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Dr. Simon Kappel, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Simon Kappel is a Dentist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Kappel 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.
Dr. Simon Kappel, DDS
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Accepting new patients

How can I clean my dentures?

Ask pharmacy staff for least abrasive denture cleaning product

Can you eat with a partial denture?

U can try
Good luck
Should get implants

How should I take care of my dental implants?

Water flossing and electric toothbrush and frequent professional cleaning

Can a bad toothbrush cause gum recession?

Usually it not a bad toothbrush but a BAD
brushing technique
Let our friendly hygienist show u proper brushing technique

Can partial dentures cause jaw pain?

Ill fitting dentures can cause a multitude of unwanted effects
From pain to inflammation and infections

How long do root canals with crowns last?

Depends on condition of tooth prior to Root canal therapy Age and medical condition of pt If patient is a Bruxer (grids or clenched teeth during sleep) longevity is very compromised READ MORE
Depends on condition of tooth prior to
Root canal therapy
Age and medical condition of pt
If patient is a Bruxer (grids or clenched teeth during sleep) longevity is very compromised

How long does a tooth last after a root canal?

Is tooth vital or non vital ? How many canals does it have R the canal’s straight or curved? What is the tooth’s periodical condition? Will it get a post and crown? R u a bruxer? What READ MORE
Is tooth vital or non vital ?
How many canals does it have
R the canal’s straight or curved?
What is the tooth’s periodical condition?
Will it get a post and crown?
R u a bruxer?
What is opposing the tooth ?
Your age and medical condition
Privios root canal success?

Can periodontitis be stopped?

Yes!!!!
Lanap laser treatment can regenerate bone loss
Make an appointment to see if your case can benefit from this advanced modality

Can I use mouthwash if my gums are swollen?

Not recommended
Especially ones containing alcohol

How many teeth can be missing for a partial denture?

Depends if in different parts of the same jaw or contiguous
Recommend fixed rather than removable teeth like implants whence possible

Can I fly 4 days after a root canal?

Was the tooth Vital or Non Vital?
How many canals?
Top or bottom ?
Near maxillary sinus ?
Length of flight ?
If must travel would take 600mg ibuprofen 1 hr prior to flight

Can I use salt water rinse 2 days after implant surgery?

Follow surgeons instructions
If only one , maybe
If entire mouth definition not recommended

Dental implant

Keep post in a safe place
Return to treating Dentist ASAP before gum overgrows neccessitating surgical uncovering

What causes sudden bleeding gums?

Must b evaluated clinically in person can bone of the following but definitely not limited to 1 poor oral hygiene 2 diabetes 3 hormonal 4 infection or abscess Whatever is causing READ MORE
Must b evaluated clinically in person can bone of the following but definitely not limited to
1 poor oral hygiene
2 diabetes
3 hormonal
4 infection or abscess
Whatever is causing the condition, it should b treated because it can cause severe systemic (rest of body) consequences

Will a gum abscess go away on its own?

not only will it not go away, the abscess will travel through your body and affect your total body health.

Reappearing bump under tongue

so come in, it has to be looked out by a dentist.

Can a dental implant be done the same day as extraction?

Yes but it should b extracted in our office
We have a unique method of extraction that does not remove any bone so usually no bone grafting is necessary