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Dr. Brian E. Jackson, DDS
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Dr. Brian Jackson is a Dentist practicing in WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH. Dr. Jackson 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.
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Dr. Brian Jackson, DDS
- Wickliffe, OH
- Ohio State College of Dentistr
- Accepting new patients
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How do you stop gum pain from gingivitis?
See your dental provider. Then carefully brush and floss your teeth. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water rinses (8 oz cup of warm water and 1/4 tsp of salt). Rinse for 30 seconds READ MORE
See your dental provider. Then carefully brush and floss your teeth. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water rinses (8 oz cup of warm water and 1/4 tsp of salt). Rinse for 30 seconds and expectorate. You should do this at least 3 times a day for the next 7 days. Take Ibuprofen or Aleve if you are able to take these medications.
How long after a permanent crown can I eat?
You may eat immediately. I do recommend not eating anything very hard or sticky for the first 24 hours to allow the bonding or cement to complete all of its reactions and obtain READ MORE
You may eat immediately. I do recommend not eating anything very hard or sticky for the first 24 hours to allow the bonding or cement to complete all of its reactions and obtain its final hardness.
What are the symptoms of a tooth infection spreading?
Intra-oral and extra-oral swelling may be a sign of a spreading infection. You may also have a fever. You need to see a dentist or report to the emergency room as soon as possible. READ MORE
Intra-oral and extra-oral swelling may be a sign of a spreading infection. You may also have a fever. You need to see a dentist or report to the emergency room as soon as possible.
Can too much sugar make your teeth hurt?
Yes, it can. If you have cavities or periodontal disease, sugar can cause sensitivities. See your dental provider.
Can dental implants reverse bone loss?
Implants cannot reverse bone loss but they are able to maintain bone height. The dentist may need to graft bone ahead of implant placement or at the time of implant placement. READ MORE
Implants cannot reverse bone loss but they are able to maintain bone height. The dentist may need to graft bone ahead of implant placement or at the time of implant placement.
How long should your gum be sore after a tooth extraction?
It depends which tooth and where the tooth was extracted. Generally, the gingival tissues will be sore for 1 to 3 days. If it was a surgical extraction of a wisdom tooth (3rd molar), READ MORE
It depends which tooth and where the tooth was extracted. Generally, the gingival tissues will be sore for 1 to 3 days. If it was a surgical extraction of a wisdom tooth (3rd molar), the gingival tissues may be sore for up to 7 days.
Why is my tooth growing sideways?
There could be many reasons your tooth is coming in sideways. Your jaws are too small, you may have had to have a tooth extracted etc. See your dental provider to determione the READ MORE
There could be many reasons your tooth is coming in sideways. Your jaws are too small, you may have had to have a tooth extracted etc. See your dental provider to determione the cause and possible treatments to correct your concern.
Why are my front teeth shifting?
Did you have braces when you were younger? Teeth generally want to moove toward the middle. If your jaw bones are too small there maybe crowding. Do you have periodontal disease? READ MORE
Did you have braces when you were younger? Teeth generally want to moove toward the middle. If your jaw bones are too small there maybe crowding. Do you have periodontal disease? This causes bone loss and maybe a factor in your teeth shifiting. See your dental provider to determine the cause and possible treatment options to correct your concern.
Can flossing too hard cause tooth pain?
Generally speaking, flossing too hard does not cause tooth pain. You may have injured the gum tissues. Keep the area as clean as possible (careful brushing and flossing). Rinses READ MORE
Generally speaking, flossing too hard does not cause tooth pain. You may have injured the gum tissues. Keep the area as clean as possible (careful brushing and flossing). Rinses with warm salt water rinses 3 time a day for 7 days. Take Ibuprofen or Aleve if you are able to take these medications. The gum tissues should heal in 1 to 3 days.
Does salt water help dry sockets?
Generally, dry sockets or osteoititis do NOT happen 2 days after an extraction. Warm salt water rinses may help. Try warm wet compresses to the outside of the face in the affected READ MORE
Generally, dry sockets or osteoititis do NOT happen 2 days after an extraction. Warm salt water rinses may help. Try warm wet compresses to the outside of the face in the affected area. Take Ibuprofen or Aleve if able to take these medications and call your dentist's office to get specific instructions for your situation,
How long does the pain last after wisdom tooth extraction?
Depending on the type of surgery you had to remove the wisdom tooth, this may be possible. Call your dentist's office and inform them of your symptoms. They may want to see you READ MORE
Depending on the type of surgery you had to remove the wisdom tooth, this may be possible. Call your dentist's office and inform them of your symptoms. They may want to see you for a follow-up visit or give you specific instructions on what they would like you to do.
Do wisdom tooth abscesses take a long time to heal?
Gettin an abscess after wisdom tooth removal is NOT a common occurance but it does happen. Make sure your provider is aware of the situation as they will give you specific instructions READ MORE
Gettin an abscess after wisdom tooth removal is NOT a common occurance but it does happen. Make sure your provider is aware of the situation as they will give you specific instructions on what they would like you to do. Generally speaking you should be significantly better in 7 to 10 days.
How long does it take to recover from a tooth extraction?
That depends, it is variable for every different person. Factors to consider: upper or lower tooth? Front tooth or back tooth? Surgical extraction versus elevator and forceps extraction?Sedation READ MORE
That depends, it is variable for every different person. Factors to consider: upper or lower tooth? Front tooth or back tooth? Surgical extraction versus elevator and forceps extraction?Sedation versus local anesthetic (only)? Generally speaking, you may be swollen for 1 to 3 days. Limited mouth opening for a couple of days. You may have minor oozing for 24 to 48 hours. Ask your provider what they think.
What's the difference between mouthwash and mouth rinse?
Any fluid held passively or swished can be a mouthwash or mouthrinse. Salt water is a rinse that can be made at home. Other products like ACT have flouride in them, Listerine uses READ MORE
Any fluid held passively or swished can be a mouthwash or mouthrinse. Salt water is a rinse that can be made at home. Other products like ACT have flouride in them, Listerine uses alcohol or essentail oils to have anti-bacterial effect. They are good additions to your regular brushing and flossing.
Is flossing more important than brushing?
The answer is NO, it is not MORE important, it is equal to brushing in that the act of flossing is removing plaque that is in between the teeth where the bush cannot get.
What does a salt water rinse do?
Salt water properly mixed will reduce the bacteria in the oral cavity, the bacteria that causes gingivitis and/or periodontal disease.
How do you keep bonded teeth white?
Regular brushung and flossing should keep your teeth "white" . Reduce your intake of staining fluids such as coffee, tea and red wine.
Is it rare to have naturally straight teeth?
I would say no. There are plenty of individuals that have never had to have orthodontic treatment. Consider yourself lucky and you saved your parents a lot of money by not having READ MORE
I would say no. There are plenty of individuals that have never had to have orthodontic treatment. Consider yourself lucky and you saved your parents a lot of money by not having to have braces.
Does everyone with braces get rubber bands?
The answer to that is no. The rubbber bands are used to aid in the movement of teeth if needed.
How painful is a single dental implant?
A single dental implant placement is relatively pain free. The procedure can be accomplished with just the use of local anesthetic. Post surgically Ibuprofen is generally recommended READ MORE
A single dental implant placement is relatively pain free. The procedure can be accomplished with just the use of local anesthetic. Post surgically Ibuprofen is generally recommended and all that you should require.
