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Dr. William Hay, DMD
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Dr. William Hay is a Dentist practicing in Paducah, KY. Dr. Hay 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. William Hay, DMD
- Paducah, KY
- Accepting new patients
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Can a root canal cause gum infection?
Generally the tooth is infected and that is why you need a root canal.
What is the best material for a dental implant?
Titanium type implants.
How painful is a bone graft for a dental implant?
Generally just some soreness in the area of the graft.
How long does a partial denture last?
depends on type and care. a metal frame work partial can last up to seven years or longer with proper care and regular exams and cleanings.
Can a loose tooth be saved with a root canal?
if where the tooth is infected and that made it loose yes, if it is from Gum disease no.
Does Invisalign work for molar teeth?
generally, depends on several factors , you need a complete exam by who ever is going to do your treatment.
Do teeth get weak after braces?
generally not, can have some root length loss though in some cases. wear your retainers full time generally six months, then night time wear for life.
What is the most comfortable type of partial denture?
depends on how your ridge and teeth are and how many teeth you have left, and which teeth are left. Generally a high quality Metal frame work, they can be made esthetic. One can READ MORE
depends on how your ridge and teeth are and how many teeth you have left, and which teeth are left. Generally a high quality Metal frame work, they can be made esthetic. One can also in some cases use implants to snap the partial too.
What helps with bleeding gums?
depends on what is causing the bleeding, most of the time it is a good cleaning with gum disease, treatments for that depends how bad, bone loss or not, what kind of Treatment READ MORE
depends on what is causing the bleeding, most of the time it is a good cleaning with gum disease, treatments for that depends how bad, bone loss or not, what kind of Treatment needed starts with a Exam with needed X-Rays.
Can I clean my dentures with toothpaste?
No Never, toothpaste is too abrasive for dentures, soak your dentures in denture cleaner some for 3 min.'s Only others for ten min.'s only no longer than that and brush with water READ MORE
No Never, toothpaste is too abrasive for dentures, soak your dentures in denture cleaner some for 3 min.'s Only others for ten min.'s only no longer than that and brush with water and a denture brush. Never leave over night in cleaners it will weaken the pink. some cleaners like above say 3 min.'s will say on pack. Others can go for 10 min.'s no longer with any cleaner.
Is a bridge better than an implant?
Depends on your bone and how the missing tooth area is. most of the time an Implant is stronger.
Abscess
I would recommend you be seen as soon as possible by a dentist for evaluation and treatment of abscessed tooth.
