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Dr. Robert J. Edwards, DDS
Dentist | General Practice
Dr. Robert Edwards is a Dentist practicing in BATON ROUGE, LA. Dr. Edwards specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
16 years
Experience
Dr. Robert J. Edwards, DDS
- BATON ROUGE, LA
- LSU School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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How long does a bone graft last without an implant?
There are several factors that can cause variations in the answer including type of bone graft material that was used, type of graft, etc. For a typical extracted tooth with a READ MORE
There are several factors that can cause variations in the answer including type of bone graft material that was used, type of graft, etc. For a typical extracted tooth with a bone graft, the bone builds up for about 5-6 months and begins to shrink back after that time period.
How long does it take to see results from teeth whitening trays?
There are a lot of variables. Different doctors use different strength whitening gels. Over the counter gels tend to take much longer.
Can capped teeth be whitened?
Porcelain cannot be whitened.
How do I know if I'm brushing my teeth too hard?
You should always use a very soft bristled tooth brush. A lite touch will get most of the daily build up off your teeth. You should see your hygienist regularly to remove any build READ MORE
You should always use a very soft bristled tooth brush. A lite touch will get most of the daily build up off your teeth. You should see your hygienist regularly to remove any build up or treat periodontal disease. If you notice recession along your gums, that is the most common sign of brushing too hard.
How long do fillings take to set?
Tooth colored fillings set immediately. Amalgam(silver) fillings take a couple of hours to set fully.
Can an infected dental implant be saved?
Difficult to answer without seeing an X-ray/doing an exam. SOMETIMES we can save the implant with laser treatment or smoothing the top of the implant to allow the tissue to attach READ MORE
Difficult to answer without seeing an X-ray/doing an exam. SOMETIMES we can save the implant with laser treatment or smoothing the top of the implant to allow the tissue to attach to the implant. A good bit of the time, we have to remove the implants and place a new one once the infection is removed.
Is it normal for gums to hurt after dental anesthesia?
Yes. The tissue may be bruised and sometimes swollen at the injection site.
Can a zirconia crown break?
Yes. Zirconia crowns are generally the hardest of all porcelain crowns. If you are worried about breaking a crown, consider a gold crown in the posterior teeth. They tend to not READ MORE
Yes. Zirconia crowns are generally the hardest of all porcelain crowns. If you are worried about breaking a crown, consider a gold crown in the posterior teeth. They tend to not fracture.
Can you fix chipped teeth?
Yes. We can bond the teeth. On anterior teeth, you need to be very careful not to bite into things like corn on the cob/apples, etc. because the fillings tend to chip/break in READ MORE
Yes. We can bond the teeth. On anterior teeth, you need to be very careful not to bite into things like corn on the cob/apples, etc. because the fillings tend to chip/break in the front. For larger chips/fractures, consider 3-4 crowns/veneers.
Does crown lengthening hurt?
Yes. The area will be sore for a week or so.
How do you clean wisdom teeth holes?
Your dentist may give you a syringe to irrigate the site after you eat. I generally suggest using warm salt water and peridex.
Which tooth is the hardest to extract?
All teeth vary in level of difficulty. Several variables (a severely decayed tooth, ankylosed teeth, etc) can increase how hard it is to remove a tooth. Generally speaking, front READ MORE
All teeth vary in level of difficulty. Several variables (a severely decayed tooth, ankylosed teeth, etc) can increase how hard it is to remove a tooth. Generally speaking, front teeth are usually the easiest.
Can you talk after dental implants?
Yes,you can talk after implants
How often should I change my elastics for braces?
Everyone is different. You should ask your orthodontist.
How long are gums sore after crown?
Depends on what was done, usually 2-3 days. Warm salt water and chlorohexadine rinses help.
What to eat after getting fillings?
Depends on what type of filling material is used. You want to wait until you are no longer numb before you eat. This will help prevent biting your lip/cheek, etc. silver fillings READ MORE
Depends on what type of filling material is used. You want to wait until you are no longer numb before you eat. This will help prevent biting your lip/cheek, etc. silver fillings need time to set. I would wait to eat soft food for an hour or two and avoid hard foods for several hours. While fillings set immediately and you can eat right away.
What is the difference between porcelain and zirconia crowns?
Zirconia is a porcelain crown. It is a very hard porcelain and is generally used on back teeth because they tent to be monochromatic. We use these when esthetics is not as big READ MORE
Zirconia is a porcelain crown. It is a very hard porcelain and is generally used on back teeth because they tent to be monochromatic. We use these when esthetics is not as big of a concern. Porcelain crowns (I.e. Emax) are generally more esthetic and used on anterior teeth. They are very good restorations.
We can use layered zirconia crowns which is a good combination of both materials.
We can use layered zirconia crowns which is a good combination of both materials.
What if there is not enough tooth for a crown?
We usually replace the tooth with an implant, or if there are other teeth, we can replace with a bridge or partial denture.
Is a white filling better than silver?
Both types of fillings have their advantages. White is more technique sensitive and is generally more esthetically pleasing.
How can I remove stains from my teeth at home?
Hygienist may be able to get the stains off for you.
