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Jagan Sharma

Dentist | General Practice

Dr. Jagan Sharma is a Dentist practicing in Columbus Ohio, Dr. Sharma 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 Sharma also does orthodontic treament of malocclusion.
9 years Experience
Jagan Sharma
  • Columbus, OH
  • University Of Minnesota
  • Accepting new patients

What can I do for gingivitis?

The best option is to visit a dentist, we need to clean your teeth, and then polish them, after that use a prescribed mouthwash, for a week, and practice good brushing and flossing READ MORE
The best option is to visit a dentist, we need to clean your teeth, and then polish them, after that use a prescribed mouthwash, for a week, and practice good brushing and flossing habits. Need to ask the DDS if any systemic factors are involved and follow up as needed.

Which is a good painkiller for a toothache?

Try Ibuprofen which works fine.

What can I do for bleeding gums?

Bleeding gums usually need professional scaling and polishing of the teeth, if you have periodontal disease then probably need deep cleaning, highly recommended to see a dentist, READ MORE
Bleeding gums usually need professional scaling and polishing of the teeth, if you have periodontal disease then probably need deep cleaning, highly recommended to see a dentist, as home care usually would not improve the condition.

How long after dental implants can I eat normal food?

Please ask your implantologist as it varies from cases.

Should I take pain medicine before dental implant?

You do not actually need pain meds prior to surgery but definitely need for post-operative pain control.

Can I get 4 dental implants at once?

Yes, it could be done but need to assess the bone health, please visit implantologist, in your area, for diagnosis and treatment planning.

What can I eat with the molar crown?

Eat and chew normal as usual, avoid too hard food.

Should underbite be corrected?

It depends upon the severity of the underbite problem, advised to see an orthodontist for further assessment. Yes, it could be treated or need to treat the cause to prevent it READ MORE
It depends upon the severity of the underbite problem, advised to see an orthodontist for further assessment. Yes, it could be treated or need to treat the cause to prevent it from worsening.

How many days rest after dental implant?

May be 1-2 days as needed, depending upon how many implants are placed, best is to ask your doctor prior to the implant appointment. Thank you.

Does a dental cyst have to be removed?

Yes, and/or treat the tooth, if source of infection-recommended to see a
dentist for diagnosis and treatment planning as needed.
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