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Dr. Peter Young, DDS
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Family & Cosmetic Surgeon and Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry Dr. Young is a graduate of distinction from Loma Linda University (DDS, 1988), Pacific Union College (BS, 1984), as well as Kois ...
Dr. Peter Young, DDS
- Arcadia, CA
- Pacific Union College
- Accepting new patients
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Is zirconia crown strong?
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Is tingling pain okay after a root canal?
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Do I need pain medications after a root canal?
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Does baking soda help a gum abscess?
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What kind of baking soda do you use for your teeth?
Why do you want to use Baking Soda? The brand doesn't matter.
How long will a tooth hurt after being hit?
Maximum 24-48 hours, after that if you are still in pain your nerve might be permanently damaged. You should see a dentist.
Do fillings weaken teeth?
Depends. No - if the filling is small. Yes - if the filling is large.
What is the best way to clean partial dentures?
Try to soak your partial in white vinegar for 3-5 mins, then brush the softened tartar off. It will clean very nicely.
Why do I feel pain with my Invisalign aligners?
Because your teeth are being focussed through your bone. The pressure causing the pain, it will go away in 3-5 days.
How long after teeth removal can I get dentures?
Same appointment. If your dentist is not doing that, then find another dentist that knows how to do it.
What happens if you don't floss while having braces?
What happens if you don't clean under your finger nail? Same story - you will get a gum infection. Try to get a waterpik to flush out the plaque.
Does massaging gums help receding?
No, receding gums is caused mostly from bone loss, over brushing, and having thin gums.
Does everyone with braces get rubber bands?
Most of the time. Braces align your teeth, and rubber bands help to bring your upper and lower teeth in place for a good bite.
How do you know if your gums are healing after a tooth extraction?
Your mouth has great healing properties. And normal healing for the hole to be completely filled in can take a few months. But the gums will seal within 7-14 days.
Do adults need dental sealants?
Depends. If you are at high risk of having a cavity and have a high-sugar diet, it will certainly help to get sealants. But if you never have a cavity, you would not need it.
Will antibiotics kill an infection in the tooth?
No. It only helps to reduce the infection. You will need to get to a dentist ASAP.
How long do braces take to straighten front teeth?
Depends .... typically 1 .5-3 yrs.
Can you brush your teeth after bone graft?
No. Leave it alone until your dentist gives you the green light.
What happens if you get a cavity under a filling?
The filling needs to be replaced and decay removed.
How do you stop cavities from growing?
Tooth decay (cavities) is "cancer" of the teeth. The decay needs to be removed to stop it from growing.
