Our office vision is to deliver exceptional service in a friendly, positive environment that caters to the needs of our patients. We aspire to maintain a well-trained, educated team who work together to efficiently deliver a caring, comfortable experience that is customized to the unique needs of each of our patients as individuals.

We strive to incorporate constantly advancing technology into our daily practice to efficiently deliver both the best options, and the best service that we can. Together we will work together to maintain, improve, or regenerate your smile utilizing an adaptable team approach that is designed to both minimize your anxiety and maximize your value, while maintaining empathy to your unique circumstance.

Born in Clifton Park, he completed an accelerated degree program at LeMoyne College graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BS in biology and a minor in chemistry. He then attended SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2005. In dental school, he graduated with a double minor in endodontics and fixed prosthodontics, completing research projects in dental implant occlusion and in endodontic pain.

Dr. Osinski has invested heavily in post-graduate continuing education in the areas of: esthetic dentistry, dental implantology, anatomy, occlusion, modern digital imaging (CT scans and digital photography) and regenerative grafting techniques. He is completed course work in sinus grafting, platelet rich plasma, soft tissue grafting, and laser dentistry. He is a graduate of the Misch International Implant Institutes Surgical Program, and obtained Fellowship status in the International Congress of Oral Implantology in 2007.

Dr. Osinski has received Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification and NYS certification in parenteral/IV sedation. His clinical background ranges from work in Buffalo Hospital dental clinics, and Indian Health Services to hands on surgical training through the Misch Institute,Temple University, and Albert Einstein Medical Center. He held diverse associateships with high quality area practices from 2005 until 2008, when he acquired the Saratoga Springs dental practice of Robert F. Lesniak DMD.

He has over 500 hours of documented continuing education to date, and was selected as one of Americas Top Dentists from 2010 through 2014 by Consumer Research Council of America. The office is recognized by saratoga.com as the 2011 locals choice award winner for the Saratoga region, in the category of dentist. In 2012 the office received the Readers choice award in the category of dentist from the Saratogian. He strives to integrate many of the most current techniques and concepts in sedation, implant, and restorative dentistry into his practice.

Lisa is a Registered Dental Hygienist, also licensed to administer local anesthesia. She graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2007 and has been working for Dr. Osinski since 2008. While at HVCC she was awarded the Presidents award for excellence by the president of the college, and also held the title of President of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association. Lisa and her husband grew up together in Rome, NY and love spending time with their friends and family as much as possible. They love the outdoors and live music. Their hobbies include: snowboarding, fly fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting with their two German Short-haired Pointers; Midge and Marlin. They are recent proud parents to their first child.

Lauren is a Registered Dental Hygienist certified to administer local anesthesia. She graduated with academic honors from Hudson Valley Community College in 2010. She was the recipient of the Freshman Professional Achievement Award and the Student Total Academic Achievement Award. Lauren started working with Dr. Osinski in 2010 and has recently become our dental office community outreach coordinator. Lauren likes to spend time outdoors and at the gym. Her hobbies include: hiking, paddle boarding, snowshoeing, traveling, strength training, and spending time with family & three dogs.

Kendra is a dental assistant who joined our practice in early 2017. She has experience working at a local dental assisting school and plans on advancing her education to become a registered dental hygienist. She is from Saratoga and is very happy here. She enjoys anything outdoors; kayaking, hiking and four wheeling in the warmer months, and snowboarding in winter months. In her free time, Kendra loves a good glass of wine and is known as a wine connoisseur among her family and friends

Erica is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has worked in the dental field since 1989 . She attended Hudson Valley Community College and is Certified in Local Infiltration Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide Analgesia. Erica also assists Dr. Osinski in surgical procedures. Her hobbies include gardening, bird watching, and spending time in the Adirondacks. Erica and her husband Todd have three boys and enjoy living in the house they built out in the country.

Alli attended the Adirondack Dental Assisting School in 2012 and has been an assisting for five years. She started working for Dr. Osinski in July of 2017. Her hobbies include; hiking, reading books, and bike riding. She also spends time researching about the earth and the universe. She tries to be as environmentally friendly as possible because she cares deeply about our planet.

Our dental practice offers you the benefit of the latest techniques and clinical research in anesthesia, pain management, as well as techniques for addressing your dental anxieties. In contrast with many of the experiences that you may have had in the past, our goal is to ensure that your care is pain-free, and that you are offered minimally invasive & preventative solutions to improving your smile.

A dental crown is a type of dental restoration that is used to avoid additional damage to a tooths surface after it breaks, chips, or fractures. Dental crowns are caps that are cemented over broken teeth to preserve their function, form, and appearance. The materials for the dental crown can be metals, ceramics, porcelain, or

Dental crowns are often costly and require that a dentist remove a significant amount of the tooth's structure to place them. Read on to learn about dental crown alternatives. Other treatment alternatives are sometimes available that are either less expensive or significantly less invasive. Dental crowns are frequently used to restore severely damaged teeth.The following

Missing teeth can be embarrassing, causing people to hide their smile and lose their self-esteem. The space that missing teeth create can easily become infected with bacteria, causing other teeth to shift out of place, and making it difficult for people to speak or eat correctly. The team at My Saratoga Dentist PLLC are sensitive to the hardship a missing tooth can create. We provide dental implants so that our patients can regain their self-confidence, improve their health, and approach life boldly.

Installing implants is a complex procedure that requires us to replace their missing teeth in a safe and natural way. We know that there are multiple dental providers to choose from, so the team at My Saratoga Dentist PLLC are constantly looking for ways to improve the overall experience of our patients. Our office is located in Saratoga Springs and we offer patients the opportunity to restore missing teeth in a way that looks natural and beautiful.

Once you are cleared for the procedure, the staff at My Saratoga Dentist PLLC will take an impression of your mouth to create a new tooth in a dental lab. Each synthetic tooth will match the size and shape of the surrounding teeth, along with having a perfect color match. This way your smile will appear completely natural once we complete the procedure. Many patients are satisfied with the results since no one can tell the difference between which teeth are real and which ones are synthetic.

Teeth restored with implants will not get cavities. A replacement tooth, or crown, does not decay like a natural tooth. However, you still need to brush, floss and care for it and your surrounding natural teeth in the same manner as natural teeth. Regular professional cleanings and dental checkups are also essential.

The next step in the procedure is to implant a metal post under the gum line. This aspect of the procedure is what sets an implant apart from other forms of cosmetic dentistry. The metal post is secured to the jawbone in order to create a durable, synthetic root system that rivals the strength of natural roots; with one exception that the metal cannot face infection. Over the course of a couple of months, the metal post and jawbone will fuse together. This creates a level of durability that cannot be replicated in other types of procedures.

Afterward, we will secure the new synthetic tooth to the metal post at the surface of the gums. The new tooth is attached so securely, that patients can eat their favorite foods, maintain an active lifestyle, play sports, and more, without fear of their tooth becoming loose or falling out. Patients can enjoy the benefits that come from never having to worry about their tooth again.

The team at My Saratoga Dentist PLLC provide dental implants in a way that is comfortable and functional. We take the time to make sure that every aspect of the procedure is completed correctly the first time.

Once implants have been installed, they are extremely easy to care for. We hear patients throughout Saratoga Springs ask questions that range from 'Do implants come out' to 'How do I brush my teeth'. Fortunately, the answers are not as complex as some people might believe. Since we install dental implants by creating a synthetic root system, they are durable and secure. The dental implants will not fall out or become loose. This means you can go play basketball, run in a 10k marathon, and wrestle with your kids without worrying about your tooth coming out.

In order to care for your implants, we advise patients to brush and floss their teeth throughout the day like normal. Additionally, it is important to schedule dental exams and cleanings with Dr. Ryan Osinski at least twice a year. The staff at My Saratoga Dentist PLLC will help to clean your teeth and ensure that they stay healthy. While dental implants cannot become infected themselves, the teeth around them can. If, in the future, you suffer from a severe case of gum disease or a dental abscess, the infection can spread into your jawbone. This puts your implants in jeopardy because in order to stay secure, the jawbone must be in good health. If it becomes infected, your dental implants and all of your teeth will be in jeopardy.

A. Generally, this is not a good idea. We find that it is generally much better not to attach implants to teeth. We frequently attach implants to each other, which can improve strength and works well. So in a case like this, although it may be more expensive in the short term to place two implants instead of one, the long-term success is likely to be much better with the two implants.

Q. I lost my upper back teeth on one side and have gone for years without doing anything about it. My sinuses always seem to bother me more on that side than on the side that I have back teeth. Could these problems be related to one another?

A. In a large majority of people who are missing their upper back teeth for a long period of time, is the increasing downward growth of the maxillary sinus. At birth, it is the size of a pea and progressively grows as the skull matures. This growth is at the expense of the surrounding bone. If you are considering replacing those upper back teeth with fixed teeth that stay in all the time, it may be necessary to perform a sinus elevation procedure to allow room for placement of dental implants into this area to support those teeth. This involves placement of bone and/or bone substitutes into an area which was previously occupied by the lower part of the maxillary sinus. Most importantly, this procedure increases the available bone use to place implants and restore the missing back teeth.

A. In most cases, with the new options available today in the field of dental implants, some form of treatment is possible. We encourage people to get help as soon as possible if they are already having some problems with their current situation. These problems include excessive use of denture adhesives, chewing only soft food, unable to taste some foods, constant mouth sores, unhappy with the appearance of one's teeth and bite position (in some cases the nose and chin getting closer together). The sooner we correct the problems with dental implants, the more choices one has available for treatment. If you have any or all of the above symptoms, implants can very well be the answer for you.

A. It is not necessary to have an implant for every tooth that is being replaced. The number of implants necessary to provide support depends on the type of implants used and the type of teeth (removable vs. non- removable) that will be attached to the implants. A thorough oral exam and panoramic x-ray is all that is necessary in most cases, to determine which implant can be used and how many must be used. Sometimes additional X-rays or CT scans are used in more complicated cases.

Q. I consulted a dentist several years ago about using implants to replace my lower denture and he told me that I did not have adequate bone available to place enough in-the-bone implants without danger of fracturing my now fragile jawbone. Are there any alternatives?

A. Because of the advances in the field of implantology, there are now more choices and techniques. It is rare for a person to not be able to receive an implant or a combination of implants. Today we have available many types of implants designed to accommodate multiple problems.

A. Teeth that have root canals can fracture more easily than other teeth because they are weaker and somewhat dehydrated. They can sometimes be as brittle as glass. In the past, the best available treatment was to remove the tooth and file down the adjacent teeth to make a bridge - caps on the adjacent teeth with an attached 'dummy' tooth between. Sometimes this still is the only way. However, in many cases an implant can replace the fractured tooth and we will not need to grind down a tooth to at all.

Standard dental implants can restore the function of missing teeth and preserve the jawbone. The three major components of implants closely mimic natural teeth and with proper care, these implants can last a lifetime, making them a popular choice among dentists and patients. Natural teeth are rigid, calcified structures that protrude passed the gum line

Choosing to invest in dental implants is no minor decision. The procedure requires small surgeries, and the overall process can last months, requiring dedication to restoring oral health and a full smile. The results, however, are well worth the time and effort for most patients.Before deciding to commit, patients first need to understand the different

Many dentists refer to dental implants as the permanent tooth replacement option, and while this descriptor is not necessarily inaccurate, it is not completely true, either. The longevity of a dental implant depends on several factors, including a patients oral health, lifestyle habits, dental hygiene practices, and diet, to name a few. Patients who are

Dental implants have joined the list of replacement options for missing teeth, with many patients preferring the look and feel of implants to dentures or bridges. In addition to providing patients with natural-looking teeth, implants are effective in restoring confidence and making eating or speaking more comfortable. They also can improve an individuals oral health.

If you need to have dental work completed, we recommend visiting a sedation dentist. At My Saratoga Dentist PLLC, we offer sedation dentistry for patients living in and around the Saratoga Springs area. We understand that for millions of adults, visiting the dentist can be an overwhelming or frightening experience due to dental anxiety. This common condition typically starts with a negative experience or becoming fearful of the general idea of dentistry. While common, you do not have to be concerned about visiting our dentist office because we work to ensure your comfort the entire time.

When a cavity is being treated or other minor dental work performed, patients may prefer to use a combination of laughing gas and localized pain medication. After numbing the surface of the gums, we can inject pain medication that numbs the area that is being worked on. As a sedation dentist, this is an effective tool for us to prevent and eliminate any discomfort. We can administer as much medication as is necessary throughout the course of the treatment, and only that specific area will remain numb. The benefit of this type of sedation is how localized it is. For example, if a cavity is being treated on one side of the mouth, the other side will remain fully functional. This way you can eat immediately after the treatment while the numbing effect wears off the other side.

If a more intensive procedure is required, patients may prefer IV medication for a more thorough effect. When sedation is administered through this means the numbing effect is more pervasive and not confined to that one specific area of the mouth. It is extremely effective and as a sedation dentist, we find that many of our patients request this type of medication because they want to ensure that they do not feel anything while having dental work performed. If this is the case, the effect can still wear off fairly quickly after the treatment is over, but we do recommend having a friend or family member drive you home just in case.

For those needing oral surgery, total sedation may be necessary or preferable. This is often referred to as sleep dentistry because a patient is put to sleep and will not remember anything from the procedure. As a sedation dentist, we find that this is an excellent solution when a patient is getting a full smile makeover. When the majority of teeth are being worked on, the procedure can take a significant amount of time. We need to do dental work with precision and that requires not rushing through the procedure. With that in mind, our Saratoga Springs patients may find it difficult to hold still when the treatment lasts longer than an hour or two. Going to sleep is a much better option because your body will naturally remain still, you will feel comfortable and not remember what took place during the treatment. If this is your preferred method of sedation dentistry, we will monitor you carefully during the treatment and afterwards to ensure that the anesthesia wears off like it should. You will also need to have someone drive you home and may feel slightly sluggish for the remainder of the day. These types of procedures typically call for rest and relaxation anyway, so take it easy at home before resuming normal activity the next day.

Just about every patient who visits a dental practice will leave with a few tips about oral hygiene. Dental professionals can be a valuable resource for how to keep the mouth healthy and can talk at length about oral hygiene. Here are four things a dentist may want you to know about how to care

Many people use the terms dental office and dental clinic interchangeably. The confusion is understandable, but they are not exactly the same thing. Dental offices have to contain a dental clinic, but there are also dental clinics that exist in places other than dental offices.A dental clinic is a place where a dentist performs oral