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Dr. Shibu Thomson, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Shibu Thomson is a Dentist practicing in Culpeper, VA. Dr. Thomson 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. Shibu Thomson, DDS
  • Culpeper, VA
  • Accepting new patients

How long does it take to learn to talk with dentures?

As with anything, it varies depending on the time and effort put in. It will be strange but within a week of constantly wearing them you will find out what you can overcome and READ MORE
As with anything, it varies depending on the time and effort put in. It will be strange but within a week of constantly wearing them you will find out what you can overcome and what you may need additional assistance with. Adjusting to speaking will improve over the next few months. If anything feels painful or you see an ulcer contact your dental professional for further instructions.

What is the fastest way to fix an underbite?

The fastest to fix is a hard question. To actually fix it might include surgery that actually corrects the discrepancy. Usually, some braces are required after. Long-term best READ MORE
The fastest to fix is a hard question. To actually fix it might include surgery that actually corrects the discrepancy. Usually, some braces are required after. Long-term best solution. To mask the appearance and not fix it would be crown work on both arches. Drawback is altering your teeth permanently and understanding replacements of the crowns during your lifetime are likely due to oral hygiene, wear and tear...

How painful is pinhole gum surgery?

From what I hear not bad at all

How do you brush your teeth after an extraction?

Brush everywhere except the extraction site. If you aren't bleeding you can try gently finding with warm salt water.

Does a dental cyst have to be removed?

Best to have it evaluated to avoid it causing damage to your teeth and other structures. They can grow over time.

How can I stop my gum from hurting ?

Floss, brush, rinse with a water pik on a gentle setting. See your dentist immediately if that doesn't help after a day or two.

How can I treat the pain of a root canal?

Over the counter medications like Advil should suffice. Contact your dentist if that isn't working.

What helps blood clot after tooth extraction?

Your want a blood clot, it keeps pain away.

Is it painful to have a crown put on your tooth?

Mostly no. The pain level should be close to a filling, although depending on the extent of breakdown further treatment may be required.

How quickly do teeth move with Invisalign?

With the first aligner there is movement. With any orthodontic therapy only incremental movement is ideal to lessen sensitivity and resorption possibility.