Name: Stephen G. Alfano, DDS
Last name: Alfano
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1993
Years experience: 30
Primary Specialty: Prosthodontist
Business: Balboa Island Dentistry
Address: 217 Marine Ave.
Address suite: Ste. A
City: Newport Beach
State: California
Zip Code: 92662
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges:
- None
Education:
- Dental: DDS, University of Texas Dental School
Postdoc Training:
- Residency: Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics, The Naval Postgraduate Dental School and Walter Reed Army Hospital
GPS coordinates on map: 33.6064623,-117.8899986
Primary location:
Location name: Newport Beach
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 33.6213,-117.9309998
Treatments:
- Dental Bonding
- Dental Crown
- Dental Implants
- Invisalign
- Lumineers
- Mini Dental Implants
- Porcelain Veneers
- Six Month Smiles
- Smile Makeover
- Teeth Whitening
- Tooth Repair
- Zoom Whitening
RealSelf Info
Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 460
Answer count: 5
Review count: 2
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Profile created: Sep 23, 2016
Profile modified: Sep 7, 2022
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Prosthodontist
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Oct 7, 2016
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033
Locations
- Newport Beach, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 33.6213,-117.9309998
Latest ratings of treatments
- Dental Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Dental Crown (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Dental Crown (Nov 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Dental Implants (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Dental Crown (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Dental Implants (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
- Dental Implants (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5
Doctor’s answers
Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
I have suddenly started snoring loudly. Could this be a cause of anything and how do I stop it?
It is important to find the cause of your snoring.
Nov 9, 2016
Nov 9, 2016
Lack of sleep can have serious effects. You should discuss this with your doctor, find the cause, and treat it. Sleep is very important to your overall health. Good luck.
Is it normal for my gum to be bleeding a year after a porcelain crown? My crown is discolored, c
I’m sorry your crown didn’t work out
Nov 6, 2016
Nov 6, 2016
This is not a difficult procedure. Search your area for a Prosthodontist and have the crown replaced. Most likely the bleeding is due to a less than ideal fit at the margin of the crown, or the previous dentist prepared your tooth too low below the gums. Either way, this can be fixed and you will be happy with the outcome.
Has my dentist screwed up my implants?
Talk to your dentist and don’t be worried.
Oct 6, 2016
Oct 6, 2016
Looking at the post op x-ray the implant placement looks good. Possibly something “broke” during the extraction. This is a common complication. It looks like you were in good hands and the implants appear to be in a good position for a final restoration. The tooth anterior (in front of) to the implants has limited bone support and you should discuss options to manage this with your dentist.
This is probably best addressed by an oral surgeon or prosthodontist.
Yes, it is possible.
Oct 6, 2016
Oct 6, 2016
Start with getting your hopeless teeth extracted. You may want to travel to a dental school or find a public health clinic. Save your money for a dentist who can fabricate a natural looking denture. When you get back on your feet you can evaluate adding dental implants to your prosthesis.
Dental Bonding over front teeth is starting to feel weird 5 years after treatment, is this norma
Yes, This is normal.
Oct 6, 2016
Oct 6, 2016
Dental Bonding will last between 5-7 years and at that time may require a touch up or complete replacement. You may want to consider Porcelain Veneers for a long term fix or you may elect to have the bonding replaced. Polishing or “touching up” the composite could be a short term fix.
Last updated on 12/25/2023