Dental Crowns

Over time our teeth begin to weaken and become more susceptible to problems such as decay, cracks, and discoloration. Fortunately, Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS offers restorative treatment options, such as dental crowns. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth – to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. Crowns can be made from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or gold. However, to maintain a natural look and feel a porcelain finished crown is highly recommended as it can be matched to the shade of your other teeth.

The procedure for installing a dental crown typically takes two separate visits. On the first visit, your tooth will be reshaped and by filing down the enamel so that the crown can be placed over it. Once the tooth has been reshaped, a mold will be taken of that tooth and the surrounding teeth. This mold will be sent to a dental lab so that the permanent crown can be made. Before you leave the office, you will be fitted for a temporary crown so that you have some protection on the tooth. In about two-three weeks you will come back for the final result.

If you think you may benefit from a dental crown, please give us a call. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS in our New Hyde Park, NY office, call us at (516) 233-2135 or visit our website, www.goinggrin.com. 

Mini Implants

Mini Implants

Dental implants help our patients replace missing teeth, whether it is one tooth or several teeth that are missing. There are two main types of implants available: standard implants and mini implants. Many of our patients choose to get mini implants because they are smaller in size, less expensive, and require less bone to be implanted into. They also take significantly less time for the healing process.

Here are some benefits to getting mini implants:

• The implant process can be completed in one visit, since the three months of healing for traditional implants is not necessary.


• They are less expensive since less work needs to be done.


• Patients with periodontal disease make good candidates because less jawbone is needed to support the smaller implant.


• They are ideal for implant-supported devices, such as dentures.

Mini implants are usually done during a single visit. Patients undergo anesthesia so they do not experience discomfort during the procedure. Dr. Amit Pandya drills a hole into their jaw bone, where a titanium metal post is implanted. Then, an abutment crown is placed over the top of the implant to act as the surface of the new tooth.

Schedule a consultation with us at 516-233-2135 to get the mini implant procedure started.

Bonding and White Fillings

Patients of dentist Dr. Amit Pandya often request bonding and white fillings to restore their smile, as these are both excellent procedures that can help cover imperfections of the tooth.

White fillings are performed for tooth decay, but can also be used for covering up imperfections like chips or cracks in the teeth. Bonding works in a similar way, as it is mixed to be the same color as the tooth. This lets it be used by our dentist for staining or discoloration, filling gaps, and improving many other imperfections of the teeth.
Benefits of bonding and white fillings are as follows:

• The material matches the natural tooth.
• It covers a wide range of imperfections.
• No silver amalgam fillings are needed.
• It is safe and effective.

The process of bonding and white fillings is simple, starting with mixing composite resin to the right shade. An adhesive gel is first painted onto the tooth, followed by molding and shaping the resin over the tooth. Dr. Pandya works quickly to get it in the right shape, then shines an ultraviolet light on it, which hardens the resin. The last step is polishing the tooth.
Schedule an appointment with our dental office in New Hyde Park, NY to get your bonding and white fillings completed.

Painless Root Canals

Painless Root Canals

It is important that any patients experiencing tooth pain visit our office to determine if a root canal is necessary.  Tooth infections can cause pain and sensitivity when they reach the nerves of your tooth.  If left untreated, infections can result in costly complications, including bone damage. 

Some individuals may put off their root canal because they are nervous about the procedure.  However, we are happy to assure all of our patients that modern root canals are actually painless.  Local anesthetic is used to numb the tooth at the start of the procedure.  Then, the infected tissues are removed and the tooth is cleaned and fitted with a crown.  With the use of precise dental techniques and state-of-the-art dental technologies, the entire root canal process is painless for our patients.

If you are in need of a root canal, rely on our practice to provide you with precise care and a painless experience.