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47 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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How soon can I brush my teeth after a deep cleaning?
Get a copy of your perio charting from your dentist. Make sure that it shows pockets that are 5mm or more. You are quite young to be needing a deep cleaning. Get a second opinion READ MORE
Get a copy of your perio charting from your dentist. Make sure that it shows pockets that are 5mm or more. You are quite young to be needing a deep cleaning. Get a second opinion in 6 months and bring the perio charting and show it to the doctor. Ask them what they think. You can brush normally, but gently for the first 2 days.
Can I brush my teeth after wisdom teeth removal?
Yes, of course. Just be careful and gentle near extraction areas.
Does a front tooth root canal need a crown?
Not always. If it wasn't due to decay and it does not discolor, then maybe.
How can I stabilize a loose tooth at home?
Hold it with your fingers on both sides.
What can I take for gum inflammation?
You need to see a dentist for a cleaning and you need to brush and floss every day. Also, get an a1c test to see if you have any issues with diabetes.
Is baking soda good for inflamed gums?
No. Go to the dentist for a cleaning, then brush and floss daily.
Do gums tighten after scaling?
The gum pocket depths should be reduced and the gums may recede a bit, but they don't get "tighter."
Can I have a filling without anesthesia?
Of course.
Do fillings make teeth weaker?
Tooth decay makes teeth weaker. Bonded (white) fillings restore tooth integrity.
Do gums reattach after deep cleanings?
I think I understand what you are trying to ask, but the way you ask is not correct. The pocket depth is the distance from the tip of the gum tissue, where it meets the tooth as READ MORE
I think I understand what you are trying to ask, but the way you ask is not correct. The pocket depth is the distance from the tip of the gum tissue, where it meets the tooth as you see it, to the depth of the pocket where there is an attachment. If the pocket is 5 mm. or more, you cannot reach to the base of the pocket to remove plaque daily in order to maintain good health. When scaling and root planing is performed, the purpose is to remove hard buildup of calcified plaque (calculus), bacterial toxins, and sick gum tissue. The gum usually will recede and the tooth may look a little longer, but the pocket depth will diminish, making efficient plaque removal possible. Sometimes the attachment on the other side of the pocket can move up and make the pocket depth shallower too. So, if you are seeing some shrinkage at the gum line, that is not going to grow back.
How many times a day can you rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide?
I do not recommend using it. It can hurt your teeth. Brushing your teeth with baking soda is okay, but fluoride toothpastes are better.
What should I avoid with porcelain veneers?
Ask your dentist who is giving you the laminates.
Are you awake during oral pinhole surgery?
Ask the doctor who performs the procedure.
Can you get dental anesthesia for a filling?
Sure. Dental anesthesia could mean an injection of Novocain; that is usually what we do. Maybe you are talking about general anesthesia where you are unconscious? Yes, that can READ MORE
Sure. Dental anesthesia could mean an injection of Novocain; that is usually what we do. Maybe you are talking about general anesthesia where you are unconscious? Yes, that can be done, but it is expensive and there is some risk associated; you must be screened to make sure you are a candidate. Usually, as much dental treatment needed is done at once - you are not going to get general anesthesia five separate times if you need five fillings. There is also anesthesia where you are not completely unconscious, but sedated, called “twilight sleep” available.
Should your tooth hurt after a filling?
Yes. If the decay was deep, it can be sensitive to air and cold for the first 2-3 weeks and this will diminish as the pulp recedes from the deepest part and lays down reparative READ MORE
Yes. If the decay was deep, it can be sensitive to air and cold for the first 2-3 weeks and this will diminish as the pulp recedes from the deepest part and lays down reparative tooth structure in it’s wake. If it hurts to bite or after chewing, the filling may require a trim.
Is it necessary to remove an impacted wisdom tooth?
No, but it may create problems.
