Once new technology has been scientifically proven and accepted by the appropriate authorities, we have no hesitation in investing and incorporating this technology into our exceptional level of care.  We are excited to announce  the use of a new diagnostic instrument for the detection of cavities called DIAGNOdent.

Diagnodent, approved by the FDA and the ADA (American Dental Association) for the detection of beginning stages of tooth decay, is a hand-held laser. It reports a numerical and audio scale which will inform us to the severity of the tooth decay lesion.  It will be used in addition to radiographs (x-rays) for the diagnosis of cavities for our patients to ensure optimum dental care.

Piezo Scaler - We use an electronic scaler that releases medicaments, little tubes of antibacterial medicine, in the periodontal pockets with gum disease.

  • Sealants
  • Nightguards
  • Athletic Guards
  • Breath Treatment
    Oxyfresh: We not only use it to freshen your breath, but to help fight against plaque buildup. For a healthy mouth, beautiful smile and fresh breath, Oxyfresh products deliver the confidence coming from real results. We start with a tongue cleaner that removes odor-causing compounds and bacteria, then brush with Oxyfresh concentrated toothpaste, designed to fight decay and freshen your breath. Finally, you will rinse your mouth with Oxyfresh patented alcohol-free mouthwash. This "one minute solution" provides up to eight hours of fresh breath confidence. Oxyfresh uses its very own pharmaceutical formula to fight bad breath by attacking and neutralizing volatile sulfur compounds, the rotten-smelling bacterial by-products mainly responsible for bad breath. Most commercial mouthwashes use alcohol, nearly 30 percent by volume in some cases, to actually kill the bacteria. The truth is the alcohol robs moisture in mouth and compounds the problem of bad breath.
  • Gingival Contouring
  • Advanced Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
    Arestin: Arestin is an antibiotic administered locally after scaling and root planing, a common procedure used to treat periodontal disease, directly into the infected pockets between your teeth. When used together with scaling and root planing, Arestin significantly reduces the depth of infected pockets and helps prevent disease progression.
    PerioChip: We use Periochip as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis. The PerioChip is a small chip designed to fit the dimension of the gingival pocket precisely. It contains a substance, which is effective in killing bacteria in the gum (2.5 mg Chlorhexidine gluconate). After scaling, the PerioChip is inserted in the pocket and the active ingredient takes effect over a period of approximately a week, kills the bacteria, and dissolves naturally. There is no need for an additional visit to the dentist to remove the chip, but a follow-up visit after three months is recommended to check whether any further treatment is required.

Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Rinaldi focuses his family dental practice on cosmetic dentistry. Not only has he taken many courses on cosmetic dentistry, but he has lectured internationally on various aspects of cosmetic dentistry, teaching other dentists how to create beautiful smiles for their patients.
  • Smile Makeover
    Great care is taken to design your smile. After we understand your needs and goals, we consider the shape of your face, color of your eyes, and the shape and contour of your lips. We evaluate factors like the symmetry of your eyes and nose to the other dimensions. Once you have your new smile, your confidence soars.
  • Tooth-Colored Fillings
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Bonding
  • Natural-Looking and Feeling All-Porcelain Crowns, Onlays and Inlays
  • Bridges

Technology

We believe it's important to keep up with the latest developments and equipment in dentistry. They help us provide dental procedures faster and with less discomfort. For example, we stopped using the old-fashioned x-ray machine. Our new digital radiography machine allows us to take radiographs with up to 90 percent less radiation.

  • State-of-the-Art Patient Education System
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Intra-Oral Camera
  • Sedation Dentistry -- Oral Sedation
  • CEREC

 

 

Sterilization Center

We use state-of-the-art antiseptic procedures. Our sterilization procedures meet the Center for Disease Control guidelines.

  • Heat sterilize handpieces and instruments
  • Use gloves, masks gowns, eye protection, barrier covers
  • Use only ADA-approved disinfectants