Pediatric Dentistry

Fresh Meadows Dental Care is proud to serve the families from our community, and we want them to know it’s just as important for children to have regular dental visits.  A child’s first dental visit should be scheduled when the first baby tooth appears, or around the child’s first birthday.  Baby teeth eventually come out, but their growth and development is important for overall oral health for the child and the development of their adult teeth. Baby teeth should be brushed and cared for like adult teeth, and it’s important to monitor their growth and development. 

Missing any tooth for too long can change the development of surrounding teeth and compromise the structure of the jaw bone, but regular checkups can keep a child’s tooth development right on track.  Our dentists are skilled and experienced in administering dental care to children.  If your child has seems nervous about seeing a dentist for the first time, we recommend going through a brushing routine with them at home, and talking about the dental visit before you arrive.  Once we get your child’s oral health off to a great start, we offer a full range of services for child patients including dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants.

We love to see good oral hygiene habits formed early, and make lifetime patients out of kids from our community!  To learn more about the services we offer, visit www.freshmeadowsdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care in Oakland Gardens, NY, call 718-224-7272.

Adult Orthodontic Options

Let’s just say that you had braces as a kid and you may not have followed the proper aftercare, such as wearing a retainer. This has likely caused your teeth to shift and now as an adult, you are regretting your lack of commitment. Fortunately, Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care offers orthodontic options like Invisalign that allow you to straighten your teeth discreetly.

Teeth shift as you get older and some people’s teeth shift more than others. If you’ve received orthodontic treatment in the past and didn’t wear your retainer for the recommended amount of time, your teeth will shift and return to their natural position. Other adults get braces because they’ve always had crooked or crowded teeth, overbites, and underbites or incorrect jaw position. It’s never too late to get an education and it’s never too late to straighten your smile. To discuss orthodontic options, schedule a consultation today.

If you have questions or concerns regarding orthodontic options, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.freshmeadowsdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care in Oakland Gardens, NY, call 718-224-7272. 

Post-Operative Care

Taking it easy after oral surgery is important for a smooth recovery process. Recovery should always be your number one concern after having wisdom teeth removed, dental implants placed, or a simple tooth extraction. After Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care performs oral surgery on you, you will receive post-operative instructions to prevent any risk of infection or trauma to the surgical site.

Once you return home after the surgery you should rest, but do not lie flat. This could prolong the bleeding. Dr. Hakimzadeh will prescribe you pain medication, as well as a cleaning solution for the extraction site, so if you become sore take as directed. It’s important to limit yourself to soft foods such as gelatin, pudding, yogurt, mashed potatoes, etc. so that the stitches are not punctured. When drinking, make sure you do not use a straw, because the sucking motion can loosen your sutures and slow the clotting process. If bleeding continues for longer than 24 hours you should call our office immediately.

If you have questions or concerns regarding post-operative care, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.freshmeadowsdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care in Oakland Gardens, NY, call 718-224-7272. 

Designs of Dental Bridges

Bridges are among the many options we offer patients with broken or missing teeth at Fresh Meadows Dental Care in Flushing. These prosthetics replace the crowns of multiple teeth and can be customized to fit a variety of situations.

A traditional pontic bridge rested on two reshaped natural teeth as its bases and contained a third crown suspended between them. This shape helps to guard against the teeth shifting position and allows the patient to retain the natural roots of two of their teeth, which maintains the density of the jaw bone. Dentists usually prefer to use this type of prosthetic when the supporting teeth need to be reshaped and given new crowns, anyway. The patient will wear a temporary bridge over their reshaped teeth while the permanent bridge is made in a laboratory.

In modern times, it is possible to make bridges that skirt healthy teeth. These can be removable dentures or permanent structures supported by implants. Dentists shape the base of bridges to allow easy oral hygiene, which our hygienists will demonstrate.

Farid Hakimzadeh, DDS, operates Fresh Meadows Dental Care at 58-47 Francis Lewis Blvd., Suite 100, Flushing, New York, 11364. To schedule an appointment, call 718-224-7272 or visit Fresh Meadows Dental and fill out a contact form.

 

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you are at increased risk for gum disease. We provide compassionate, up-to-date care at the Flushing dental office of Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh. If you suffer from frequent gingivitis, we want you to be aware of the possible causes.

While 35% of the general population has gum disease, it is twice as common in people with RA. That statistic comes from a Johns Hopkins study that found RA is common even in people who are not yet experiencing difficulty moving their hands and are still maintaining good oral hygiene. Other studies have looked for a common pathway between RA and gum disease, and have found similarities between gum tissue and synovium. RA is an autoimmune disease, meaning the body is under attack from its own immune system. Synovium is joint lining, and as the body attacks it, it swells, resulting in joint pain.

Nobody knows why RA develops, but it seems to be a combination of genetics and environmental or behavioral triggers, such as smoking. Researchers are not attempting to determine whether gum disease can trigger RA, or if improving oral hygiene can reduce RA symptoms. Regardless, it is clear that people with RA need additional oral hygiene support.

Farid Hakimzadeh, DDS, operates Fresh Meadows Dental Care at 58-47 Francis Lewis Blvd., Suite 100, Flushing, New York, 11364. To schedule an appointment, call 718-224-7272 or visit Fresh Meadows Dental and fill out a contact form.