Dr. Safinaz Morcos has been providing dental care for her community in Hackensack, NJ for more than 20 years and has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Morcos graduated from New York University University DDS Medica School in 1990. She is a General Dentist and Periodontist specializing in teeth whitening, veneers, implants, and root canal treatment. Her professional associations include the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Orthodontic Society, and the American Dental Association.
Gentle Dental Service team led by Dr. Morcos treats patients of all ages and provides great quality dental treatments such as routine dental care, cosmetic dental services, dental implant services, denture services, invisible braces, teeth whitening, and emergency services.
Orthodontic treatment refers to a procedure where with the aid of a system the teeth are essentially moved to a position that the dentist sees fit. After this treatment, the teeth look straightened and both oral and bone health are improved. This new position of teeth has long-term effects also on bone joints and gums since the pressure is spread throughout the teeth. Crooked teeth have another disadvantage in terms of oral hygiene that they are harder to clean and may rise to teeth decay.
There are so many options nowadays to treat crowded or misaligned teeth by orthodontic treatment such as braces, clear aligners, elastics, and more. Clear aligners have gained much popularity since the numerous advantages that they have over other orthodontic treatments.
Clear aligners are a removable alternative to braces. They are custom-made for every patient and provide the flexibility, comfort, and convenience that braces lack. They are almost invisible, made from clear, medical-grade, BPA-free plastic and can be used as a treatment in many cases such as:
Invisalign is the most popular type of clear aligner treatment since it has been on the market for the longest. They are known to be invisible and more comfortable. They dont touch the gums due to their scalloped shape along the gum line. They are made from SmartTrack material that is unique to the Invisalign system. This material is claimed to give better results in terms of accuracy, comfort, and time.
During the planning process, multiple sets of aligners are determined because a sigle one shifts teeth 1 mm or less. They are meant to be changed every 1 to 3 weeks and they must be worn for about 20 to 22 hours every day. Since the moving process is taking place very slowly, the treatment can take between 3 to 24 months. During the treatment, it may be necessary to visit your dentist every 3-4 weeks to track your progress and make adjustments if necessary. After the treatment is complete, the patient needs to wear a retainer every night or as frequent as their dentist suggests to preserve the new shape of their teeth.
Dental implants can be considered one of the best solutions for replacing missing teeth or damaged teeth. Since they are directly placed in the tooth socket, just like natural teeth, they function the same as natural teeth, while also being more durable in most cases. Dental implants, however, unlike some other cosmetic dental services, require the gums and jawbones to be healthy for them to be placed properly.
Dental implants are placed in the jawbone with a surgical operation. They function the same as any other natural tooth. They fuse with the patients jawbone with time and they function perfectly for years and even a lifetime in certain situations. Dental implants are beneficial for various dental problems, such as having missing tooth or teeth, wanting to improve the look of the smile, and being unable to wear dentures.
Although they are a very functional and efficient dental service for replacing missing teeth, dental implants also have a few risks and disadvantages. With these risks having very low rates of occurrence, they still shouldnt be ignored. These risks are:
Dental implants are cosmetic dental services that require surgical operations to be placed. The operation is done under local anesthesia and can take between 45 and 120 minutes. Because the area will be under the effect of anesthesia, you will not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. Your dentist will place the dental implant by cutting open your gum, drilling small holes where the dental implants metal support post will be placed, placing the implant, and cleaning the area.
After your dental implant is placed, you may experience discomfort or some side effects for up to a week. These side effects are usually the same in every dental or clinical operation. The most popular of these are swelling, bruising, bleeding, experiencing difficulty while eating or speaking, pain, and discomfort.
After dental implant surgery, you should visit your dentist regularly to make sure that there isnt any problem with your implant or implants. You should also pay attention to your oral hygiene and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Your implant or implants will remain healthy and durable depending on your eating habits and lifestyle. You should avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption for the most optimized results.
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