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The key to great dental health is preventive care. That’s why our practice  
encourages regular dental visits to check for early signs of dental issues and reinforce preventive care practices at home. Most dental insurance usually cover cleanings and exams at 100 percent so you can get this important preventive care at no additional cost.

We offer the following preventative cares

  • Routine Check ups and Cleaning
  • Oral Hygiene instructions
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Fluoride treatment
  • Sealants
  • Nutrition and Oral Health

Tooth decay also known as dental caries or cavity is the process of enamel weakening and breaking due to production of acid by bacteria. Bacteria consume carbohydrate in the mouth and produces Acid as by product. The acid then starts to slowly weaken the enamel and become cavity.

Causes of Tooth Decay

  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Frequent carbohydrate consumption
  • Tooth anatomy (deep grooves and pits)
  • Decrease Saliva secretion
  • Underlying medical condition such as diabetes mellitus, Sjogren’s disease etc.

Symptoms of Tooth Decay

  • Pain
  • Sensitivity to sweets
  • Difficulty chewing
  • Sensitivity to hot or cold beverages

Prevention of Tooth Decay

  • Good Oral Hygiene
  • Routine check up and cleanings
  • Diet modification
  • Treatment of underlying medical condition
  • Preventative restorations (sealants)

Treatment of Tooth Decay

Treatment option depends on the size, location and depth of the cavity.

  • Composite restoration (white feeling)
  • Amalgam restoration (silver feeling)
  • Inlay or Onlay (porcelain)
  • Root canal treatment
  • Crown

Periodontal-(GUM)-disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting your teeth. It can be prevented or easily treated if discovered early, but left untreated gum disease can lead to tissue, bone and tooth loss. Additionally, a number of studies suggest that gum disease may also be associated with more serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Risk Factors

  • Age
  • Smoking
  • Genetics
  • Stress
  • Medication
  • Clenching/Grinding teeth
  • Other systemic diseases
  • Poor nutrition and obesity

Symptoms

  • Red, swollen or tender gums or other pain in your mouth
  • Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food
  • Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth, causing the teeth to look longer than before
  • Loose or separating teeth
  • Pus between your gums and teeth
  • Sores in your mouth
  • Persistent bad breath
  • A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite

Treatment

  • Red, swollen or tender gums or other pain in your mouth
  • Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food
  • Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth, causing the teeth to look longer than before
  • Loose or separating teeth
  • Pus between your gums and teeth
  • Sores in your mouth
  • Persistent bad breath
  • A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite

Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth. They are an excellent long-term option for restoring your smile.
In fact, the development and use of implants is one of the biggest advances in dentistry in the past 40 years. Dental implants are made up of titanium and other materials that are compatible with the human body. They are posts that are surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw, where they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth.

 

 

 

Implant treatment is generally divided in three steps:

  1. Surgical placement of the implant screw
    • Wait few months for the implant to adhere to the bone
  2. Uncovering the implant
    • Attach a post to the implant
    • take an impression for the crown
  3. Cementation of the crown to the implant post

Doctor Shabani has earned her fellowship degree from International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI) and American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics (AAIP)

Blue Sky Bio and Nobel Biocare are the type of implant used in our office

For more information please call our office at  818.600.4012

Cosmetic dentistry is dentistry aimed at creating a positive change to your teeth and to your smile. Cosmetic treatments enhance the appearance such as shape, color and orientation of your teeth.

We at Shabani Dental believe that esthetic dentistry must complement the overall general and oral health of the patient.

Treatments offered are:

  • White feelings
  • White (composite) bonding
  • Veneer
  • White (porcelain) crowns
  • Invisalign
  • Implant

The Invisalign/Clear Correct system is an orthodontic treatment that corrects malocclusion with custom-made clear trays. Series of plastic aligners are made from a 3D computer imaging technology to orient the teeth to its desired position. Each tray is worn for two weeks and for 20-22 hours per day. Trays are removed before eating and thus you are not restricted on the types of food you may eat during treatment.

 

 

 

  • Primary benefits of Invisalign/Clear Correct are the following:
    • Nearly invisible
    • Removable
    • Easier to maintain good oral hygiene
    • Comfortable

*Not every orthodontic case qualifies for Invisalign or Clear Correct treatment. Cases are chosen after comprehensive examination of patients occlusion.

We don’t want the investment to prevent you from having the smile you’ve always wanted.
Our practice offers various financing options.
Make an appointment to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Shabani at (818) 600-4012