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Dr. Aarti Puri, D.D.S.
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Dr. Aarti Puri is a Dentist practicing in Anaheim, CA. Dr. Puri 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.
15 years
Experience
Dr. Aarti Puri, D.D.S.
- Newport Beach, CA
- UCLA School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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Can brushing too hard cause enamel damage?
Physical pressure of manual brushing hard along with abrasive toothpaste may cause receding gums, abrade soft/ weak enamel. Soft manual brushing or electric toothbrush is recommended READ MORE
Physical pressure of manual brushing hard along with abrasive toothpaste may cause receding gums, abrade soft/ weak enamel. Soft manual brushing or electric toothbrush is recommended to protect your teeth, gums.
Is Invisalign as good as oral braces?
Invisalign is a great treatment modality and is as good or can be better than braces in certain ways. However, there are some cases that can be treated only with braces. So, it’s READ MORE
Invisalign is a great treatment modality and is as good or can be better than braces in certain ways. However, there are some cases that can be treated only with braces. So, it’s not a “one fit all “ solution. Your dentist would be the best to diagnose your situation and give recommendations accordingly.
Dental Abscess
Abscess is a Dental emergency. It should be attended to immediately to avoid any medical complications. Please see your dentist right away.
Should I wear my Invisalign if my gums are swollen?
Invisalign is usually safe to wear even with swollen gums since it does not contact the gums much , if at all. But healthy gums are very important for successful treatment and READ MORE
Invisalign is usually safe to wear even with swollen gums since it does not contact the gums much , if at all. But healthy gums are very important for successful treatment and movement of teeth. It is very important to get your gum health back to normal with cleaning advised by your dentist.
Toothache
Yes the combination can be taken for extreme pain. However, it is temporary relief. Please follow up with a dentist ASAP so the reason for pain can be diagnosed and treated correctly. Sent READ MORE
Yes the combination can be taken for extreme pain. However, it is temporary relief. Please follow up with a dentist ASAP so the reason for pain can be diagnosed and treated correctly.
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Do I have to wear rubber bands all day?
Yes. Absolutely. Rubber bands are required to achieve the planned predictable movement . The more you wear them, the more successful your orthodontic treatment is. Sent from READ MORE
Yes. Absolutely. Rubber bands are required to achieve the planned predictable movement . The more you wear them, the more successful your orthodontic treatment is.
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Do small cavities need to be filled?
All cavities need to be filled in a timely manner. Taking care of a dental problem in time will help reduce future problems, treatment needed, (like a root canal) and cost.
Do braces fix teeth permanently?
Braces will help align teeth in a more desirable alignment. However, if it is not followed by wearing retainers, there maybe relapse and your teeth may eventually shift back and READ MORE
Braces will help align teeth in a more desirable alignment. However, if it is not followed by wearing retainers, there maybe relapse and your teeth may eventually shift back and cause problems.
Can you use an electric toothbrush on a crown?
Absolutely…. Electric toothbrush is a great toothbrush to clean around crowns or natural teeth. It will help you clean much more efficiently than manual brush
How long should you do salt water rinses after tooth extraction?
It is best recommended to do warm salt water rinses for at least 6-7 days after the extraction or until it stops hurting around the extraction area.
What can you do for an exposed tooth nerve?
Exposed tooth nerve is a dental emergency. It needs the immediate care of a dentist. It is like a live wire. Please contact your dentist immediately for an appointment.
Can you brush your teeth after scaling?
It is absolutely safely to brush after scaling. Scaling is a cleaning procedure for teeth. It is not invasive in any way. However, if you had deep cleaning (scaling root planing), READ MORE
It is absolutely safely to brush after scaling. Scaling is a cleaning procedure for teeth. It is not invasive in any way. However, if you had deep cleaning (scaling root planing), expect your teeth to be somewhat sensitive since deposits were removed from roots, and roots may be exposed until gums grow over.
What happens if you leave a broken tooth untreated?
A broken tooth may lead to tissue irritation/infection/abscess and pus drainage, involvement of facial spaces and can even advance to sepsis/Ludwig angina (which is life-threatening).
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A broken tooth may lead to tissue irritation/infection/abscess and pus drainage, involvement of facial spaces and can even advance to sepsis/Ludwig angina (which is life-threatening).
Can sealants cause cavities?
Sealants do not “cause” cavities. But if a sealant has been in the mouth for many years, it may fail and start leaking (just like any other filling) and cavities may occur underneath.
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Sealants do not “cause” cavities. But if a sealant has been in the mouth for many years, it may fail and start leaking (just like any other filling) and cavities may occur underneath.
How often should I clean my dentures?
The dentures should be cleaned every single day for maintenance of oral hygiene. After every meal, the dentures should be removed from your mouth and rinsed with water and same READ MORE
The dentures should be cleaned every single day for maintenance of oral hygiene. After every meal, the dentures should be removed from your mouth and rinsed with water and same for your mouth. At least once a day, take a dentures brush and clean the entire inside surface of denture to make sure there is no plaque or food residue remaining. It is also advised to clean them using denture cleaning tablets for best care.
Does charcoal really whiten teeth?
This is a very common question these days. Charcoal is actually an abrasive material. The small charcoal particles will remove the surface stains on teeth and make them look whiter READ MORE
This is a very common question these days. Charcoal is actually an abrasive material. The small charcoal particles will remove the surface stains on teeth and make them look whiter temporarily. But charcoal also abrades the enamel causing microscopic abrasions on tooth structure that will eventually cause more staining and discoloration long-term. So, it is definitely not recommended.
Can a toothache go away on its own?
Usually, when a tooth hurts, it indicates it needs to be evaluated. Sometimes a tooth can start hurting on sudden impact of food or severe sensitivity, but it resolves in a day READ MORE
Usually, when a tooth hurts, it indicates it needs to be evaluated. Sometimes a tooth can start hurting on sudden impact of food or severe sensitivity, but it resolves in a day or two. But, if the tooth is still hurting after a week, you want to have a professional look at it before it worsens.
