Philip M Tornatore, DDS - Hicksville, NY

03/17/2026

What color is your toothbrush?

03/15/2026

Orthodontics

We believe in interceptive orthodontics for children. At every recall appointment, a child’s teeth and occlusion is evaluated. Minor orthodontics is treated at the office along with Invisalign®, the invisible clear aligner therapy. We correct the following malocclusions:

> Constricted arch: corrected using a palatal expander
> Crossbites: corrected using Hawley appliances and finger springs
> Vaulted palates from thumb sucking

If you have crooked or misaligned teeth, but don’t want to deal with the hassles of conventional braces, Invisalign® is the answer. This simple and effective orthodontic treatment option will give you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. Invisalign® makes use of a series of clear, removable, customized dental forms that fit comfortably in a patient's mouth.

The virtually invisible dental aligners are each worn for about two weeks and can be removed to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Invisalign® generally requires 18 to 30 aligners throughout the entire treatment process, each of which is progressively modified to straighten your teeth little by little over a period of nine to fifteen months. Appointments will be made every four to six weeks to monitor your progress and ensure proper treatment.

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Philip M. Tornatore
404 Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-5483

03/14/2026

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Philip M. Tornatore
404 Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-5483

03/10/2026

TMJ Treatment

If you've been living with persistent jaw pain, ear pain and headaches, you could have TMJ or temporomandibular jaw disorder. TMJ can often be traced back to an improper bite, misaligned jaw joints, or an injury to the jaw or face. TMJ treatment from a dentist can relieve the discomfort. Although TMJ treatment varies from patient to patient, it typically involves one or several procedures, including the use of an orthotic splint, enamel reshaping, dental crowns, dental braces or night guards. The goal of TMJ treatment is to stabilize your bite so that your teeth, jaw muscles and jaw joints work properly together without strain – and without pain!

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Philip M. Tornatore
404 Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-5483

03/08/2026

03/05/2026

Root Canal Treatment

Possibly the most misunderstood of all dental procedures, root canal therapy is an extremely safe, relatively painless form of treatment. Each of your teeth contains a long, thin strand of pulp that extends down into the root of the tooth. When this pulp becomes infected or inflamed, the result is often excruciating tooth pain and, over time, the death of the tooth. Root canal therapy involves the removal of this affected pulp through a gap in the tooth’s natural crown. Once this pulp is removed, the root canal is filled and the tooth is sealed with a porcelain crown. One of the primary advantages of root canal therapy is that it allows you to preserve most of your natural tooth, which is preferable to its extraction.

For root canal treatment in Hicksville, visit Philip M. Tornatore for the professional and high-quality care you deserve.

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Philip M. Tornatore
404 Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-5483

03/02/2026

Did you know enamel is the hardest substance in the human body?

03/01/2026

Dentures

With the advent of flexite and cusil denture material, we are able to craft dentures to accent both function and beauty to your mouth without the use of unsightly metal. The once metal clasps can now be eliminated with gum colored pink clasps. We use only the finest materials and premium prosthetic teeth to create a completely natural and comfortably fitting denture. Our patients are able to carry on normal life events with the confidence that their full or partial denture will be as natural and as functional as their permanent dentition.

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Philip M. Tornatore
404 Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-5483