Dr. Susan Dunn
315-474-1711
dental sleep clinic
1304 Buckley Road Suite 203
NY, Syracuse 13212
About us
Dr. Dunn graduated from Hendrix College in Conway,
Arkansas In 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Biology. She attended Tennessee College of Dentistry in
Memphis. After obtaining her Doctor of Dental Surgery
(DDS) degree in 1991, she completed a one year
General Practice Residency Program at the V.A. Hospital
in Memphis, Tennessee. Upon completing her residency,
Dr. Dunn practiced in association with a Family Dental
also worked in a dental clinic in Arkansas where she
obtained valuable knowledge and experience in
children’s dentistry.
Dr. Dunn places great emphasis on continuing education
for herself and her entire team at Smiles by Design. She
is passionate about staying current with the latest in
technological advancement while also maintaining her
gentleness in meeting the needs of her patients.
She attends 50+ hours of continuing education each
year. She is a member of the American Dental
Association and it’s Syracuse society as well. She was
also an active member of the Salt City Study Club, a
professional league of dentists from a variety of fields,
who were interested in expanding their skills and
knowledge in all aspects of dentistry.
Although she is a “Family” practice dentist, Dr. Dunn's
enthusiasm for creative and fashionable cosmetic
dentistry and implant restoration is her 'passion'. Her
gentle qualities is her 'strength'.
Contact us
1304 Buckley Road * Suite 203 * Syracuse, NY
315-474-1711
email: smilesbd@centralny.twcbc.com
Service we offer
Dental Services
* FAMILY dentistry for children & adults
* Prevention & Treatment of gum disease
* Oral Cancer Screening with ViziLite Plus
* CPAP Alternatives for Sleep Disorders
* Tooth whitening
* Some Root Canals
* Metal Free -Tooth colored fillings
* Crowns, veneers & implants
* One visit all ceramic crowns with CEREC
* Smile make-overs
****vist the Smiles Gallery
Prevention & Treatment of Gum Disease
Routine preventative dentistry needs to be a lifelong commitment of both the
patient and dental staff. Through regularly scheduled preventative treatment,
many expensive and time consuming procedures can be avoided.
Preventative dentistry includes periodic examinations, hygiene therapy
(cleanings), sealants and fluoride treatments for both children & adults.
Periodontal Disease (Gum disease)
The main cause of periodontal disease is bacteria in the form of a sticky,
colorless plaque that constantly forms on your teeth; however, many other
factors can cause periodontal (gum) disease or influence its progression.
(more information on Periodontal Disease & Treatment)
Root Canal Treatment
Tooth decay, trauma or cracks can cause the nerves of teeth to die. When
this occurs your tooth can often still be saved with root canal therapy.
Severe pain, swelling, sensitivity to hot or cold, or a darkening tooth, are
signs that a root canal problem exists. Dentists must use x-rays to confirm
proper treatment.
During root canal treatment, the dentist cleans out the infected nerve area
within the roots. After all the nerve has been removed, the canals are sealed
to prevent a future root canal infection. In most cases, your root canal
procedure can be finished in one visit. After a root canal, a patient could
experience little discomfort from the work that was done inside the tooth. In
most cases a pain reliever will minimize any discomfort. Teeth treated with
root canal therapy need to be restored afterwards. In most cases it is
restored with a build-up. post and core and a crown
over the tooth to protect it from further damage.
Tooth Whitening
( bleaching) brightens teeth that are discolored or stained. The dentist
dispenses a system for you to use at home.
Metal Free Fillings
The days of silver (mercury) fillings are now nearly obsolete at some dental
practices. We use no silver (mercury), and will be happy to assist you in
replacing older, failing amalgam (silver) restorations that cause teeth to
crack. We have invested in the best technology the industry has to offer to
bring you a higher quality. The CEREC is a superior means of restoring your
tooth to near original form.
Crown/Inlay/Onlay
An Inlay restoration (filling) consisting of a solid substance fitted to a cavity
in a tooth and cemented into place. An Onlay is the same as an Inlay, except
that it extends to replace a cusp. Crowns are onlays which completely cover
all surfaces of a tooth.
Most crowns, inlays, and onlays can be made in one visit with the
state-of-the-art Cerec 3D CAD-CAM. (<---pictured left)
The Cerec 3D then transmits the data to our own Milling Chamber
(<---pictured left) which creates your very own personalized, custom, precision
fitting crown, inlay or onlay.
This means NO impressions, NO temporaries and NO need to return 3 weeks
later for a second appointment. We can do it all
in one visit.
We have invested in this technology to bring you a
higher quality of care.
See the cosmetic dentistry page for more details
Veneers
Veneers are thin custom-made shells (Porcelain) designed to cover the front
side of teeth. Made of tooth-colored porcelain, veneers are used to treat
spaces between teeth and teeth that are chipped or worn, permanently
stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked.
Smile Make-Overs:
"Improving smiles, improves lives"
Smile design and its execution require artistic ability and extensive knowledge
to ensure a natural looking, beautiful result. Face shape, tooth shape and
colour, tooth size, bite and the way the jaw works as well as the age of the
patient all play an important part in the decisions ensuring the quality,
functionality and longevity of your stunning smile.
See the Cosmetic Page for a list of options to make your smile over!
Dental Implants
What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are the modern day solution to missing teeth. Placed directly
into the jawbone, a dental implant is the closest thing to your natural tooth.
There are two parts to a dental implant which simulate the strong holding
ability of the tooth root.
The main part of the dental implant is embedded in the jawbone for an effect
that is vastly stronger than dentures are capable of. The second part of the
dental implants is a post that protrudes above the jawbone and gumline, to
provide a fixed point to attach the tooth restoration that will simulate the
crown.
To replace one tooth, a single post is all that is required. For the
replacement of multiple teeth, it might be necessary to place several dental
implant posts. Looking at a smile with dental implants is like looking at a
smile with natural teeth.
CPAP Alternatives for Sleep Disorders
SLEEP APNEA is the cessation of breathing during sleep for at least 10
seconds and at least five times an hour.
Because we believe in treating our patients for their overall health, we
continue to train in new areas of dentistry. Our latest seminar taught us
about the dangers of sleep disorder breathing. We trained on how to look
for symptoms and educate patients about the hazards of having sleep
breathing disorders.
If you are diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea, there is an
alternative to wearing a CPAP machine. An oral orthodic (mouth device) can
be made to wear when sleeping instead of headgear and a noisy machine.
