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Dr. Michael Rotter, D.D.S.
Dentist
Dr. Michael Rotter is a Dentist practicing in Falls Church, VA. Dr. Rotter specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
48 years
Experience
Dr. Michael Rotter, D.D.S.
- Falls Church, VA
- Georgetown University School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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Can I clean under the bridge with a flosser?
You can and should clean under your bridge with floss and a water flosser or a water pik.
How long after the root canal procedure can I smoke?
Smoking will not have any effect on your root canal procedure, but as you already know smoking is not good for you.
How many times should I get my bridge checked?
Your doctor will check all your teeth, including your bridge, every six months when you come in for your routine cleaning and exam.
Can Invisalign straighten front teeth?
Invisalign can straighten your front teeth, side teeth, and your bite. We have to look at your whole mouth when correcting the alignment of your teeth.
Is an electric toothbrush good for a zirconia crown?
An electric toothbrush is good for natural teeth and crowns. Zirconia crowns are harder than tooth enamel and will not be damaged by using an electric toothbrush.
What is the best painkiller after a dental implant?
With the current Opiod epidemic, we try to avoid narcotic pain meds when possible. We have found that a combination of Tylenol and Advil are a very effective pain reliever after READ MORE
With the current Opiod epidemic, we try to avoid narcotic pain meds when possible. We have found that a combination of Tylenol and Advil are a very effective pain reliever after dental procedures.
How many hours a day should I wear Invisalign?
Invisalign recommends that you wear your aligners 22 hours a day.
What can I do to fix gingivitis?
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. A thorough cleaning by your dentist or hygienist followed by frequent good brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash should solve the READ MORE
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. A thorough cleaning by your dentist or hygienist followed by frequent good brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash should solve the problem. If not treated, the gingivitis will progress to periodontal disease which is more difficult to treat.
When should I replace my partials?
Partial dentures only need to be replaced if they no longer fit properly. The age doesn't matter.
Why are my gums red?
Healthy gum tissue next to the teeth should be a pale pink color. Red tissue could be an indication of inflammation or infection. Your dentist should look at your gums to give READ MORE
Healthy gum tissue next to the teeth should be a pale pink color. Red tissue could be an indication of inflammation or infection. Your dentist should look at your gums to give you a diagnosis.
What happens to a tooth after a root canal?
A root canal is generally done to treat an infected nerve in a tooth. Afterwards the recommended treatment is a post and crown.
