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Dr. Mehrdad Mostafaeipour, D.D.S.
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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
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Why do my teeth hurt after sealants?
Have them check your bite. Sealants should have no pain
Can adults get Invisalign?
Definitely
What is the difference between sealants and fillings?
Sealants does not require drilling any cavity but fillings do
Why do my teeth have deep grooves?
Genetics
How is a fissure sealant done?
Pits and fissures or grooves are cleaned first and after couple of steps, sealant material are filling the deep grooves
Does root canal infection show up on an x-ray?
That depends. Generally if the infection is acute, it does not show on the x ray but if it is chronic (it has been there a while) then it may show on the x Ray.
What happens if a blood clot forms after tooth extraction?
As part of healing process, the first thing that happens is that the blood clots where the tooth was removed. It is very important that the clot stays there. If the clot comes READ MORE
As part of healing process, the first thing that happens is that the blood clots where the tooth was removed. It is very important that the clot stays there. If the clot comes out, one will get a condition commonly known as a dry socket, which is very painful and it needs to be treated in the dental office. Make sure that after your extraction blood clot does not get disturbed.
Should adults get sealants on their teeth?
It is a good preventative measure anyways.
Is a fissure sealant a filling?
Not really. In the sense that you do not drill and decay but you clean the grooves and fill the grooves with sealant material.
How long does it take to get Invisalign?
To get the Invisalign treatment takes about a month but the length of treatment varies greatly on the level of your malocclusion.
What causes dental bridges to fall out?
There are many different reason for that to happen. Bridge teeth could get loose if there was contamination when the bridge was being cemented. Other reasons are that if one or READ MORE
There are many different reason for that to happen. Bridge teeth could get loose if there was contamination when the bridge was being cemented. Other reasons are that if one or both of the teeth holding the bridge are decayed. These are perhaps the most common reasons, but there may be other reasons as well.
How long after a root canal can I get braces?
I would perhaps wait a month after I get a permanent crown on a tooth that received a root canal therapy, before I get a crown.
How long does it take for dentures to settle?
That usually differs greatly from one patient to another. If after a month, your denture does not feel comfortable, I contact the dentist. At your age you should have enough bone READ MORE
That usually differs greatly from one patient to another. If after a month, your denture does not feel comfortable, I contact the dentist. At your age you should have enough bone and the denture should be relatively comfortable and stable.
Why does my tooth hurt 3 months after a filling?
Not all fillings are the same. If one has a filling that the decay was very deep, the pain may never stop and the tooth may need a root canal. On the other hand if you had a medium READ MORE
Not all fillings are the same. If one has a filling that the decay was very deep, the pain may never stop and the tooth may need a root canal. On the other hand if you had a medium size filling you should expect some sensitivity when drinking cold things. If you are sensitive when chewing, your bite may need to be adjusted. Shallow fillings are generally not painful.
How long will my mouth be numb after a filling?
Depends on how much anesthetic and what kind of anesthesia you received. Generally 30 minutes to two hours after you leave the office.
How long does it take for nerves to settle after fillings?
This varies from patient to patient. It may last from one or two days to about a month.
Why does my tooth hurt after a deep filling?
Deep fillings are closer to the nerve, hence the word deep. When the nerve gets traumatized by he handpiece (drill) or from the cavity that was getting closer to the nerve, that READ MORE
Deep fillings are closer to the nerve, hence the word deep. When the nerve gets traumatized by he handpiece (drill) or from the cavity that was getting closer to the nerve, that causes temporary discomfort or permanent pain. If the second happens you may need a root canal therapy to save the tooth.
Is jaw pain normal after tooth extraction?
Jaw pain is one of the possible complications after a third molar extraction. The severity of it depends on how long or how wide your mouth was open during the extraction.
How long does oral thrush last without treatment?
This varies from person to person. Usually after one week it should be significantly smaller or gone.
Can a high filling cause any problems?
Definitely. It is very important to adjust the bite as soon as possible.
