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Dr. Stephen L. Chan
Dentist
Dr. Stephen Chan is a Dentist practicing in La Mesa, California. Dr. Chan 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. Stephen L. Chan
- La Mesa, California
- CEU and UCLA College of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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What is the best way to clean dental implants?
Sonic brush and water pik
How long should dentures pain last?
It should not be painful. See your dentist for an adjustment.
Can a root cavity be filled?
Only if it is accessible and nowhere near the nerve .
How can I deep clean my gums at home?
You don't. This is a procedure only a professional can do for you. It involves anesthetic and deep scraping with sharp instruments.
Can you get an infection after a root canal?
Yes. Teeth with root canals are dead teeth. They are made of 3-5 miles of microtubules that are now filled with bacteria releasing endotoxins and other microbes. There is no way READ MORE
Yes. Teeth with root canals are dead teeth. They are made of 3-5 miles of microtubules that are now filled with bacteria releasing endotoxins and other microbes. There is no way it can truly be cleaned out. It now depends on the individual's immune system to constantly battle the bacterial invasion to the body. My advice is not to have a root canal done. A much safer option is to have the tooth removed, let it heal, and replace with a ceramic implant.
How do braces rearrange teeth?
Teeth are normally not fused to the bone. It is because of this that movement is possible. Teeth will move to the direction where the force is applied . Individual teeth are READ MORE
Teeth are normally not fused to the bone. It is because of this that movement is possible. Teeth will move to the direction where the force is applied . Individual teeth are bracketed so wires or rubber bands can attach to and they used these to pull the teeth towards any direction they want the teeth to go.
Is anesthesia needed for wisdom tooth removal?
It depends on the position of the tooth. If it is too close to the main nerve, then yes. Movement from swallowing can compromise the safety of safely removing a tooth. Also, some READ MORE
It depends on the position of the tooth. If it is too close to the main nerve, then yes. Movement from swallowing can compromise the safety of safely removing a tooth. Also, some people do not get numbed enough using local anesthetics.
