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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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Can you chew gum with a dental bridge?
If it's a fixed bridge, sure. If it's a removable or a temp bridge, no.
How does smoking affect oral surgery?
You have to stop if you are having any oral surgery. It prohibits proper healing and can make implants fail and extractions not heal well.
Does a crown require a root canal?
Not always. You only need endodontic treatment if the nerve is Involved or has damage from decay that has irreversibly irritated it. Every situation is different.
Is a deep gum cleaning really necessary?
If you have gum disease it’s necessary. If you hear the hygienist say you have 4,5 or 6 mm pockets, you need it. If your gums bleed, you need it. If you have tarter under your READ MORE
If you have gum disease it’s necessary.
If you hear the hygienist say you have 4,5 or 6 mm pockets, you need it.
If your gums bleed, you need it.
If you have tarter under your gums, you need it.
If you hear the hygienist say you have 4,5 or 6 mm pockets, you need it.
If your gums bleed, you need it.
If you have tarter under your gums, you need it.
What to avoid after a teeth cleaning?
Nothing!
Brush, floss and enjoy your clean teeth! It will help keep them that way!
Brush, floss and enjoy your clean teeth! It will help keep them that way!
How long should a dental cleaning take for a child?
Maybe 30 min
What causes gum inflammation?
Bacteria at the gum lines and under the gums. Get a good cleaning and brush and floss daily!!
What is the best way to remove my wisdom teeth?
Go to an oral surgeon who can get them out quickly and efficiently with minimal pain.
Are dental implants long-lasting?
If you take good care of them and they are placed well. Your oral hygiene has to be superb and don’t smoke!
How many hours a day do you wear dentures?
All day. Take them out at night to sleep.
What type of anesthesia is used during a root canal?
The normal anesthesia we use for fillings. They just might give you a little more but in different locations than just for a filling.
Is hydrogen peroxide good for teeth?
Do not. It’s not good for your gums to do it daily. Choose a mouth wash that doesn’t have alcohol in it if you want to swish with something. Long term exposure to peroxide is READ MORE
Do not. It’s not good for your gums to do it daily. Choose a mouth wash that doesn’t have alcohol in it if you want to swish with something. Long term exposure to peroxide is not good.
How often should I get a dental cleaning?
GET TO THE DENTIST!! You could have a mouth full of decay. Every adult should minimally go twice or three times a year! My team and I get our teeth cleaned every 3 to 4 months. READ MORE
GET TO THE DENTIST!! You could have a mouth full of decay. Every adult should minimally go twice or three times a year! My team and I get our teeth cleaned every 3 to 4 months. Get your cavity view X-rays once a year for proper diagnosing.
Are there any remedies for teeth grinding?
There are many reasons why we grind our teeth. All are related to breathing issues. If you can’t breath well through your nose that is the place to start. Find a good dentist that READ MORE
There are many reasons why we grind our teeth. All are related to breathing issues. If you can’t breath well through your nose that is the place to start. Find a good dentist that understands breathing issues that can help you evaluate your specific situation. Thoughts about the cause changed over last 10 years. Remember during the day to keep your teeth slightly apart in a resting position. This helps relax your jaw muscles and releases tension.
How long do I have to wait to eat after a dental filling?
That depends on what type of restoration was placed and the location. A white or composite restoration is cured (or hardened) by a light. So it’s ready to be chewed on. A silver READ MORE
That depends on what type of restoration was placed and the location. A white or composite restoration is cured (or hardened) by a light. So it’s ready to be chewed on. A silver or amalgam filling requires to 24 hour waiting period to reach its hardest set. I tell my patients if their tongue was numbed for the procedure to not chew anything until it is not numb to prevent any biting of it.
How long does it take a child to wake up from anesthesia?
That’s a question for the surgeon that put him to sleep. They can use different meds for different levels of sleeping a patient.
Does an oral surgeon treat TMJ?
TMJ is actually that joint. TMD is the disorder. It depends on the issue. An oral surgeon does surgery. Most patients don’t need surgery but a proper diagnosis of the issue. The READ MORE
TMJ is actually that joint. TMD is the disorder. It depends on the issue. An oral surgeon does surgery. Most patients don’t need surgery but a proper diagnosis of the issue. The oral surgeon is only needed if surgery is necessary.
How do you stop a cavity from getting worse?
Make an appointment and get a dentist to examine and X-ray your teeth! As always, brush and FLOSS!!
