DR MICHAEL HNAT

Dental Services in Pittsburgh, PAOral/Dental Appliances-Snoring.Sleep Apnea,CPAP Alternative,Tension,Migraine Headaches,TMJ pain Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants Michael F. Hnat D.M.D. provides a full array of dental services for patients of all ages to help maintain your oral health and well-being.Special training and certifications enable our staff to provide additional revolutionary and innovative services. You can read more on this page about specific services. Exam and CleaningCrowns and BridgesCosmetic FillingsMini-implants to retain DenturesImplant restorationSleep Apnea/ Clenching/Headache AppliancesKor Whitening-Deep BleachingEmergency careExtractionsTMJ, Jaw Pain, HeadachesSleep Disorder Root Canal TherapyCarifreeCavity PreventionScaling and Root PlaningPeriodontal "Gum" pocket bacteria culturingFull and Partial DenturesPediatric Dental careSealantsLaser-assisted Gum TherapyLaser frenectomy/ lesion removalBondingSnoring & Sleep Apnea Initial Oral Examination Your initial oral examination is a thorough evaluation of the hard (teeth and bone) and soft (gums,tongue lips,palate,etc.) tissues that includes screenings for oral cancer,sleep apnea,gum disease, TMJ (jaw) and bite problems. A panoramic xray(shows all teeth,,jawbone and sinuses) and bitewing (between the teeth) xrays may be taken to aid the clinical examination. An intraoral camera is used to photograph areas of concern and the images are magnified and viewed on a computer monitor with the patient at chairside. A treatment plan of mandatory and elective concerns is then discussed with the patient based on the findings from the complete oral examination.EMERGENCY CARE - Emergency care is focused on identifying the signs, symptoms and source of discomfort and using appropriate palliative therapy to obtain relief as quickly as possible. The treatment may require clinical care and/or prescription or OTC medication. Recommendations for follow-up care as needed are discussed.TOOTHACHE - And Other Oral Pain - Certain important points are helpful to know for preparing to treat a patient in pain. Whether screening the patient over the phone or in the operatory, the patient should be able to tell us if the ache is: (1) brief or lingering to hot or cold temperature (2) when biting down or when biting on a food piece (3) dull or sharp (4) localized or radiating. We would also want to note whether there is swelling present in the gum or jaw. With this preliminary information, a visual exam and a few simple clinical tests supplemented by X-ray(s) are usually adequate to diagnose the problem.