How can we help you?
It's important to us that you feel fully informed about your oral health needs. When planning treatment, Dr. Desai will answer all your questions thoroughly so you have all the information you need to make a confident decision about your family's dental care. Some commonly asked questions are listed below, but you are always welcome to call our Hempstead, NY, dental office if there's something on your mind you don't see included here.
General
At Desai Family Dentistry, we accept most PPO insurance plans. We determine what portion of your treatment your insurance will cover, file your claim on your behalf, and then you pay the remaining portion out of pocket. Some of the plans we accept are Aetna, Cigna, Delta, Guardian, MetLife, and United Healthcare.
We are also happy to treat patients outside of our PPO network. In this case, you pay for your treatment in full at the time of service, we submit your claim to your insurer, and they reimburse you directly for the covered portion.
We do not accept Medicaid or any HMO plans.
Our Financing Options
If you are uninsured, we have options for you too. We accept CareCredit, which works like a credit card for healthcare needs like dentistry, vision and hearing care, dermatology, and veterinary expenses.
Many of our patients prefer our in-house financing that works like a health fund for dental treatment. We arrange to auto-deduct a set amount from your account every month, and when you reach 50% of the estimated cost, we begin treatment.
Please Call with Your Insurance Questions
We understand that dental insurance can be complicated, and we welcome you to call us with your questions. Our goal is to do whatever we can to ensure you have access to the high-quality dentistry you need and deserve.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
If you need broken tooth repair, Dr. Desai offers several solutions and high-quality dentistry to get your smile back in shape. To repair broken teeth, we offer natural-looking tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns, veneers, and bonding.
The right one for you depends on the extent of damage and where the tooth is located in your mouth.
Broken Tooth Repair in Hempstead, NY
The first step is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Desai so he can examine the tooth and take x-rays to understand the extent of the damage.
Dental Crown
He would likely recommend a dental crown if the damage compromises more than two-thirds of the tooth. A tooth that is damaged needs the protection of a crown that surrounds it. Getting a natural-looking custom dental crown typically requires two visits to Desai Family Dentistry.
Tooth-Colored Filling
A tooth-colored filling may be the best solution if the break isn’t significant but involves the tooth’s underlying layers. The composite resin we use for our dental fillings is strong and durable to strengthen the tooth and prevent further damage.
Dental Bonding
If the break involves only the tooth’s outer enamel surface, a simple procedure called cosmetic dental bonding may be the best solution. Bonding offers a cosmetic solution and builds up the broken part of the tooth to restore its appearance.
Call Us for Broken Tooth Repair in Hempstead, NY
As you can see, there are several solutions to repair a broken tooth, and we will be happy to meet you, evaluate your needs, and discuss solutions. Please call Desai Family Dentistry at (516) 418-8906 to schedule an appointment to get started.
Dr. Desai provides beautiful dental work that looks like a natural part of your smile. He uses the most up-to-date dental materials and his skill and expertise to ensure that you are always thrilled with the natural-looking results.
Types of Dental Work We Offer
We use dental restorations to return a decayed or broken tooth to full health, strength, and function or to replace a missing tooth. Sometimes, we use them to improve the appearance of tooth imperfections.
Some examples of tooth restorations we commonly use are:
- Tooth-colored fillings
- Cosmetic bonding
- Dental crowns and bridges
- Dental implants
- Porcelain veneers
- Inlays and onlays
Tooth Restorations Customized for Your Smile
The first step is for Dr. Desai to evaluate your needs and recommend the appropriate dental work to resolve your issue. When selecting dental materials, he chooses those that are the longest lasting and look the most natural.
Dr. Desai carefully selects the right shade of white to match the surrounding teeth perfectly. Some tooth restorations, like fillings and bonding, are made directly on your teeth. Others, like crowns, bridges, and veneers, are fabricated by a custom dental lab using the highest quality materials.
Dentistry that Exceeds Your Expectations
As an experienced dentist who cares about the results he achieves for his patients, Dr. Desai provides dental work that looks beautiful and natural. If you need any dental work like fillings, crowns, or bridges, please call our Hempstead, NY, dental office.
We are happy to serve patients in Garden City and all surrounding areas on Long Island.
Dental Implants
Many people prefer dental implants to replace missing teeth because they offer several benefits that dentures don’t. Unlike a denture that sits on top of the gums, an implant is a titanium post placed surgically into the jawbone.
Dental Implant Benefits
After implant placement, surrounding bone and tissue grow around the implant as if it were a natural part of your body. Through a process called osseointegration, the implanted post is absorbed by the jawbone. This creates a solid base that is essentially a root replacement for a missing tooth.
The benefit is that the titanium root prevents jawbone deterioration, a common problem with tooth loss. Once the implant heals, it provides a stable base for a tooth restoration, such as a dental crown, bridge, or implant denture. The result is a fully functional replacement tooth that allows you to eat, speak, and smile confidently.
If you care for the implant properly, it can last a lifetime. This involves brushing twice a day, flossing once, and visiting our Hempstead, NY, dental office every six months for exams and teeth cleanings.
Get Started with Dental Implants
Dr. Desai works closely with an oral surgeon in our building, who expertly places your implant so that you can receive all your care in one place. If you want to know more about the benefits of dental implants, please call Desai Family Dentistry to schedule an appointment.
Porcelain Veneers
Assuming your smile is healthy and free of gum disease or decay, getting veneers typically takes two to three weeks from the initial consultation to placement on your teeth. If you have any underlying issues, we need to address those first, so the process for you may be longer.
The Process for Getting Veneers
Once you and Dr. Desai decide that porcelain veneers are right solution for you, the next step is to prepare the tooth or teeth being treated. Since the veneer adds thickness to your tooth, we need to remove an equal amount of dental enamel, usually no more than 0.5mm. The result is veneers that fit snugly along your gum line and look natural.
Next, our team takes impressions of your teeth, and we help you choose a shade for your veneers that complements your smile. We’ll create a set of temporaries for you to wear, and we send the impressions and our specifications to a custom dental lab where your final restorations are prepared.
In about two weeks when we receive your veneers back from the lab, you return to our Hempstead, NY, dental office. We’ll remove your temporaries, adjust and fit your final veneers and cement them securely to your teeth.
Are Dental Veneers Right for You?
If you’re dreaming of a better smile and want to learn more about porcelain veneers, please call us to arrange a consultation with Dr. Desai to get started.
Root Canal Treatment
At Desai Family Dentistry, we ensure that your dental treatment is comfortable and pain-free. Dr. Desai has over 15 years of experience as a dentist and understands the importance of creating a calm, stress-free setting.
Your comfort is our priority, and our amazing dental team will calm your fears so you can have a relaxed experience while taking care of your oral health. Our team also speaks fluent Spanish and English and can communicate clearly with all our patients to provide reassurance.
Strong Local Anesthetics
Another way Dr. Desai ensures comfortable dental treatment is by using very strong local anesthetics to numb the area of the mouth he’s treating. He is an expert at delivering comfortable injections and won’t begin treatment until he’s sure the tooth is numb, and you don’t feel anything.
Advanced Dental Technology
His experience also means he can work efficiently to get you out of the dental chair faster while still providing exceptional, high-quality dentistry. We use the latest advanced technology, and our treatment rooms are all equipped with flat-screen TVs with Netflix so that you can distract yourself with your favorite program.
Schedule an Appointment with Us
At Desai Family Dentistry, we treat our patients like family, and they trust us to provide a comfortable, pain-free experience. If you're due for your six-month dental exam and cleaning, we would love to help you. Please call our Hempstead, NY, dental office at (516) 418-8906 to get started.
We are pleased to serve patients in Garden City and all surrounding areas on Long Island and beyond.