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Maryam Shirazi, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Maryam Shirazi is a Dentist practicing in Altoona, IA. Dr. Shirazi 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.
Maryam Shirazi, DDS
- Altoona, IA
- Accepting new patients
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Can teeth be saved with periodontal disease?
It will depend on how much of the supporting bone and gum tissue has been lost as a result of the periodontal disease. It would be a good idea to get a complete exam and X-rays READ MORE
It will depend on how much of the supporting bone and gum tissue has been lost as a result of the periodontal disease. It would be a good idea to get a complete exam and X-rays done to evaluate the condition of each tooth.
Is it normal to see bone after a tooth implant?
Depending on the specific conditions under which the implant was place, you may be having a small bone fragment which is working itself out or you may be having some attachment READ MORE
Depending on the specific conditions under which the implant was place, you may be having a small bone fragment which is working itself out or you may be having some attachment loss around your implant.
It would be wise to have the area evaluated since attachment loss around an implant could result in a failure of the case
It would be wise to have the area evaluated since attachment loss around an implant could result in a failure of the case
Can a salt water rinse heal a gum infection?
While warm salt water rinse will help reduce the inflammation/irritation in the gum tissues, they will not treat a gum infection since the cause is generally bacterial and requires READ MORE
While warm salt water rinse will help reduce the inflammation/irritation in the gum tissues, they will not treat a gum infection since the cause is generally bacterial and requires antibiotics and further evaluation of the underlying cause of the infection
What helps with pain after dental implants?
Since implant placement is a surgical procedure it’s best to discuss pain management with you provider but a combination of ibuprofen and Tylenol together usually provides good READ MORE
Since implant placement is a surgical procedure it’s best to discuss pain management with you provider but a combination of ibuprofen and Tylenol together usually provides good pain management
Is there an age limit for braces?
No, there is no age limits. Orthodontic treatment is a great treatment consideration which helps resolve crowding, improve your ability to clean your teeth better, and prevent READ MORE
No, there is no age limits. Orthodontic treatment is a great treatment consideration which helps resolve crowding, improve your ability to clean your teeth better, and prevent traumatic bite forces in the mouth which can lead to other dental problems and tooth loss
