What Zeik Dental has to offer you!

Dental Exam

A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by Dr. Zeik at your initial dental visit.  At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will include the following:

• Examination of Digital X-rays: Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss.  X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
• Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
• Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
• Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces will be checked for decay with special dental instruments.
• Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc.

• Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now firmly attached to the tooth surface.  Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments.
• Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth.  It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva.  The bacteria produce toxins (poisons) that inflame the gums.  This inflammation is the start of periodontal disease!
• Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.

• Root Canal Therapy (Endodontics)

Laser therapy in dentistry provides patients with a more comfortable dental treatment experience. Using laser dentistry, your dentist is able to deliver a precise treatment that is more comfortable, quicker, and provides more stunning results.

• Many laser treatments do not require anesthesia, and the recovery time is much quicker than with traditional treatment methods.
• Treatments are more comfortable.
• There is potentially less of a chance of bacterial infection because laser treatments are so precise.

There are two different types of laser dentistry: hard tissue and soft tissue.

Hard tissue includes treatments such as cavity detection, dental fillings, and tooth sensitivity improvements.

Soft tissue treatments include gum reshaping, gum surgery, and muscle attachment improvements.

Procedures such as removing benign oral tumors, regenerating nerves, overcoming sleep apnea, whitening teeth, and treating TMD are also considered laser dentistry treatments.

•  High Dental anxiety and fear?
•  A severe gag reflex?
•  Time constraints – those who need to get more dentistry done in fewer visits?
•  Chronic or acute jaw soreness?
•  Physical limitations such as back and neck problems?
•  Difficulty getting numb?
•  A reluctance to previously complete treatment plans?
•  Extensive treatment needs?
•  A desire to have dentistry done while you are fully relaxed?

All too frequently, a planned visit to the dentist is considered with a degree of dread and hesitation. This is referred to as dental anxiety. Dr. Zeik, understands the fear some people feel in the dentist chair and he takes special care to assist these patients to achieve their most beautiful, natural and youthful appearance. Through the use of Sedation Dentistry, Dr. Zeik is able to offer patients an anxiety free experience dental experience as the patient is in a deeply relaxed state, though fully responsive. It also means something more: a comfortable experience – often with no recollection of the time passed. As a trained dentist, Dr. Zeik can provide sedation dentistry whether for a small or a larger procedure be it cosmetic or restorative.  

Nitrous Oxide Sedation 
Nitrous oxide is a very light form of sedation that is administered by inhalation. It takes effect rather quickly and wears off just a quickly. It may be sufficient for some people, but not for the vast majority of fearful patients. It is best used for short visits when minor procedures are completed.

Oral Conscious Sedation 
Oral Conscious Sedation is for patients who need more than just a nitrous oxide to be comfortably sedated. It works quite well for busy people who want everything done as quickly as possible. It is administered with oral medications, and taken an hour before the appointment. Most patients are relaxed before their treatment begins.

Please contact our practice to schedule a consultation, learn more about sedation dentistry, and find out which sedation dentistry method may be right for you.

Normally, restorations such as crowns are created in an off-site lab. As a result patients must wear a temporary crown for a few weeks (which we hope will stay on) and return for a second appointment (where we may have to numb you) after the permanent crown has been completed for a final fitting.  CEREC crowns offer same-day solutions for your busy life. In about an hour, Dr. Zeik can transform your smile with a durable, natural-looking crown with far less hassle than you would ever have imagined possible!

CEREC is a technology for restoring damaged teeth, and this restoration can be completed in a single visit to the doctor's office. It makes your teeth stronger and more beautiful, all while keeping your teeth looking natural. The restoration is metal-free, and the high-grade ceramic material is compatible with the natural tissue found in your mouth.

During your appointment, you and your doctor will discuss the details of the procedure and your doctor will answer any questions you may have. Your doctor will then apply a thin layer of reflective powder onto your tooth and will use a special 3D imaging camera to take a photo of your tooth. Using CEREC's proprietary software, your restoration will be designed according to your tooth's appropriate form and function. Then, CEREC will use diamond burs to create your restoration out of a piece of ceramic. Finally, the ceramic restoration is bonded to your tooth using state-of-the-art adhesive dentistry.

There are many advantages of using CEREC over traditional crown technology.

Time: CEREC crowns are made in one visit, saving you considerable time away from your job and family.

Comfort: With CEREC, there is no need for a temporary crown, eliminating significant potential discomfort.

Aesthetics: The strong, tooth-colored ceramic materials of CEREC restore your teeth to their natural strength, beauty, and function, and closely match the composition of your natural tooth structure.

Strength: Milled ceramic is stronger than the traditional method of layering and pressing, so your smile will stay beautiful for years!

Fillings: CEREC material and technology can also be used for fillings. Since these fillings are made out of porcelain, they are more durable than white composite fillings.

Are you embarrassed by missing teeth? Looking for a permanent, natural alternative to dentures? Dr. Nicholas G. Zeik, in Marlboro, New Jersey, specializes in dental implants, which offer you the best, most stable and longest-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth or dentures.

Thanks to advanced technology, today's dental implants look, feel and function like natural teeth, making it easy for you to eat, speak and smile with confidence again. In fact, dental implants are so comfortable and natural-looking; you may forget you ever lost a tooth!

Dental implants are specially-made titanium anchors that are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. Once the bone bonds with the titanium, a post is inserted into the anchor and an artificial tooth (crown) is attached to the post. If you have healthy gums and bone, you might be a candidate for dental implants. Dr. Zeik can restore your smile with implants often in as little as one or two office visits.

Besides replacing missing teeth, dental implants may also be used to:

• Support a bridge and eliminate the need for a removable partial denture
• Provide support for a denture, making it more secure and comfortable
• Preserve facial structure and prevent bone loss Restore function and balance to your bite
• Give you a naturally beautiful smile

  Implants can change not only your smile, but your entire life as well. Many patients discover that dental implants restore their self-esteem and improve their quality of life. Best of all, implants last a lifetime and require no special care other than brushing and flossing. If you have missing teeth and want to smile, speak and eat again with comfort and confidence, call our office at 732-863-8040 to schedule an appointment. You can also use our online form to request your complimentary consultation.