Gary W. Machiko, DMD

08/12/2023

Limited concierge appointments with Dr Gary Machiko
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Where SCIENCE meets ART!

Dental implants- placed and restored.
Truly natural looking aesthetic porcelain veneers.

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412-953-7093

04/07/2021

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Dolphins, earning themselves the second seed in the AFC playoffs, and Diggs certainly did his part, making 7 catc

03/28/2021

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Orthodontics, veneers and other cosmetic dental techniques can turn a less than perfect smile into a beautiful one—but not always very quickly. For example, porcelain veneers can take weeks from planning to installation, including the meticulous work of an outside dental lab to produce veneers

03/18/2021

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Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your mouth. If you don't take prompt action, you may lose that tooth for good.To begin with, teeth are held in place by an elastic tissue known as the periodon

03/09/2021

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Dr. Gary Machiko and Dr. Leslie Pasco in Pittsburgh, PA, provide Lumineers for patients looking to put their best smile forward. Read about how Lumineers transform your smile and come see us in Pittsburgh, PA, when you're ready for a complete smile makeover! What are Lumineers? Lumineers are t

03/08/2021

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It's a common practice among people slowly losing their teeth to have their remaining teeth removed. They find dentures to be less costly than replacing one tooth at a time or caring for those that remain. On the other hand, it's usually healthier for the mouth to preserve remaining teeth as long as

02/26/2021

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Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent about “mixing it up” with fellow castmates or their significant others. Recently, though, she confessed to some

02/16/2021

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When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now.Some of the advancements have to do with improvements in implant design and manufacturing. Implant sizes and shapes were once

02/15/2021

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Removable dentures are an effective way to restore your smile following tooth loss. In addition to filling in the gaps where teeth are missing, dentures also restore normal biting and chewing functions. Plus, they help reduce facial sagging by providing support for the muscles in the face. Dentures

02/08/2021

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Would you like to learn more about dental bondings from your Wexford, PA, dentists? Modern technology has come a long way in restoring broken or decayed teeth. Dental bondings improve teeth to their former glory, in terms of beauty and function. Dental bondings consist of tooth-colored materials t

02/06/2021

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Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important.Personal oral hygiene cleans the teeth of dental plaque, a thin film of bacteria and food particles that accumulates

01/27/2021

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If a breath of crisp winter air makes you say, “Ouch!” you're not alone. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, one of every eight people suffers from tooth sensitivity. And for those individuals, winter can be a particularly challenging time of