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Dr. Glenn E. Lockwood
Dentist
Dr. Glenn Lockwood is a Dentist practicing in Kenai, Alaska. Dr. Lockwood 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, oral surgery (extracting wisdom teeth and other surgical procedures), implants, and performing examinations, among many others.
49 years
Experience
Dr. Glenn E. Lockwood
- Kenai, Alaska
- Brigham Young University
- Accepting new patients
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Is root scaling good before braces or Invisalign?
Only if one had periodontitis, “gum” (gingival) pockets 5 mm deep or deeper pockets. 1 mm is the width of a dime. A regular cleaning is recommended before orthodontic treatment.
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Only if one had periodontitis, “gum” (gingival) pockets 5 mm deep or deeper pockets. 1 mm is the width of a dime. A regular cleaning is recommended before orthodontic treatment.
Can I get a dental implant years after extraction?
It is possible to get an implant years after an extraction but it depends on several factors. If the bone loss in height is too great or bone thickness is to thin, you will probably READ MORE
It is possible to get an implant years after an extraction but it depends on several factors. If the bone loss in height is too great or bone thickness is to thin, you will probably require bone grafting for the first and ridge expansion with or without bone grafting depending on what method is required to expand the bone for the placement of an implant. And we would hope that your periodontal health is adequate for long term success with an implant placement.
Why does my dental bridge hurt?
It is not advisable to get implants while you have periodontitis. You should get that gum disease under control. If bayou don’t follow through with the necessary steps needed READ MORE
It is not advisable to get implants while you have periodontitis. You should get that gum disease under control. If bayou don’t follow through with the necessary steps needed to control or eliminate the gym disease, chances are very high that you will get Peri-implatitis and your implant will fail.
When can I stop rinsing with saltwater after tooth extraction?
I recommend rinsing 4-5 times per day with salt water for about 5 days.
How often should I rinse my mouth with salt water after tooth extraction?
4-5 times per day for 5 days
Do your teeth get whiter after quitting smoking?
Usually not on their own. You need to get your teeth cleaned and should probably get them bleached at the dentist’s office or use some Crest Whitening Strips. I don’t recommend READ MORE
Usually not on their own. You need to get your teeth cleaned and should probably get them bleached at the dentist’s office or use some Crest Whitening Strips.
I don’t recommend the mall beaching or online bleaching as they tend to damage your gums as the trays aren’t scalloped to fitbonlo to the gum line and they go over the teeth past the gingival crest and down over the gums.
I don’t recommend the mall beaching or online bleaching as they tend to damage your gums as the trays aren’t scalloped to fitbonlo to the gum line and they go over the teeth past the gingival crest and down over the gums.
Can you have dental implants if you have periodontal disease?
It isn’t recommended until you clear up or have it under total control. Periodontitis (gum disease) is a disease of the gums and the bone around the roots of the teeth. Implants READ MORE
It isn’t recommended until you clear up or have it under total control. Periodontitis (gum disease) is a disease of the gums and the bone around the roots of the teeth. Implants placed in a mouth with periodontitis will become implants with Peri-implantitis. The implants will fail.
How long does it take for dentures to settle?
It depends on the person. It can take several days to up to a couple of months. It depends on how many adjustments are needed and how often one can get into to have them adjusted READ MORE
It depends on the person. It can take several days to up to a couple of months. It depends on how many adjustments are needed and how often one can get into to have them adjusted
Do teeth gaps close over time?
Sometimes they do over time as most individuals have teeth that want to drift towards the midline. That is called midline drift. It doesn’t happen in all cases.
Can you fix a front teeth gap?
Yes, with orthodontics, composite veneers or porcelain veneers, crowns, or composite fillings. It depends on the size of gap and of the teeth, and what you desire and can afford READ MORE
Yes, with orthodontics, composite veneers or porcelain veneers, crowns, or composite fillings. It depends on the size of gap and of the teeth, and what you desire and can afford
Is it safe to remove all 4 wisdom teeth at once?
Yes, I believe it is the best way as that way you only have to go through the procedure and the post surgery sequels one time
How long does it take to remove 4 wisdom teeth?
Usually less than an hour if the dentist is throughly trained in extracting third molars (wisdom teeth).
How long until I can workout after wisdom teeth removal?
We usually want you to wait a couple of days, then it is ok
What if there is not enough tooth for a crown?
We can use material to build up the tooth or foundation that remains under the crown. If there is absolutely not enough tooth remaining to be built up, then it needs to be extracted READ MORE
We can use material to build up the tooth or foundation that remains under the crown. If there is absolutely not enough tooth remaining to be built up, then it needs to be extracted and a bridge or implant placed.
