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Dr. Monica Maria Dinca

Dentist

Dr. Monica Dinca is a Dentist practicing in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Dinca 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. Monica Maria Dinca
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I wear my retainer, so why are my teeth still shifting?

You need to wear a fixed retainer, which is called lingual bar. I advise
you to see your orthodontist asap.

What is a dry socket?

Dry socket occurs when the blood clot that forms after the removal of the tooth comes out from the socket. There are multiple factors which can lead to dry socket like smoking, READ MORE
Dry socket occurs when the blood clot that forms after the removal of the tooth comes out from the socket. There are multiple factors which can lead to dry socket like smoking, difficult extraction, not following the post extraction instructions. Dry socket is curable, but unfortunately when it happens, it provokes severe pain to the patient. A special sedative dressing is placed in the socket and certain instructions have to be followed by the patient in order to allow the healing. In general, antibiotics are not required to treat dry socket.

Can I whiten my teeth with baking soda alone?

Hello, Baking soda will not hurt your teeth as long as you brush gently with it, and use a soft tooth brush. There is a whitening system used nowadays which does a gentle whitening READ MORE
Hello,

Baking soda will not hurt your teeth as long as you brush gently with it, and use a soft tooth brush. There is a whitening system used nowadays which does a gentle whitening and has no side effects. I use it in my practice and my patients are happy with it. It is called Iveri. Is not as aggressive as Zoom, and it can be used every 6 months. The whitening procedure takes 20 minutes, and it is done in the dental office, ideally after the dental cleaning. The cost is 129$. I hope this information helps. If you have other questions please feel free to go to my website www.brimleydental.ca, and send the question through an appointment request.

Regards,
Dr Monica Dinca