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There are many confusions and debates regarding root canal (endodontic) treatment and whether the treatment is actually painful or not. After watching a youtube video of a person crying out in pain while getting a root canal or listening to radio on your way back home- some RJ saying, this should hurt like a root canal, patients often correlate pain with root canals

Myth #1—Root canal treatment is painful.

Truth—Root canal treatment doesn’t cause pain, it relieves it. With modern dentistry and advent of new technology, root canals are not painful.  In fact, a recent survey showed that patients who have experienced root canal treatment are six times more likely to describe it as “painless” than patients who have not had root canal treatment. A deep cavity which has already crossed the hard part of tooth and has reached the nerve will be painful if not treated. Once a root canal is done your pain should effectively be reduced or if the dentist could finish the whole treatment in a day, you could be pain free. So, when one of your friend says, it hurts like a root canal- send him our way!

Myth #2— I Dont have pain- I dont have cavities

Truth— This is one of the biggest misconceptions we have when it comes to our teeth. Cavities or tooth decay can occur at any age and in most cases are not painful or noticeable during the initials phases. In some cases as your cavities get bigger you may not feel any pain until the decay has reached the nerve inside your tooth.

The best way to fight tooth decay is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. This can be done with proper dental care and hygiene. However, if you are not able to prevent tooth decay, you will have a cavity and the second best thing to do is to restore (fill) it with a resin or other filling materials. If you have passed the phase of restoring your cavity, this means that the bacteria in your mouth has dug its way deeper into your tooth and have reached your pulp (nerve). In this case you will not be able to get a simple filling to restore the tooth. Instead extensive work such as a root canal or a crown may be needed to fix the condition of the tooth.

Most cavities occur in hard to reach areas inside your month, such as in between two teeth. Your dentist can detect these cavities with a simple x-ray and restore them early on. Regular dental checkups, the use of diagnostic techniques, and early treatment with preventative or interventional dentistry, can help in maintaining healthy teeth that will last you a life time!

Myth #3– Implants Hurt

Truth— No, it does not. What about extraction? How was your experience when the dentist pulled the tooth? Implants are not even close to the discomfort which you have been thru. When doing the implants, it not only is a pain free process, but it usually is quicker a surgery then you will imagine. In our clinic, single implants are done under a 20 minute window, start to finish, by Dr Rao. A same day extraction, implant and a crown process could be done for patients driving from a distance. There are many misconceptions regarding pain and how difficult the surgery is. With modern techniques like CBCT and surgical stents, the ambiguity in implant surgery is greatly sidelined. Now we can perform a full mouth implant rehab in half a day, when 5-6 years this used to be a multi day task.

We at United Dental Arts have  been accepted warmly by the communities of Bristow, Manassas, Gainsville, Nokesville and surrounding areas . We are excited about our new blog and for the chance to inform the community about our practice, good oral hygiene, common dental procedures and dental treatment options for everyone.

United Dental Arts is Dr. Teena Sareen’s private practice.  She is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and his an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Virginia Dental Association (VDA), Academy of GP Orthodontics and is the preferred invisalign provider of the year 2015 and 2016 .

Going into private practice was the only choice for Dr. Teena Sareen.  She wanted to offer her patient state of the art equipment, a comfortable atmosphere and a modern office with a focus on patient’s needs, concerns and most importantly their tooth health. The doctor values health and educates patients on the benefits of good oral hygiene without judgment. She accepts all insurances and offers huge discounts for those who do not have insurance.

What is a Dental emergency?

Dental emergency does not have to be necessarily painful or scary but if you think that you nedd to be checked immediately by a dental professional, then it is a dental emergency.

Our team at UNITED DENTAL ARTS encourages you to visit our office for any emergency care.
Dental emergencies can include-

– Cracked or avulsed teeth
– Infection or swelling
– Bleeding gums
– Discomfort in jaws and gums.
– Dislodged crowns or broken fillings.
– Accidents and MUCH MORE…

Our FIRST priority is to relive your discomfort or pain. Our team of dentists in our dental office in manassas work under best professional standards of care in a personalized environment.
Dr Teena sareen, your dentist in manassas will listen to all your concerns and work with you to give all the options available. We LISTEN and CARE for you.

If you need an emergency care in manassas and Bristow, call our office at 276-258-6735 to schedule an emergency appointment. we do our best to get you in immediately whenever possible.

Dental Implants are pins or screws used to dentistry to replace a missing tooth. Compared to other methods of replacing teeth, dental implants have become the best and primary option for tooth replacement recently due to the high predictability of success and comparatively similar cost to that of a bridge. Compared to a bridge, dental implant treatment does not require you to shave down or mutilate the adjacent teeth.

Implant has 3 components –

• The fixture- which stays below your gum line in the bone
•  abutment which extends from the gum to the mouth
•  Crown – on which you can chew (resembles the specific tooth which you lost). Depending on the site and location of the missing teeth, the process of implantation can be a 3 stage or 2 stage process. It means, one visit for implant placement and bone graft (if needed),second visit for gum remodeling and the third for getting the final crown. This process might take 3-4 months or sometimes longer.Mostly the implant surgery and gum modelling could be done on single visit, talk to your dentist before and know exactly the time required for the crown delivery in you specific case. Why do dentists still do bridges? This is a question which comes up the patients mind every time. True, when implants are a better treatment and has a better success than any other tooth replacement option, why will my dentist recommend a bridge. There are certain clinical situation where bridges might prove better, like if both teeth next to the missing tooth are broken badly and might need a crown or placing an implant is simple not possible in some areas due to anatomical limitations then your dentist might recommend a bridge. But these are very rare situations and most of these limitations could be resolved with proper treatment planning. Level of training is another factor which comes in play when we talk about implant vs bridge treatment planning, Dentists with limited or no training on implant dentistry usually prefer planning the case with a denture or a bridge as the first option. Cost of the treatment can also be a hindrance to some, but with new technology and array of implants to choose from, cost of implants have come down tremendously. A simple implant and crown with no grafting can cost as low as $2500 in Manassas. Tremendous amount of  training needs to be done in order for a dentist to plan and do an implant. A weekend course most times are not a great option. If you are looking for dental implants in Manassas or dentist who places
  and restores implants in Gainesville or nearby area, do visit us for a free consult. Our dentists have more than 10 years of experience in the field of implants and cosmetics and we can offer a variety of choices from single implant treatment to all-on-four full mouth reconstructions

If you need an emergency care in manassas and Bristow, call our office at 276-258-6735 to schedule an emergency appointment. we do our best to get you in immediately whenever possible.

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth turn sugar into acids. Those acids eat away at surface of your teeth, causing decay and cavities.

Tooth decay occurs over time. However, it can be mostly prevented by cutting down on your sugar intake, watching what types of foods you eat, both sweet and savory, and ensuring that you are brushing and flossing your teeth on a daily basis. It also helps to visit your dentist two times per year to identify oral problems early and remove plaque and tartar buildup.

For this year’s holidays, go ahead and indulge. Just remember that, as with most things, moderation is the key.

For more details and specials offers visit http://www.uniteddentalarts.com/ or call today at (276)-258-6735 located conveniently nearby the TARGET store on Route 28.