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Dr. Drew A. Shulman, DMD
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Dr. Drew Shulman is a Dentist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Shulman 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. Drew A. Shulman, DMD
- Philadelphia, PA
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Do dental implants hurt?
No ! If they are placed by an experienced dentist there should be minimal pain (less than an extraction). Once the implants are placed, you should forget it was placed and treat READ MORE
No ! If they are placed by an experienced dentist there should be minimal pain (less than an extraction). Once the implants are placed, you should forget it was placed and treat it like any other tooth.
Can a crown last a lifetime?
Crowns generally last 7-20 years. It is usually not the crown that breaks, but a cavity developing in the tooth where the crown ends and meets the tooth. Please remember that READ MORE
Crowns generally last 7-20 years. It is usually not the crown that breaks, but a cavity developing in the tooth where the crown ends and meets the tooth. Please remember that a crown is in a wet environment under tremendous chewing pressure. There are very few manmade things that can service that many years in such a rough environment .
How do you massage your gums with braces?
Get a rubber tip at a drug store and use it to message the gums. A quality electric toothbrush will also help.
What causes your gums to bleed?
Plaque and bacteria that have built up under your gums. Healthy gums don’t bleed. Bleeding gums mean that you have some form of gum disease. I recommend that you go to a dentist, READ MORE
Plaque and bacteria that have built up under your gums. Healthy gums don’t bleed. Bleeding gums mean that you have some form of gum disease. I recommend that you go to a dentist, take a complete set of x-rays and have him/ her preform a thorough exam.
Can radiology detect an impacted tooth?
Yes absolutely, X-rays are always used to detect impacted teeth.
What does it mean when I tap my dental implant and it hurts?
Your tooth or implant should not hurt when it is tapped. Either the bite is off or the tooth is infected. You should see a dentist to have it checked out.
Does having a filling replaced hurt?
No, not at all. Once you are numb it should be no different than any other filling.
