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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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Can dental implants damage the jaw?
If an implant fails, there will be bone loss, unless bone grafting is done. Anything is possible, but generally, implants are compatible with bone and preserve the bone around READ MORE
If an implant fails, there will be bone loss, unless bone grafting is done. Anything is possible, but generally, implants are compatible with bone and preserve the bone around it.
How do you clean calculus from dental implants?
We use an implant scaler.
Can I drink alcohol after a root canal procedure?
Yes, but limit to two drinks if taking an antibiotic.
Can I use mouthwash with zirconia crowns?
Yes, but if you brush and floss daily, it is unnecessary.
How long is the treatment of gingivitis?
One or two half hour visits
Can a tooth with a root canal be whitened?
You need a crown on that tooth, unless it is a front tooth that turned black. In that case, internal bleaching can be performed to whiten the tooth, assuming the tooth wasn't decayed. READ MORE
You need a crown on that tooth, unless it is a front tooth that turned black. In that case, internal bleaching can be performed to whiten the tooth, assuming the tooth wasn't decayed.
Will a root canal tooth last a lifetime?
It can. Probably need a crown to prevent fracture.
When can I fly after implant surgery?
Right away
Can I tighten partials?
Yes, let the dentist do it.
Can I use an electric toothbrush on implants?
Yes, be gentle.
How long after a root canal can I get a crown?
Let it heal for 2 weeks, then make crown.
How much bleeding will I have after implant surgery?
It depends, but rarely more than a little.
Can braces cause cavities?
Braces with wire and brackets get food stuck around them. If you dont take extra care to keep them clean, you are more prone to get decay and cavities. Braces dont cause cavities; READ MORE
Braces with wire and brackets get food stuck around them. If you dont take extra care to keep them clean, you are more prone to get decay and cavities. Braces dont cause cavities; poor hygiene and high sugar diets do. Invisalign is easier to keep clean.
When should I eat after the dental implant?
Ask the doctor when you get the implant placed. It depends.
What is the best treatment for a gum recession?
Gum recession doesn't necessitate treatment. Next, treatment for sensitivity? Flouride (Act). Treatment for esthetics? Gin gival graft surgery.
Can a tooth with a root canal hurt?
It takes 6-8 weeks to heal- of course it can hurt. If the tooth is not shaved down out of contact after root canal, it can hurt to bite or chew. If, however, the tooth hurts one READ MORE
It takes 6-8 weeks to heal- of course it can hurt. If the tooth is not shaved down out of contact after root canal, it can hurt to bite or chew. If, however, the tooth hurts one year after root canal, that is a cause for concern. Also, sometimes one of the canals is not found and treated. This can cause pain or chronic/ recurring infection.
Do I have to replace an implant?
If it still works, no need to replace it.รถ
Do crowns on front teeth last forever?
Crowns should last 10 years. They may last more or less depending on care, diet and other factors.
