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Dr. Champaka Nagaraju, D.M.D

Dentist

Dr. Champaka Nagaraju is a Dentist practicing in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Nagaraju 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. Champaka Nagaraju, D.M.D
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Why do my gums hurt and bleed when I brush?

Gingival inflammation due to plaque or other factors - medical problems, medications,etc.

Can oral surgeons treat gum disease?

No. Periodontist treats gum disease.

Can you remove food debris from dentures at home?

Yes, you can. Soak with denture cleansing tablets and use brush.

Can dentures look natural?

Yes, it can based on the tooth shade and gum color you choose.

Why do dentists drill before filling?

To remove the decayed rotten tooth structure, to remove the caries and bacteria , and also provide space and form for the filling to be retentive.

How do you get rid of plaque below the gum line?

By a Dentist or Dental Hygienist professional cleaning at a dentist office.

Do I really need a deep gum cleaning?

If you have calculus and plaque below the gums and if you have periodontal pockets and bone loss around the teeth, yes you will need deep gum cleaning known as scaling and root READ MORE
If you have calculus and plaque below the gums and if you have periodontal pockets and bone loss around the teeth, yes you will need deep gum cleaning known as scaling and root planing..