At our dental practice in Plantsville, Connecticut, we aim to provide you with a healthy, beautiful smile. We do our best to improve your oral health. Although we can help you walk out of our office with a healthier, brighter smile, visits at our office cannot replace consistent home hygiene care.
To maintain your oral health between visits to our office, you should:
● Brush at least twice a day, including the tongue, inside of the teeth, and outside of the teeth● Floss at least once each day to prevent gum disease● Rinse with water after you brush your teeth and if you are unable to brush after meals

Cosmetic dentistry is dentistry done for the purpose of improving the aesthetic appeal of your smile. Our cosmetic treatments, including teeth whitening and veneers, can improve the shape and alignment of the teeth, close gaps between the teeth, and fix chipped or worn teeth. If you are interested in enhancing your smile, call our office to schedule your cosmetic consultation with our dentist soon.

Because we use the latest dental techniques and technology, treatment and recovery times are often shorter than ever before. The time it takes to complete your treatment will depend on several factors, including your schedule and what treatments you need. Call Plantsville Family Dental to schedule your appointment with Dr. Thomas L. DeRienzo and begin improving your smile soon!

With our gentle hands and advanced technology, we do our best to ensure that your treatment is as comfortable and pain free as possible.

Our caring team will do everything in our power to help you relax. We offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for those who have anxiety. Taking care of you is always our goal, so if you have a special request, feel free to let us know. We’d love to help make your appointment as relaxing as possible!

Digital X-rays allow our dentist to see between the teeth and detect tooth decay that is invisible to the naked eye. When we can see the decay, we can take care of it. Digital X-rays should be taken once or twice a year for optimal results.

There are many reasons to choose dental implants. Implants are a permanent, convenient, and affordable treatment option that offers more security and stability than dentures alone.

Dental implants are the closest thing to natural teeth. When in place, implants improve the beauty and function of your smile. In addition, implants allow you to eat any food you’d like, including corn on the cob. When dental implants are in place, they can also reduce the bone shrinkage and loss that commonly occurs when teeth are missing.

Many dental specialists, including periodontists, oral surgeons, and implantologists, are qualified to place dental implants. Dentists who have received additional implant training, such as dentist, Dr. Thomas L. DeRienzo, can also place dental implants. Dr. Thomas L. DeRienzo will also be able to place the implant restoration (crown, bridge, or denture) when necessary.

No. At Plantsville Family Dental, we do all that we can to make your implant experience completely comfortable. During the procedure, we will use local anesthetic to eliminate any associated pain. Following the procedure, you may feel slightly sore, but this will subside as time goes on.