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Dr. Christine Chung is a General Dentist serving the Anaheim, Ladera Ranch and Laguna Woods areas for more than 15 years. Dr. Chung is experienced in Geriatric Dentistry, Cosmetic Services and Pedodontics. ...
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Dr. Christine Chung, D.D.S.
- Ladera Ranch, CA
- Loma Linda University
- Accepting new patients
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What can I do for red gums my tooth?
When you have red gum around your teeth, that is a sign of gingivitis or periodontitis, which is the infection of the gum, the first has no boss loss, and the latter involves periodontal READ MORE
When you have red gum around your teeth, that is a sign of gingivitis or periodontitis, which is the infection of the gum, the first has no boss loss, and the latter involves periodontal ligament and bone destruction. It is caused by bacteria buildup. I recommend you to visit your dentist as early intervention and treatment is crucial. Optimal hygiene at home is important, like flossing and rinsing with warm salt water or mouth wash on a daily basis.
Should you have a root canal before getting a dental bridge?
Hello,
Not all teeth needing crowns require RCT unless there is a nerve exposure
or indicative of a root canal treatment.
Hope that helps.
Not all teeth needing crowns require RCT unless there is a nerve exposure
or indicative of a root canal treatment.
Hope that helps.
Is getting Invisalign painful?
Hi,
It is very minimal pain if any.
Thank you
It is very minimal pain if any.
Thank you
Split on Tooth
Hello,
There are many factors causing tooth fracture: biting on hard food, grinding teeth. ( bruxism) Please see your dentist as soon as you can, tooth can be restored if you READ MORE
Hello,
There are many factors causing tooth fracture: biting on hard food, grinding teeth. ( bruxism) Please see your dentist as soon as you can, tooth can be restored if you reat it soon.
Hope that helps.
Dr. Chung
There are many factors causing tooth fracture: biting on hard food, grinding teeth. ( bruxism) Please see your dentist as soon as you can, tooth can be restored if you reat it soon.
Hope that helps.
Dr. Chung
Does baking soda kill bacteria in your mouth?
Hi,
Studies have shown that the use of oral health care products with high concentrations of baking soda could result in a decreased levels of bacteria in saliva and plaque READ MORE
Hi,
Studies have shown that the use of oral health care products with high concentrations of baking soda could result in a decreased levels of bacteria in saliva and plaque buildup.
Thank you, great question.
Studies have shown that the use of oral health care products with high concentrations of baking soda could result in a decreased levels of bacteria in saliva and plaque buildup.
Thank you, great question.
Dental cleaning?
Hello,
It is not uncommon to have a little gum sore after a deep cleaning procedure, especially when you have gum recession since your root is exposed. If you believe you have READ MORE
Hello,
It is not uncommon to have a little gum sore after a deep cleaning procedure, especially when you have gum recession since your root is exposed. If you believe you have a gum re-infection, please contact your doctor.
It is not uncommon to have a little gum sore after a deep cleaning procedure, especially when you have gum recession since your root is exposed. If you believe you have a gum re-infection, please contact your doctor.
Is a chipped tooth a dental emergency?
Hello,
It is depending on the severity of a chip. A small chip is not a big concern, but a large chip/crack might lead to bigger problem like a potential nerve exposure, and READ MORE
Hello,
It is depending on the severity of a chip. A small chip is not a big concern, but a large chip/crack might lead to bigger problem like a potential nerve exposure, and pain is usually associated with it. Please contact your doctor for immediate evaluation.
Thank you.
It is depending on the severity of a chip. A small chip is not a big concern, but a large chip/crack might lead to bigger problem like a potential nerve exposure, and pain is usually associated with it. Please contact your doctor for immediate evaluation.
Thank you.
What happens if you don't fix chipped teeth?
Hello,
Not treating a chipped tooth in a timely manner will cause significant problems in future because a broken tooth is susceptible to an infection, and that will only get READ MORE
Hello,
Not treating a chipped tooth in a timely manner will cause significant problems in future because a broken tooth is susceptible to an infection, and that will only get worse over time. A chipped tooth might not have any symptoms at the moment, but infection can get worse and compromise oral health and overall health as infection spreads. Fixing a small chip and early treatment will prevent extensive treatments.
Thank you.
Not treating a chipped tooth in a timely manner will cause significant problems in future because a broken tooth is susceptible to an infection, and that will only get worse over time. A chipped tooth might not have any symptoms at the moment, but infection can get worse and compromise oral health and overall health as infection spreads. Fixing a small chip and early treatment will prevent extensive treatments.
Thank you.
Do dead teeth fall out?
Hello,
Dead teeth are those that don’t have pulp tissues, however, they still have their surrounding periodontal ligaments and bone that keep them intact. They don’t fall out READ MORE
Hello,
Dead teeth are those that don’t have pulp tissues, however, they still have their surrounding periodontal ligaments and bone that keep them intact. They don’t fall out unless they are periodontally compromised. Therefore optimal dental care and regular dental visits are highly recommended.
Thank you.
Dead teeth are those that don’t have pulp tissues, however, they still have their surrounding periodontal ligaments and bone that keep them intact. They don’t fall out unless they are periodontally compromised. Therefore optimal dental care and regular dental visits are highly recommended.
Thank you.
Should I brush a chipped tooth?
Hello,
Yes, you should brush all teeth. A chipped or broken teeth should be brushed and cleaned out well until you visit your dentist and should be checked immediately.
Thank READ MORE
Hello,
Yes, you should brush all teeth. A chipped or broken teeth should be brushed and cleaned out well until you visit your dentist and should be checked immediately.
Thank you.
Yes, you should brush all teeth. A chipped or broken teeth should be brushed and cleaned out well until you visit your dentist and should be checked immediately.
Thank you.
How long does it take for a loose tooth to tighten back up?
Hi,
If a tooth is loose due to severe bone loss and attachment loss with no active infection then it might not likely to tighten back up. However, if a tooth is infected with READ MORE
Hi,
If a tooth is loose due to severe bone loss and attachment loss with no active infection then it might not likely to tighten back up. However, if a tooth is infected with active infection and still have good bone support, the ligaments surrounding are loosen and will be tighten up after an infection is removed/cleaned out.
We need to evaluate case by case.
Thank you.
If a tooth is loose due to severe bone loss and attachment loss with no active infection then it might not likely to tighten back up. However, if a tooth is infected with active infection and still have good bone support, the ligaments surrounding are loosen and will be tighten up after an infection is removed/cleaned out.
We need to evaluate case by case.
Thank you.
At what age do children's teeth fall out?
Hello,
A typical age for baby teeth to start falling out is around 6 years old, the lower two central teeth. However, I’ve seen some start as early as 5 or as late as 7. It READ MORE
Hello,
A typical age for baby teeth to start falling out is around 6 years old, the lower two central teeth. However, I’ve seen some start as early as 5 or as late as 7. It is normal.
Thank you.
A typical age for baby teeth to start falling out is around 6 years old, the lower two central teeth. However, I’ve seen some start as early as 5 or as late as 7. It is normal.
Thank you.
Is it normal for teeth to wiggle slightly?
Hello,
It is normal and that is because of periodontal issues where teeth are involved with bone loss and attachment loss. I would recommend regular dental check up and more READ MORE
Hello,
It is normal and that is because of periodontal issues where teeth are involved with bone loss and attachment loss. I would recommend regular dental check up and more frequent dental appointments.
Thank you.
It is normal and that is because of periodontal issues where teeth are involved with bone loss and attachment loss. I would recommend regular dental check up and more frequent dental appointments.
Thank you.
What does a salt water rinse do?
Hi, Salt water temporarily increases the PH balance in your mouth, creating an alkaline environment in which bacteria can not survive, because they favor a more acidic environment. READ MORE
Hi,
Salt water temporarily increases the PH balance in your mouth, creating an alkaline environment in which bacteria can not survive, because they favor a more acidic environment. Thus it helps clean bacteria in your mouth and fights infection.
Salt water temporarily increases the PH balance in your mouth, creating an alkaline environment in which bacteria can not survive, because they favor a more acidic environment. Thus it helps clean bacteria in your mouth and fights infection.
Can a small chipped tooth be fixed?
Hello,
Yes absolutely. A small chip is an easy and quick fix and is highly recommended.
Thank you.
Yes absolutely. A small chip is an easy and quick fix and is highly recommended.
Thank you.
What to do if part of your tooth breaks off?
Hello, Part of a tooth breaks off due to various reasons. It could be due to biting on something hard or most common reason is a decayed tooth. It depends on the extent of the READ MORE
Hello,
Part of a tooth breaks off due to various reasons. It could be due to biting on something hard or most common reason is a decayed tooth. It depends on the extent of the breakage, we can easily fill it or crowning a tooth if it’s too large.
Thank you.
Part of a tooth breaks off due to various reasons. It could be due to biting on something hard or most common reason is a decayed tooth. It depends on the extent of the breakage, we can easily fill it or crowning a tooth if it’s too large.
Thank you.
Can a chipped tooth get infected?
Hello,
It depends and is likely that it can get infected if it is a large chip which can expose dentin leading to bacterial build up, and possible nerve exposure.
Thank you.
It depends and is likely that it can get infected if it is a large chip which can expose dentin leading to bacterial build up, and possible nerve exposure.
Thank you.
What happens if you break your Invisalign tray?
Hello,
You would have to make a new Invisalign tray.
Thank you.
You would have to make a new Invisalign tray.
Thank you.
