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Dr. Olga Bukholts, D.D.S.

Orthodontist

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Dr. Olga Bukholts, D.D.S.
  • New York, NY
  • Accepting new patients

Can braces cause cavities?

Only if you neglect your oral hygiene for a long time.

Can I get a composite veneer on a tooth with a root canal?

Yes you can, but you are probably better off with a post, core, and a crown. Teeth that had root canals done become brittle over time and are more prone to breaking. Crown would READ MORE
Yes you can, but you are probably better off with a post, core, and a crown. Teeth that had root canals done become brittle over time and are more prone to breaking. Crown would protect it better then a composite veneer.

Braces

It is somewhat unpleasant but not painful

What happens it i forget to wear my retainer for 3 days

Your retainer will feel tight and possibly too tight to wear

I forgot my retainer for 2.5 weeks will it still fit?

It may fit or it may not. If it does, wear if every night for a week and then go to your normal routine and if it does not, get a new retainer made ASAP

Help.. Will this space close in two weeks?

It may close if you are really good about wearing your rubber bands

Retainer Problem

If it fits well, you can continue to wear it. If it does not, you need a new retainer

What happens if you get a cavity with Invisalign?

You need to consult your general dentist about how urgent it is to repair the cavity. If it is urgent, the dentist will repair the tooth and your orthodontist will submit your READ MORE
You need to consult your general dentist about how urgent it is to repair the cavity. If it is urgent, the dentist will repair the tooth and your orthodontist will submit your case for refinement. If it is not, you can get it fixed after your Invisalign treatment.

How often should you floss dental bridge?

Twice a day is the norm but an easier way to clean your bridgework would be with airflosser or waterpik

Can I get my teeth filed with braces?

Yes, you can. Your orthodontist will make necessary accommodations for your dentist to do the work.

Does wearing Invisalign hurt?

Invisalign is a wonderful appliance, and most people feel a lot less discomfort in aligners vs. braces. In order to move teeth, some pressure needs to be applied to them. Most READ MORE
Invisalign is a wonderful appliance, and most people feel a lot less discomfort in aligners vs. braces. In order to move teeth, some pressure needs to be applied to them. Most people feel aligners are tight in the beginning and then feel much better in a day or two.

Do they put you to sleep when getting braces?

Putting braces on is not at all painful (it’s like gluing a gem to your nail). There is absolutely no need to be asleep.

How long after getting braces can I eat normally?

When you are in braces, you can never eat “normally” because you have to avoid everything hard and everything sticky. If that is not something you are willing to do, consider Invisalign. READ MORE
When you are in braces, you can never eat “normally” because you have to avoid everything hard and everything sticky. If that is not something you are willing to do, consider Invisalign.

How do you prepare your teeth for orthodontics?

Please visit your general dentist and have a cleaning and check up to make sure you have no gum disease or cavities and you are good to go!

Could a toothache be caused by getting braces?

Possibly but not likely. Please consult with both your orthodontist and your general dentist.

What happens if you get a cavity with braces?

Please visit your general dentist and that will fix it for you. If your bracket is in the way, your orthodontist will remove it and replace it after your dentist will fix your READ MORE
Please visit your general dentist and that will fix it for you. If your bracket is in the way, your orthodontist will remove it and replace it after your dentist will fix your tooth.

How do you floss with braces?

You can’t floss directly so you should use a floss threader, but it is just as effective and much easier to use an air or a water flosser like Waterpik

Are cavities common after braces?

If you followed your oral hygiene instructions, braces will not cause cavities.

What helps swollen gums after getting orthodontics?

Good oral hygiene and a visit to your general dentist for regular cleanings and to your periodontist for deep cleanings

Is an X-ray required for braces?

Absolutely! The benefit from an information your orthodontist gains from an X-ray far outweighs the risk.