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Dr. James R. Wright, D.M.D.
Dentist
Dr. James Wright is a Dentist practicing in Union, KY. Dr. Wright 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. James R. Wright, D.M.D.
- Union, KY
- Accepting new patients
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Can I have a filling without anesthesia?
Yes, many times without pain.
How often can you whiten your teeth with trays?
As often as you like, unless you get sensitive.
How bad is it to fall asleep without brushing your teeth?
Bacteria will colonize approximately every 24 hours. When you brush before you go to sleep, it gives your mouth a break from the acids and toxins for hours.
What pressure point relieves tooth pain?
Several or none.
Will wisdom teeth pain go away on its own?
Sometimes, but when it comes back, it is usually worse.
Can dentures be put in permanently?
Yes, with implants.
How long should you wait to drink water after getting a tooth pulled?
No right or wrong answer, just do it gently.
What happens if you don't fix chipped teeth?
Sometimes nothing, sometimes it decays.
Are all on four implants removable?
They can be removable or fixed in place.
What is the best Waterpik for implants?
No real difference.
How do you know if a cavity has reached the nerve?
Pain, swelling, sometimes smell.
Can a dentist fix half a tooth?
Sometimes.
Does root canal infection show up on an x-ray?
Most of the time.
When can I stop rinsing with saltwater after tooth extraction?
Anytime, but usually when it closes.
What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
Stage of severity.
What color should a tooth extraction site be?
There is a hole then turns red. If drainage, pain, or odor, call the dentist that took it out.
What is the best stain remover for dental implants?
Ask the dentist that placed them.
