General Dentistry:
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are an extremely progressive part of our dental office. Digital
x-rays are computer generated images. These images require up to 90% less
radiation than with conventional film type x-rays. Instead of using the
traditional silver-oxide x-ray film that must be developed and then fixed in
caustic and environmentally damaging solutions, the new system takes pictures
via a small electronic sensor and it then instantaneously transmits a picture of
the tooth onto the video monitor in the treatment room. Therefore, we can see
your teeth and surrounding structures immediately. Not only does the new digital
x-ray eliminate the usual wait for x-ray film to be processed, but it also is
highly sensitive, so that patients are exposed to even less radiation than with
conventional x-rays.
Crowns & Bridges:
When teeth are heavily decayed they may be too weak to survive with just a
filling. By placing a crown, a tooth may be given a new lease of life. Even when
a single tooth is lost a denture may not be required as a bridge can be made
which spans the gap with a tooth attached to those next to the space. Sometimes
when a single small tooth is lost at the front of the mouth a simple bridge can
be made which has 'wings' that are glued to the back of the adjacent teeth. This
results in less tooth being damaged by the drill.
White Fillings
White fillings allow us to restore decayed or broken potions of your teeth
almost invisibly. They have contributed much to dentists ability to improve
smiles. They are suitable for use in front and most back teeth. Elimination of
unsightly areas of decay or discolouration will enhance your confidence to smile
Notice the change in appearance of the tooth before and after the replacement of
a failing amalgam. You can see how well the white filling blends in with its
surroundings improving the appearance of this tooth. Ask the dentist about the
aesthetic benefits of white fillings in your mouth.
Dental Implants
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a specialist places into your
jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option
for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to
periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.
Implants are very durable and will last many years. They require the same
"maintenance" as real teeth, including brushing, flossing and regular dental
check-ups. Dental implants can help restore almost anyone's smile even if
natural teeth have been lost to injury or disease.
A very common reason people consider implants is because a sliding lower denture
makes chewing and talking difficult. Implants can also replace individual teeth
and partial bridges in the upper and lower jaws. The majority of patients
treated with dental implants experience a significant improvement in their
ability to chew food and feel more comfortable.
Dental implants are permanent fixtures of titanium posts anchored to the jawbone
and topped with individual replacement teeth or a bridge that screws or cements
into the posts. Implant technology and materials used today in the United States
were developed more than 30 years ago in Europe. The success rate for implants
is remarkable: 98 percent for lower implants and 91 percent for upper implants.
At Attractive Smiles Dental, we work with a large network of periodontists and
oral surgeons who specialize in Dental Implants.
TMJ Treatment
"TMJ" stands for TemporoMandibular Joint, or the jaw joint. You have two TMJs,
one in front of each ear, connecting the lower jaw bone (the mandible) to the
skull. The joints allow movement up and down, side to side, and forward and
back—all the mobility necessary for biting, chewing and swallowing food, for
speaking and for making facial expressions.
Temporomandibular joint diseases and disorders, commonly called TMJ, are a
collection of poorly understood conditions characterized by pain in the jaw and
surrounding tissues and limitations in jaw movements. Injury and conditions that
routinely affect other joints in the body, such as Arthritis, also affect the
temporomandibular joint.
Dr. Afshari has had extensive training in all aspects of TMJ treatment. He also
has a network of specialists that he works with in order to provide optimal
treatment of TMJ.
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