Dr. Larry was born and raised in Rochester, NY and attended Bishop Kearney High School. He went on to study biology and chemistry at St. John Fisher College and the State University of New York at Oneonta to finish his undergraduate degree. In 1988, he graduated from the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine with his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. Dr. Larry followed in his fathers footsteps and joined him in private practice to continue providing high quality dental care. He is also certified in Dental Enteral Conscious Sedation, along with certification in Botox. With 30 years of dental experience, Dr. Larry is caring and compassionate and strives to deliver optimal care to his patients. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Seventh District Dental Society, New York State Dental Society, and Apollonian Dental Society. Dr. Larry enjoys reading up on advances in dentistry and attending seminars to give his patients the most up to date treatment and care. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and is hoping to finish his 9th marathon.
Dr. Park earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan. He has been actively working in private practice for 5 years. The part I love most about practicing dentistry is working with patients that are in great need of dental care and really having an impact on their lives through my care. Dr. Park resides in Webster with his four children. He is very active in his community and holds church leadership. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Park enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing and hiking, as well as traveling with his family.
Dr. Alessandro Geminiani, DDS, MSc, MS is a board-certified periodontist with Giangreco Family Dental. Dr. Geminiani received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Siena (Italy) in 2004, summa cum laude. He then pursued a Master of Science in Fixed Prosthodontics and Prosthetic Dental Materials, graduating in 2006. During this 2-year residency, Dr. Geminiani acquired advanced skills focusing on the replacement of missing teeth. He participated in several clinical research projects investigating treatment options for the patients that have lost their teeth due to periodontal disease or caries. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian. Dr. Geminiani enjoys spending time with his family. During his free time he likes to bike in the parks of Pittsford, NY and to train in Martial Arts.
When it comes to removing minor tooth decay and restoring the appearance of teeth, dental fillings are a standard procedure for achieving a beautiful and cost-effective result. Unlike noticeable silver tooth filling, a composite white material can be used to provide a virtually invisible look that strengthens and lowers risk for fracture.
Endodontic treatment is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save a tooth, the tissue is removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated dental materials to help restore the tooth. Having a root canal done is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that otherwise would have to be removed.
Think of dental implants as man-made roots. When dental implants are placed, they bond with your natural bone. They become a sturdy base for supporting one or more artificial teeth, called crowns. A connector-known as an abutment-is placed on top of the dental implant to hold an support the crown. The crown is custom-made to match the natural tooth and fit your mouth. Modem dental implants have been used successfully for over 30 years. They are the strongest devices available to support replacement teeth and even better, they allow these new teeth to feel, look, and function naturally. Here at Giangreco Family Dental, our specialist Dr. Geminiani performs the initial phase of implant placement, followed by the restorative phase done by Dr. Giangreco or Dr. Park. The entire procedure can be completed here, in one office, for your convenience.
Using dentures to replace missing teeth is not only great for your oral health; its a great way to look and feel younger. Our dentists offer a variety of different dentures; conventional dentures, immediate dentures, over-dentures supported by implants, and partial dentures. Schedule a consult with our doctors to find the one that works best for you.
Sedation dentistry is very effective for people with dental phobia or anxiety. At Giangreco Family Dental, our team of doctors will work with you to make your office visit as relaxing and pain free as possible. A sedative, such as an oral medication can be given to a patient to ease any fears and anxieties associated with their dental procedure. Dr. Geminiani is also certified in IV -sedation and can be used during oral surgery procedures such as implants or third molar extractions to put your mind at ease.
Bruxism, also known as clenching and grinding, can cause irreversible damage over time if not prevented. At out office, we offer bruxism appliances, such as Essix night guards, soft splints, NTI appliances, or sports guards. These appliances act to remind you consciously and subconsciously not to grind or clench your teeth. It does this by separating the teeth with a layer of plastic so that the teeth no longer fit tightly together. If you are concerned about whether you have the signs or symptoms of tooth bruxism, or if you need a splint or night guard made, our office can help better answer all of your questions or concerns.
From the removal of wisdom teeth and periodontics to the in-office placement and restoration of dental implants, our office can take care of your oral surgery needs from start to finish. Our office if equipped for both simple and major surgical procedures.
