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Dr. Ronald Lee Hammond, D.D.S.
Dentist
Dr. Ronald Hammond is a Dentist practicing in Sand Springs, OK. Dr. Hammond 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. Ronald Lee Hammond, D.D.S.
- Sand Springs, OK
- Accepting new patients
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Will my teeth fall out from receding gums?
Yes possible probably won't just fall out but if you have periodontal disease they can get very loose and develop perio abscesses and be very painful and need extractions. Get READ MORE
Yes possible probably won't just fall out but if you have periodontal disease they can get very loose and develop perio abscesses and be very painful and need extractions. Get periodontal treatment before that occurs from your dentist.
Is lemon water bad for your teeth?
Yes, can be if used a lot
Can you have a dry socket without pain?
Dry socket is simply a bone infection and will always be painful
How can I treat swollen gums at home?
Sometimes it is not possible to treat at home. You will need a professional cleaning to remove the calculus below the gum line, then regular flossing and brushing. Other types READ MORE
Sometimes it is not possible to treat at home. You will need a professional cleaning to remove the calculus below the gum line, then regular flossing and brushing. Other types of medical problems and medications can also cause swollen and bleeding gums. Your dentist can go over those things with you.
What is the cause of my mouth sores?
Probably apthous ulcers. Can be caused by numerous things, usually a viral infection, stress, or eating acidic foods like tomatoes, hot sauce, orange juice, etc. Usually, they READ MORE
Probably apthous ulcers. Can be caused by numerous things, usually a viral infection, stress, or eating acidic foods like tomatoes, hot sauce, orange juice, etc. Usually, they go away in a week to 10 days, but if they are a big problem, your dentist can prescribe a mouth rinse for them.
Will cavities require root canals if left untreated?
Yes, if they keep advancing, which they will, they will eventually infect the pulp of the tooth and cause infection. Then you will need extraction or root canal treatment. Get READ MORE
Yes, if they keep advancing, which they will, they will eventually infect the pulp of the tooth and cause infection. Then you will need extraction or root canal treatment. Get the cavities filled while they are small to restore and seal the tooth structure.
Is a dry socket an infection?
Yes, it is an infection of the bone and needs to be treated with an antibiotic.
Do dental sealants need to be reapplied?
Sometimes they do need to be redone. Each individual, depending on their habits is different. It is not necessarily a one time and done issue.
