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Dr. Kristin Soraya, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Kristin Soraya is a Dentist practicing in Laguna Hills, CA. Dr. Soraya 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.
33 years
Experience
Dr. Kristin Soraya, DDS
- Laguna Hills, CA
- UMKC School Of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
What Do Implants Cost?
What do dental implants cost? Sure, there are several factors that could influence the cost of a dental implant, but the average cost that you could expect to pay ranges from...
What Is Gum Disease?
Our gums are the foundation for a healthy mouth, and it’s important to be aware of the signs of gum disease so you can act before the problems become irreversible. Any form of...
Can crowns be moved by braces?
Crowns and teeth can be moved orthodontically by braces . Sometimes the bracket on a crown comes off which needs to be re cemented.
What foods to avoid when you have dentures?
It all depends what quality teeth and dentures you have. You pretty much can eat anything you like. Sometimes if you bite on something hard, you can chip or break the denture.
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It all depends what quality teeth and dentures you have. You pretty much can eat anything you like. Sometimes if you bite on something hard, you can chip or break the denture.
Can a Waterpik clean dentures?
Waterpik is ideal for patients with natural teeth, but you can occasionally use it to clean the teeth on your dentures. To clean dentures use overnight cleansing Pills like polident. READ MORE
Waterpik is ideal for patients with natural teeth, but you can occasionally use it to clean the teeth on your dentures. To clean dentures use overnight cleansing Pills like polident.
Which is better Emax or zirconia?
Emax looks more natural and Zirconia is stronger. Your doctor will decide which is the best option for you based on your grinding habits and/or cosmetic needs.
How can I make flossing easier?
Flossing and brushing your teeth is the most important daily routine. If you have crowded teeth, consider getting braces to make room for the floss. You can also buy waxed floss READ MORE
Flossing and brushing your teeth is the most important daily routine. If you have crowded teeth, consider getting braces to make room for the floss. You can also buy waxed floss instead of nonwaxed.
Why do you rinse with salt water after a root canal?
Saltwater rinse is to heal the gum around the root canal tooth. This rinse has an anti-inflammation and anti-bacterial effect which helps heal any soreness in the mouth.
Is it too late to straighten my teeth?
You can straighten your teeth at any age. Consult your doctor for Invisalign or conventional braces.
What does a white tongue mean?
It could be bacteria on your tongue. If you brush your tongue daily for a few days and you still have a white tongue, it may be a sign of systemic disease or an infection.
Does Invisalign stay in when you sleep?
Yes. Invisalign stays in when you sleep. You take it out to eat and drink. Floss and brush and you place it back in.
How many years do fillings last?
White resin fillings last 3 to 5 years. Porcelain fillings last about 5 to 7 years. This also depends on your home care and what you chew on. There are fillings that may last READ MORE
White resin fillings last 3 to 5 years. Porcelain fillings last about 5 to 7 years.
This also depends on your home care and what you chew on. There are fillings that may last 25 years depending on how small they are and how good you keep them clean.
This also depends on your home care and what you chew on. There are fillings that may last 25 years depending on how small they are and how good you keep them clean.
How long do white fillings take to set?
They set right away. Within minutes.
At what age do adults need to consider dentures?
Never . We recommend keeping your teeth for as long as you can.
Do I need to see a dentist for pericoronitis?
Yes. Sometimes just rinsing with warm salt water and keeping the are clean the symptoms go away. However, better to check it by a Dentist because your Doctor may prescribe antibiotics READ MORE
Yes. Sometimes just rinsing with warm salt water and keeping the are clean the symptoms go away. However, better to check it by a Dentist because your Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for you.
How long after a tooth extraction can I eat on that side?
Usually 3 to 4 days .
Can you chew gum with a dental bridge?
Yes. However you need to keep the area clean.
Can dentists fill cavities between teeth?
Yes. The dentist can fill cavities between the teeth. We have special way to access decay . Remove it and fill it with varied types of materials.
Do you brush your teeth before a dental cleaning?
Yes. Brush your teeth before a dental cleaning. That makes the examination of teeth and gums more accurate .
Can a tooth with a root canal hurt years later?
Yes. It is possible to have an infection around a root canal treated tooth. It could also be a cracked tooth. Either way you must get xrays and have the tooth treated as soon READ MORE
Yes. It is possible to have an infection around a root canal treated tooth. It could also be a cracked tooth. Either way you must get xrays and have the tooth treated as soon as possible
Can a 7 year old get braces?
Yes, it is possible to have stage 1 braces at age 7. We need to take X-rays to find out why there is a gap between his teeth. Sometimes baby teeth have gaps in order to save the READ MORE
Yes, it is possible to have stage 1 braces at age 7. We need to take X-rays to find out why there is a gap between his teeth. Sometimes baby teeth have gaps in order to save the space for permanent teeth which are usually larger in size. If the space is localized for example only between the two front teeth it could be the muscle pulling it apart and it can be fixed.
How long does it take to get dentures after teeth are pulled?
You can have your denture made before you pull your teeth and have it immediately delivered after extracting your teeth. At our office we make an immediate denture before the READ MORE
You can have your denture made before you pull your teeth and have it immediately delivered after extracting your teeth.
At our office we make an immediate denture before the teeth are pulled. Once delivered it takes 3 to 6 months for gums to heal. Then we either make a new set or reline the existing denture to make it fit better .
At our office we make an immediate denture before the teeth are pulled. Once delivered it takes 3 to 6 months for gums to heal. Then we either make a new set or reline the existing denture to make it fit better .
