Nova Dental is a Houston based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and more.
Dr. Tatari grew up in Damascus, Syria and then moved to the United States in 1983. He chose to attend the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, WI for his dental education. After the completion of his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1999, he decided to make Houston his permanent home!
Dr. Tatari is constantly pursuing new knowledge and advancements in the dental field. So far, he has taken over 400 hours of continuing education in many different specialties. For instance, he completed mini residencies in Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine. He has attended countless advanced courses (totaling up to over 200 hours) in implant dentistry as a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Hes also trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies, completing all of the core courses. In fact, he will be obtaining his Fellowship in May of 2019 in Cosmetic and Physiologic-Based Dentistry!
Dr. Tatari and Dr. Ebrahimi have been happily married since 2016, and he really enjoys spending quality time with his family outside of work, Other personal passions include reading, clay sporting, boxing, and Formula 1 racing.
Vanessa is our Front Office Coordinator and the newest addition to our team. She has been working in the dental field for over five years so far and has quickly adapted to effectively helping and communicating with our patients. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to treatment education, insurance verifications, billing, and coding. Shell always be the first one to greet you with a smile and answer any questions you may have!
Rachel first joined our dental office in 2016, and she is always happy to help our patients have smile-inducing experiences here at Muse Dental Studio. As one of our youngest assistants, she has definitely learned and grown within our team. Our patients love her energy as they work towards maintaining a healthier mouth and falling in love with their smile! While at the dental office, she always enjoys meeting new people, building up their confidence, and seeing their beautiful improvements after treatment is complete.
Manni has over 23 years of experience in the dental field so far. He is well-versed and educated in all facets of oral healthcare and has been instrumental in the growth of 18 dental offices over the course of his career! His familiarity with financing options goes a long way towards helping our patients reach their desired dental goals. He has personally known Dr. Ebrahimi for over two decades, and they make a great team with all of the experience between them, as well as their shared goal of putting the patients health and needs first.
Gina has over a decade of experience in the dental field and loves creating happier, healthier smiles every day. She is very knowledgeable and friendly with patients while also doing a great job of making Dr. Ebrahimis work much easier. No matter what time of the day, she will greet you with a big smile and an unfailingly pleasant attitude. We are blessed to have her as part of the team!
Arsham started working in the dental field in 2010 and has been with our dental office for over 10 years. In addition to juggling his duties in the dental office as a business administrator, he loves communicating with patients and helping them utilize their dental benefits to their advantage. He also loves new technologies, which is another reason he has been with our dental office for so long Muse Dental Studio makes every effort to stay up to date with the newest tools and techniques in oral healthcare!
When he isnt busy at the dental office, Arshams hobbies include doing outdoor activities like swimming, walking his dog, and occasionally visiting the shooting range. He also holds two Bachelors degrees in Agricultural Engineering and Biotechnology.
If you are looking into orthodontics options for your teen, it is important to consider Invisalign vs. traditional braces for teens. You should also know what both solutions look like on a daily basis. Essentially, any orthodontic solution will move teeth by applying pressure. This pressure has to be placed on the right teeth at the right time so that gradually, they move into position. Both solutions do an excellent job. At the end of the day it really comes down to lifestyle, convenience, and what your teen will feel confident wearing.
When it comes to appearance, nothing beats Invisalign. Keep this in mind when comparing Invisalign vs. traditional braces for teens. The aligners are clear, so hardly anyone will notice that they are wearing them. The biggest aesthetic benefit is that as their teeth begin to move, their smile will look better. Being able to see an improvement quickly will help your teen to feel encouraged to keep up with the process, knowing that their smile will only get more and more attractive.
In our Houston dental office, one of the biggest concerns we hear from teens (especially the hungry ones) is that wearing orthodontics will impact their daily diet. We know that most of our younger patients are fairly particular in what they eat and at the very least, have multiple favorite foods. If things like pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches and popcorn are on their 'must have' list, than Invisalign is a far better option than braces. When wearing traditional metal braces, teens have to eat carefully. You cannot simply bite into a burger or sandwich and if you do, you will have a ton of food stuck in between your teeth. For teens, and adults, this can be completely embarrassing. Many teens change what they eat while wearing braces while others simply don 't eat in public. Both can be inconvenient and silly when Invisalign provides a better way. Since the Invisalign aligners are designed to come out while eating, your teen can eat whatever they want without worrying about how they look or their orthodontics becoming damaged. This means that life can continue on like normal, without the annoying adjustments that teens don 't enjoy.
Another factor to compare when evaluating Invisalign vs. traditional braces for teens is oral hygiene. This is a big deal because, as a dentist, we do not want any of our patients to suffer from decay and as a parent, you do not want your child to end up with a bunch of cavities. At Nova Dental, our solution is to provide teens with Invisalign instead of braces. When wearing braces, the risk for decay naturally goes up because it is harder to keep teeth clean. With Invisalign, the aligners come out while brushing so their oral hygiene routine can remain virtually the same. The only slight difference is that the aligners need to be brushed with warm water and a soft toothbrush before being put back in. We can also recommend a special cleaning solution but otherwise, the process is the same as always and completely easy. If your teen gets braces instead, they will need to use a special flossing tool and a brush that looks like a tree to get the food particles and plaque off of the area around the brackets. This has to be repeated for every tooth so you can imagine how much longer it will take.
Don't forget school activities when comparing Invisalign vs. traditional braces for teens. At Nova Dental, we have found that the majority of our patients do more than simply go to school. They are in the band, choir, play sports, act in the school play, etc. In other words they are busy. Braces can interfere with this because they can be uncomfortable and make it difficult to play an instrument. They can also create a hazard when playing high-impact sports. Fortunately, Invisalign does not. The aligners can be removed during any of these activities so that your teen does not have to sacrifice anything to straighten their teeth. They will be far happier with the process as a result. If you are unsure about a specific activity and how Invisalign could impact it, visit our Houston, TX dental office to speak with Dr. Fadi Tatari.
Once your teen is done wearing Invisalign or traditional braces they will need to wear a retainer. It is normal and few, if any, can escape this reality. The reason is simple. Teeth can revert back to their old position, if only slightly. Wearing a retainer at night, can help to keep teeth in the correct and improved position. The good news is that your teen will be so used to wearing their aligners, a retainer will not seem like a big deal. In our Houston dental office, we can explain the various options for retainers but typically recommend a clear, full retainer that closely resembles the aligners they are accustomed to.
Call our Houston, Texas dental office at 281-519-3445 to discuss this solution in further detail. At Nova Dental, we can answer your questions and help your teen to make an informed decision regarding their orthodontics treatment. We are located in the Houston area and look forward to meeting you to discuss Invisalign Teen.
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