Home Fluoride Treatment

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water and it helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth. Every day, minerals are added to and lost from your teeth’s enamel layer through demineralization and remineralization. Minerals like fluoride, calcium and phosphate are redeposited to the enamel layer from the foods and waters consumed. Fluoride is important for infants and children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years. However, adults benefit from fluoride, too.  

While there is fluoride in our foods and water, it can also be directly applied through fluorinated toothpastes and mouth rinses. In most cases, fluoride is administered by the dentist during your appointment. During your appointment, the doctor will apply the fluoride to the teeth in gel, foam or varnish form that contain much higher levels of fluoride than the amount in mouth washes or toothpaste. Because it’s been difficult to find effective, affordable fluoride treatment at a drug store, Dr. Nina Kiani has decided to offer take-home fluoride treatments.

 

This take-home fluoride treatment provides complete coverage and helps protect your teeth from harmful plaque bacteria. When you get your home fluoride treatment, it is quite simple to use:

• Brush your teeth thoroughly.
• Place the fluoride gel in the tray. 
• Place the tray completely over your teeth and gently press the tray to move into place.
• Leave trays in your mouth for 5 minutes.
• Use the tray with the fluoride gel in your mouth at least twice a day.
• Once after breakfast and once before bedtime.
• Do not rinse your mouth after each use. Expectorate the gel residue completely. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes.
• Do not eat or drink with your tray in place.
• Do not use any chemicals or hot water to clean your tray. Use antibacterial soap on a toothbrush to clean your tray and rinse it out.

If you are interested in take-home fluoride treatments, set up a consultation with Dr. Nina Kiani at our New York, NY office!

Scaling and Root Planing

If your teeth are sensitive or your gums bleed when you floss or brush, you might be suffering from gingivitis or gum disease. Patients who come in for regular cleanings are much less likely to suffer from periodontal disease.  If you’re not taking care of your oral hygiene, the bacteria and plaque can advance to gum disease and it becomes more difficult to treat. While gum disease sounds like a scary thing, the good news is that there are treatment options available.

 

Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. There are many different forms of periodontal disease but all of them can cause serious damage to the mouth. The mildest form of periodontal disease is gingivitis. Gingivitis causes the gums to become red, swollen and bleed easily. The biggest cause of gingivitis is lack of a regular oral hygiene regimen. Preventative measures, such as regular brushing and flossing, go a long way when it comes to preventing periodontal disease. Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral health practices at home.

 

We offer a non-surgical, non-invasive option known as scaling and root planning for those who have gum disease. This deep cleaning procedure is a great alternative to surgical options. Scaling involves removing built-up plaque below the gum line using either manual scraping instruments or an ultrasonic tool. When we do your root planing, we essentially gently sand your teeth, removing rough spots on the tooth surfaces and roots, which tend to harbor bacteria.

 

If you fear that you might be suffering from gingivitis or gum disease, set up an appointment with one of our skilled dentists at our New York, NY dental practice so we can go over treatment options.

Digital X-Rays

We believe that early detection is the best way to treat our patients. With that being said, we have adopted digital X-ray technology into our practice. Digital radiography will better allow us to diagnose and treat patients the right way, the first time around.

 

Digital X-ray technology offers many benefits over traditional X-rays. The biggest difference is the amount of radiation it emits, about 80 percent less than traditional machines. While the radiation in traditional X-rays is not necessarily harmful, it’s never a good idea to expose someone to any type of radiation.

 

Another great benefit of digital radiography is the immediacy of it. You don’t have to wait for the image to develop anymore. Right after the image is taken it is immediately displayed on a bedside monitor. This greatly cuts down on patient chair-time. The instant imaging software is a great way for us to “Go Green” because there’s no harmful chemicals used to develop the images and the image itself is not printed so there is no waster there. The image is displayed on an environmentally friendly monitor that files it away with your personal records for future use without printing.

 

In many cases, digital X-rays are able to detect early stages of tooth decay where traditional X-rays would not. The image we get is far more detailed than other imaging software. Catching decay early can prevent cavities, gum disease and other periodontal issues. By getting to these symptoms earlier, our staff is better equipped to stop it now and even prevent it in the future.

 

Schedule an appointment with one of our skilled dentists at our New York, NY office today to get your digital X-rays taken!

Digital X-rays

Digital X-rays

Digital X-rays offer a multitude of advantages, including higher resolution images, lack of film, and a high level of accuracy. With digital X-rays, a small sensor is placed in our patient’s mouth and the images come up in a matter of minutes. Because the images are digital, they transfer directly to an imaging program on a nearby computer. This lets Dr. Nina Kiani and our patients view the images and discuss their current dental health.

Patients who visit us in New York, NY for digital X-rays benefit in the following ways:

• Get X-rays with up to 90 percent less radiation.


• Have shorter dental visits.


• Get dental health issues diagnosed and treated early.


• Have higher quality dental images for a more accurate diagnosis.


• Transfer dental records easily, if needed.


•  Participate in an environmentally friendly dental procedure.

Dental X-rays play an important role in the prevention and treatment of dental issues, and digital X-rays offer a safer, convenient, and more accurate dental X-ray than traditional X-rays. Learn more about the benefits of digital x-rays by visiting our website.