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Dr. Tim J. Patel
- Walnut Creek, California
- Boston University
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Why do teeth move back after braces?
Teeth have memory and will try to move back to their original position after orthodontics. It is critical to wear your retainers every night for the rest of your life after treatment. READ MORE
Teeth have memory and will try to move back to their original position after orthodontics. It is critical to wear your retainers every night for the rest of your life after treatment.
Why is polishing done after scaling?
Coronal Polishing is an essential part of cleaning the teeth. The initial part is called scaling, which is done predominantly to remove calculus (tartar) deposits on the teeth. READ MORE
Coronal Polishing is an essential part of cleaning the teeth. The initial part is called scaling, which is done predominantly to remove calculus (tartar) deposits on the teeth. Polishing will remove the plaque and stain. Polishing also removes the biofilm which is the pellicle layer of bacteria on the surface of teeth
How can I fix a gap in my teeth without braces?
You could have bonding done where we add composite resin, you could have ceramic veneers placed or you could have crowns done
Can you get a temporary tooth while waiting for an implant?
Yes, you could have a stayplate/flipper denture fabricated and you should of the adjacent teeth may shift into the space. If the adjacent teeth shift, it may create problems with READ MORE
Yes, you could have a stayplate/flipper denture fabricated and you should of the adjacent teeth may shift into the space. If the adjacent teeth shift, it may create problems with the placement of the crown onto the implant abutment.
Why does only one tooth area bleed when I floss?
You may have a food particle lodged in the area that has created some plaque and tartar. Another possibility is that you may have a vertical root fracture. Either way, You should READ MORE
You may have a food particle lodged in the area that has created some plaque and tartar. Another possibility is that you may have a vertical root fracture. Either way, You should see a dentist to have an evaluation.
Can I do teeth whitening with a front half fake incisor?
Whitening teeth cannot happen on a ceramic crown. The only teeth that whiten are natural teeth. If you are concerned about the shade of a tooth, you could choose to do a ceramic READ MORE
Whitening teeth cannot happen on a ceramic crown. The only teeth that whiten are natural teeth. If you are concerned about the shade of a tooth, you could choose to do a ceramic laminate veneer or a full coverage restoration, which is a crown. We also suggest that if you are interested in whitening your teeth, you should go through that whitening process prior to selecting the shade of the new crown or veneer.
What is the medication that the dentist will use as an anesthesia before my root canal?
Typically, we use Lidocaine and may supplement with an anesthetic called Septocaine. These anesthetics are very well tolerated by most people. Your dentist will discuss your prior READ MORE
Typically, we use Lidocaine and may supplement with an anesthetic called Septocaine. These anesthetics are very well tolerated by most people. Your dentist will discuss your prior medical history, as well as, any known drug allergies. Don’t worry. You should be just fine.
I underwent a root canal treatment and it is paining again. What could be the reason?
There is a possibility that you may have a restoration which needs to be adjusted. There is also a possibility that you may have a fractured tooth
Is the fluoride treatment at the dentist really worth it?
Yes, Fluoride treatments received at your dentists office are crucial for children up until the 14th Birthday, assuming that children visit the dentist every 6 months. Fluoride READ MORE
Yes, Fluoride treatments received at your dentists office are crucial for children up until the 14th Birthday, assuming that children visit the dentist every 6 months. Fluoride accumulates in the teeth and has a sustained benefit of fighting dental caries. We also recommend Fluoride for patients with non lingering hypersensitivity to hot and cold. We also recommend Fluoride for patients who are on the process of bleaching their teeth
Can an infected tooth spread the infection to the other teeth as well?
Fortunately, teeth infections do not spread to adjacent teeth, however, gum infections around a tooth could spread to adjacent teeth
Pain after a filling?
If you have thermal sensitivity (hot/cold) that lingers for greater than 30 seconds, you probably will need a root canal. If you have pressure sensitivity, you probably need an READ MORE
If you have thermal sensitivity (hot/cold) that lingers for greater than 30 seconds, you probably will need a root canal. If you have pressure sensitivity, you probably need an adjustment of the filling
