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48 years
Experience
Dr. Michael Acquista, D.D.S.
- Brooklyn, NY
- Columbia College of Arts and Sciences
- Accepting new patients
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating: It is so important, but Doctors don't learn much about it. C. Everett Koop, former U. S. Surgeon General, suggested we should, but not much has happened. I...
Can a dental cleaning whiten teeth?
Yes, if you have stains on the surface of your teeth, the cleaning will remove them. It will not lighten the inside of your teeth like whitening products do.
Are dental implants long-lasting?
Yes. If you use a good, surgeon, lab and restorative dentist. Generally speaking, implants have over 90% success for 10 years, they do not decay and there is negligible bone loss READ MORE
Yes. If you use a good, surgeon, lab and restorative dentist. Generally speaking, implants have over 90% success for 10 years, they do not decay and there is negligible bone loss around the implant over time. Ask the surgeon for their long-term success rate and ask the restoring dentist the same question. Do not look for the least expensive option, because they are often the worst.
Are zirconia crowns more expensive than porcelain?
No. Ceramic crowns are about the same fee whether they are porcelain, zirconia or lithium disilicate. However, don’t be so sure that you want zirconia crowns, because they are READ MORE
No. Ceramic crowns are about the same fee whether they are porcelain, zirconia or lithium disilicate. However, don’t be so sure that you want zirconia crowns, because they are not the most esthetic crowns available. If you come in for a consultation and I see your X-rays, I can explain more.
How to treat a mouth burn in a child?
You can buy orabase at the pharmacy and apply it to the burn with a q-tip. It is a suave that will cover the lesion and protect it like a band-aid. They also sell orabase with READ MORE
You can buy orabase at the pharmacy and apply it to the burn with a q-tip. It is a suave that will cover the lesion and protect it like a band-aid. They also sell orabase with benzocaine which will numb the pain somewhat. After a day or two, it will begin to heal and pain will lessen. If the burn was large or deep, you should see a dentist or physician and let them evaluate it. Sometimes orabase with a steroid can be prescribed. Sometimes an antibiotic ointment may be indicated.
What could be the cause of a white tongue?
It is probably not a big deal, but it could be several different things. See your dentist and they will decide whether to biopsy and determine exactly what it is.
What are the long-term affects of teeth grinding?
See a dentist and ask them.
What are the home remedies for mouth ulcers?
If they are located on or near the lips, they may be herpes and there is no good home remedy. If inside the mouth, buy Orabase with benzocaine and dab onto ulcer with a q-tip. READ MORE
If they are located on or near the lips, they may be herpes and there is no good home remedy. If inside the mouth, buy Orabase with benzocaine and dab onto ulcer with a q-tip. If the ulcer is from a burn, pure aloe vera is helpful. For candida lesions, usually look like white milk curds, oil of oregano, but it burns and can be diluted with water.
Is surgery the only option for treating TMJ?
Surgery is rarely an option depending upon severity, degree of disk degeneration, and a host of other factors. Go to Columbia TMJ clinic in Manhattan for an evaluation and recommended READ MORE
Surgery is rarely an option depending upon severity, degree of disk degeneration, and a host of other factors. Go to Columbia TMJ clinic in Manhattan for an evaluation and recommended options.
How do you fix spacing between teeth?
See an orthodontist. Get braces or Invisalign.
What is the best option for replacing a missing tooth?
A dental implant is usually the ideal replacement for a missing tooth. I do not know which tooth, the amount of bone support, your finances, etc., so make an appointment with a READ MORE
A dental implant is usually the ideal replacement for a missing tooth. I do not know which tooth, the amount of bone support, your finances, etc., so make an appointment with a dentist to discuss the options, costs, risks, and benefits of all options before making a decision.
Why are my gums so sore?
Maybe you are brushing and/or flossing too hard, see sawing under the gums, or brushing on the gums and are hurting yourself. Maybe you have diabetes and/or haven't been to the READ MORE
Maybe you are brushing and/or flossing too hard, see sawing under the gums, or brushing on the gums and are hurting yourself. Maybe you have diabetes and/or haven't been to the dentist for a while for a professional cleaning. Maybe you have gum disease. Use a soft brush. See your dentist and ask them.
Is fluoride toothpaste safe?
Of course it is safe and effective at reducing decay. First of all, you spit it out and rinse if you are worried about fluoride. Don’t you think they test and research before it READ MORE
Of course it is safe and effective at reducing decay. First of all, you spit it out and rinse if you are worried about fluoride. Don’t you think they test and research before it is approved? And after over 60 years, I haven’t heard about people being adversely affected except children who accidentally ingested the very concentrated fluoride treatment gel administered at a dental office. So, did you ever realize that there is fluoride in foods and drinks we have every day? Are you worried about that? Perhaps the highest fluoride content is in tea, and that is considered to be good for you! Don’t bother doing a research study: tens of millions of Chinese people have been drinking 5-10 cups a day for centuries and it hasn’t made them sick.
What can I do with my broken molar?
If you leave it, it will probably get worse, and eventually, you may get an infection that may or may not hurt, and the worst thing that could happen is that it could kill you. READ MORE
If you leave it, it will probably get worse, and eventually, you may get an infection that may or may not hurt, and the worst thing that could happen is that it could kill you.
The insides of my teeth are turning black. Why?
Maybe stain; let a dentist take a look!
Can a small crack in my tooth heal on its own?
No, tooth structure does not grow back
Can gum disease cause your teeth to fall out?
YES! 70% of all teeth extracted are due to gum disease. It is by far the most common reason teeth are extracted.
What should I do if my dentures feel loose?
Get a denture realign, probably.
Dental consultation for dentures?
Go to the dentist, get full mouth x-rays, exam, and consultation to find out your options, cost, pros and cons of each alternative, etc. Cannot make a diagnosis and treatment READ MORE
Go to the dentist, get full mouth x-rays, exam, and consultation to find out your options, cost, pros and cons of each alternative, etc. Cannot make a diagnosis and treatment plan without these things.
Will cavities require root canals?
Depends how deep the tooth decay is. If it is deep enough to reach the pulp which contains tiny blood vessels and the nerve, then either root canal and crown or extraction is READ MORE
Depends how deep the tooth decay is. If it is deep enough to reach the pulp which contains tiny blood vessels and the nerve, then either root canal and crown or extraction is indicated. Otherwise just a filling is needed.
