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!

Dental Implants

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, patients have a lot of options. None of those options, however, are permanent like dental implants. Implants are widely considered the modern-day solution to missing teeth because they provide an aesthetically pleasing, permanent answer to a serious problem. We provide dental implant procedures to help our patients restore their smile and fix their bite after implant surgery.

 

When a patient loses a tooth, it is important to act quickly to fill the space. Apart from the cosmetic issues, patients who have missing teeth will often suffer from compromised chewing efficiency and tooth drifting. The space left behind from a missing tooth causes the other teeth to drift into that space which can lead to misaligned teeth. When teeth become misaligned, they become more difficult to clean, leaving unreachable pockets in the teeth that will collect bacteria. This will almost certainly lead to periodontal issues that will eventually lead to additional tooth loss if left untreated.

 

Receiving a dental implant is a surgical procedure and patients are put under a general anesthetic. A dental surgeon will make an incision into the patients gum line where they will insert the implant. The implant will be secured into the jawbone where it will need to sit for three to six months so the bone can grow around it, this process is called osseointegration. After the surgery, patients will visit us to receive a crown over the implant. This is done so the patient’s teeth do not drift and they can eat normally. Once the implant is secured, your dentist will place an abutment on top of the exposed implant that will support a permanent crown.  Dental implants are the only completely permanent solution to missing teeth.

 

Dental implants are a great way to fix a common problem, permanently. If you would like to have a consultation regarding dental implants, give us a call at 212-279-8770 or visit us at www.ninikianidds.com. 

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!

Orthodontic appliances offered here in our New York, NY practice include night guards, which provide an essential purpose. Patients that wake up frequently with ear pain, headaches, or jaw pain are often struggling with grinding or clenching their teeth at night. It is a habit that is automatic and almost impossible to stop.

 

A great way to prevent damage and pain caused by teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is with night guards. These are custom guards made to create a barrier between the upper and lower teeth while sleeping, that last about ten years on average.

 

Patients who grind or clench their teeth at night not only experience pain, but it can be noisy and disrupt their spouse’s sleep, wear down the teeth, and damage their tooth enamel.

 

Our dentist Dr. Nina Kiani first takes impressions of the patient’s teeth and sends them to a local dental lab. In about two weeks, the night guard arrives ready for the patient. It fits perfectly in their mouth for a comfortable fit that doesn’t disrupt their sleep. Patients are encouraged to wear the night guards every time they sleep.

 

Visit our dental office to talk to Dr. Nina Kiani about getting a custom night guard.

Inlays/Onlays

Inlays/Onlays

Inlays and onlays are a type of restorative dental procedure that helps to protect the tooth from further decay or damage. It is also known as a partial crown, because the process is very similar to a crown. However, it is more conservative than a crown and involves less removal of healthy tooth structure.

Here at our West 34th Street New York dental practice, we perform inlays and onlays to help strengthen a tooth susceptible to breaking, prevent permanent damage that would need an implant or bridge, and restore its shape as well. The inlay is placed inside the tooth, while the onlay is more extensive and goes on the outside of the tooth.

 

Like with dental crowns, inlays and onlays performed in our office take about 2-3 weeks in total. Here is a summary of the procedure:

 

1. The patient visits our office and has a local anesthetic to numb the area of the tooth. This makes it so the patient is comfortable and does not experience any pain during the procedure.

2. A drill is used to remove the damaged portion of the tooth; this is where the inlay or onlay will go.

3. With the tooth prepared, impressions are made for the inlays or onlays and sent to the lab.

4. The patient returns in about two weeks to have the inlay or onlay bonded to their tooth. This is similar to a crown, though it is not covering the entire tooth.

 

For inlays or onlays as a restorative dental procedure, visit Dr. Nina Kiani in New York, NY.

Apicoectomy

Apicoectomy

Root canals are commonly performed in our dental office, but occasionally, the treatment does not completely get rid of an infection. If this happens, an apicoectomy is performed by Dr. Nina Kiani in our West 34th NY dental office in order to complete the dental treatment.

Since there are so many nerves underneath a tooth, it is possible that not all of the infected tissue is removed during a root canal. If a patient still experiences pain or sensitivity to hot and cold after a root canal, there are still nerves present that need to be removed during the apicoectomy.

An apicoectomy is performed by numbing the area, then making an incision in the gum to reveal the root of the tooth. Infected tissue is removed to clean the area of the gum and the gums are then sutured back up. It is more extensive than a root canal, but only a very small area is treated, so it has a relatively short healing time. Like with root canals, we urge our patients to be careful and not chew on that side of the mouth for a few days until it heals.

If learn more about an apicoectomy, call us at 212-279-8770.

 

 

Dental Crowns

Dental Crowns

Keeping natural teeth is something every one of our patients hopes to achieve. Unfortunately, many of them are at risk of losing their teeth from decay, gum disease, or weakened teeth that could crack or fracture. By getting crowns placed over their teeth, Dr. Nina Kiani helps patients protect the original tooth structure.

Here at Nina Kiani, DMD, we use different materials for crowns, including porcelain, gold and porcelain fused to metal. These are the most stable and long-term materials available. The process for crowns goes as follows:

1. The patient’s tooth is prepared by contouring and filing down the structure to make room for the crown.

2. Impressions are taken of the tooth and sent off to the lab to make the permanent crown.

3. The patient wears a temporary crown for about two weeks, until the permanent crown is fabricated.

4. Dr. Kiani bonds the permanent crown to the patient’s tooth.

From start to finish, crowns are completed in as little as 2-3 visits to our office. It is a simple process with minimal work needed. Call our office at 212-279-8770 to ask us in detail about crowns, the benefits and how the process works.

Intraoral Camera

Intraoral Camera

We use advanced technology for diagnosing and treating dental health issues in our patients. One type of technology that has proved very useful is the intraoral camera. With this camera, Dr. Nina Kiani is able to diagnose problems early and provide a great form of treatment. The camera is compact (the size of a large pen), easy to use, and image viewing is captured in real time.

While we also use digital x-rays for looking at the teeth, nerves, gums and jaw, there are some areas of the mouth that require a smaller tool with the ability to view more angles. This is what the intraoral camera provides us. Because of its small size, it lets us look at every angle of your mouth, while being comfortable for you.

Once the intraoral camera is turned on, we view the mouth on a monitor in real-time. It also lets our patients see what is going on in their mouth so they have a better understanding of their current oral health status and what procedures they might need in the future.

The intraoral camera can diagnose and find early signs of dental health issues, including cavities, plaque and gingivitis. If you are looking for a dentist in New York, NY who uses an intraoral camera, contact our office today. We’re conveniently located on 225 West 34th Street in New York.

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.

Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Accidental tooth loss and dental extractions can leave unwanted gaps in your smile.  Fortunately, there are several ways to restore your natural appearance and your oral health at our practice.  One of the best ways to accomplish this is with dental implants. The office of Dr. Nina Kiani has a periodontist who is highly skilled at implant procedures.

Dental implants are a realistic and natural looking prosthetic that is rooted directly to your jawbone.  Since the base of the implant is securely fitted to your jaw, they provide patients with a restorative solution that looks and feels just like a real tooth.  After the base of the implant has healed, a crown can be attached, providing a beautiful smile solution that blends in with the appearance of your teeth. 

There are several benefits to restoring your smile with dental implants.  They are stable, long lasting and natural looking.  If you are interested in learning more about how dental implants can benefit your smile, please visit our website.  You can also call our practice to schedule a consultation where we can discuss your smile needs.

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers

Wish you could makeover the appearance of your smile?  You’re not alone.  Many of us want brighter, straighter, more beautiful looking teeth.  At our New York, NY practice, we want all of our patients to have confidence in their smiles.  We offer several cosmetic and restorative services that address individual tooth concerns, as well services that offer a complete smile makeover.  Porcelain veneers are one of the best ways to correct several tooth imperfections and create the smile you have always wanted.

Veneers completely cover your natural tooth surface with a thin, porcelain shell.  Each veneer is custom designed to match the natural shade, texture and alignment of your desired smile.  Each tooth is prepped for placement and the veneer is permanently bonded to your natural tooth.  Veneers offer several structural and cosmetic advantages: They correct aesthetic issues while becoming a strong, flawless and long-lasting part of your smile. 

If you are interested in improving the cosmetic appearance of your smile, we invite you to visit our office for a consultation. We have extensive experience in cosmetic dentistry and our patients have loved the results.

Root Canal Therapy

Root Canal Therapy

Many of our patients are pleased to hear that root canals are no longer a painful and dreaded procedure.  Thanks to the modern technologies and advanced dental techniques used, all of our dental procedures are precise and minimally invasive.  Root canals are a great way to retain your natural tooth structure and restore the health of your smile.

Root canals are used to remove an infection from your tooth, while maintaining the integrity of your natural smile.  Endodontic care helps you avoid more costly dental procedures down the road.  With local anesthetic, root canal procedures can be painless.

If you are experiencing any dental pain, or you think that you may be in need of a root canal, we encourage you to visit our practice. We have an experienced endodontist right here in our office so that all your dental needs can be addressed in one place. We are happy to discuss your endodontic needs and restore the health and beauty of your smile.