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Grey color between teeth?
It probably is tartar buildup. Need to have your teeth cleaned by the dental hygienist. Baking soda won't hurt to use, but it probably won't remove it.
How many times a day can you rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide?
Not aware of any limit. But I would dilute it by half with water
Can you use whitening strips on bonded teeth?
You can use them but only the tooth structure will whiten
Could I get a single dental implant?
Should be able to have an implant placed fine
Should your tooth hurt after a filling?
It could. Probably best to call the office that did the filling and let them know you are concerned. Tooth may just need to settle down after being worked on, or the filling could READ MORE
It could. Probably best to call the office that did the filling and let them know you are concerned. Tooth may just need to settle down after being worked on, or the filling could be high and need adjusted. Or the filling may have been really deep and is going to need a root canal.
Do cavity fillings weaken teeth?
The decay weakened the tooth, the filling restores the tooth. The strongest tooth is one that has not been decayed
Is it okay to eat normally if my wisdom tooth stitches have dissolved/fallen out (normally)?
Normal eating is fine
How do you relieve tooth pain from Invisalign?
Soft foods. Ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil) 600 mg taken with Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg
How long does it take to recover from laser gum surgery?
Depends on the procedure, but it is very quick and shouldn’t require much down time at all
Implant crowns?
Yes, it is the strongest material we have now, and most labs give a lifetime warranty against fracture and breakage.
Do gums grow back after implants?
The gum tissue is just accessed through, it is not cut away
Do I need braces if only one tooth is crooked?
Get a consult with an orthodontist because there may be more that needs corrected than what you can see for your jaw function to be in balance. And if it is simple, Invisalign READ MORE
Get a consult with an orthodontist because there may be more that needs corrected than what you can see for your jaw function to be in balance. And if it is simple, Invisalign may be a good option. But the orthodontist can talk with you about options. Consults are usually done at no charge
Can front teeth be bonded?
Bonding is the term generally used to mean placing a tooth colored filling in a tooth; so, yes, the front teeth can be bonded.
Returning back to work?
Your lower lip will be numb if it is a lower tooth, but should only be numb for a couple of hours. An upper front tooth will have your upper lip numb, but that usually doesn't READ MORE
Your lower lip will be numb if it is a lower tooth, but should only be numb for a couple of hours. An upper front tooth will have your upper lip numb, but that usually doesn't affect speech much. An upper back tooth won't have any lip numbness.
Does composite bonding ruin your natural teeth?
It generally just adds to any voids or chipped areas, so it shouldn't damage them at all.
What is a natural antibiotic for a tooth infection?
Your immune system
Can a sinus lift and implant be done at the same time?
That depends on the individual patient's situation, best answered by the doctor performing the procedures; but it's a possibility.
Can an infected molar cause an infection in my inner ear and balance issues?
Probably would not cause the ear infection, but can affect how your ear feels. Probably not affecting balance either, but tooth should be treated to remove it as a source. You READ MORE
Probably would not cause the ear infection, but can affect how your ear feels. Probably not affecting balance either, but tooth should be treated to remove it as a source. You may have both a tooth and a separate ear problem at the same time.
Can you get a cavity from not brushing one night?
No, but if you develop a habit of not brushing them you might
Can a cavity cause tooth loss?
Yes. The tooth could decay to a point that it breaks off, or could become a toothache and need to be pulled
