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Which is better dentures or dental implants?
implants can be used to support a denture, but implants are very expensive. Implants for each individual tooth would be even more expensive. For most patients, have the teeth taken READ MORE
implants can be used to support a denture, but implants are very expensive. Implants for each individual tooth would be even more expensive. For most patients, have the teeth taken out, place the denture, and then the denture can be used to transition to implants, if needed.
How long do partial dentures last?
Average is around 20 years
Is it normal to have pain after a tooth implant?
Yes. Severe pain probably needs to be evaluated by your dentist that placed it
What vitamins are good for gums?
There is no magic vitamin. Brushing, flossing, listerine rinse, or 50:50 water:hydrogen peroxide rinse. Getting the teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist to remove the tartar build READ MORE
There is no magic vitamin. Brushing, flossing, listerine rinse, or 50:50 water:hydrogen peroxide rinse. Getting the teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist to remove the tartar build up that irritates the gums.
What is the best thing to eat when you first get braces on?
Just softer foods if teeth are sore. Get some wax for braces at the drug store
Why does my gum look white after a tooth extraction?
The scab is wet so it is white
What are the treatment options for a wisdom tooth cavity?
If the cavity is not too big it can be filled, but probably just needs to be pulled
Can adults have a fissure sealant?
Yes, you can. Never too old to have sealants, but insurance usually only covers them up to a certain age.
What is the treatment for a gum infection?
Brush, floss, Listerine rinse, hydrogen peroxide diluted 50% with water. See your dentist to get teeth cleaned, probably need deep cleaning. Could also be an abscessed too the READ MORE
Brush, floss, Listerine rinse, hydrogen peroxide diluted 50% with water. See your dentist to get teeth cleaned, probably need deep cleaning. Could also be an abscessed too the that needs treatment.
Why does my filling hurt when I chew?
Hard to answer. If it is a new filling, it may be too tall and need to be adjusted. An older filling could be broken or leaking, or have decay around it. You could have a cracked READ MORE
Hard to answer. If it is a new filling, it may be too tall and need to be adjusted. An older filling could be broken or leaking, or have decay around it. You could have a cracked tooth. It could be sinus pressure, clenching/grinding, or you may have bit something hard and bruised tooth.
Need to go to your dentist to have it checked out.
Need to go to your dentist to have it checked out.
How do you survive the first week of braces?
A good question for your orthodontist. If they don't give you some wax, you can pick some up at the drug store to put over the brackets. May need a little Tylenol or ibuprofen, READ MORE
A good question for your orthodontist. If they don't give you some wax, you can pick some up at the drug store to put over the brackets. May need a little Tylenol or ibuprofen, probably softer foods for a couple of days.
How long do you have to wear braces after your teeth are straight?
Treatment usually takes 2 years. Then, when the braces come off, you will need to wear retainers indefinitely to keep the new position of your teeth.
What home remedy can I use for swollen gums from wisdom teeth?
Swish with listerine or diluted hydrogen peroxide to keep it clean. Really not a lot you can do except to get the wisdom teeth extracted
How can I make my dental implant heal faster?
You can't really; It just takes time for the bone to fill in around the implant.
Is a small hole in a tooth a cavity?
A small hole is probably a cavity. It could be a chipped area, but should be checked by your dentist.
How long does pain last after oral surgery?
Every procedure and every patient is different. That is a question for your surgeon. Usually just a couple of days
How do I keep my teeth white after whitening?
Routine hygiene visits, avoid smoking, maintenance whitening with trays at home,
How long do you have bad breath after gum disease?
Until the gum disease is treated. Bad breath can also be caused by sinus/allergy drainage, acid reflux, and tongue debris
Why my tooth hurts when I drink something cold?
That is a very common occurrence. Need to have it checked by a dentist for decay. Could be gum recession causing exposed root structure. If it is just typical sensitivity, then READ MORE
That is a very common occurrence. Need to have it checked by a dentist for decay. Could be gum recession causing exposed root structure. If it is just typical sensitivity, then a sensitivity toothpaste should help. But the toothpaste needs to be left on the tooth for 30 minutes, not just brushed with and rinsed off.
