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Frederick Roy Bonds, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Frederick Bonds is a Dentist practicing in Mount Pleasant, MI. Dr. Bonds 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.
41 years
Experience
Frederick Roy Bonds, DDS
- Mount Pleasant, MI
- Univ. of Detoit - Mercy
- Accepting new patients
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Can I take my Invisalign out before sleeping?
Nope, brush your teeth and the retainer, put them back in and go to bed. While you are sleeping the retainers can have their best effect
How do I get rid of dry mouth at night?
Keep a humidifier beside your bed. You can also use any of a number of dry mouth gels or rinses before going to bed
How long can you go without tightening your braces?
As long as you want, they just won't do anything
Is a white filling better than silver?
I think so. White fillings (or composites) restore tooth strength, are repairable without removing the entire filling, and simply look better and more natural.
How do you pull your own tooth out?
Grab and tug, but why?
How long does it take to straighten teeth with braces?
Average time is 3-5 years depending on the case, age of patient, and compliance
Do I need a root canal if there's no pain?
Pain is only one indicator that the tooth is infected. Once the tooth has died off it may not hurt at all until the infection works its way through the bone and into the tissue READ MORE
Pain is only one indicator that the tooth is infected. Once the tooth has died off it may not hurt at all until the infection works its way through the bone and into the tissue space
Could my tooth pain be causing my headaches?
Absolutely.
Will lemon juice whiten teeth?
It can but it is not advised as it etches the enamel and makes it weak
How long after bone graft can I eat?
That is entirely up to the surgeon. It depends a lot on the area the graft was placed and the size of the graft
Should I get surgery for TMJ?
If arthritis is involved in the joint, yes. If it is to correct a disc displacement, yes. However, most TMJ surgeries have a high risk of failure since it is impossible not to READ MORE
If arthritis is involved in the joint, yes. If it is to correct a disc displacement, yes. However, most TMJ surgeries have a high risk of failure since it is impossible not to use the joint after surgery
How much bone is needed for a dental implant?
At least 3mm on each side of the implant and sufficient bone height to support the length of the implant
Do I need to floss if I use Invisalign?
Yes especially since retainers can prevent saliva from flowing in between teeth.
Do you need straight teeth for composite bonding?
No in fact bonding is commonly done to make teeth look straighter
How do you stop your wisdom teeth from hurting?
Get rid of them.
How long does it take for wisdom teeth holes to heal?
On the average, initial healing is about 1-2 weeks, complete closure takes a few months
How can I make my mouth heal faster after dental surgery?
Follow the post op instructions and take it easy. Healing rates vary and anything you do to disturb the surgery site can delay healing
Can your oral health affect your overall health?
Yes, recent studies reveal the relationship between gum disease and heart conditions. Also, severe decay or missing teeth effect chewing and can place stress on the digestive READ MORE
Yes, recent studies reveal the relationship between gum disease and heart conditions. Also, severe decay or missing teeth effect chewing and can place stress on the digestive process resulting in malnutrition and reflux.
How do you get rid of gum pain from wisdom teeth?
Get rid of the wisdom teeth before it gets worse (like an infection)
Does a root canal require anesthesia?
Yes, to be sure you are comfortable during the procedure. Under most conditions, root canal treatment is painless and quite honestly boring for the patient.
