1. Welcome to Gentle Dental Care!
Welcome to the office of Dr. Aron Sidney Braun. I graduated from New York University
College of Dentistry in 1981.We have been providing the finest dental care to the
Borough Park community for more than 30 years. Our office delivers excellent award
winning general, restorative and cosmetic dental care in an atmosphere of warmth,
kindness and respect.

2. 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.
Extractions
When tooth removal is necessary, we can perform simple and surgical extractions using local
anesthesia or IV sedation. If you choose, we can also replace the missing teeth with dental implants.
Dental 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 like 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.
The Preventative Program
Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and
where the intake of harmful foods in controlled. Our dental hygiene program is designed to help
prevent new cavities, preserve teeth that have been restored and manage periodontal disease. At
the initial visit with our hygienist, oral hygiene instructions are reviewed and are reinforced at
subsequent recall visits. Dr. Braun recommends that each patient be seen at least twice a year for a
dental prophylaxis.
Periodontal Surgery
Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. We will evaluate
your progression of 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, they cause infection and damage to the gums and eventually, the bone that supports
the teeth. If the disease is caught in the early stages (known as Gingivitis) and no damage has been
done, one to two regular cleanings may be recommended. You will also be given instructions on
improving your daily oral hygiene habits and having regular dental cleanings. However, if the
disease has progressed to a more advanced stage, where the infection has caused bone loss and
diseased pockets have formed, your treatment options may include antibiotic scaling, time release
antibiotic, root planing, bone surgery or gum therapy.
Fillings
Traditional dental restoratives, or fillings, include gold, porcelain, and composite. The strength and
durability of traditional dental materials make them useful for situations where restored teeth must
withstand extreme forces that result from chewing, such as in the back of the mouth. 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

3. 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, Dr. Weiss 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 & 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 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.
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 state-of-the-art bleaching system will make your teeth whiter in easy at-home applications with
outstanding results achieved in just days.
Watch Dr. Braun discuss the latest in tooth-whitening technology in the video below.

4. 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.