- Dental ExaminationOral cancer may appear as a white or red lesion, lump or ulcer. It is usually small and painless at first, but can grow and spread quickly. Many oral cancers are discovered during routine dental examinations. Control of leukoplakia and erythroplakia may prevent some oral cancers from developing. Some oral cancers can resemble benign (non-dangerous) changes, so may delay early diagnosis. Early diagnosis and treatment greatly increase the chances of survival and a good quality of life.
- X-rays
- Teeth CleaningIf the odor is due to gum disease, your general dentist can either treat the disease or refer you to a periodontist, a specialist in treating gum tissues. Gum disease can cause gum tissues to pull away from the teeth and form pockets. When these pockets are deep, only a professional periodontal cleaning can remove the bacteria and plaque that accumulate. Sometimes more extensive treatment is necessary.
- Dental SealantsSealant: Clear application of acrylic placed over the biting surface of the tooth to prevent decay. Most insurance companies only allow these on permanent teeth.
- Fillings
- VeneersDental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance
- CrownsThe incisors at the front of the mouth have sharp biting edges to cut food. The canines at the sides of the incisor teeth have pointed crowns which originally were meant for tearing foods such as meat. The teeth are very prominent in many animals such as the dog – hence the name ‘canine’. The premolars and molars at the back of the mouth have broad flatter surfaces designed for the grinding of food.
- Bridges
- Dental Bonding
- Root Canal TreatmentEndodontics (Endo): The treatment of diseases or injuries that affect the root tip or nerve of the tooth. The most common procedure that you will deal with is a root canal.
- Deep CleaningRoot Planing: Deep cleaning of the teeth to remove calculus below the gumline. This is not a prophylaxis. This is a periodontal procedure and is usually performed one quadrant at a time. Procedure code 4341.
- DenturesCandidiasis most often occurs in the very young, the elderly, and those debilitated by disease, such as diabetes and AIDS. It also frequently occurs among people who wear dentures.
- Dental ImplantsFewer options for some kinds of dental care (smokers can be poor candidates for particular treatments, such as implants)
- Oral SurgeryBasma Zaky, DDS Graduated from Dental School in Cairo, Egypt in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Oral Surgery and Medicine. After completing a 1 year internship performing mostly surgical dental care in underserved communities, she practiced as an associate dentist in an upscale Implant and cosmetic office. In 2012 Dr. Zaky moved to the United States, Completed the Board exams and the 2 year UCSF International Dentist program to become licensed for practicing dentistry in the US and has been working in private practice since.
- Maxillofacial SurgeryDr. Dhamorikar graduated from the Arthur A. Dugoni school of Dentistry in San Francisco and has been working in Private practice since. He also teaches one day a week at the Dugoni School of Dentistry. Before going to dental school here, he completed his dental school and a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in India. He worked for over 5 years as an Oral Surgeon in his hometown of Mumbai. He is a member of the ADA, CDA and SFDS. In his free time, Dr. Dhamorikar likes to explore the variety of experiences Bay Area has to offer.
- Tooth Extractions
- Orthodontics
- Invisalign Orthodontics
- BracesOne benefit of a Waterpik is that it’s gentle on the gums and is less likely to cause bleeding in people with sensitive gums. A Waterpik is also ideal for people who wear braces — water will get behind the metal wires and flush out food particles. A Waterpik doesn’t remove plaque from teeth as well as floss. “Flossing scrapes off the sticky film of bacteria.
- Teeth Whitening
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- General DentistryDr. Watson is a graduate of New York University’s School of Dentistry in Manhattan in 1995. He served a residency in general practice at the Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. In 1997, he began his practice in general dentistry on Manhattan’s upper east side at 58th and Lexington. He worked part time in Brooklyn, NY for a nonprofit health center at the Brooklyn Plaza Family Health Center. In 2003 Dr. Watson relocated to the Bay Area and started as an associate with the Union Street Dental Care and began his private practice in 2004.