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Dental Implants in West Orange NJ

May 10, 2015

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Restorative Dentistry — dr_dawoud @ 12:43 pm

West Orange dental implants integrate with bone for a secure foundation

D&G Dental of West Orange, NJ specializes in high-quality dental implants for permanent tooth replacement. Comprised of a titanium screw, post and porcelain crown, these lifelike restorations replace one or more missing teeth flawlessly for a natural look and feel.

A secure, permanent and natural-looking solution to one or more missing teeth is the West Orange, NJ dental implant. The skilled dentists at D&G Dental have perfected the placement of this innovative tooth replacement option, giving patients from teens through senior years a secure, permanent and great-looking artificial root and tooth that lasts a lifetime.
It’s important to replace missing teeth

Smile gaps cause far-reaching physical and emotional issues such as :

  • jaw and gum recession because the natural biting and chewing forces which exercise the bone and keep it strong are absent
  • drifting of teeth surrounding the gap, compromising strength and alignment
  • diminished self-esteem and confidence

So, to retain optimal oral, physical and emotional well-being, tooth replacement is a priority.

Implant dentists offer the finest option in missing teeth replacement

Traditional partial and full dentures and fixed bridgework have long been the treatment of choice to restore form, function and appearance to smiles. None of these choices, however, maintains the health and integrity of the jaw bone. Bone recedes very quickly once a tooth is removed. In addition, full dentures carry their own problems: slippage, need to refit or replace, and speech and eating issues. Bridgework requires grinding down of teeth on either side of the bridge so it can be supported by porcelain crowns.

On the other hand, dental implants, singly, in multiples or as anchors for fixed or removable dentures, actually strengthen the jaw bone. Made from titanium, dental implants are screwed directly into the jaw through a comfortable in-office surgical procedure. The top of the implant protrudes through the gum and remains uncovered for some weeks to allow bone and soft tissues to heal.

That surgery creates a solid foundation for the new tooth. Beyond that, bone cells of the jaw are actually attracted to and integrate with the implant. This natural and almost miraculous process is called osseointegration, and it is the reason why patients say their implants feel like their real teeth.

After the healing period, the West Orange dental implant dentist affixes a metal abutment or post to the implant. This abutment accepts a beautiful and natural-looking porcelain crown that precisely fits the empty space and bites exactly with its neighbors on the opposite jaw bone. Additionally, implant dentists use these titanium devices to support fixed bridgework or full arches of fixed or removable dentures.

West Orange dental implants last for years and years to come

Doctors Medhat Dawoud, Paula Gencarelli and Ghobadi bring their exceptional technical skill to the process of placing dental implants. They have found that these state of the art tooth replacements are a one-time fix–that is, their success rate is right around 98 percent. Once healed and well taken care of with careful dental hygiene, check-ups and cleanings, dental implants last for years and years.

Find out more

The dentists at D&G Dental of West Orange can explain the dental implant procedure and evaluate your oral health to determine if you are a candidate for this outstanding dental procedure. Contact the West Orange office for an appointment today.

For a Trustworthy Dentist, West Orange, NJ comes to D & G Dental of West Orange

April 15, 2015

78294804When you search for a new dentist, you look for a practitioner with experience and knowledge, as well as someone to whom you can entrust your and your family’s dental health. In addition, you want a dentist who can take care of all of your dental needs, from prevention and restoration to cosmetic dentistry and periodontal therapy. D & G Dental of West Orange is the dentist Montclair, NJ, turns to for professional, caring and trustworthy dentistry.

Preventive and Restorative Dentistry

The number one priority of dentistry is prevention. If your dentist can prevent dental problems for even starting, then you’ll always have a healthier and happier smile. To achieve this goal, the dentists at D & G Dental of West Orange would like to see you and each member of your family at least twice every year for dental checkups. With this regularity, we can carefully monitor your oral health and take note of any changes sooner rather than later, thereby helping you avoid bigger problems and higher costs. And of course, these checkups are for cleaning your teeth, removing plaque, checking for decay and evaluating the health of your gums, too.

If we do happen to find something concerning, then we have a number of restorative treatments that can repair your tooth and help you retain your healthy smile. The restorative dentistry services offered at D&G Dental of West Orange include:

  • Tooth-colored fillings
  • Porcelain Crowns
  • Fixed Bridges
  • Dentures and Partials
  • Oral Surgery
  • Dental Implants
  • Full-Mouth Reconstruction

Cosmetic Dentistry

Beyond prevention and restoration, we also provide a number of cosmetic dentistry services to keep you smiling beautifully. Have a dazzlingly bright smile with teeth whitening; cosmetic bonding or porcelain veneers can conceal smile imperfections even as they create a new and attractive smile; and Invisalign® clear plastic braces straighten teeth imperceptibly.

Schedule an Appointment Today

For the dentist, Montclair, NJ, trusts, make the short drive to D & G Dental of West Orange. We conveniently serve patients from West Orange, NJ, Livingston, Verona, and Bloomfield and beyond.

For the Beauty of Cosmetic Dentistry, West Orange Residents come to D & G Dental of West Orange

March 15, 2015

92589293Although the number one priority of a dental practice is the health of patients’ smiles, at D & G Dental of West Orange in West Orange, NJ, we understand that you also want your smile to be as attractive as possible. That’s why we offer a variety of cosmetic dentistry procedures. For trustworthy cosmetic dentistry, West Orange, NJ, makes the short trip to D & G Dental of West Orange.

Teeth Whitening

Probably the most popular of our cosmetic dentistry treatments is teeth whitening. We offer Zoom! in-office teeth whitening for the fastest results possible, as well as an at-home system if you prefer to whiten your teeth on your own schedule in the privacy of your own home. We also have what we call the Whitening for Life Program, which allows you to maintain your beautifully white smile with complementary teeth whitening gel that you’ll be given after each checkup.

Cosmetic Bonding and Porcelain Veneers

For patients with chipped or slightly cracked teeth, misaligned or misshaped teeth, or teeth that have unsightly gaps, D & G Dental of West Orange offers cosmetic bonding or porcelain veneers. With cosmetic bonding, one of our dentists uses the same strong composite resin material used for white fillings to rebuild and sculpt damaged teeth. We’ll select the shade that most closely matches the color of your natural teeth, although you may want to consider teeth whitening before this procedure.

Porcelain veneers are thin layers of dental porcelain that are adhesively bonded to the facial side of teeth in your smile zone, thereby creating an entirely new smile. These veneers not only conceal the imperfections in your smile, they also help shield your teeth from further damage.

Invisalign

If your teeth are crooked, but you don’t want the hassle or the appearance of traditional metal braces, don’t despair. Invisalign clear plastic aligners straighten teeth almost invisibly, as the name suggests. You’ll wear each set in a series of aligners for about two weeks each, removing them only to eat and drink, or brush and floss. After about a year of treatment, you’ll see the straight smile you’ve always wanted.

Call Our Office Today

To learn more about the cosmetic dentistry, West Orange, NJ, trusts, call the office of D & G Dental in West Orange, NJ. We conveniently serve patients from Livingston, Verona, and Bloomfield and beyond.

For the Best in General Dentistry, West Orange, NJ comes to D & G Dental of West Orange

February 15, 2015

465162307The first and foremost job of a dentist is prevention. If your dentist can prevent dental problems from occurring in the first place, then you are on your way to a smile that is healthy and beautiful for the long run. As general dentists, D & G Dental of West Orange, in West Orange, NJ, offers a long list of services to help you and your family avoid oral health concerns. People in Montclair, NJ, rely on D & G Dental for general dentistry for all of their family’s dental needs.

At the top of the list of services at D & G Dental is regular checkups. Our dentists would like to see you and your family members at least two times each year. With this degree of regularity, we can keep tabs on your dental health and notice any marked changes that might warrant further attention. At these checkups, we’ll:

  • Clean your teeth and remove any plaque buildup;
  • Assess the health of your gums to find warning signs of periodontal disease;
  • Take digital x-rays when necessary to uncover any hidden spots of decay; and
  • Conduct an oral cancer screening.

Of course, if we find any developing problems such as tooth decay or gingivitis—the early stage of periodontal disease—then because you’ve regularly scheduled checkups, we can treat any condition early before it gets out of hand.

Other General Dentistry Services for Montclair

D & G Dental wants everyone in your family to enjoy optimal oral health, so we provide special treatment for the youngest citizens in Montclair and beyond. Our children’s dentistry is geared toward providing developing smiles with the added attention they need, including fluoride treatments and dental sealants.

For the athlete in your family, we can design a custom mouthguard to protect their teeth, tongue and gums while they compete. And if there’s someone who snores nightly—a possible sign of a chronic health condition called sleep apnea—then talk to one of our dentists about a custom nightguard.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If it’s time for you and your family to see the dentist, then call D & G Dental in West Orange, NJ. Our general dentistry practice also serves patients from Montclair as well as Livingston, Verona, Bloomfield and beyond.

Solve the Problems Associated with Missing Teeth with Dental Implants in West Orange, NJ

January 15, 2015

184898853 (1)If you have one or more missing teeth then you know that the consequences can be serious. Most obvious is the effect even one missing tooth can have on your smile. Hard not to notice, isn’t it? Beyond that you may have trouble eating healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and there may even be times when speaking is difficult. If this is you, then you should consider dental implants. These modern dental wonders are the tooth restoration that most closely mimic natural teeth. With dental implants, the dentists at D & G Dental in West Orange, NJ, have restored smiles to patients from throughout Northern New Jersey.

What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is really made up of two parts: the part you see and the part you don’t. The part you don’t see is a titanium post that is implanted into the jawbone beneath the open socket of your missing tooth. This post fuses with the bone tissue, thereby providing stability and better health. Without a tooth root, the surrounding bone tissue begins to deteriorate, which can cause facial sagging. Dental implants not only provide a permanent tooth replacement, they also prevent this deterioration.

The part of a dental implant that you do see is the crown. After a few months when you’ve healed from the implant surgery, which is performed by our oral surgeon, you’ll return to D & G Dental to have your custom crown cemented into place. The result is a tooth restoration that looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth. And with regular brushing and flossing, your dental implant can last a lifetime.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you are ready to restore your smile with dental implants, then call D & G Dental in West Orange, NJ, today. We also serve patients from the surrounding communities of Livingston, Montclair, Verona and Bloomfield and beyond.

Get Pain Relief with TMJ Therapy in West Orange, NJ

December 15, 2014

167121308Oh, your aching head, neck, shoulders, jaw and back! Really? Then you need to see the dentist. That may sound strange, but all of those aches and pains could be due to temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJ. At D & G Dental in West Orange, NJ, our dentists treat these discomforts with TMJ therapy.

You may never have heard of the temporomandibular joints—even though they are positioned on either side of your head just in front of your ears. These joints allow you to open and close your mouth, whether to speak, chew or yawn. Sometimes, however, the function of these joints becomes compromised, thus causing pain and other symptoms including:

  • A clicking or popping sound when you open your mouth
  • Earache or congestion in the absence of infection
  • Bite misalignment
  • Sensitive teeth
  • Swelling on the side of your face

Although TMJ may be caused by traumatic injury to the face or head, the most common circumstance that brings on TMJ dysfunction is an improper bite. A misaligned bite may force the jaw to compensate in order for the upper and lower teeth to fit together. Another cause is nighttime teeth grinding and clenching. This may lead to uneven surfaces on the teeth, which like a misaligned bite, force the jaw out of place.

TMJ Therapy to the Rescue

If nighttime teeth grinding and clenching are part of the problem, then a custom-designed nightguard may go a long way toward eliminating painful symptoms. Worn at night, this oral appliance can reduce stress on the jaw, as well as prevent the excessive wear and tear on teeth that grinding and clenching cause. Additional treatment recommendations may include stress relievers such as exercise, meditation, talk therapy and stretching.

Call Our Office Today

If you suspect that you or a loved one might be dealing with the pain of TMJ dysfunction, then schedule an appointment with D & G Dental in West Orange, NJ. We also conveniently serve patients from Livingston, Montclair, Verona and Bloomfield and surrounding communities.

Stay Calm and Call D & G Dental of West Orange, NJ, for Sedation Dentistry

November 15, 2014

76132811If you have a phobia about seeing the dentist, fear no more. With sedation dentistry you can recline and relax while those overdue dental treatments are taken care of for you. Dr. Medhat Dawoud and Dr. Ghobadi of D & G Dental of West Orange, NJ, understand the anxiety that dental appointments can generate for some patients. With this in mind, D & G Dental offers the option of sedation dentistry to calm your nerves, ease your fears and make your visit to the dentist a more pleasant experience.

The Types of Sedation Dentistry

D & G Dental offers two types of sedation dentistry. The first is nitrous oxide, which is more commonly known as laughing gas. With this kind of sedation, a small mask is placed over your nose for you to inhale a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen immediately before and during your dental procedure. In a matter of seconds as the nitrous oxide enters your system, you will feel an overall sense of relaxation and well-being. You won’t be unconscious, so the doctor will be able to converse with you. When your treatment is finished, the mask is removed and in a few minutes the gas wears off without any side effects.

The other type of sedation dentistry at D & G Dental is oral conscious sedation, which is typically used for more involved treatments that require more time in the dentist’s chair. In this case you will take an anti-anxiety pill at a prescribed time before your appointment. You’ll arrive at the office feeling much less anxious and far more relaxed. With oral conscious sedation, a friend or family member will need to accompany you to your appointment and take you home.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you’ve been delaying an important dental procedure because visiting the dentist makes you anxious, then call the office of D & G Dental today and ask about sedation dentistry. Dr. Dawoud and Dr. Ghobadi serve patients in West Orange, NJ, Livingston, Montclair, Verona and Bloomfield and the surrounding communities.

Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening!

October 15, 2014

103801783Many people take their smiles very seriously, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure it looks perfect at all times. Because many people consider a smile a first impression, people want to ensure that their smiles make a lasting, positive first impression no matter where they are. Unfortunately, if your smile is less than perfect, it can cause someone to feel insecure about the way they look, and can also affect the way they interact with the people around them. Our smiles collect stains over the years, and it can really affect the overall look as time goes on. Fortunately, Dr. Medhat Dawoud and Dr. Ghobadi are able to brighten the smiles of their patients by offering teeth whitening at their West Orange, NJ dental office.

There are so many things that play a role in dulling the brightness of our smiles. Things such wine, tea, coffee, certain medications, genetics, dyes in food, tobacco products, and even the natural process of aging all contribute to our smiles being less than dazzling. The silver lining is that our doctors are able to restore your smile to its radiant brilliance, allowing you to feel confident when you smile and improve the way you feel about yourself.

We offer two options for our patients to whiten their smiles, making sure each one is convenient and delivers amazing results. We have in-office teeth whitening with Zoom! Whitening. This is able to brighten your smile up to ten shades in as little as an hour. When you come in for your appointment, our doctors will place a whitening gel onto your smile and activate it with a light. As you sit and wait, years of stains are effortlessly being lifted from your smile. At the end of the appointment, your smile is noticeably whiter!

The second option is at-home teeth whitening, which appeals to those who wish to have a more gradual change in their smiles. We will make custom whitening trays, meaning your cosmetic procedure is completely tailored to fit your needs. We will also supply you with the whitening gel you will use to fill the trays. Simply wear the whitening trays for a certain amount of time each day, and in about two weeks, you will see the full results! If you would like our doctors to help whitening your smile using teeth whitening, contact our office today!

If you are ready to make an appointment with Dr. Medhat Dawoud or Dr. Ghobadi, contact our West Orange, NJ dental office to make an appointment. We are happy to take care of whatever general, cosmetic, and restorative dental need you may have. We are proud to serve patients in West Orange, Verona, Livingston, Bloomfield, Montclair, and the surrounding New Jersey communities.

Have Healthy Gums with Periodontal Disease Therapy

September 17, 2014

472315273Many people think that as long as their smiles are aligned and white, their smiles are healthy. Although both are definitely appealing when it comes to smiles, your teeth are not the only component in making sure your smile is in optimal health. Having healthy gums are essential to having a healthy smile, and many people are not aware of that fact. Periodontal disease is definitely something that should be handled immediately, as it has the potential to cause harm to other areas of your body. Luckily, Dr. Medhat Dawoud is able to tackle your periodontal disease by offering periodontal disease therapy at his West Orange, NJ dental office.

Many people are not even aware of the fact that they have periodontal disease, allowing it to take over their mouths and wreak havoc on their smiles. If left untreated, periodontal disease has the potential to cause heart disease, bone loss, tooth loss, dementia, stroke, and other awful occurrences. If you are unaware as to whether or not you are living with periodontal disease, a couple of side effects include red and swollen gums, gums that bleed when you brush or floss, bad breath, and tender gums. It is important to contact our office immediately if you are suffering from any of these symptoms.

One way Dr. Dawoud is able to handle your periodontal disease is by scaling and root planing. This allows us to remove the harmful bacteria from below and along the gum line. Dr. Dawoud will also be able to smooth out your tooth’s root that has been roughened by the bacteria in your smile. This deep cleaning will put you back on the track to excellent oral health! If you feel as though you are suffering from periodontal disease and would like Dr. Dawoud’s help, contact our office today!

If you are ready to make an appointment with Dr. Medhat Dawoud or Dr. Ghobadi, contact our West Orange, NJ dental office to make an appointment. We are happy to take care of whatever general, cosmetic, and restorative dental need you may have. We are proud to serve patients in West Orange, Verona, Livingston, Bloomfield, Montclair, and the surrounding New Jersey communities.

Straighten Your Smile Seamlessly with Invisalign!

August 15, 2014

shutterstock_100322954Not being able to be completely confident in your smile is something that is never easy to live with. Whether it is the color of your smile or the minor imperfections, having insecurities about the way you look is never an easy thing to go through. For many people, they are unhappy with the alignment of their smile. They may have considered braces, but immediately turned away because of the thought of having a mouth full of metal. Because many people consider a smile a first impression, it is important to make sure your first impression is always flawless. In order to help their patients achieve a great, aligned smile, Dr. Medhat Dawoud and Dr. Ghobadi offer their patients Invisalign.

Invisalign has been able to help thousands of people achieve the smile of their dreams through a series of aligning trays. Each tray signifies a stage in your straightening process, and as time goes on, and with the more trays you use, your smile gradually gets straighter. One of the biggest advantages to Invisalign is the fact the trays sit nearly invisibly on your smile. You are able to look like your natural self all while getting the orthodontic treatment you deserve. Your aligning trays are custom made just for you, that way your treatment is personalized. Invisalign can be used to treat overbites, underbites, crossbites, crowding, and spacing.

Another great thing about Invisalign is that you are able to experience better oral hygiene and health with this form of orthodontic treatment. Whenever you need to eat, drink, brush, or floss, simply remove the tray and reapply when needed! If you want our doctors to help you achieve a beautifully straight smile with Invisalign, contact our office today!

If you are ready to make an appointment with Dr. Medhat Dawoud or Dr. Ghobadi, contact our West Orange, NJ dental office to make an appointment. We are happy to take care of whatever general, cosmetic, and restorative dental need you may have. We are proud to serve patients in West Orange, Verona, Livingston, Bloomfield, Montclair, and the surrounding New Jersey communities.

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