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Dr. Blanca Martinez-Hoppe, DMD
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Dr. Blanca Martinez-Hoppe is a Dentist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Martinez-Hoppe 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.
28 years
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Dr. Blanca Martinez-Hoppe, DMD
- Jacksonville, FL
- Southern Illinois School Of Dental Med
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What happens if you don't crown a root canal?
IF you don't crown a tooth that has a root canal, it may cause the tooth to fracture and may need extraction. When a root canal is done, technically the tooth is dead and becomes READ MORE
IF you don't crown a tooth that has a root canal, it may cause the tooth to fracture and may need extraction. When a root canal is done, technically the tooth is dead and becomes more hollow and more prone to fractures.
Do white fillings get stained?
Yes, white fillings can get stained over time.
Are all dental offices closed during coronavirus?
Dental offices are only seeing emergency patients and postponing elective treatment like cleanings and fillings.
Will my root canal be canceled next month?
You should call your dentist's office. If it is not an emergency, it may be postponed.
Are tooth fillings canceled because of the coronavirus?
Fillings are not considered emergency treatment unless it's extremely deep and will cause other problems. Contact your dentist. You may have to reschedule.
Are dental crown procedures still occurring at this time?
Contact your dentist. Usually they are rescheduled
Are dental hygienists still working during the coronavirus?
No. Cleanings are not considered emergency treatment.
Will my dentist appointment be canceled in May?
Maybe not. It depends how the next 2 weeks go.
Can I get a dental implant years after extraction?
If there is enough bone and width of the ridge, sometimes yes. You would have to have and evaluation with the surgeon to look at the bone.
Can one dental implant replace two teeth?
Sometimes you can do that but it depends on the bite. When you do that, you have to make sure the implant is not in a place of too much load or stress because it can fail. It's READ MORE
Sometimes you can do that but it depends on the bite. When you do that, you have to make sure the implant is not in a place of too much load or stress because it can fail. It's best to do one implant and one tooth replacement.
How many teeth can an implant hold?
If you have one implant, it should only hold one tooth if it's a crown. But, there is something called fixed hybrid denture and you can place about 5-6 implants or so and be able READ MORE
If you have one implant, it should only hold one tooth if it's a crown. But, there is something called fixed hybrid denture and you can place about 5-6 implants or so and be able to restore the full arch.
How long after an implant can I get a crown?
Healing of an implant after placement is around 3 months. It takes about 3 months for osseointegration and be able to load the implant. Sometimes you can have a temporary abutment READ MORE
Healing of an implant after placement is around 3 months. It takes about 3 months for osseointegration and be able to load the implant. Sometimes you can have a temporary abutment and temporary crown placed right after placing the implant.
Can a dentist fix half a tooth?
Possibly, depending on the condition of the other half of the tooth. Sometimes a tooth can be reconstructed and a crown placed if needed.
How long after a root canal can I get braces?
Once the tooth is not symptomatic (no more pain) and it is restored, there is no specific wait time to start orthodontics (braces) as long as the tooth is in good condition.
How do you clean your real teeth with veneers?
When you have veneers, you brush AND floss your teeth like you normally would if you didn't have veneers. You are not able to remove the veneer to clean your real tooth under READ MORE
When you have veneers, you brush AND floss your teeth like you normally would if you didn't have veneers. You are not able to remove the veneer to clean your real tooth under it. The margins from the veneers are sealed so you brush like you brush your other teeth.
How can you get fitted for Invisalign during the coronavirus?
The recommendation from the ADA is to not do any elective treatment at this time and orthodontics is one of them.
Can cavities on the side of the tooth be filled?
Yes, cavities on the side of a tooth can be filled. They can be filled with a composite material so it matches the color of the tooth.
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