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Dr. Mehrdad Mostafaeipour, D.D.S.
Dentist
Dr. Mehrdad Mostafaeipour is a Dentist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Mostafaeipour specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dr. Mostafaeipour is trained to place implants and restoring them. He has an extensive background in aesthetic dentistry and Full mouth reconstruction. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
36 years
Experience
Dr. Mehrdad Mostafaeipour, D.D.S.
- Las Vegas, NV
- University of Minnesota
- Accepting new patients
Missing Tooth Replacement: Implant vs. Bridge
POSTED BY DR. MICHAEL MOST ON SEP 27, 2019When it comes to something as important as fixing your smile, the two most popular solutions in dentistry are dental implants and dental...
Can I have a filling without anesthesia?
Anesthesia is there to reduce the discomfort from the procedure. If you can stand the pain, sure go for it.
Can you use whitening strips on bonded teeth?
You can use it but you won’t get any result except that it may remove some staining
Can a filling last forever?
It can, but it is almost unheard of. If a person is 90 years old, then yes, a filling for him or her may last forever.
How can I make my teeth straight naturally?
Force is needed to move and make teeth straight. You won’t be able to place sustained force on a tooth for 22 hours a day. The answer is “NO”
Why does my breath smell after sleeping all night?
Most likely you are a mouth breather which causes bad breath
How long until gums stop hurting from flossing?
Gums should not hurt when glassing. If you are new to flossing, your gums will hurt for a couple of days.
How do you prepare your teeth for braces?
You need to make sure that your teeth are decay free and gum disease is not an issue
What is the best Waterpik for implants?
Any waterpik that cleans the implant crown or appliance is good.
Will wisdom teeth pain go away on its own?
It depends. If the pain is caused by eruption, it will go away. If the pain is caused by the gum tissue being bitten by the opposing tooth, the pain will get worse.
What happens if you don't fix chipped teeth?
It depends on the size, location and cause of the chip. If you chip the front tooth due to some accident, if it is not an aesthetic problem and has not gone to the Dentin, if you READ MORE
It depends on the size, location and cause of the chip. If you chip the front tooth due to some accident, if it is not an aesthetic problem and has not gone to the Dentin, if you leave it, it's not a problem. If you chip a back tooth that is passed the enamel and is into the second layer (Dentin), that should be fixed because it may break more or cause decay.
How bad is it to fall asleep without brushing your teeth?
If it happened once in a long while, it is not a problem but if it happens regularly, that is detrimental to your oral health. Saliva flow is very low as one sleeps therefore there READ MORE
If it happened once in a long while, it is not a problem but if it happens regularly, that is detrimental to your oral health. Saliva flow is very low as one sleeps therefore there is no defense against the bacteria causing tooth decay and gum disease.
How do you know if a cavity has reached the nerve?
When you start having pain or cold sensitivity the decay has reached the nerve.
How often do dentures need to be relined?
Generally speaking when you feel that the denture is not fitting snug or that it moves slightly, it is a good time to reline your denture. Once every 3 to 5 years is a good rule READ MORE
Generally speaking when you feel that the denture is not fitting snug or that it moves slightly, it is a good time to reline your denture. Once every 3 to 5 years is a good rule of thumb.
How long should you wait to drink water after getting a tooth pulled?
You could drink water after extraction, however, it may be hard to feel anything when you are numb. Do not drink with a straw.
Do they put you to sleep for dental implants?
Unless you are having many implants with extractions and bone trimming, single or double implants could be done easily under local anesthetic.
Can you sleep in partial dentures?
Some patients sleep with their partial but it is not recommended. If one has few teeth in one arch only and the patient bites him/herself then the partial could be worn after a READ MORE
Some patients sleep with their partial but it is not recommended. If one has few teeth in one arch only and the patient bites him/herself then the partial could be worn after a good brushing and flossing
What home remedies can I use to strengthen my teeth?
For kids obviously calcium intake is essential but for adults when the calcium leaves the enamel, it could only be replaced by Fluoride . I don’t know if any natural food containing READ MORE
For kids obviously calcium intake is essential but for adults when the calcium leaves the enamel, it could only be replaced by Fluoride . I don’t know if any natural food containing Fluoride. For the gum health salt water rinse or diluted peroxide is recommended.
Can you get teeth cleaned while wearing braces?
You should have your teeth cleaned more often when wearing braces.
Can I use normal toothbrush for braces?
Normal brush is fine but there are some special indented brushes for people with braces. My favorite is Sonicare tooth brushes.
