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Dr. Tongela L. Williams
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Dr. Tongela Williams is a Dentist practicing in Waldorf, MD. Dr. Williams 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. Tongela L. Williams
- Waldorf, MD
- Accepting new patients
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What types of problems can dental x-rays identify?
Dental X-rays can identify the following: gum disease, cavities, benign and malignant tumors or lesions of the jaw, and anomalies that can exist in the oral cavity.
Do all dentists provide anesthesiology for nervous patients?
It depends if the anesthesia being administered is local anesthesia or general anesthesia. Most if not all general dentists administer local anesthesia, but not all administer READ MORE
It depends if the anesthesia being administered is local anesthesia or general anesthesia. Most if not all general dentists administer local anesthesia, but not all administer general anesthesia.
Is it painful to have a crown put on your tooth?
When a tooth has been prepared for a crown, tooth structure is removed, which reduces the tooth in size so that the crown can fit over the tooth. When tooth structure is removed, READ MORE
When a tooth has been prepared for a crown, tooth structure is removed, which reduces the tooth in size so that the crown can fit over the tooth. When tooth structure is removed, there can be temperature sensitivity due to the removal of tooth structure, so some slight discomfort can occur; if a root canal was done prior to crown being placed, there's no discomfort.
How long do dental implants last?
How long dental implants last will depend on how well you take care of them, also how healthy you are; sometimes if one is medically immunocompromised, they make affect the life READ MORE
How long dental implants last will depend on how well you take care of them, also how healthy you are; sometimes if one is medically immunocompromised, they make affect the life of the implants.
How often do I need to get the crowns on my teeth replaced?
A lifetime warranty cannot be placed in dental prosthesis; the longevity or life of the crowns depends on how well you take care of them. You must care for the crowns just as you READ MORE
A lifetime warranty cannot be placed in dental prosthesis; the longevity or life of the crowns depends on how well you take care of them. You must care for the crowns just as you do your natural tooth structure. Technique of the clinician fabricating the crowns may play a fine in the longevity of the crowns.
Can a root canal damage nearby teeth?
No a root canal can not damage nearby teeth. Unfortunately there are a lot of myths associated with root canals. If you do not follow through with having the indicated tooth root READ MORE
No a root canal can not damage nearby teeth. Unfortunately there are a lot of myths associated with root canals. If you do not follow through with having the indicated tooth root canal treated the bacteria can continue to spread and inflame and infect that tooth more. The purpose of the root canal is to eliminate bacterial from the infected root(s) by carefully cleaning and disinfecting the root canals.
Are whitening toothpastes safe for enamel?
Whitening toothpastes are safe. I use a whitening toothpaste every day and have not had a problem with it affecting my enamel.
Is it normal to have pain after a root canal?
Yes it is normal to have some discomfort for a few days after a root canal, there can even be tenderness and soreness after a root canal. I would recommend warm salt water rivers READ MORE
Yes it is normal to have some discomfort for a few days after a root canal, there can even be tenderness and soreness after a root canal. I would recommend warm salt water rivers several times a day that will help with any tenderness or soreness, I would also suggest an anti inflammatory, if after a few days If discomfort still persists, you should return to the treating provider to have it evaluated.
Can coffee make my teeth become blackish?
Yes it is possible for coffee to stain the teeth blackish. Coffee contains an ingredient called tannin, which causes coke compounds to adhere to your teeth.
What do you do if your crown falls off your tooth?
Yes, if your crown came off, you should return to the dentist to have it recemented.
Can a toothache go away on its own?
I recommend that you make an appointment to see a dentist for the following reasons: you have been in discomfort for a week and the pain doesn’t appear to be subsiding; it needs READ MORE
I recommend that you make an appointment to see a dentist for the following reasons: you have been in discomfort for a week and the pain doesn’t appear to be subsiding; it needs to be determined why you are having the pain that you are experiencing, and once the source of the pain has been identified, have necessary treatment to eradicate the pain. Yes, pain can go away. However, it may reoccur, so it is best to see a dentist to determine why you are having pain.
When can I eat hard foods after tooth extraction?
My post operative instructions to patients after an extraction is a soft diet for 72 hours, nothing hard or crunchy that may irritate the extraction site. After 72 hours resume READ MORE
My post operative instructions to patients after an extraction is a soft diet for 72 hours, nothing hard or crunchy that may irritate the extraction site. After 72 hours resume normal diet. I hope this was helpful.
When will my child's teeth get loose?
Currently, your daughter has her primary teeth (baby teeth) and she will start losing her baby teeth or primary teeth around 6 years old, sometimes a little earlier for girls. READ MORE
Currently, your daughter has her primary teeth (baby teeth) and she will start losing her baby teeth or primary teeth around 6 years old, sometimes a little earlier for girls. She will be losing and gaining teeth up to about 12 years of age. By 12, she should have all of the adult teeth except for the wisdom teeth (3rd molars).
Is it okay to gargle with water after brushing your teeth?
Yes, it is okay to rinse your mouth out with water after using mouthwash.
