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Mrs. Jill M. Golsen, DMD
Dentist
Dr. Jill Golsen is a Dentist practicing in Alpharetta, GA. Dr. Golsen 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.
31 years
Experience
Mrs. Jill M. Golsen, DMD
- Alpharetta, GA
- Medical College Of Georgia
- Accepting new patients
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How should I sleep with tooth pain?
Take whatever you normally take for pain. Call the doctor in the morning
How should I sleep after getting a dental implant?
Generally not on your stomach. Best with an extra pillow behind you.
What happens if you use whitening toothpaste with braces?
The enamel around the brackets whitens.
How long does a blood clot last after tooth extraction?
You want the clot to stay. That promotes bond growth. If you lose the clot you can get a dry socket. Very painful.
How do dentists put sealants on teeth?
In my practice, we don't put sealants on adults. We use a specific camera called a Spectra that reads the depths of the grooves so that we can measure if there is decay on not. READ MORE
In my practice, we don't put sealants on adults. We use a specific camera called a Spectra that reads the depths of the grooves so that we can measure if there is decay on not. Some doctors seal over decay, which is never recommended.
What is the solution for root canal infection?
Usually the solution is endodontic treatment or root canal therapy. This procedure sterilizes the inside of the canal.
Is there a way to straighten one tooth?
HI, Usually you can't just straighten one tooth. The problem causes all of the teeth to shift slightly so they all need to be moved some. Invisalign is a great product for that. READ MORE
HI, Usually you can't just straighten one tooth. The problem causes all of the teeth to shift slightly so they all need to be moved some. Invisalign is a great product for that.
How long does dental scaling take?
Depends on how long it has been since you have had a cleaning and how well you brush and floss. A typical cleaning in my office is an hour.
How do you rebuild enamel?
Enamel gets damaged or lost for various reasons. Was it decalcification from ortho brackets, from grinding your teeth, acid erosion on the tongue side? There are lots of locations READ MORE
Enamel gets damaged or lost for various reasons. Was it decalcification from ortho brackets, from grinding your teeth, acid erosion on the tongue side? There are lots of locations with different answers.
What is the fastest way to recover from jaw surgery?
Do what your Oral Surgeon tells you to do!!
Will antibiotics kill an infection in the tooth?
Amoxicillin works just fine, but you need to get the problem fixed. Taking an antibiotic only keeps it at bay for a month or so, then it gets worse.
How fast do antibiotics work for tooth abscess?
Usually 24 hours or so.
How can I make flossing easier?
I personally Love TWIN LINE Flossers. There are two rows of floss and it pulls everything out from between each tooth. Amazon caries them. TWIN, not the single ones.
Can a filling turn into a root canal?
If the decay was deep in areas close to the nerve it can cause the nerve to react negatively. This reaction caused pain and can lead to what is called irreversible pulpitis.
Can one dental implant replace two teeth?
Not usually
Is a surgical root canal painful?
Well it is surgery. They have to lay a flap and get to the tip of the tooth and remove infection. I would say though that the mouth heals quickly!!
Why do my teeth smell bad when I floss?
Because there is bacteria and food particles still there causing it. Floss each day or even a couple of times a day and eventually this will get better. When you no longer have READ MORE
Because there is bacteria and food particles still there causing it. Floss each day or even a couple of times a day and eventually this will get better. When you no longer have that smell, you are cleaning everything properly.
Do you brush your teeth before a dental cleaning?
OMG YES!!! No one wants to clean your last meal out of your mouth!!
Can dentures be done in one day?
I don't recommend it!
