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Dr. Kurt F. Klar, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Kurt Klar is a Dentist practicing in Utica, NY. Dr. Klar 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. Kurt F. Klar, DDS
  • Utica, NY
  • Accepting new patients

How can I close the gap between my frontal teeth?

If you had braces, where is your retainer?

Are these crackling sounds in my ear from TMJ?

Go to a TMJ specialist for evaluation.

What can I eat or avoid eating to reduce plaque?

Starchy foods can lead to plaque accumulation. Apples, carrots, and other firm fruits and veggies are good to lower plaque build-up.

Is water-flossing as effective as regular flossing?

A water pik does not remove plaque as well as conventional flossing.

What if only one tooth is crooked?

Hard question to answer without knowing more, but I would still recommend a consult with an orthodontist.

Very swollen and red gums after routine dental cleaning

You may have had deeper calc (tartar) deposits on your teeth requiring deeper instrumentation. Call your dental office for a follow-up. Dentist mat prescribe an oral rinse for READ MORE
You may have had deeper calc (tartar) deposits on your teeth requiring deeper instrumentation. Call your dental office for a follow-up. Dentist mat prescribe an oral rinse for you.

Bloody painful gums, what should I do?

When was the last cleaning done st your dentist office? You may have tartar deposits present under the gums which will cause irritated gums no matter how much you floss. You READ MORE
When was the last cleaning done st your dentist office? You may have tartar deposits present under the gums which will cause irritated gums no matter how much you floss. You also may be flossing too vigorously. Flossing will NOT remove tartar buildup. See your dentist!

What is a dry socket?

Dry socket occurs when the clot prematurely falls out of the socket, leaving bone exposed. Treatment is a packing or dressing that can be gently placed into the socket area, usually READ MORE
Dry socket occurs when the clot prematurely falls out of the socket, leaving bone exposed. Treatment is a packing or dressing that can be gently placed into the socket area, usually over a few days with possible dressing changes daily. Some dry sockets also become infected and require antibiotics as well. See your dentist for sure!!!