St. Louis Dentist Dr. Sam Cigno is a Senior Master Affiliate for FastBraces

St. Louis, MO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/17/2016 -- Patients of Dr. Sam Cigno in St. Louis, MO now have access to one of the latest forms of orthodontic treatment that is providing straight, beautiful smiles faster than traditional braces. As a Senior Master Affiliate for FastBraces, Dr. Cigno offers this new treatment for patients who desire straighter smiles within just a few short months.

Traditional braces generally require a treatment time of about two years. This form of orthodontic treatment moves teeth into position in two different stages, first moving the crowns of the teeth into alignment and then aligning the roots of the teeth. While this treatment is effective, many patients still desire an option for orthodontic treatment that requires less time spent with brackets attached to their teeth.

FastBraces technology utilizes an advanced design of brackets and wires that facilitates an accelerated treatment time, and is just as safe and effective as traditional braces. FastBraces brackets are triangular in shape, compared to the square shape of traditional metal brackets. This advanced triangular bracket, when paired with a special heat-activated wire, works to move the tooth root and crown all together in one phase, dramatically reducing the necessary treatment time for patients. In most instances, FastBraces patients require less than one year of treatment, with some only needing treatment for a few short months to properly align their smiles.

Other benefits of FastBraces when compared to traditional braces include less sensitivity for the patient because of the nature of the different forces used to move the teeth, along with fewer office visits. A reduced treatment period and less of a need for adjustments in office means that patients don't need to take as much time off of school or work for appointments, also spending less money on gas getting to and from appointments. An additional benefit of FastBraces is that patients often experience less tooth decay because of the shortened treatment, since brushing and flossing properly can become more difficult when brackets and wires are attached to the teeth.

As a Senior Master Affiliate for FastBraces, Dr. Sam Cigno is one of the most experienced providers of this advanced orthodontic technology in the St. Louis area. Patients who are interested in improving their smiles with this technology can schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Cigno to determine if they are a good candidate for this treatment.

About Dr. Cigno
Dr. Sam Cigno is passionate about dentistry and strives to offer the latest cutting-edge technology at his practice to ensure that his patients are receiving the highest level of care. He completed his dental education at Washington University in St. Louis but has been regularly involved in continuing dental education courses throughout his career. Dr. Cigno is a member of the ADA and is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.

For more information about Dr. Sam Cigno and the FastBraces technology he offers for local patients in St. Louis, MO, please visit www.cignodentalcare.com.

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Dental patients in St. Louis interested in orthodontics or dental implants to improve their smile can take advantage of the free consultations and second opinions offered by Dr. Sam Cigno

St. Louis, MO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/02/2016 -- St. Louis Dentist Dr. Sam Cigno at Cigno Dental Care is helping local patients learn more about how orthodontic and dental implant procedures can improve their smiles and quality of life by offering free consultations and second opinions. With these free consultations, patients can learn more about these procedures in a free, no-obligation appointment with Dr. Sam Cigno and receive all the information they need about how either of these procedures apply to their unique situation.

Dr. Cigno has achieved Master Affiliate status with the Fastbraces brand and offers this treatment to local St. Louis patients who desire straighter smiles without the lengthy treatment time of traditional braces. Fastbraces use a different mechanical principle than traditional braces as well as an innovative triangular bracket that corrects the alignment of teeth with a different force altogether. Many patients who undergo the Fastbraces treatment get completed results within months, whereas with traditional braces it can take up to two years.

Dr. Cigno is also expertly trained to provide dental implants for patients who have one or more missing permanent teeth. Dental implants are the best option offered in the dental industry currently for restoring missing teeth. This procedure involves installing a small metal anchor, or screw, into the jawbone in the void of the missing tooth that is used to support an artificial porcelain crown. These two parts work together to replace the structure of the natural tooth, restoring full function and aesthetics to the patient's smile.

Patients who would like more information about these procedures, or who have already received an initial consultation from another dentist but would still like a second opinion, can call Cigno Dental Care to schedule their free consultation with Dr. Cigno. In addition to offering Fastbraces and dental implants, Dr. Cigno and his staff offer a wide range of other preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures to help patients achieve their best and most confident smiles. For patients who desire a completely transformed smile, Dr. Cigno also offers total smile makeovers using a combination of these treatments.

About Dr. Cigno
Dr. Sam Cigno has decades of experience as a St. Louis dentist and is considered to be one of the leading local experts in the dental field. He has remained heavily involved in continuing dental education throughout his career to provide patients with the latest procedures and techniques in a variety of dental sub-specialties. Dr. Cigno is a member of the ADA and is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.

To learn more about the dental services Dr. Cigno offers for St. Louis patients or to schedule a free Fastbraces or dental implants consultation, please visit www.cignodentalcare.com.

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Dr. Sam Cigno of Cigno Dental Care gives young adults in St. Louis access to free dental care through Covenant House Missouri

St. Louis, MO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/09/2015 -- Dr. Sam Cigno, St. Louis dentist at Cigno Dental Care is helping local youth find access to free dental care services through his partnership with Covenant House Missouri. Once a month, Dr. Cigno donates his time and resources to provide youth in need of dental work free of charge, including services like fillings, crowns, extractions, and more.

Covenant House Missouri is an open intake agency that provides help to young people ages 16-21 who are living without homes and have complex needs of education, employment, medical care, and life skills. Currently, there are more than 2,500 youth in St. Louis without homes and need assistance with these critical services. By providing free dental care, Dr. Cigno helps these youth improve their health, quality of life, and self-confidence by giving them better smiles.

As a native of St. Louis, giving back to the community is extremely important to Dr. Cigno and the staff at Cigno Dental Care. Partnering with Covenant House Missouri has allowed them to help hundreds within the youth community in desperate need of dental care. This partnering support has given Dr. Cigno the opportunity to help local youth feel confident in their smile as well as help boost their confidence in everyday life.

Oral decay is currently the leading preventable disease that affects children in most industrialized countries. Unfortunately, if children are not given proper education in preventing and treating oral decay, this condition may very well continue into their late childhood and early adult years. The vast majority of youth served by Covenant House Missouri have escaped from homes where they've experienced abuse, neglect, and/or poverty. The dental care that Dr. Cigno and his staff provides can help eliminate pain caused by oral decay as well as other health issues or aesthetic conditions that are preventing youth from feeling confident about their smiles.

Covenant House Missouri is the only independently funded youth organization in the state of Missouri. From July 2013 to June 2014 alone, Covenant House Missouri helped 317 youth succeed through the services they offer with mental health, education and career development, housing, and more. Their overarching goal is to help youth develop character and life skills which allow them to become self-sufficient, productive, and contributing members of society.

In addition to providing free dental care on a monthly basis to children of Covenant House Missouri, Dr. Cigno and his staff also participate in Dentistry from the Heart. Dentistry from the Heart, whom are also proud partners of the Missouri Mission of Mercy, is a national program that provides free dental care to those in need.

About Dr. Sam Cigno
Dr. Sam Cigno has been practicing dentistry in St. Louis for several decades. He is one of the most experienced dental professionals in the local area and continues to expand his knowledge and expertise through continuing education courses. He is a member of the ADA, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and a Master Affiliate of Fastbraces.

For more information about Dr. Cigno or the services he provides for children of Covenant House Missouri, please visit http://www.cignodentalcare.com.

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