The ladies of our team bring more than exceptional talents and their extensive knowledge of dentistry to our practice. They are a caring, friendly, compassionate group and they complement each other and the practice well; the true definition of a team. Their camaraderie and comfort with each other translates to our patients and makes for a very pleasant dental experience. Most dentists dream of working with such a fun and caring team, yet Dr. Faiella has thepleasure of experiencing it everyday.

Our Dental Hygienist, Ashley, has been working in the dental field for nearly 14 years. She started her dental career as an Oral Surgery Assistant and later pursued an education in Dental Hygiene. Ashley graduated from Cape Cod Community college with an associate of Science in Dental Hygiene, then later obtained a Bachelors in Health Science from Southern University Of New Hampshire. Ashley loves helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. She strives for positive patient care in a compassionate manner, helping our patients meet their dental goals through education, cosmetic makeovers, or simply getting their health back on track.

Our Dental Hygienist, Stephanie, obtained her education at the University of Rhode Island and has been practicing dental hygiene for over 25 years. She enjoys interacting with and educating her patients, all while providing an individualized approach to their oral care. Her calm and caring demeanor allows even the most apprehensive patients to feel comfortable.

Our Treatment Assistant, Kat, has more than 30 years of experience in the dental field. She is passionate about her profession and strives to offer exceptional patient care and education, while building long lasting personal relationships with her patients. Kat is great at alleviating anxiety for her patients with her caring smile and great sense of humor.

Dr. Ashley Faiella was born and raised in northern New Jersey. After obtaining a Bachelors Degree of Science at the University of Rhode Island, she then went on to complete her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, now Rutgers University. Upon graduating, she went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program in Providence, RI.

Since then, Dr. Faiella has worked in several general and cosmetic dentistry practices, allowing her to gain experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Dr. Faiella and her professional team at Island Dental Health are highly trained, highly skilled, and always mindful of their patients needs and comfort. Their goals are to build long-lasting relationships with their patients, to help them to achieve beautiful smiles that are also functional and healthy, all while exceeding their expectations and enhancing their lives.

Dr. Faiella is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Rhode Island Dental Association, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners. Committed to providing the best care possible for his patients, she completes over 30 hours of continuing education each year.

Outside of dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband Mike welcomed their first daughter, Ariana, in January 2019. She also enjoys snowboarding, boating, golfing, reading, going to the beach, and walking her dog, Porter.

Dental implants are a comfortable, natural-looking option to replace missing teeth. Implants not only preserve the bone tissue, they also act and look like natural teeth allowing you to eat and speak clearly. They can be used to replace one or many missing teeth.

Because implants are fixed in the mouthrather than being removable, like denturesthey provide a return to much of the comfort & function of your natural teeth. Expanded chewing capability means you can enjoy more nutritious foods, adding to your overall health & wellbeing. Dental implants can help avert future dental problems, especially the gradual bone loss in the jaw linked with missing teeth.

The most significant advantage implants have over dentures is that theyre permanent. Unlike removable dentures or partial dentures, implants do not require messy adhesives or false teeth getting in the way of speech or eating. Also, because theyre permanent, implants will continuously be a perfect fit, unlike dentures, which may need to be refitted or replaced over time.

When considering dental implants as a solution to a missing tooth or teeth, it is important to have a basic understanding of the implant procedure. This understanding also highlights the benefits of dental implants.

Missing teeth not only affects your oral health, but your quality of life as well. Without tooth replacement, your smile is less attractive and you may experience pain or difficulty eating and speaking, which can be embarrassing. Dental implants can alleviate these concerns by acting as natural teeth.

Dental implants are a safe, predictable solution for replacing missing teeth. Implants look and feel like your natural teeth. Patients with implants experience improved taste and appetite as they are able to chew without pain or discomfort. Dental implants also improve your aesthetic appearance by rebuilding your smile, and preserving your facial structure. Your overall quality of life can improve with dental implants.

Implants successfully integrate with the jaw bone in 97% of cases. When integration is not successful, your doctor will attempt to place the implant in a slightly different location within the jaw in hopes of promoting better integration.

No. A local anesthetic is administered before and during surgery to ensure the patient does not feel pain or discomfort throughout the procedure. Usually your doctor will prescribe post-operative pain medication to minimize any discomfort that may initially occur after the surgery.

If you do not opt for dental implants, you will experience steady, gradual bone loss, causing additional problems with your remaining healthy teeth. This bone loss can eventually impact your denture fit and affect your facial appearance and diet. It is important to replace missing teeth before these side effects occur. The risks incurred by waiting to replace teeth may make you ineligible for dental implants and require bone grafting.

While most TMJ pain or discomfort resolve themselves without any major treatment, some patients will need more long-term solutions. Because TMD can look so different depending on the patient and symptoms, treatment can also vary drastically, and unfortunately, there isnt one method that works for every patient. Pain management is usually an important aspect of TMJ treatment, as most patients request help with TMD due to some level of pain.

Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, refers to any type of forceful contact between the teeth. This can be a loud and grating contact or a silent and clenching contact. Most people grind their teeth from time to time with little to no damage to the teeth or jaw. However, those who continually grind their teeth can cause severe damage to their teeth, as well as other oral health complications.