Paradise Family Dentistry has served the greater parts of North Carolina since 2007. With offices currently located in Henderson, Durham, and Greensboro, we strive to make your smile our top priority.
Our team is dedicated to providing our patients with the most gentle treatment. All offices consist of modern technology and friendly staff. We genuinely care about the oral health of our patients which we believe will impact our community as a whole. We offer flexible payment plans and are networked with most major insurance companies.
Our practice consists of four licensed general dentists, Dr. Mohamed I. Mohamed, Dr. Dave E. Foulkes, Dr. Theodros Abraha, and Dr. Elise M. Newsome. All doctors are graduates of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and their mission is to promote good oral hygiene.
Our Registered Dental Hygienists are here to educate patients on their diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and all other aspects of dental care.
Licenses / Credentials:
• Licensed General Dentists
• Certified Dental Assistants
• Registered Dental Hygienists
• Trained Administrative Staff
• Better Business Bureau Associated
Durham Dentist: For Better Oral Hygiene and Health
If you are like most people, going to the dentist is not exactly your idea of having fun, but with a skilled Durham Dentist, dental appointments will be something you’ll almost look forward to. Regular dental care is necessary to maintain the health and hygiene of teeth. A Durham Dentist helps you maintain oral hygiene and health, without you having to experience any pain.
Earlier, people did not have regular access to dentists and tooth decay was more of a problem than it is now. Today, not only do you have access to highly specialized dental care for everyone, but it is also virtually painless. Generally speaking, for a person with no specific dental problems, a visit to the dentist once every six month will help maintain overall dental health by routine maintenance and preventative processes. The advantage of visiting your Durham Dentist regularly is that tooth decay or other dental problems can be identified and nipped in the bud before they surface.
Your mouth and teeth say a lot about you without you even uttering one word. People often make snap judgments about you solely based on the condition of your teeth. Studies conducted on perception about an individual based on his appearance show that photographs of people with varying degrees of dental problems were viewed as unattractive and unfriendly. However, when photographs of the same people were shown with attractive smiles, they were viewed as friendly and intelligent. A professional Durham Dentist will help you be perceived as healthy, attractive and appealing, by maintaining your oral hygiene and treating problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth. Instructions will be given on diet, brushing, flossing, fluorides, mouthwash and other aspects of dental care. A Durham Dentist can also perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases.
What to Expect at a Routine Visit to Your Durham Dentist
Even people who brush their teeth twice a day may be unable to get the cleanliness a dental cleaning procedure can accomplish. During your routine visit, your Durham Dentist will scrape off all the accumulated tartar and plaque that could not be cleaned even by regular rounds of brushing. Using special instruments or even regular floss, the Durham Dentist will get to the hard to reach parts of your mouth and clean the build up. If there are signs of decay, fluoride may also be applied on the teeth to prevent further decay.
If decay has already afflicted any of your teeth, the Durham Dentist will get rid of the tooth decay and fill your cavities. To diagnose problems that are not so easily evident, your Durham Dentist might use more complex equipment and procedures such as x-rays, probes, drills, mouth mirrors, forceps, scalpels and brushes. In order to identify problems, every tooth is tapped and probed. Checking the space between gums and teeth will help the Durham Dentist identify early signs of gum disease. X-rays can demonstrate deep cavities that are about to touch your nerve more clearly than is visible to the naked eye, they can also bring to light anomalies such as cysts, impacted teeth and abscesses. If you start to have pain in your teeth, gum or any part of your mouth, don’t wait for six months to make your next appointment. Make an appointment with your Durham Dentist to treat it immediately and prevent any future complications.
The Role Of the Durham Dentist with Children
Parents often have a difficult time judging how much dental care their child needs. They are certainly very interested in preventing cavities in their children, but they don’t know how to go about doing it. A routine check up with a Durham Dentist will detect teeth problems if any, prevent others from occurring and maintain the health of your child’s teeth and gums. The early experience with dentists will shape a child’s view of how dentists and oral hygiene maintenance are to be approached. Nowadays, there is special equipment and procedures that allow for pain free dentistry, so the fear of pain is the last thing that should keep you from taking your child to the dentist. A competent Durham Dentist will help lay the foundation for healthy teeth right from the time your child’s primary teeth have all come in.
As your child’s permanent teeth grow in, your Durham Dentist will apply a thin wash of resin to the back teeth to seal out decay. These back teeth are where most of the chewing occurs. This protective coating is called sealant and it keeps bacteria from settling in the hard-to-reach grooves and crevices of the molars. If you are prone to gum disease or tooth decay, your child may be highly susceptible as well. At times, even the most diligent brushing and flossing may not prevent a cavity. If your child ever complains of a tooth ache, call a Durham Dentist for an appointment without delay. It could very well be a sign of a cavity that must be treated immediately. Nowadays, several new materials are available to fill cavities. These days attractive new age options are available in the form of composite resins and tooth colored resins.
As kids grow older, the straightness and bite of the teeth needs to be taken care of. Orthodontic treatment is not as much of a problem now as it used to be once upon a time. A mouth filled with metal wires and braces used to be the symbol of pre-teen anguish. It is now a relic of the past. The Durham Dentist will use efficient, plastic based materials to replace the metal. Young children, even as young as seven years old can sport corrective appliances. It is a well known fact that correcting deformities in the child’s teeth is much easier at a younger age, and more effective in the long run. In rare cases when a complicated dental procedure is warranted, the Durham Dentist will use anesthesia to prevent pain.
Visit Your Durham Dentist Regularly
Though people are reminded time and again that it is important to visit dentists regularly, they hesitate to do so. Some people display fear and resentment towards even the mention of a dentist. However, once they know exactly why a regular Durham Dentist visit is necessary, even the most nervous individuals may be willing to begin taking The American Dental Association says that people must visit the dentist at least twice a year, and more if they are acknowledged as “at risk.” If you have not gone to the dentist in the last six months, make an appointment with your local Durham Dentist immediately.
Remember, most serious tooth problems might have been prevented or at least treated easily, if they had been noticed earlier. A regular visit to the Durham Dentist will help you avoid unnecessary expenses later on.
Call your Durham Dentist today for a check up to maintain your sparkling smile and oral health.