Welcome to A-1 Dental Care. We have a team of experts to help you and your family dental needs to achieve and maintain their healthiest smiles, and best of all, we make dentistry fun for patients of all ages. Our goal is to provide state-of-the-art, comprehensive dentistry services in an atmosphere free from stress and discomfort. If that sounds like the place for you and your loved ones, we invite you to explore our website, and give us a call if you would like to find out more about our office, dental services, or you’re ready to schedule an appointment.
About Us
Dr. Yasaman Kamali
Dr. Kamali received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry in 2015. She is actively involved with dentistry for more than 3 years and has been constantly improving hes skills in clinical and patient management areas to provide the best patient care. As one who values education and appreciates its benefits for her patients, Dr. Kamali continues her education on a regular basis to offer latest treatment methodologies to her patients.
Her practice philosophy is to treat her patients as she wishes to be treated. She does her best with both clinical and management skills to help patient to make informed decisions regarding their dental needs both clinically and financially. When not at the office, Dr. Kamali spends her time with her family and travelling.
Office Manager
Ms. Zaida is very compassionate office manager and carries a 19 years of experience in office management and makes sure all our patients are comfortable with their financial obligation by educating them with the insurance terms and conditions that helps them to get the most comprehensive care using their benefits.
Head Dental Assistant:
Ms. Fran is our head dental assistant who carries more than 30 years of experience and makes sure all our patients are at ease to get their dental care in the most comfortable environment. She is very compassionate to our patients and treats them like she would like to treat their own family members.
Dental Services
CROWNS
Crowns are full coverage restorations that are used to cover a tooth that is likely to break, or is too broken down to be restored with a filling. They are most commonly done after root canal treatment, or when a large filling wears out. The larger the hole made by a cavity that has to be treated, the more likely a crown will be needed. Even after a filling is put in a large cavity, a tooth is more likely to break. Keep in mind that the jaw muscles are the strongest in the human body. Teeth are subjected to tremendous pressures. Crowns ride over the weakened tooth, providing strength and protecting the tooth against breakage. A broken or cracked tooth is a far more serious matter and much more difficult to treat. Crowns prevent this, as well as making for a nice smile.
It takes two appointments to restore a tooth with a crown. In the first any decay is removed from the tooth and it is shaped to accept the crown. Then an impression is made of the tooth for use in fabricating a crown. Between the two visits the crown is made, usually of high-strength porcelain over gold alloy, all ceramic material, or gold. During this time a temporary crown is worn. In the second visit this temporary is removed. Then the permanent crown is adjusted as needed and then cemented in place.
DENTURES
There are different types of dentures, but they share their common function. They replace teeth that have become loose or been lost due to bone loss. When bone loss around the roots of teeth is great enough to loosen them or let them fall out, it’s time for dentures. Relax. No one enjoys losing their natural teeth, but you can still eat and talk regularly.
The entire mouth is examined and a determination is made as to which teeth will have to be removed, and which will remain. The loose teeth are then extracted. Dentures are fitted to go over or around whatever teeth remain in the mouth, depending on the type. There is an adjustment period after dentures are placed in the mouth, and it can take some getting used to. But once accustomed to the dentures, all the normal functionality and appearance return and one just carries on as usual. Often implants can used to further stabilize the dentures.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
Root canal treatment (also referred to as root canal therapy or endodontic therapy) is made necessary when a cavity is allowed, through neglect, to reach all the way to this pulp. (Regular cleanings and checkups prevent and detect problems early) Sometimes deep restorations or trauma to a tooth may cause the nerve to be damaged to the point it needs root canal therapy, also. Once this occurs the pulp becomes infected, and can even extend through the root tip and begin to eat away at the surrounding bone (this is an abscess). By the time the pulp is infected it must be treated, and cannot heal on its own. It can even weaken the entire immune system. This is dangerous, not to mention very painful. Symptoms that the pulp has become infected may include sensitivity to hot/cold or sweets, pain, swelling, pain to biting or pressure, and a bad taste in the mouth. Sometimes, however, no symptoms are apparent and the person is unaware of any problem until a checkup.
A root canal is then performed to clean out the infected tooth pulp, and disinfect the canals of the tooth. The only other treatment would be to extract the tooth. Once the infection is resolved, the canal(s) are filled in to prevent any further infection. Usually a core build-up and crown is recommended for restoring a tooth that has had root canal therapy.
BRIDGES
This is an option for filling the space created by a missing tooth. It is formed to look like the missing tooth, and it takes its place in the mouth. The sides of a bridge use the two surrounding teeth for support, hence the name. A bridge replaces the missing tooth, both functionally and cosmetically. Bridge work is as much an art as it is an exact science. The materials used may be gold alloys, porcelain bonded to metal alloy, or all ceramic material. The choice of material depends on requirements for strength, wear, and/or esthetics.
It is important that a missing tooth be replaced as soon as possible for several reasons. If not treated the teeth surrounding the gap begin to shift inward, creating a whole chain reaction of bad things. Teeth use their neighbors for support, and, with one missing, they start to “fall.” As this worsens the bite changes in response to the pressure. This can eventually result in problems with the entire jaw, e.g. TMJ. The surrounding teeth deteriorate and it is just a matter of time before they, too, are lost. Gum disease becomes a serious problem, with the difficulty of treatment increasing as the neglect continues.
Insurance
Dental Insurance
We accept most of the Major dental insurance. We will work with you to educate you about your insurance coverage and benefits and help you to process the insurance payment on your behalf.
We also accept cash, check and all major credit card payments.
Contact
For appointments please call 610-277-7440
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