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Dr. Louis Paul Sterling, DDS
- Staten Island, NY
- NYU College of Dentistry
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Is Water Flossing better than Air Flossing?
I have seen better results with water flossing.
How long should my child be brushing their teeth?
This depends upon the age and maturity of your child. Very young children should be encouraged to brush for 60-90 seconds. This should be followed by parental evaluation of mouth READ MORE
This depends upon the age and maturity of your child. Very young children should be encouraged to brush for 60-90 seconds. This should be followed by parental evaluation of mouth cleanliness maybe even parental re-brushing if necessary. Older children should brush for at least 4 minutes or so.
Dry mouth
Thyroid meds can help contribute to dry mouth syndrome. Sugarless sucking candies will help encourage saliva flow. Products like Biotene rinse and toothpaste will also help.
Will I experience any pain after the root canal?
Not unusual to experience some soreness after RCT. Don't chew on this tooth for a couple of weeks. OTC analgesics (Advil, Tylenol, etc.) will help take the edge off.
Why do my teeth feel loose?
Teeth get loose for a reason. You probably have lost some bone around around these teeth. You should see your dentist ASAP for an exam and treatment.
Is it possible to brush my teeth way too much?
I am in your camp. I brush at least 4-5 times each day also. I also floss daily to remove debris from between my teeth. Brush GENTLY and thoroughly. Hold your brush loosely READ MORE
I am in your camp. I brush at least 4-5 times each day also. I also floss daily to remove debris from between my teeth. Brush GENTLY and thoroughly. Hold your brush loosely and do not transmit force from your arm/hand to your brush. The tips of your bristles are the cleaning part of your brush. Brushing too hard will cause damage. Brushing gently will not damage your teeth or gums.
How long do I need to wear my retainer for?
Sorry to tell you but for best results after orthodontics, you should continue to wear your retainer forever. This time can be limited to each night, while you sleep. Your teeth READ MORE
Sorry to tell you but for best results after orthodontics, you should continue to wear your retainer forever. This time can be limited to each night, while you sleep. Your teeth WILL move if you do not.
Would I need to take opioids after my extraction?
Most patients do very well with OTC analgesics. For better pain relief, you can take a combination of 2 advil and 2 tylenol (assuming you have no allergies to either), every 6-8 READ MORE
Most patients do very well with OTC analgesics. For better pain relief, you can take a combination of 2 advil and 2 tylenol (assuming you have no allergies to either), every 6-8 hours. Take them on a regular basis for 1-2 days to stay ahead of the development of pain.
What's a root canal for the front teeth like?
There is no difference in the procedure for front teeth as compared to back teeth.
Do toothaches always mean an infection?
No. You may have a deep cavity that is close to the pulp (nerve) of the tooth.
Why does my son have yellow teeth?
Try seeing a dentist for a professional cleaning. His smile will probably brighten up. He can't clean his teeth the way a professional can.
Do your teeth hurt after you get the braces off?
No. Remember to wear your retainers as instructed.
The tooth where I need a root canal isn't bothering me. Why do I need it?
Not all medical or dental problems obviously reveal themselves to the person who has the issues. Diabetes and high blood pressure are 2 well known examples of silent significant READ MORE
Not all medical or dental problems obviously reveal themselves to the person who has the issues. Diabetes and high blood pressure are 2 well known examples of silent significant medical issues. Likewise the need for root canal therapy may be obvious to your dentist, but not at all to you. The pulp of a tooth may deteriorate (die) quickly and painfully (the need for treatment is obvious) or slowly and silently (the need for treatment is NOT obvious). X-rays reveal a silent infection that calls for the tooth to receive root canal treatment.
Invisalign, dental bonding, and gum grafts?
Dental bonding needs to be done before your invisalign trays are made. Grafting can be done during treatment.
What should I do for dry mouth?
There are different reasons for dry mouth. Are you taking any medications? Do you have any underlying medical issues (diabetes)? Treatments can range from the use of sucking READ MORE
There are different reasons for dry mouth. Are you taking any medications? Do you have any underlying medical issues (diabetes)?
Treatments can range from the use of sucking candies or lozenges, rinses (Biotene), special toothpastes, or even medications.
Treatments can range from the use of sucking candies or lozenges, rinses (Biotene), special toothpastes, or even medications.
Are dental veneers permanent?
Placing porcelain veneers requires the alteration of your natural tooth enamel. So, once you have veneers, you will always need some kind of restorations on your teeth. Your READ MORE
Placing porcelain veneers requires the alteration of your natural tooth enamel. So, once you have veneers, you will always need some kind of restorations on your teeth. Your initial set of veneers should last from 10 to 25 years. At that time, they may need to be replaced due to wear & tear, or other dental issues. Be sure of your decision before you have them placed.
Should I avoid eating certain items with an artificial tooth?
I also have a dental implant on one of my top, front teeth. I avoid tearing or ripping into hard foods. I won't bite into a sandwich on hard, crusty bread. Be careful biting READ MORE
I also have a dental implant on one of my top, front teeth. I avoid tearing or ripping into hard foods. I won't bite into a sandwich on hard, crusty bread. Be careful biting into fruit that contains a hard pit in the middle.
Other than that, enjoy.
Other than that, enjoy.
Should I get all of my wisdom teeth extracted in one appointment?
If your Oral Surgeon is putting you to sleep to remove them, I recommend that you have them removed in one visit. This limits your exposure to the general anaesthesia to one time READ MORE
If your Oral Surgeon is putting you to sleep to remove them, I recommend that you have them removed in one visit. This limits your exposure to the general anaesthesia to one time only. If you are staying awake, you may want to have them removed, one side at a time. This will give you one normal side to chew on while the first side heals.
What happens if my son's baby teeth don't come out?
Baby teeth provide a valuable service to your child. Usually nature provides a schedule for them to be lost. If they fail to be lost at the proper time, adult teeth can become READ MORE
Baby teeth provide a valuable service to your child. Usually nature provides a schedule for them to be lost. If they fail to be lost at the proper time, adult teeth can become impacted and require significant treatment to be brought into their proper place. Proper X-rays (panoramic) taken at the proper time can help determine if baby teeth need to be extracted to enable the adult teeth to properly line up (in the bone) and erupt on time.
My son is sucking his thumb with adult teeth. What can happen?
Thumb (or finger) sucking can alter the shape of the upper jaw causing functional, dental, skeletal and cosmetic problems. This habit should be dealt with ASAP.
