General Dentistry
Dr. Mahsa Farshchi is General, Family, and Cosmetic Dentist
Edgemont Dentist dental clinic is a general dental clinic that offers a variety of dental services. Furthermore, Dr. Farshchi is not only a general dentist but also a family dentist, catering to patients of all ages. In addition to her expertise, she has a special fondness for working with children. Moreover, Dr. Farshchi not only diagnoses, treats, prevents, and controls dental problems but also consistently provides oral hygiene instructions. It is worth noting that as a family dentist, Dr. Farshchi operates her private practice near Edgemont Village.
During a routine examination of a patient’s teeth, gums, and surrounding tissue, Dr. Farshchi carefully diagnoses diseases, injuries, and decay, devising appropriate treatment plans accordingly. Whenever necessary, she skillfully restores, extracts, or replaces dead or decayed teeth. It is important to mention that general dentists are capable of performing oral surgery, periodontal surgery, and other necessary treatments. At the Edgemont Dentist Dental Clinic, the dentists are also proficient in orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, and prosthodontics.
Family dentists are your main dental care providers. Your family dentist helps you with:
- Evaluation of overall mouth health and conditions
- Diagnosis of dental conditions
- Treatment of the majority of teeth and mouth problems
- Maintenance of good oral health
- Prevention of tooth decay and mouth disorders
- Referral to dental specialists if needed
Treatments that we provides includes:
- Dental and oral examinations
- Restorative dentistry ( fillings)
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Dental crowns, dental bridges, and veneers
- Dental implants
- Teeth cleaning
- Teeth whitening
- Gum disease prevention and treatment
- Root canals
- Tooth extraction
- Mouth guards for sport protection or sleeping
- Dental sealants
- Botox injections
DENTAL EXAMINATION
Regular dental exams are vital to prevent and maintain healthy teeth and a healthy mouth. Routine examination of the teeth and other oral tissues is recommended ideally every 6 -9 months . This may include dental X-rays when needed.
What does a dental examination include ?
A typical dental exam includes:
- Examining the mouth for tooth decay
- Examining the mouth for problems like broken teeth, missing teeth, abscessed teeth, and other teeth related problems
- Examining the mouth for gum related problems
- Examining the mouth for signs of teeth grinding
- Oral cancer pre screening
- Head and neck exam
- Examining TMJ (tempromandibular joint)
- Diet and nutritional counseling that affects teeth
- Dental X-rays may be taken to look for tooth decay , bone level, gum disease ( periodontitis) and other potential problems.
- We also use Intraoral Cameras that can take pictures of your mouth without radiation. The camera can show you some of the problem areas like tooth cavities.
Our initial comprehensive dental examination is completed within an hour,and our dentist will take the time to discuss all the findings with you in detail. Call us today to book an appointment.
TOOTH COLOURED FILLINGS
GUM DISEASE
A significant aspect contributing to a beautiful smile lies in maintaining healthy gums. In fact, gums serve as the foundational support for your teeth. It is worth emphasizing that gum disease can have adverse effects on your teeth as well. Hence, it becomes imperative to diligently protect your gums from harmful bacteria, plaque, and potential diseases. This underscores the vital significance of incorporating daily practices such as regular flossing and thorough teeth brushing into your oral hygiene routine.
You should consider getting advice from your dentist regarding gum disease treatment if you have:
- Bleeding Gums
- Red and swollen gums
- Pain in your gums
- Discoloured gums
