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Dr. Mary Zoe Collier, DDS
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Dr. Mary Collier is a Dentist practicing in Mckinney, TX. Dr. Collier 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. Mary Zoe Collier, DDS
- Mckinney, TX
- Accepting new patients
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Is it normal to have pain after a bridge?
Hi!
Yes, it's normal to still have mild pain after getting a crown or bridge. It may take several days for it to settle down. Swish with warm salt water, and this should help READ MORE
Hi!
Yes, it's normal to still have mild pain after getting a crown or bridge. It may take several days for it to settle down. Swish with warm salt water, and this should help it a bit. Give it about a week and a half, if it's still hurting or have sensitivity to biting pressure call and let them know that you need a crown/bridge adjustment.
A Pleasure as Always,
Amber- Practice Manager
Yes, it's normal to still have mild pain after getting a crown or bridge. It may take several days for it to settle down. Swish with warm salt water, and this should help it a bit. Give it about a week and a half, if it's still hurting or have sensitivity to biting pressure call and let them know that you need a crown/bridge adjustment.
A Pleasure as Always,
Amber- Practice Manager
What happens if you wait too long to get wisdom teeth out?
Hello Friend,
The are numerous possibilities, but here are a few scenarios:
-Nothing. Some people keep their wisdom teeth their whole life and have no problems. READ MORE
Hello Friend,
The are numerous possibilities, but here are a few scenarios:
-Nothing. Some people keep their wisdom teeth their whole life and have no problems.
-Crowding. Some mouths simply don't have the room for wisdom teeth, and eventually some or all of their teeth become crooked due to overcrowding.
-Infection. If you have redness and swelling in the area of any of your wisdom teeth, you should get them removed immediately in order to remove the source of infection.
If an X-ray called a pano was taken, and your wisdom teeth are laying down, it is possible for the wisdom teeth to cause the roots of the teeth in front of them to be resorbed, thereby causing you to ultimately lose your wisdom teeth and the ruined teeth in front of them.
The are numerous possibilities, but here are a few scenarios:
-Nothing. Some people keep their wisdom teeth their whole life and have no problems.
-Crowding. Some mouths simply don't have the room for wisdom teeth, and eventually some or all of their teeth become crooked due to overcrowding.
-Infection. If you have redness and swelling in the area of any of your wisdom teeth, you should get them removed immediately in order to remove the source of infection.
If an X-ray called a pano was taken, and your wisdom teeth are laying down, it is possible for the wisdom teeth to cause the roots of the teeth in front of them to be resorbed, thereby causing you to ultimately lose your wisdom teeth and the ruined teeth in front of them.
Is 5 days of antibiotics enough for tooth infection?
Hello,
This is Dr. Zoe Collier. I generally write antibiotic prescriptions for a minimum of 10 days.
MZC
This is Dr. Zoe Collier. I generally write antibiotic prescriptions for a minimum of 10 days.
MZC
How long does dental scaling take?
The amount of time taken for treatment for scaling and root planing will depend on the amount of calculus and tartar that is being removed below the gum line. A good hygienist READ MORE
The amount of time taken for treatment for scaling and root planing will depend on the amount of calculus and tartar that is being removed below the gum line. A good hygienist will take their time being thorough and diligent on making sure they removed everything so that you will not need a deep cleaning again as long as you see your dentist the recommended 4 times per year to rid of the bacteria that periodontal disease causes. ADA recommends that you see your dentist 4 times a year (every 90 days) so as to not allow the bacteria to destroy your bone which holds your teeth in securely so that you do not end up losing your teeth from the disease.
Can teeth fall out from Invisalign?
Teeth can fall out for a number of reasons, including infection, bone loss, and periodontal disease. Please see your dentist at least 2 times per year to help maintain your oral READ MORE
Teeth can fall out for a number of reasons, including infection, bone loss, and periodontal disease. Please see your dentist at least 2 times per year to help maintain your oral health care.
Should you brush receding gums?
You should be brushing your teeth regardless of receding gums. Only brush the teeth you want to keep. See your dentist regularly so they can help you maintain and healthy oral READ MORE
You should be brushing your teeth regardless of receding gums. Only brush the teeth you want to keep. See your dentist regularly so they can help you maintain and healthy oral environment.
Is there a fix for receding gums?
Yes several ways to treatment receding gums, Tissue grafting, veneers, crowns.
What happens if your gums recede too much?
Yes, teeth will become sensitive and it can become uncomfortable. once the gum tissue is goe there is no retention for the tooth to stay stable in the bone and you risk the possibility READ MORE
Yes, teeth will become sensitive and it can become uncomfortable. once the gum tissue is goe there is no retention for the tooth to stay stable in the bone and you risk the possibility of the tooth becoming loose and eventually falling out completely.
Is root scaling good before braces or Invisalign?
Root scaling is only recommended in the event that you have been diagnosed with Periodontal disease.
How can I get white teeth in one day?
In office whitening is the only way to see results in one day. Contact our office we are running a special on our in office whitening.
How do you stop grinding teeth when you sleep?
Night time appliance such as a night guard is the only way to help control the clenching and grinding of your teeth at night. It's a subconscious thing we do without knowing it READ MORE
Night time appliance such as a night guard is the only way to help control the clenching and grinding of your teeth at night. It's a subconscious thing we do without knowing it in our sleep.
Will pulling a tooth stop the pain?
Recommended treatment on a tooth will stop dental tooth pain. Please follow the advice of your dentist.
Do you need adhesive for dental veneers?
A dental veneer is cemented as a permanent restoration. Please see your dentist on a regular bases so they can assist with maintaining your oral health care.
How can I make my partial dentures more comfortable?
After teeth have been extracted your bone where the tooth was starts to shrink in height and width which causes shift in the way your partial wears and your teeth will also shift READ MORE
After teeth have been extracted your bone where the tooth was starts to shrink in height and width which causes shift in the way your partial wears and your teeth will also shift to close spaces,meaning the teeth on either side of the tooth will migrate or tilt to close the empty space, and the tooth above or below the tooth extracted will super erupt to close in the space as well. As the bone and gum tissue absorb you lose the ridge(aka gone) that the partial or denture sets on. Therefore the partial or denture does become uncomfortable, it is recommended that a patient who wears a partial of denture needs to see there dentist for maintaining the appliance, adjustments and relines are required to keep the appliance fitting snug and comfortable.
Do you have to be put to sleep to get dental implants?
It all depends on the patient; the comfort level of the patient is the most important concern. To answer the question, it is recommended, but not required for implant surgery.
What happens if you don't crown a root canal?
Great Question, once a tooth has been compromised by removing any of the natural tooth structure the tooth becomes weak as the inside of the tooth is hollowed out for the root READ MORE
Great Question, once a tooth has been compromised by removing any of the natural tooth structure the tooth becomes weak as the inside of the tooth is hollowed out for the root canal. In order to keep your tooth yes, a crown would be necessary to retain the tooth and keep your tooth structure sound. If tooth is not crowned you risk the possibility of the tooth breaking down , fracturing, or tooth breaking off at the gumline , then you have wasted your money because now the tooth is non restorable, you will then need extraction, bone graft and another form of treatment to replace missing tooth. It can become more costly when you do not crown tooth after root canal.
When can I chew on my dental implant?
Yes, a dental implant replaces a natural tooth and will act as a substitute tooth.
What hurts more tooth extraction or root canal?
As long as your dentist uses local anesthetic there should be no pain with either procedure.
What can happen if a tooth infection is left untreated?
If an infected tooth is left untreated, the infection can run to your heart and you could die from the infection
