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Norma Fox, DDS
Dentist | General Practice
<p>Dr. Norma Fox, DDS is a cosmetic General Dentist practicing in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fox, private practice family dentistry specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. She is a board certified dentist trained to carry out such treatment as comprehensive examination and oral-cancer screening; professional Prophylaxis: cleaning and teeth whitening: Restorative: cosmetic tooth-color matched white-fillings: Prosthodontic: crowns, bridges, cosmetic veneer, implant tooth-replacement, dentures; Endodontic: root-canal therapy: Orthodontic: invisible clear aligners to correct bad-bite and performing many other procedures.</p>
30 years
Experience
Norma Fox, DDS
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Howard University College
- Accepting new patients
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Does having orthodontics weaken teeth?
No, not at all. Orthodontics move teeth. Poor oral hygiene and a highly sugary diet weakens teeth!
Can you get braces if you have bad gums?
Yes, but it's preferred to get gums healthy through oral hygiene treatment first.
How do you sleep with a wired jaw?
As usual, unless the oral surgeon suggests otherwise.
How fast does a cavity progress?
In very poor hygiene and diet weeks!
How can I speed up the healing of a dry socket?
Avoid rinsing area to remove newly formed blood clots and should heal 4-8 weeks.
How do you heal a cut in your mouth from braces?
Good oral hygiene and warm salt water rinse.
How do I get relief from a toothache?
See your dentist immediately.
Does peroxide help with tooth tartar?
No, but it neutralizes the acids produced by the bacteria in the tartar.
Can flossing push food into gums?
Yes, chunks of food could inadvertently pushed below the gum line when flossing. Therefore it is always best to rinse or water-pik loose food particles from teeth before applying READ MORE
Yes, chunks of food could inadvertently pushed below the gum line when flossing. Therefore it is always best to rinse or water-pik loose food particles from teeth before applying the floss.
How can I remove tartar from my teeth without going to the dentist?
You, as a dental untrained person, should not attempt to remove tartar from your teeth as you are likely to damage your gums. See your dentist/dental hygienist.
How can I deep clean my gums at home?
Water-pik, floss and brush gum-line.
How can I deep clean my gums at home?
You can maintain clean, healthy gums by flossing and brushing within one hr. after each meal every day. You may also use a waterpik to flush along the gums just before flossing READ MORE
You can maintain clean, healthy gums by flossing and brushing within one hr. after each meal every day. You may also use a waterpik to flush along the gums just before flossing as added benefit!
Is there an alternative to braces?
The alternative to orthodontic conventional bracket braces is Invisalign clear plastic aligner!
Why do my braces hurt when I eat sweets?
When teeth are moving to become straight along the dental arch the gum is loose, not snug tight and sweets liquids 'seeps' into the loosen gum along the roots and the dental nerve READ MORE
When teeth are moving to become straight along the dental arch the gum is loose, not snug tight and sweets liquids 'seeps' into the loosen gum along the roots and the dental nerve become stimulated causing painful sensation
What are the side effects of titanium implants?
Usually none.
Why does the dental drill hurt so much?
If you receive adequate local anesthetic/novacaine, it should not hurt. Drilling hurts because it generates heat in the tooth, causing pain, thus the need for anesthesia/novacaine. READ MORE
If you receive adequate local anesthetic/novacaine, it should not hurt. Drilling hurts because it generates heat in the tooth, causing pain, thus the need for anesthesia/novacaine.
