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Does Invisalign make your teeth yellow?
The aligners do not make your teeth yellow. However, if you consume heavily stained food and beverages (turmeric, curry powder, beets, etc.) with the aligners on and do not brush READ MORE
The aligners do not make your teeth yellow. However, if you consume heavily stained food and beverages (turmeric, curry powder, beets, etc.) with the aligners on and do not brush and floss your teeth right after then your teeth will retain those extrinsic stains that make them look more yellow/brownish. So try to remove the aligners before eating and perform your best oral hygiene before putting them back on your teeth will help. Good luck!
Do you need a root canal before a crown?
Not necessary! If your tooth has reasonable structure, no pupal pathology and symptoms, you do NOT need root canal therapy before crowning. Good luck!
Could my tooth pain be causing my headaches?
Yes, especially if the infected tooth is on your upper arch, where its root(s) may be very close or sometimes right at your maxillary and nasal sinuses. Our maxillary skeletal READ MORE
Yes, especially if the infected tooth is on your upper arch, where its root(s) may be very close or sometimes right at your maxillary and nasal sinuses. Our maxillary skeletal structures has more sinuses and communications to the brain than the lower arch so it is not uncommon for one to suffer headache/migraine from a long standing untreated bad decayed tooth. Please see your dentist ASAP. Good luck to you!
Can a small chipped tooth be fixed?
Hello There, Yes, most chipped tooth could be fixed easily by your dentist, even with out the use of anesthesia. However, how "small" is small?! Your dentist will determine then READ MORE
Hello There,
Yes, most chipped tooth could be fixed easily by your dentist, even with out the use of anesthesia. However, how "small" is small?! Your dentist will determine then provide an appropriate treatment for you. Try to avoid using the chipped tooth as much as you can to prevent further damage while you are waiting to see your dentist. Good luck!
Yes, most chipped tooth could be fixed easily by your dentist, even with out the use of anesthesia. However, how "small" is small?! Your dentist will determine then provide an appropriate treatment for you. Try to avoid using the chipped tooth as much as you can to prevent further damage while you are waiting to see your dentist. Good luck!
How long can you leave a cavity untreated?
Hello there,
My advice is to have your cavity treated as soon as you can. Once you're diagnosed with a cavity, which is disease in your tooth, why would you want to wait to READ MORE
Hello there,
My advice is to have your cavity treated as soon as you can. Once you're diagnosed with a cavity, which is disease in your tooth, why would you want to wait to let the disease get worse?! Just like with any disease, early diagnosis and treatment will yield more predictable outcomes. Besides, treating, say, a small cavity will cost you much less than leaving it untreated to become deeper, larger, which might cause you pain, then you might end up needing an RCT and crown, both of which will cost you much more.
I hope that helps you make your decision. Be well.
My advice is to have your cavity treated as soon as you can. Once you're diagnosed with a cavity, which is disease in your tooth, why would you want to wait to let the disease get worse?! Just like with any disease, early diagnosis and treatment will yield more predictable outcomes. Besides, treating, say, a small cavity will cost you much less than leaving it untreated to become deeper, larger, which might cause you pain, then you might end up needing an RCT and crown, both of which will cost you much more.
I hope that helps you make your decision. Be well.
When should I go to the dentist for tooth pain?
Hello There, When you're in pain and all the OTC remedies fail, wouldn't you want to see your doctor or the ER? Same thinking here, when your tooth is hurting you, assuming you READ MORE
Hello There,
When you're in pain and all the OTC remedies fail, wouldn't you want to see your doctor or the ER? Same thinking here, when your tooth is hurting you, assuming you have been following routine checkups and hygiene regiments, that suggests something may be wrong with your tooth or associated areas in your oral cavity. You should see you dentist as soon as possible for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Best of luck to you.
When you're in pain and all the OTC remedies fail, wouldn't you want to see your doctor or the ER? Same thinking here, when your tooth is hurting you, assuming you have been following routine checkups and hygiene regiments, that suggests something may be wrong with your tooth or associated areas in your oral cavity. You should see you dentist as soon as possible for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Best of luck to you.
How long does it take for a dental implant to osseointegrate to the bone?
Hello There, Implant osseointegration typically takes 4-6 months in an non-medically compromised patient. Depends on your medical and social history, the time may take longer. READ MORE
Hello There,
Implant osseointegration typically takes 4-6 months in an non-medically compromised patient. Depends on your medical and social history, the time may take longer. Examples such as patients who smoke or chew tobacco may take longer for the process to occur or not even happen at all. Patient with history of DM, radiation treatment or certain usage of medications also affect the process of bone remodeling and integration. I hope that helps!
Implant osseointegration typically takes 4-6 months in an non-medically compromised patient. Depends on your medical and social history, the time may take longer. Examples such as patients who smoke or chew tobacco may take longer for the process to occur or not even happen at all. Patient with history of DM, radiation treatment or certain usage of medications also affect the process of bone remodeling and integration. I hope that helps!
How do you manage pain while waiting for a root canal?
Sorry to hear that you're having pain with your tooth now. It's good that you're scheduled for RCT. You may call your dentist to see if he/she can see you sooner or refer you to READ MORE
Sorry to hear that you're having pain with your tooth now. It's good that you're scheduled for RCT. You may call your dentist to see if he/she can see you sooner or refer you to a specialist (endodontist) for immediate treatment. Most endodontists are very responsive and will take care of patient who's in severe pain right away. Otherwise, if the pain is not completely unbearable and you want to wait, then I would do the following:
1. Not chewing on the side of that tooth
2. Avoid foods that might trigger the pain such as cold, hard, sweet
3. Alternate taking Ibuprofen and Tylenol
4. Brush, floss, and rinse warm salt water after meals for the rest of the mouth.
You want to minimize the bacteria count in your mouth as much as possible.
Hope that helps, and good luck to you!
1. Not chewing on the side of that tooth
2. Avoid foods that might trigger the pain such as cold, hard, sweet
3. Alternate taking Ibuprofen and Tylenol
4. Brush, floss, and rinse warm salt water after meals for the rest of the mouth.
You want to minimize the bacteria count in your mouth as much as possible.
Hope that helps, and good luck to you!
Why is my left front tooth longer than the right tooth?
Hello, I would recommend you see your family dentist to ask for an Orthodontist referral to evaluate the situation. There are many reasons for teeth may not have the same “lengths” READ MORE
Hello,
I would recommend you see your family dentist to ask for an Orthodontist referral to evaluate the situation. There are many reasons for teeth may not have the same “lengths” or feel different when you bite down which is referred as occlusion. GP and specialist are most likely work well together to come up with the best treatment plan for patients. Best of luck to you!
I would recommend you see your family dentist to ask for an Orthodontist referral to evaluate the situation. There are many reasons for teeth may not have the same “lengths” or feel different when you bite down which is referred as occlusion. GP and specialist are most likely work well together to come up with the best treatment plan for patients. Best of luck to you!
Can I brush my teeth after getting sealants?
Absolutely yes once the sealants are completely done. Follow your provider’s instructions.
Can you get a filling without an injection?
Yes, depending on the depth of cavities and how “sensitive” your teeth are. Many “small” cavities are being restored without local anesthesia. Good luck to you!
Is it ok to get a crown without a root canal?
Hello, Yes, you may have a crown with out a RCT if the nerve of that tooth is healthy and a symptomatic. A crown is indicated when a tooth has hi risk of fracture due to crack READ MORE
Hello,
Yes, you may have a crown with out a RCT if the nerve of that tooth is healthy and a symptomatic. A crown is indicated when a tooth has hi risk of fracture due to crack lines, significant lost of tooth structures from decays, fractures or accident. The crown prevents the tooth from getting further fractures from bitting forces, that could result in completely lost of tooth from non-restorability and/or damage to the nerve which would then will call for a root canal. Hope that helps!
Yes, you may have a crown with out a RCT if the nerve of that tooth is healthy and a symptomatic. A crown is indicated when a tooth has hi risk of fracture due to crack lines, significant lost of tooth structures from decays, fractures or accident. The crown prevents the tooth from getting further fractures from bitting forces, that could result in completely lost of tooth from non-restorability and/or damage to the nerve which would then will call for a root canal. Hope that helps!
Does toothpaste remove plaque?
You should do both. A daily routine of brushing your teeth with toothpaste helps remove soft and easy-to-remove plaque. Hardened/calcified plaque (a.k.a. calculus) needs to be READ MORE
You should do both. A daily routine of brushing your teeth with toothpaste helps remove soft and easy-to-remove plaque. Hardened/calcified plaque (a.k.a. calculus) needs to be removed by professionals such as your dentist or hygienist.
How can I straighten my teeth?
Yes, there are a number of way to straighten teeth. The two most popular methods involve traditional wire and brackets (metal and ceramics) and clear plastic aligners. You will READ MORE
Yes, there are a number of way to straighten teeth. The two most popular methods involve traditional wire and brackets (metal and ceramics) and clear plastic aligners. You will need to consult with your dentist/orthodontist about what kind applies to your case.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Is it OK for kids to use an electric toothbrush?
Yes, electric toothbrush when used properly can remove plaque better than manual ones.
Do I have to be numb?
Not ALL fillings need local anesthesia (numbing with an injection). When the fillings are small or not deep within the tooth, fillings can be done without being numbed. In the READ MORE
Not ALL fillings need local anesthesia (numbing with an injection).
When the fillings are small or not deep within the tooth,
fillings can be done without being numbed. In the event one
needs it, new dental materials (topical anesthesia) and technique
have tremendously reduced the pain of an injection to very minimal.
Many times patients don't even know that they already have
received the injections. So please do not let this common misconception
keeping you away from necessary dental treatments. Good luck!
When the fillings are small or not deep within the tooth,
fillings can be done without being numbed. In the event one
needs it, new dental materials (topical anesthesia) and technique
have tremendously reduced the pain of an injection to very minimal.
Many times patients don't even know that they already have
received the injections. So please do not let this common misconception
keeping you away from necessary dental treatments. Good luck!
