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Dr. Robert Gittelman, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Robert Gittelman is a Dentist practicing in Marietta, GA. Dr. Gittelman 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. Robert Gittelman, DDS
  • Marietta, GA
  • Accepting new patients

What is good for sore gums from dentures?

Make sure you leave them out at night. Sometimes massaging the area with your finger will help or using peroxide on a q-tip if there is a sore spot. Best of all, see your dentist. READ MORE
Make sure you leave them out at night. Sometimes massaging the area with your finger will help or using peroxide on a q-tip if there is a sore spot. Best of all, see your dentist.

How do I keep food from getting under my partial denture?

It may not be fitting properly, but it is not uncommon for that to occur

How long does pain last after tooth extraction and bone graft?

Depending on the complexity there may be several days of discomfort

Can you get dental implants if you have bone loss?

Yes, sometimes grafting techniques will help to get adequate bone depending

How do I stop my teeth from shifting without a retainer?

You can't. Some sort of retainer is essential

Does nicotine affect dental implants?

Not the implant itself. But it can affect the tissue around it as well as all of the tissues in your mouth.

How do you get rid of plaque below the gum line?

The angle of your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and a trip to your dentist are the best ways.

How long should a dental implant hurt?

That may depend on how much surgery was necessary. If you are having an issue, you should contact your surgeon.

Is there an alternative to dental anesthesia?

Many patients will just take nitrous oxide, which helps you to relax and not care about what is happening. Depending on the procedure, that may work for you.

Can a damaged tooth affect your speech?

To some degree if it is a front tooth it can

How can I speed up the healing of a dry socket?

There is no way to speed up the healing process

How long does it take to fix an overbite with Invisalign?

Depends on the amount of overbite, and in many cases, Invisalign will not be adequate.

Can you drink after jaw surgery?

Yes you can, but not alcohol

Will lemon juice whiten teeth?

No, no, no. It will actually eat away the enamel.

How long after bone graft can I eat?

You should be able to eat in several hours, but you will need to be careful in that area. Most of the time, the area is sutured over and you will be protected.

Can you remove food debris from dentures at home?

Soft toothbrush and liquid soap is best, or try a denture cleanser from the pharmacy.

How do you pull your own tooth out?

Try not to watch the movie Castaway, and go to a professional.

How long does it take to get fitted for dentures?

There is not necessarily a quick, easy answer for that question. Some facilities may have a lab on site in which dentures may be ready in a day. Very often with multiple impressions READ MORE
There is not necessarily a quick, easy answer for that question. Some facilities may have a lab on site in which dentures may be ready in a day. Very often with multiple impressions and making sure the cosmetics and phonetics are correct, it may take several weeks.