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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
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What causes swelling in the gums?
Usually infection. Show the dentist how you brush, floss and ask if it is appropriate.
Are OTC products recommended for teeth whitening?
Whitening strips work. Whitening toothpaste is not effective unless you use it for a long time. That is a waste of money. If you want to whiten more than a little, go to the READ MORE
Whitening strips work. Whitening toothpaste is not effective unless you use it for a long time. That is a waste of money. If you want to whiten more than a little, go to the dentist for custom whitening trays and gel.
I have some pain around the right side of my jawline. What could it be?
See a dentist. You need an X-ray and gum evaluation.
What causes yellowing teeth?
Get a dental cleaning and polishing. If that doesn’t help, may need X-rays. If only front 2 teeth, maybe whitening.
My gum is swollen but only in the back of my mouth. What could this be?
Infection. See a dentist.
I have tooth sensitivity but no cavities. What could be the reason?
Toothbrush/brushing technique, gum disease with bone loss and gum recession. Ask if you have root sensitivity. If so, can use Act fluoride rinse and/or have bonded fillings to READ MORE
Toothbrush/brushing technique, gum disease with bone loss and gum recession. Ask if you have root sensitivity. If so, can use Act fluoride rinse and/or have bonded fillings to cover sensitive roots.
What can be done for chipped tooth?
Bonding.
How long will a teeth whitening treatment last?
18 months on average before color begins to revert, but can do touch ups to keep whitened shade.
How often should you floss?
Daily.
I have a black stain on my tooth. How can I get it removed?
Possibly. Ask your dentist if it can be polished away.
Cosmetic Dentistry Dentist G4 implants
Never heard of those implants. Get a second opinion.
How long will I have to wait for my next session after first round of root canal?
One or two weeks is fine. If you have to wait much longer, maybe the office is too busy for you. Sometimes, calcium hydroxide therapy is utilized and it takes up to one month READ MORE
One or two weeks is fine. If you have to wait much longer, maybe the office is too busy for you. Sometimes, calcium hydroxide therapy is utilized and it takes up to one month to work before last visit when root canal therapy is completed.
What is the best way to treat dental plaque?
Toothbrushing daily with toothpaste.
Braces
Not necessarily.
Is teething delay in children normal?
Yes, sometimes it occurs later than others. Ask your dentist about it.
My gum hurts where my wisdom tooth was taken out. Is this normal?
See your dentist. Get an X-ray and evaluation.
I had a root canal and the same tooth is hurting again. What should I do?
Go back to the dentist that did it. Or go to a specialist (Endodontist). If you waited over a month after the root canal, the temporary filling may be leaking and the root canal READ MORE
Go back to the dentist that did it. Or go to a specialist (Endodontist). If you waited over a month after the root canal, the temporary filling may be leaking and the root canal failing
My nephew has one tooth erupting and he is just 1 month old. Is it normal?
Yes, it is normal. Some children get their teeth sooner and some later than others
How should I select my toothpaste?
Colgate total. It has an FDA approved plaque killing agent that works for several hours. Other toothpastes like Crest have only unproven claims. Whitening toothpastes are more READ MORE
Colgate total. It has an FDA approved plaque killing agent that works for several hours. Other toothpastes like Crest have only unproven claims. Whitening toothpastes are more abrasive and an ineffective method for whitening. Act Fluoride rinse (use at night) is better than any desensitizing toothpaste and remineralizing toothpastes are BS; Chewing on cheese and leaving it in your mouth for a few minutes works better. The "sodium caseinate" ingredient in these toothpastes is casein- the protein in milk that curdles. No magic here.
