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Andrea Cronin

Dr. Andrea Cronin is a Dentist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Cronin 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.
Andrea Cronin
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Accepting new patients

Can I clean dentures with regular toothpaste?

Hello, No you cannot. Toothpaste will scratch your denture and allow bacteria to buildup in it. Only use products made for dentures this includes a denture brush and not a toothbrush. READ MORE
Hello,
No you cannot. Toothpaste will scratch your denture and allow bacteria to buildup in it. Only use products made for dentures this includes a denture brush and not a toothbrush. Hope this helps. ~ Dr. Cronin

Can I straighten only 2 teeth?

Yes you can. Every case is unique to every patient thus why a consult is needed. If one dentist or orthodontist says you can’t then seek out another option.

Do they put you to sleep to drain an abscess?

Typically they do not fully sedate to drain an abscess in a private dental office. However if the abscess & infection is more advanced & extends from tooth into the neck area and READ MORE
Typically they do not fully sedate to drain an abscess in a private dental office. However if the abscess & infection is more advanced & extends from tooth into the neck area and becomes life threatening then hospitalization and sedation is warranted.