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Dr. Neil H. Blavin, DDS
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Dr. Neil Blavin is a Dentist practicing in Livonia, MI. Dr. Blavin 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.
Dr. Neil H. Blavin, DDS
- Livonia, MI
- Accepting new patients
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Can a toothache go away on its own?
You should absolutely see a Dentist and have that diagnosed. Even if the pain goes away, the problem that caused the pain initially probably did not. As an example, early infected READ MORE
You should absolutely see a Dentist and have that diagnosed. Even if the pain goes away, the problem that caused the pain initially probably did not. As an example, early infected teeth hurt a lot, but after a while hurt less and less. Nevertheless, the infection continues on destroying the tooth and bone around the tooth. Have that checked out.
Will my orthodontist know that I haven't worn my retainer for a week?
Just start wearing your retainers again. They may be a bit tight at first.
What do you do if your crown falls off your tooth?
Go see a dentist as soon as possible. They can often be recemented back in place if the tooth under the crown in intact. If you wait, the soft tooth structure underneath is exposed READ MORE
Go see a dentist as soon as possible. They can often be recemented back in place if the tooth under the crown in intact. If you wait, the soft tooth structure underneath is exposed to decay and the teeth will often shift.
Can a root canal damage nearby teeth?
Done correctly, a root canal will not damage adjacent teeth and in fact can keep an infected root from infecting the tooth next to it.
How effective is dental anesthesia for nervous patients?
I'm not sure if you are referring to sedation or numbing. Both are very effective.
What painkillers can I take for tooth pain?
Three 200mg Ibuprofen and One Extra Strength Tylenol is equivalent to narcotics. You can take this every six hours for pain for a couple of days only, as long as you can take READ MORE
Three 200mg Ibuprofen and One Extra Strength Tylenol is equivalent to narcotics. You can take this every six hours for pain for a couple of days only, as long as you can take Ibuprofen and Tylenol (no allergies or other health concerns with these medications). In general, be careful not to take too much Acetominophen (Tylenol) as it is tough on your liver.
Can I straighten my teeth without braces?
Invisalign
Do I have to wear a retainer forever?
It's smart to wear your retainer an hour a day for life. Teeth can shift after being straight for decades.
Do all dentists provide anesthesiology for nervous patients?
You can generally find sedation trained dentists in most metropolitan areas.
How do I treat gingivitis?
The first thing to find out is do you have gingivitis or periodontitis. If you only have gingivitis, a dental cleaning followed by proper home care should do the trick. If you READ MORE
The first thing to find out is do you have gingivitis or periodontitis. If you only have gingivitis, a dental cleaning followed by proper home care should do the trick. If you are a mouth breather or on certain medications, that should be discussed with the hygienist.
Does tooth pain mean I need a root canal?
Not necessarily, a cavity or even recession can cause tooth pain. The best thing is to see a Dentist and have your problem diagnosed.
My dental crown came loose, what next?
You should see a dentist as soon as possible to see if the tooth underneath is intact and if the crown can simply be recemented.
Are cavities serious?
Small cavities usually become large cavities. You should definitely see a dentist for xrays of your teeth and visual diagnoses. The dentist can determine if you do have cavities READ MORE
Small cavities usually become large cavities. You should definitely see a dentist for xrays of your teeth and visual diagnoses. The dentist can determine if you do have cavities and if so, what the appropriate treatment is.
