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Ajay Kashi, D.D.S.
Dentist
Dr. Ajay Kashi is a Dentist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Kashi 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.
23 years
Experience
Ajay Kashi, D.D.S.
- Seattle, WA
- D.A.P.M.R.V. Dental College
- Accepting new patients
Understanding Dental Implants: The Basics and Benefits
IntroductionDental implants have revolutionized the field of restorative dentistry, providing a reliable and aesthetically pleasing solution for missing teeth. This blog aims...
Can partial dentures be fixed with implants?
Yes absolutely it can, provided it is treatment planned, designed and executed the right way.
Are implant-fixed dentures long-lasting?
It's just like any other treatment you get done. There are a multitude of factors that can lead to success or to failure of the treatment. If everything is done right from the READ MORE
It's just like any other treatment you get done. There are a multitude of factors that can lead to success or to failure of the treatment. If everything is done right from the doctor's end (surgically and prosthetically) and everything is maintained correctly from the patient's end (following doctor's advise about hygiene maintenance, follow ups, not smoking, if diabetic then keeping this under check, etc), then these things should last for a very long time if not the entire lifetime of a patient
Is gum infection serious?
Gum infection can be just as serious as any other infection in the body. People tend to forget that the mouth including the gums are connected to the rest of the body, so yes gum READ MORE
Gum infection can be just as serious as any other infection in the body. People tend to forget that the mouth including the gums are connected to the rest of the body, so yes gum infection can be just as serious to the overall systemic health of an individual just like any other infection in the body.
What toothbrush is good for gingivitis?
Always use an extra soft bristle toothbrush
Lump on tongue
Any lumps or bumps anywhere in the body including the mouth needs to be checked by a dentist, doctor or surgeon immediately to rule out certain pathology. My advise would be to READ MORE
Any lumps or bumps anywhere in the body including the mouth needs to be checked by a dentist, doctor or surgeon immediately to rule out certain pathology. My advise would be to see a doctor ASAP.
Can I use an electric toothbrush on implants?
If an electric toothbrush helps you maintain oral hygiene in the best way then there is no harm in using them
Can hard brushing cause gum recession?
Absolutely. One of the most common causes in fact for gum recession can be incorrect brushing techniques.
Can you sleep with implant dentures?
You are not supposed to sleep with dentures in your mouth. You should take them out every night and keep them in water, clean the dentures out in the AM with a denture brush and READ MORE
You are not supposed to sleep with dentures in your mouth. You should take them out every night and keep them in water, clean the dentures out in the AM with a denture brush and water or a drop of dish detergent, change the water that it is stored in everyday and use the denture again.
Can you do bone graft and implant at the same time?
Yes, you can in many instances but this decision is best made by the treating doctor as there are many variables that need to be taken into account
How long do you wait to get a crown?
Immediately you should see a dentist for an exam and get the crown if it can be done.
Tooth Decay
It is generally a combination of diet, hygiene habits, genetics and the oral microflora (i.e., the type/quantity of decay causing bacteria in your mouth)
Two cavities, one tooth, big decay?
Two cavities can appear on different surfaces of the tooth and at different rates. You should have your dentist evaluate and treat the cavities immediately before they get worse. READ MORE
Two cavities can appear on different surfaces of the tooth and at different rates. You should have your dentist evaluate and treat the cavities immediately before they get worse.
My teeth are always yellow even after i brush it everyday
You could whiten them professionally under supervision. In your case, I would wait for few more years, maybe 4-5 more years before I do the whitening.
Can I drink beer today after a filling that I had yesterday at 4pm?
You should have no issues drinking a beer from a filling done the day before.
Can a tooth abscess be fixed with a root canal?
Depending on the extent and severity of the abscess including other factors like tooth mobility, etc a root canal can save the tooth in many instances.
Can I use mouthwash if my gums are swollen?
Yes you should be able to. There can rarely be adverse harm from using a mouthwash
Oral herpes
It is always advisable to never share anything including a vape pen with a close friend or relative. The chances of spread of disease can be high when sharing the vape.
Should I clean partial dentures every day?
Yes everyday is advisable
How long does it take to get full mouth dentures?
In some clinics you can get them as soon as 2 visits within a span of a few days apart while most clinics take upto 2 weeks to 4 weeks to make them
How long will it take to get a zirconium crown?
Most of the times, within 1-2 weeks
