Thursday, March 28, 2019

Zoom! Whitening System

At Fresh Meadow Dental Care, located in Flushing, NY., our office does not just offer teeth whitening, but Zoom! Teeth Whitening services. Dr. Farid Hakimzedah, D.D.S. offers both Zoom! In-Office Whitening System and the Zoom! Take-Home Whitening System. Both types of whitening guarantee a minimum of six shades brighter.


 


There is a multitude of reasons why you're teeth might become discolored. Over time, teeth naturally begin to lose brightness. Foods that are high in tannic acid, like grapes and tea, can stain your teeth. Coffee and cigarettes are infamous for teeth staining too. For some people, cutting back on these things energizes their smile. In other cases, whitening techniques like Zoom! are the answer.


 


The Zoom! In-Office System takes a little over an hour to perform. It uses a light-activated whitening gel made of hydrogen peroxide. When light is applied, the hydrogen peroxide breaks down. This lets oxygen enter the teeth and whiten them. This procedure is completely painless. Most people read, watch tv, or relax while the procedure occurs.


 


The Zoom! Take-Home Whitening System consists of whitening trays and gel for you to use at home. Over the course of three days, you will wear the whitening gel for 4-8 hours each day. Dr. Hakimzedah will let you know long you should be wearing them for.


 


There is not much of a difference between the two systems. The In-Office System brightens your smile by about eight shades, while the Take-Home Whitening System whitens your smile about six shades. The only other big difference is that one is performed in office while the other can be done at your home.


 


If you are interested in our Zoom! Whitening System or other dental services, contact Fresh Meadow Dental Care today. Our office is located in Flushing, NY. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Farid Hakimzedah, D.D.S., visit our website or call 718-224-7272.


 

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Root Canal Therapy

Endodontics is a specialty dentistry that centers around the nerves of the teeth. Root canals are the most common endodontic procedure. When a tooth becomes infected, it is often the nerves that are causing the problem. Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh, D.D.S. of Fresh Meadow Dental Care, located in Flushing, NY., offers root canal for our patients.


 


Modern-day root canals are nothing like the horror stories you’ve heard in the past. They are almost completely painless and safe procedures. At your appointment, Dr. Hakimzadeh will numb the tooth and the surrounding area with a local anesthetic. He will then drill a hole into the tooth, opening up the canal. The canal is where the nerves are located. The infected tissue will be removed and the entire area will be cleaned. When Dr. Hakimzadeh is finished, he’ll seal the tooth up and place a dental crown on top.


 


Following the procedure, you will experience soreness in your jaw and teeth. This is to be expected. Over-the-counter painkillers should be able to manage any of your pain symptoms. In certain cases, Dr. Hakimzadeh will prescribe stronger pain relievers.


 


If you are experiencing any kind of tooth pain, do not hesitate to call. An infected tooth, when left untreated, can cause bone loss. In certain cases, the tooth will have to be extracted because has become too decayed. Other times it’s removed to prevent the infection from spreading.


 


Fresh Meadow Dental Care is located in Flushing, NY. To schedule a root canal or appointment with Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh, D.D.S., visit our website or call 718-224-7272.


 

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Invisalign

Traditional metal braces are no longer the only option when it comes to braces. Clear or invisible braces are leading the way with their comfortable and unnoticeable appearance. At Fresh Meadow Dental Care, located in Flushing, NY., Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh, D.D.S., offers Invisalign to eligible patients.


 


Invisalign are clear braces that are worn 24/7. The only time you should remove them is when you are brushing, flossing, and eating. Most of the time you won’t even notice that you are wearing them.


 


At your appointment with Dr. Hakimzadeh, you will be able to see for yourself what Invisalign is and how it works. Dr. Hakimzadeh will also be able to answer any and all concerns you may have. Invisalign works best on patients who experience moderate spacing and crowding issues that need to be corrected. Invisalign is also used to treat unaligned teeth, called malocclusion.


 


Dr. Hakimzadeh will start by using imaging technology to record pictures of your mouth and bite. This lets us know how your teeth fit and work together. More importantly, it shows us what needs to be shifted and how. All of this information is placed into a computer program that creates your personal set of Invisalign. They are designed for your teeth and your teeth only, based off of the images taken of your mouth.


 


This process requires multiple appointments with our office. As your teeth shift into place with the Invisalign, you will need to come into the office and receive a new retainer after each selected amount of time.


 


To learn more about Invisalign, or our orthodontic services, contact Fresh Meadow Dental Care, located in Flushing, NY. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh, D.D.S., visit our website or call 718-224-7272.