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Dr. Kevin B. Calongne, DDS
Periodontist
Dr. Kevin Calongne practices Periodontics in Houston, TX. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Dr. Calongne has expertise in the treatment of oral inflammation and often treats problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Some treatments that Dr. Calongne provides are scaling and root planing and root surface debridement.
34 years
Experience
Dr. Kevin B. Calongne, DDS
- Houston, TX
- LSU School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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Is pinhole gum surgery better than gum graft?
Generally, no.
Can Invisalign cause gum recession?
Yes. The teeth can be expanded outside of the bone, which can cause a recession. All orthodontic treatment must be closely monitored.
What helps gums heal faster after extraction?
Zinc and vitamin D3.
How can I get rid of a tooth infection ?
Once a tooth abscesses, the only treatments that give lasting relief are root canals or extraction. So, yes, you need to see a dentist.
Is it safe to remove all 4 wisdom teeth at once?
Yes, in most cases, that’s how it is done.
How can I speed up bone graft healing?
The only thing that you can do is keep a healthy lifestyle, but bone is a slow growing tissue, and patience is the best therapy.
Will a tooth abscess go away with antibiotics?
The effects of antibiotics on an abscessed tooth are temporary at best. Treatment via root canal therapy or extraction is the only lasting treatment.
What happens if you get decay under a crown?
The crown generally has to be replaced
Can I save my teeth with periodontal disease?
If you aren't smoking.
How long does jaw pain last after dental implants?
Significant pain after implant placement may be an indication of infection.
How deep does a dental implant go?
Dental implants go to about the same depth in the bone as normal tooth roots, which is about 9-15mm.
Do you a need bone graft for an implant?
Your surgeon will take X-rays to determine if you have enough bone for immediate implant placement.
Can a tooth that had a root canal get infected?
Approximately 15% of root canal therapies fail. So, yes your tooth can still abscess.
Can enamel grow back on teeth?
Unfortunately, enamel only forms during tooth development. It doesn't grow back.
Can a salt water rinse heal a gum infection?
That will make it feel better, but it will have no therapeutic effect.
How long does it take for an infected tooth to heal?
An infected tooth will not heal without some form of treatment.
Can antibiotics alone cure a tooth abscess?
No, only a root canal treatment or extraction will resolve a tooth infection.
