Perfectly Fitting Dentures

Solutions for Denture Wearers

Recent improvements in design and fit allow us to offer natural-looking, perfectly fitting dentures! This modern technique secures the denture plate so tightly that you no longer have to be concerned with the foods you eat or that your dentures might move. If you are a denture wearer, be sure to ask us about this. It will change your life.

Donald W. Ray II, DMD 
Mary Alice Connor, DMD 
432 Frye Farm Road 
Greensburg, PA 15601 
(724) 537-0800 
SimplyPerfectSmiles.net

Dental Sensitivity

Are Your Teeth Sensitive?

Directly below the hard outer layer of enamel that surrounds your tooth is a tissue known as dentin. This protective layer surrounds and connects to the pulpy inner portion of your tooth. While dentin is almost as hard as the outer enamel, it is composed of microscopic pores that lead to exposed root surfaces, which can cause sensitivity. If you are experiencing moderate to severe sensitivity to temperature extremes or sweets, we can help. We offer desensitizing agents, which may be used to seal the microscopic pores and reduce the likelihood of pain. These agents can also be used during certain procedures to reduce the problem of post-treatment sensitivity.

Donald W. Ray II, DMD 
Mary Alice Connor, DMD 
432 Frye Farm Road 
Greensburg, PA 15601 
(724) 537-0800 
SimplyPerfectSmiles.net

Health Concerns with Sleep Apnea

Snoring Isn't Just an Annoyance

Many times, snoring is a pre-cursor to a more severe health concern known as sleep apnea. People with this disorder experience an obstruction in their airway. Most of the time, they're completely unaware of the problem. However, the restriction is preventing them from regularly receiving enough oxygen throughout the night. Sleep apnea is a major contributing factor to heart disease. In addition, those who suffer from this disorder experience elevated blood pressure, which is a key risk factor for a stroke.

The loss of sleep produces serious health concerns and may be a factor in many premature deaths. Sleep deprivation also generates negative effects on the function of your brain, increasing stress hormones and leading to depression. Even if you have only mild sleep apnea, utilizing an oral appliance can result in the reduction or even cessation of snoring. And wouldn't that make your partner happy!

Donald W. Ray II, DMD 
Mary Alice Connor, DMD 
432 Frye Farm Road 
Greensburg, PA 15601 
(724) 537-0800 
SimplyPerfectSmiles.net

Dental Root Canals

Saving Hopeless Teeth

Missing teeth pose a tremendous threat to your long-term dental health. A root canal repairs teeth with roots that have been injured or infected; damage that used to require an extraction. A root canal restores a tooth by removing the pulp chamber and replacing the pulp with filling material. This is often unavoidable when dental decay extends to the nerve of the tooth (or the tooth has become infected), and a simple filling will not be a suitable repair. Our doctors are skilled in modern root canal therapy. With new anesthetics and cutting-edge technology, root canals are a manageable form of treatment, unlike the dreaded procedures of the past.

Donald W. Ray II, DMD 
Mary Alice Connor, DMD 
432 Frye Farm Road 
Greensburg, PA 15601 
(724) 537-0800 
SimplyPerfectSmiles.net

Dental Cameras

Intra-Oral Camera Makes You a Part of the Team

Our doctors treasure the bond of teamwork they develop with their patients, because they believe it improves their ability to provide the optimum in dental care. One of the many ways Dr. Ray and Dr. Connor work together with their patients is through the use of the intra-oral camera. This tiny video camera offers a close-up picture of your teeth and displays the image on a screen. When you can see for yourself why certain teeth need help, you can more fully participate in each treatment decision. 

Donald W. Ray II, DMD 
Mary Alice Connor, DMD 
432 Frye Farm Road 
Greensburg, PA 15601 
(724) 537-0800 
SimplyPerfectSmiles.net