Welcome to the Scarsdale, New York dental office of Dr. Donald J. Salomon and Dr. Joseph V. Esposito. For more than thirty years, we have been providing the finest dental care to the members of the Hartsdale community and its surrounding environs. We are also proud to be the official team dentists of the New York Rangers. Exemplary patient care, outstanding aesthetic results, compassion and integrity are the cornerstone of our dental practice. Incorporating the latest technology, our state-of-the- art practice specializes in preventive, cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry.

We invite you to contact our office to learn more about achieving the smile of your dreams; call our dental office today to learn more about the services we provide, (914) 595-2710.

Below are some of the most common services we provide:

Comprehensive Dental Examinations A full array of preventive, hygiene and periodontal therapies The latest in porcelain restorations Teeth bleaching Porcelain Veneers and the Latest Cosmetic Restorative Materials Root Canal Therapy Extractions Pediatric Dental Care Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics Invisalign

Dr. Donald Salomon

Dr. Donald Salomon has been practicing restorative and cosmetic dentistry in Hartsdale, New York since 1985. He is a graduate of Boston University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he received a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (DMD). Dr. Salomon has completed post graduate studies at the prestigious Panky Institute, The Spear Education Institute, Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study, and Kramer and Nevins Institute of Advanced Dental Education among many others.

Dr. Salomon has been the official team dentist for the New York Rangers since 1985. He is the past president and one of the founding members of the National Hockey League Team Dentist Association, as well as a long time member in good standing of the American Dental Association, Ninth District Dental Society and the Scarsdale Dental Society.

Dr. Salomon is proud to have been voted one of Westchester’s Top Dentists every year since Westchester magazine began choosing Top Dentists in 2008. This is quite an honor as the Top Dentists are chosen strictly by peer review.

In addition to his Hartsdale practice and his work with the New York Rangers, Dr. Salomon has been featured in numerous articles on aesthetic, reconstructive and sports dentistry. These articles have appeared in Westchester Magazine, the Westchester WAG, The Journal News and the New York Times, in addition to appearing in many of the most prestigious dental journals.

Dr. Salomon and his wife Fran have two daughters.

Dr. Joseph Esposito

Dr. Joseph Esposito has been practicing dentistry in Hartsdale, New York since 2003. Dr. Esposito received a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry. While at NYU, he was selected to participate in the Comprehensive Care and Applied Practice Accelerated Program. He was also chosen to be an inaugural participant in the NYU faculty practice in lower Manhattan. Dr. Esposito has completed numerous hours of continuing education at such prestigious facilities as Hollander Institute for Advanced Dental Education and the Spear Education Institute among others. Dr. Esposito is also a certified practitioner in both Clear Correct and Invisalign. Along with Dr. Salomon, Dr. Esposito serves as a team dentist for the New York Rangers.

Dr. Esposito maintains memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Ninth District Dental Society, the Academy of Professional Sports Team Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is past president of the Scarsdale Dental Society.

Dr. Esposito has appeared on the television show Inside Edition to discuss the topic of sports dentistry and sports related mouth injuries. He has also been featured in Westchester Magazine, The Westchester Wag and The Journal News on the topic of cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Esposito and his wife Jeannie have two sons and a daughter.

Dental Services our office provides in Hartsdale

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.

Radiography

Using the most advanced dental technology possible is just as important as staying up-to-date on the latest treatment techniques. Because our practice is dedicated to providing you with the safest and most convenient treatment options available, we utilize advanced digital X-ray technology in our office. Digital X-rays provide several advanced imaging options designed to save time, provide clearer dental photos, and expose patients to 90% less radiation than with traditional X-ray technology.

The Preventive Program

Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and where the intake of harmful foods is controlled. Our dental hygiene program is designed to help prevent new cavities, preserve teeth that have been restored and manage periodontal disease. We recommend that each patient be seen at least twice a year for a dental prophylaxis.

Composite (Tooth-Colored) Fillings

Newer dental fillings include ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. These compounds, often called composite resins, are usually used on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important, but they can also be used on the back teeth depending on the location and extent of the tooth decay.

Root Canal Treatment

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 be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases.

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, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or an existing filling is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated. 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 and Dentures

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 is a cemented 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.

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 a new tooth made of metal and porcelain 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.

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.

Tooth Whitening

Our in-office state-of-the-art bleaching system will make your teeth whiter and brighter. You can also choose our easy at-home applications with outstanding results achieved in just days.

Extractions

When tooth removal is necessary, we can perform simple and surgical extractions using nitrous oxide and or oral sedation. If you choose, we can also replace the missing teeth with dental implants.

Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. We will evaluate the extent of your periodontal disease and recommend the appropriate treatment. 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 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, making teeth easier to clean.

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.

Invisalign

Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted - without braces. Dr. Esposito is a certified Invisalign provider and will be happy to discuss whether Invisalign would be an appropriate treatment for you. He has also lectured on this topic and has produced great results that thrill his patients. Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. These retainers are worn 23 hours a day and are changed every two weeks.

Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology and has been proven effective in treating many orthodontic cases that previously required braces.