Here at Park Avenue Dental Cosmetics, we place a strong emphasis on prevention and patient education. During your first visit to our office, a comprehensive evaluation of your teeth and gums are performed. After thorough evaluation we will devise a treatment regimen that is catered to each specific individual patient.  Whether you require general dental services, like ultrasonic cleanings, tooth colored fillings, or more extensive treatments we will educate you regarding the various treatment options that are available to you.  This is to ensure that you can make an informed decision about your treatment. 

A list of our general dental and restorative services and technologies include:

• Hygiene and Periodontal Treatment

• Dental Sports Guards (Athletic Mouthguards)

• Bruxism

• Root Canal Therapy

Dr. Mousavi and her staff would be happy to discuss these procedures with you. Please feel free to call (212.532.0690) our office for a private consultation, or Schedule an appointment online.

 

 

Hygiene & Periodontal Treatment:

 

The main cause of Periodontal Disease (gum disease) is plaque – a colorless, sticky film that lingers in the mouth and constantly attacks the teeth and its supporting tissues.  The word “periodontal” literally means “surrounding teeth.”  Bacteria produce toxins that cause breakdown of the supporting tissues surrounding the teeth.  In early stages of gum disease red, swollen, and bleeding gums are present and this is called gingivitis, which is generally reversible.  However, if left untreated gingivitis can progress to periodontitis.  At this stage, gums begin separating from the teeth and forming pockets that become infected.  As the disease progresses, more gum tissue and bone is lost and the pockets deepen.  Generally, the more severe the disease, the deeper the depth of the pocket.  Eventually the teeth will become loose and have to be removed.

 

Warning Signs of Gum Disease:

• Bleeding gums
• Red, swollen, tender gums
• Persistent bad breath or Bad taste in mouth
• Loose teeth
• Any changes in the way your teeth fit together

Most patients with periodontal disease are unaware of having it.  This is why it is very important to have regular dental checkups and periodontal examinations.  Each patient is assigned a customized treatment regimen that is dependent upon the type of disease and how far it has progressed.  After initial therapy all our patients are placed on specialized periodontal maintenance recalls that is specific to their individual needs.

Dr. Mousavi and her staff would be happy to discuss Hygiene & Periodontal Treatments with you. Please feel free to call (212.532.0690) our office for a private consultation, or Schedule an appointment online.

 

Dental Sports Guards (Athletic Mouthguards):

 

There is a very high incidence of orofacial injuries in various sports.  In basketball where mouth guards are not commonly worn, 34% of the injuries are orofacial.  Of these orofacial injuries, the highest percentage is dentally related. Various degrees of injury from tooth avulsion to lacerations, contusion, and jaw fractures have been reported.  It is estimated by the American Dental Association that mouthguards prevent nearly 200,000.00 injuries on a yearly basis in high school and collegiate football alone.  We also fabricate custom-made pressure laminated night guards that are comfortable, protective, resilient, tear resistant and not bulky. Please feel free to contact us to discuss our custom fitted mouthguards.

Dr. Mousavi and her staff would be happy to discuss athletic mouth guards with you. Please feel free to call (212.532.0690) our office for a private consultation, or Schedule an appointment online.

 

Bruxism:

 

Bruxism is the medical terminology used to describe grinding or clenching of teeth.  Bruxism is abnormal chewing activity that is caused by uncontrolled activation of reflex chewing pathways.  Some people with bruxism unconsciously clench or grind their teeth at night or during the daytime when they are under stress.  In most cases, bruxism may be mild and require no treatment.  However, in other cases it can be severe and cause damage to teeth, TM Joint, headaches and other jaw disorders.

Signs & Symptoms of Bruxism:

• Worn down enamel, chipped or flattened teeth.
• Jaw pain or tightness in neck and facial muscles (especially in early morning after you wake up)
• Headache and Migraine Triggers.
• Chronic Myofacial Pain.
• Chewed Tissue on inside of cheeks or tongue.
• Earaches not caused by any pathology in your ear.

Treatment for Bruxism varies to the degree of severity of the disease, from physical therapy, to muscle relaxants to fabrication of night guards.  Please feel free to call us for consultation regarding bruxism, night guards, and TMJ Disorders.

Dr. Mousavi and her staff would be happy to discuss treatments for Bruxism with you. Please feel free to call (212.532.0690) our office for a private consultation, or Schedule an appointment online.

 

 

Root Canal Therapy:

 

When decay in a tooth is so extensive that it goes through the inside layer of your tooth to the area where the nerve and blood vessel of your tooth is housed, root canal therapy needs to be performed.  Root canal therapy is the process of removing the infected nerve and blood tissue, bacterial debris and by products, and reshaping the canals and sealing them off with a rubber material called Gutta Percha.

This is done to help your body’s defense mechanism fight off infection in the tooth where it's hard for the white blood cells to reach, and with the hope that your body can fight off any infection that escaped the tooth from the root end.  Despite its notorious reputation for pain, with proper anesthesia and modern advancements in this area, root canal therapy should be as comfortable as getting a regular dental filling.

 

Dr. Mousavi and her staff would be happy to discuss Root Canal Therapy with you. Please feel free to call (212.532.0690) our office for a private consultation, or Schedule an appointment online.