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Dr. Namita Thapar Chaudhary, D.D.S.
Dentist | General Practice
<p>Dr. Namita K. Thapar-Dua (formerly known as Chaudhary) is a MOBILE Dentist practicing in Maryland, Virginia and DC with SENIOR SMILE. Dr. Thapar-Dua specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health within the Geriatric population, in senior living communities or in the comfort of their own homes. SENIOR SMILE provides simple treatments as professional cleanings with portable x-rays capability to small restorative/fillings to prosthodontic (single crowns/complete and partial dentures/denture repairs), and second examinations with oral cancer screenings. We customize each treatment to the needs of each patient and we try to provide the care in a stress free environment.</p>
26 years
Experience
Dr. Namita Thapar-Dua, D.D.S.
- Germantown, MD
- University of Maryland
- Accepting new patients
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How often should braces be cleaned?
Did you metal or plastic aligners? Metal, then I would suggest getting an electric brush and water pik. And floss threaders for flossing. Plastic, then take them out use a brush READ MORE
Did you metal or plastic aligners?
Metal, then I would suggest getting an electric brush and water pik. And floss threaders for flossing.
Plastic, then take them out use a brush to clean them and soak them in some cleaning solution and rinse and put them back in if you have to wear them 24/7.
I can go into more details, just email back.
Metal, then I would suggest getting an electric brush and water pik. And floss threaders for flossing.
Plastic, then take them out use a brush to clean them and soak them in some cleaning solution and rinse and put them back in if you have to wear them 24/7.
I can go into more details, just email back.
What does it mean if your tooth hurts when you touch it?
Possibly trauma to tooth or fracture. Maybe a cavity if tooth broke to gum line.
Is it normal for your tooth to hurt after a filling?
Sometimes. If it is a white colored filling material, at times they are known to have some sensitivity. It takes time to settle as new tooth was cut and certain products were READ MORE
Sometimes. If it is a white colored filling material, at times they are known to have some sensitivity. It takes time to settle as new tooth was cut and certain products were applied to bond the new filling material. It could be a day or weeks. If it goes beyond months, then see your dentist to make sure nothing else is going on.
Should you oil pull every day?
From what I have read and heard, in the long run it can cause some lung issues.
Can I use toothpaste after a wisdom teeth extraction?
Yes you can for the other teeth of course. Where the extractions are done, refrain from any chunky foods from lodging in the sockets.
I think I have infected soft pulp tissue in my back tooth. What's the treatment for this?
Antibiotics if infected, so then when you get the root canal done then your tooth will get numb.
How long does a gum graft surgery take?
Depends on how many teeth or size of area where in the mouth is the graft being taken. Usually 7 to 10 days. You would have a packing on the site that would be removed. Also READ MORE
Depends on how many teeth or size of area where in the mouth is the graft being taken. Usually 7 to 10 days. You would have a packing on the site that would be removed. Also postop instructions will be given.
What can I do with my tooth pain?
Yes, of course you should go see a dentist. An X-ray would be taken to determine if you have any decay and if it is affecting the nerve in the tooth, and then options will be given READ MORE
Yes, of course you should go see a dentist. An X-ray would be taken to determine if you have any decay and if it is affecting the nerve in the tooth, and then options will be given for treatment. Questions will be asked as well (i.e., hot/cold sensitivity, do they wake you up at night, do you take over-the-counter meds to relieve the pain, etc.), so do it soon as you can, you do not want to get an abscess.
