Digital X-rays

Dental X-rays are an important part of a routine exam. Dental X-rays allow Dr. Dipika Shah, DDS to accurately diagnose and treat dental problems early before they become problematic. X-rays allow Dr. Shah to see between and inside the teeth. Due to advancements in dental technology, Dr. Shah utilizes digital X-rays that use up to 90% less radiation than film X-rays, making them safer for patients. We have digital X-rays for many years. 

Our digital X-ray system is designed with the patient in mind and is much more sensitive to radiation. Additional patient advantages include avoidance of chemical processing errors, which means that Dr. Dipika Shah, DDS, will be able to take a closer look at the teeth and surrounding structures with astounding accuracy. Digital X-rays are rapidly becoming approved by a large percent of the dental industry.

If you have questions or concerns regarding digital X-rays or dental technology, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.dentistnj.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dipika Shah, DDS, here in our Holmdel, NJ office, call 732-264-8180. 

Facial Pain

Dr. Dipika Shah treats patients in her dental office for many different types of ailments, including facial pain. Facial pain can be caused from issues with the nerves, jaw, teeth, ear, or head. Many cases of facial pain seem like the pain is experienced in the Jaw, gums or teeth, but it can be a  sinus infection, an infected or impacted tooth, Myofacial Dysfunction, a result of periodontal disease, fractured tooth, Cancerous lesion, trigeminal neuralgia or even Bell's palsy!

Complete history, proper clinical evaluation along with some radiographs can help  etermine the cause and possible treatment for this type of pain. Some of the more common causes of facial pain that are treated by our dentist Dr. Shah include:

• Tooth infection
• Sinus infection
• Toothache
• Arthritis
• TMJ disorder
• Neuralgia
• Injury
• Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding
• Periodontal gum disease

We provide treatments for facial pain depending on the cause. For TMJ or jaw-related pain, which is often caused by teeth grinding, we recommend that a custom splint be made and worn. Treating infections ranges from root canal procedures and antibiotics to extracting the tooth.

If you are experiencing facial pain, do not hesitate to call us at 732-264-8180 to schedule an appointment.