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Dr. James Alan Johnson
Dentist
Dr. James Johnson is a Dentist practicing in Houston, Texas. Dr. Johnson 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. James Alan Johnson
- Houston, Texas
- University of Texas Health Science Center
- Accepting new patients
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Is this the correct oral thrush medication?
You need to ask the physician if he meant for you to take the antibiotic? Change your toothbrush out for a new one.
Can a bottom tooth make a top tooth hurt?
Yes! It’s called referred pain. In addition, muscle pain, nerve pain, and some heart conditions can cause referred pain as well. Always have pain evaluated.
Is heat good for wisdom teeth pain?
If there is an infection, heat can cause swelling and thus more pain. If the pain is due to soreness in the masseter muscles then heat can be therapeutic.
How can I get rid of gum pain at home?
If it’s a minor problem brush and floss. Rinse with peroxyl or close mouthwash. Eat soft food for a few days. If problems persist, go see the dentist.
Should I have gum pain after getting a tooth pulled?
Yes. Again it depends on how bad the tooth was, to begin with and the difficulty of the extraction itself.
What helps swollen gums from dentures?
A proper fitting denture and rest. Some rare conditions such as multiple myeloma can cause bone swelling and cause the denture or partial to not fit.
At what age do gums start to recede?
It depends. Always get proper dental exams to diagnose and treat recession. It can happen with malocclusion, bad habits, trauma, bruxing, orthodontics and even genetics at any READ MORE
It depends. Always get proper dental exams to diagnose and treat recession. It can happen with malocclusion, bad habits, trauma, bruxing, orthodontics and even genetics at any age.
Why does my son keep getting cavities?
The most common answer is too much sugar in his diet. Brushing needs to be done properly along with fluoride and flossing. Sometimes certain medications can cause dry mouth and READ MORE
The most common answer is too much sugar in his diet. Brushing needs to be done properly along with fluoride and flossing. Sometimes certain medications can cause dry mouth and people will use a cough drop or piece of gum to moisten the mouth. Watch that these are sugar free. Also realize many foods like ketchup, peanut butter etc have added sugars. Dried fruit and juice can be sources of sugar.
Does having scratch marks weaken teeth?
Not particularly but if they are deep and cause fractures it may present a problem.
How do you know if your filling is infected?
You mean the tooth pulp gets infected after a filling? Well, it can happen within day or even 20 years later unfortunately.
Do braces damage teeth?
Orthodontics can help prevent future dental problems and or jaw pain in the future if done correctly. Orthodontics done incorrectly can cause iatrogenic damage.
What pain meds can I take for braces pain?
Soft food diet helps and take ibuprofen or Tylenol if allowed by your physician
Do fixed retainers stop teeth from moving?
Usually if placed correctly and you don’t develop diabetes, low vitamin D or periodontal disease. Unfortunately your bone is solid like cement or steel. It’s subject to changes READ MORE
Usually if placed correctly and you don’t develop diabetes, low vitamin D or periodontal disease. Unfortunately your bone is solid like cement or steel. It’s subject to changes from mechanical forces, bad habits and disease. Always follow up with your dentist and orthodontist.
How do I keep my teeth clean with braces?
Brush, avoid sticky food and a water pick might help. It’s best to have the teeth cleaned four times a year while in braces.
How do you know if you have a wisdom tooth infection?
Swelling, fever and pain or good indicators. See your dentist as soon as possible to prevent or treat any infection.
Can an infected root canal tooth be saved?
In many cases with successful retreatment but not always. Sometimes it’s best to remove the failed endodontically treated tooth and place a bone graft and or implant.
Can I take pain medicine for tooth pain?
Yes but only ones prescribed for you by a physician or dentist. Do not take someone else’s medication!
Ways to soothe teething?
Cold teething rings can help.
Why are my teeth so sensitive after my braces were taken off?
They may be a bit loose temporarily which can cause sensitivity. You may have some recession of the gums or decay causing the sensitivity as well.
Is teeth whitening safe?
After you have had a dental exam w there is no decay, then yes if performed in a dental office . It’s common to have sensitivity after bleaching.
