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Dr. Louis Paul Sterling, DDS
- Staten Island, NY
- NYU College of Dentistry
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How do you clean full dental implants?
Not really sure what you mean. If you have bridges cemented onto or screwed into your implants you brush your teeth and use a proxabrush around the actual implants. If your READ MORE
Not really sure what you mean. If you have bridges cemented onto or screwed into your implants you brush your teeth and use a proxabrush around the actual implants. If your bridges (teeth) are removable, you remove them for cleaning purposes, soak the bridges in a denture cleaner (polident or efferdent) and brush the implants themselves with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
When can I start chewing after jaw surgery?
All of your post operative care instructions should/will be told to you by your surgical team in oral and written form. If you have any questions address the surgeon or their READ MORE
All of your post operative care instructions should/will be told to you by your surgical team in oral and written form. If you have any questions address the surgeon or their office directly. Instructions vary depending on the exact type of surgery you are having.
How can I repair my gums naturally?
Don't know what you mean by "repair". For the best gum health, don't smoke or chew tobacco products. Brush gently but thoroughly after each meal. Floss daily. These are the READ MORE
Don't know what you mean by "repair". For the best gum health, don't smoke or chew tobacco products. Brush gently but thoroughly after each meal. Floss daily. These are the natural remedies you control. If you have recession (exposed roots) or periodontal (gum) disease, you require professional dental treatment. For maintenance, have cleanings with a dental professional every 6 months (unless told otherwise by a dentist).
How long should you wait to drink coffee after teeth whitening?
If you drink your coffee with a creamer or milk, then there's no wait time. If you drink it black, I'd wait for a couple of days. Black coffee will eventually cause your teeth READ MORE
If you drink your coffee with a creamer or milk, then there's no wait time. If you drink it black, I'd wait for a couple of days. Black coffee will eventually cause your teeth to darken quicker than if you have it with a lightener. Brush after having your coffee (also brush your tongue) to remove the residual pigment from your mouth.
Why is my mouth dry even though I drink a lot of water?
There are medical as well as dental reasons for dry mouth. If your dentist has told you that all is well, then see your MD. If you are on any prescription medications, many are READ MORE
There are medical as well as dental reasons for dry mouth. If your dentist has told you that all is well, then see your MD. If you are on any prescription medications, many are know to cause a dry mouth.
What keeps causing sporadic jaw pain?
See your dentist. There are many possible reasons. Maybe you clench or grind your teeth during the day or night. Maybe your bite has changed and needs to be adjusted.
How can I tighten my loose teeth?
You cannot.
How do you get a loose tooth out that won't come out?
See a dentist for treatment.
What can I put on my gums to stop hurting after dentures?
Firstly, you gums should not hurt with your new dentures. You probably have some pressure spots (the denture rubbing on your gums) and you need to have them adjusted. Post insertion READ MORE
Firstly, you gums should not hurt with your new dentures. You probably have some pressure spots (the denture rubbing on your gums) and you need to have them adjusted. Post insertion adjustments are very commonly needed after the delivery of new dentures. It is not uncommon to need several adjustments before your dentures feel fine. Meanwhile you can use a very thin layer of vasoline inside your denture until you can get to your dentist for an adjustment.
How do you clean your Invisalign?
invisalign trays can be cleaned with an effervescent denture/retainer cleaning tablet like efferdent or polident. Dissolve one tablet in a cup of warm water and soak the shells READ MORE
invisalign trays can be cleaned with an effervescent denture/retainer cleaning tablet like efferdent or polident. Dissolve one tablet in a cup of warm water and soak the shells for about one hour (while you eat). Rinse off with cool water and reinsert.
Can I rinse my mouth with hydrogen peroxide?
Dentists have been advised by the CDC that a 1.5% peroxide rinse for 60 seconds will kill 95-98% of the viruses in your mouth. !.5% strength is made by mixing store bought 3% READ MORE
Dentists have been advised by the CDC that a 1.5% peroxide rinse for 60 seconds will kill 95-98% of the viruses in your mouth. !.5% strength is made by mixing store bought 3% peroxide with equal parts water.
How long do dental implants last?
Properly restored implants in a healthy person have no expiration. Research has shown that they can last indefinitely.
Can you get a mouth cyst removed at this time?
Depends. Many states have reopened and are allowing dentists to provide non-emergent care. If you are in one of these states, then no problem. If your state is not one of these READ MORE
Depends. Many states have reopened and are allowing dentists to provide non-emergent care. If you are in one of these states, then no problem. If your state is not one of these then the question is do you or the surgeon consider this an emergency situation?
What is the most natural looking crown?
The most natural looking crowns are made of entirely porcelain with no metal contact. Examples are eMax, Feldspathic porcelain and Empress crowns. All of these will give a beautiful, READ MORE
The most natural looking crowns are made of entirely porcelain with no metal contact. Examples are eMax, Feldspathic porcelain and Empress crowns. All of these will give a beautiful, natural looking result when done by a great dentist and lab.
How can I fix a gap in my front teeth without braces?
I would love to see a picture of your teeth to give you the best option. The simplest, cheapest, least invasive and reversible way to alter the shape of your teeth is to have READ MORE
I would love to see a picture of your teeth to give you the best option. The simplest, cheapest, least invasive and reversible way to alter the shape of your teeth is to have them bonded. Bonding is a tooth colored resin that is virtually indistinguishable since it is matched to your tooth shade and blended into the shape of your own tooth. Teeth can also be altered with porcelain laminates and crowns/caps. Both of these procedures are more costly, invasive and not reversible.
Can a tooth be filled if the nerve is exposed?
Complicated answer. Ordinarily the the nerve (pulp) is exposed, the tooth requires root canal treatment before any filling is done. If the tooth is completely asymptomatic (not READ MORE
Complicated answer. Ordinarily the the nerve (pulp) is exposed, the tooth requires root canal treatment before any filling is done. If the tooth is completely asymptomatic (not sensitive and completely pain free) and the pulp is exposed by accident (the decay was very close to the pulp) and the pulp is vital (alive) and not inflamed, THEN is might be possible to successfully medicate the pulp & place a temporary sedative filling in the tooth. If the tooth continues to be pain free after 4-6 weeks, a final filling can be placed over the medicated pulp. However, sometime down the road (months or years) the pulp may degenerate and the tooth may need root canal treatment.
Can I get a crown without a root canal?
Absolutely yes. The placement of a crown does not have root canal treatment as a prerequisite. A well done crown on a live tooth should give you many years of comfortable service READ MORE
Absolutely yes. The placement of a crown does not have root canal treatment as a prerequisite. A well done crown on a live tooth should give you many years of comfortable service and function.
Can you get a cavity under a veneer?
Yes. If your hygiene is not good, if you do not see your dentist/hygienist for regular cleanings, if your diet is full of sweet, sticky items or if the veneers are not well contoured READ MORE
Yes. If your hygiene is not good, if you do not see your dentist/hygienist for regular cleanings, if your diet is full of sweet, sticky items or if the veneers are not well contoured and properly sealed, you can get cavities. Same goes for any dental restoration; fillings, bondings, crowns, bridges.
How long do dental bridges last?
You have asked a vague question as there are several types of bridges. Removable bridges can last indefinitely (10-20 years depending on the material used, size of the bridge READ MORE
You have asked a vague question as there are several types of bridges. Removable bridges can last indefinitely (10-20 years depending on the material used, size of the bridge and care taken by the patient). Cemented in bridges can be of a long span, short span, be anchored by two or more full crowns or two or more metal or ceramic wings bonded to teeth.
The shorter the span and the fewer teeth involved, the less stress on the bridge and supporting teeth and therefore the longer it will last. The cleaner the patient keeps the teeth and bridge and the better care the patient takes care of their mouth, the longer the bridge will last. A diet consisting of hard, sticky and very chewy items may dislodge or break a cemented bridge. A bridge that is bonded in place by wings attached to teeth (as opposed to crowns) will probably not last as long. I have seen cemented bridges last and look great for 25 years. Conversely I have seen patients destroy them in just a few months. As I said, this is a hard to answer question.
The shorter the span and the fewer teeth involved, the less stress on the bridge and supporting teeth and therefore the longer it will last. The cleaner the patient keeps the teeth and bridge and the better care the patient takes care of their mouth, the longer the bridge will last. A diet consisting of hard, sticky and very chewy items may dislodge or break a cemented bridge. A bridge that is bonded in place by wings attached to teeth (as opposed to crowns) will probably not last as long. I have seen cemented bridges last and look great for 25 years. Conversely I have seen patients destroy them in just a few months. As I said, this is a hard to answer question.
