GENTLE, CARING DENTISTRY FOR YOUR FAMILY

We, at Idlewild Family Dentistry, take pride in our expertise and years of experience. You can rely on us to meet all of your dental needs. We strive to make our office a friendly, welcoming environment so that our patients can feel at ease during their time with us. We hope to make our office more than just “the dentist’s office”, but a place you will come to consider your dental care home!

Meet Dr. Mitesh Dhulab

About Idlewild Family Dentistry

TEETH STAINING FOODS TO AVOID AFTER A WHITENING TREATMENT

The first couple of days after teeth whitening are the most critical. To maximize your whitening results, avoid these 12 stain-causing foods and beverages.

• Black coffee
• Tea
• Red Wine
• Soda
• Cranberry juice
• Slushies and Popsicles
• Soy Sauce
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Tomato Soup
• Blueberries
• Beets
• Curry

Because the bleaching process leaves your teeth extra absorbent, it is important to steer clear of these foods for a few days after a whitening treatment.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE

The focus of Idlewild Family Dentistry is patient-centered, preventative and cosmetic dentistry. We enjoy helping people actively participate in their dental health. Further, we emphasize aesthetic, adult restorative treatments designed for long term beauty, comfort, function and low maintenance. 

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE A DENTAL EMERGENCY?

A dental emergency is an injury to the teeth or gums and can lead to serious repercussions if ignored. When you have a dental emergency it is important to know what to do.

• First of all, call your dentist as soon as possible
• Broken Tooth – Rinse your mouth out with a salt water solution and place the tooth fragments in milk and bring with you to your dental appointment
• Knocked-out Tooth – Hold the tooth in the socket if possible. A tooth has a better chance of being re-implanted if you see a dentist with-in 30 minutes
• Crown Came Off – You can use petroleum jelly or denture adhesive to hold it in place until you can see the dentist. It is important to not use that tooth for chewing.
• Cracked Tooth – Rinse your mouth with a warm salt-water solution to clean the area and see a dentist as soon as possible.

These are only a few instances of a dental emergency. Accidents happen, but there are a few things you can do to help prevent a dental emergency.

• Avoid chewing on ice or hard candy
• Wear a mouthguard when participating in sporting events
• Do not use your teeth to open packaging

As a trusted Matthews Dental office, we’re proud to offer our patients emergency dental services. In most cases, Dr. Dhulab can accommodate same-day emergency dental service during regular business hours.

Idlewild Family Dentistry: (704) 893-0351

WHAT IS A DENTAL IMPLANT?

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that provide a permanent base for fixed, replacement teeth. These metal anchors are tiny titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone to act as tooth root substitutes. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong base for the artificial teeth. Small posts that protrude through the gums are then attached to the implant. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth. Compared to dentures and bridges, dental implants are a popular and effective long-term solution for people who suffer from missing teeth. They are quickly becoming the new restorative dentistry standard in tooth replacement. A dental implant is permanent and is an effective, attractive, secure way to fill gaps in your smile—all while preserving your existing teeth.