Seeing that many people cannot manage to spend money for basic dental care, Affordable Dental Associates owner Dr. Darj wanted to give those people an opportunity to take care of dental problems before they become more serious, and more costly. She opened her 3 dental locations on February 20th and March 14nd and welcomed anyone […]
Having clean teeth can be such a refreshing feeling. After having your teeth whitened, you may love the way the way they look so much, that you find yourself smiling even more. Yet, the reality is that if you want to walk pearly whites every day, you need to put in the effort to keep […]
After a tooth extraction, whether it’s a wisdom tooth or not, a protective blood clot forms over the extraction site. This blood clot covers your bone and nerves as your mouth heals. But if this blood clot becomes dislodged, you might develop a painful condition known as dry socket. Mehrnoosh Darj, DDS, and her experienced […]
Amalgam fillings 一 often referred to as silver fillings 一 are strong and durable. However, these fillings are composed of about 50% elemental mercury. Mercury is highly toxic, and there is no known safe level of this metal. That’s why we’re proud to offer mercury-free dentistry here at Dr. Darj Dental in El Paso, Texas. […]
No toothaches are exactly the same. Some start as a slight nagging sensation only when you bite down, while others might throb incessantly whether you’re eating or not. Regardless of whether you have a minor toothache or a severe one, untreated toothaches can lead to infections. Because oral infections can spread to other parts of […]
ClearCorrect offers a discreet solution for straightening your teeth so you can achieve a beautiful smile without the noticeable appearance of traditional braces — and it’s available here at Dr. Darj Dental, in El Paso, Texas. You’ve heard about people straightening their teeth or correcting their bite with clear aligner trays. Read on as Mehrnoosh […]
All too often, men and women who are thinking about orthodontic treatment tend to focus solely on the cosmetic benefits of having their teeth straightened. And for sure, straight, optimally aligned teeth can help your smile look more attractive, healthier, and even younger. But while the cosmetic benefits of treatment can be significant, that’s just […]
Everyone wants a brighter, whiter smile, but it can be difficult to achieve if you’re doing counterproductive things that sabotage this dream. If you want whiter teeth or want to maintain the results of your professional teeth whitening, there are several things you should stop doing. Here, Mehrnoosh Darj, DDS, shares some of the most […]
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), often referred to simply as TMJ, affect the joints and muscles that control jaw movement, and they are far more common than most people realize. According to a 2020 systematic review by Vilanova et al., TMD affects about 31% of adults and 11% of children and adolescents, making it one of the […]