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Can a crown last a lifetime?
Any treatment that a dentist will do, we don’t want to say that it will last a lifetime. It is dependent upon how the patient takes care of their teeth. You need regular visit READ MORE
Any treatment that a dentist will do, we don’t want to say that it will last a lifetime.
It is dependent upon how the patient takes care of their teeth. You need regular visit to your dentist and maintenance. The crown after it is done can still get decay if food keeps getting under it. Good hygiene and daily flossing can help to extend the life of the crown.
It is dependent upon how the patient takes care of their teeth. You need regular visit to your dentist and maintenance. The crown after it is done can still get decay if food keeps getting under it. Good hygiene and daily flossing can help to extend the life of the crown.
Is a fissure sealant a filling?
No, fit &fissure sealant is not a filling. It is a procedure done to the top surface of your molars, especially with deep grooves, to protect and prevent from having decay. Maintaining READ MORE
No, fit &fissure sealant is not a filling. It is a procedure done to the top surface of your molars, especially with deep grooves, to protect and prevent from having decay. Maintaining good hygiene and flossing daily can help prevent tooth decay.
What foods cause gingivitis?
Gingivitis is caused if after eating, you don’t brush or floss to remove the plaque that sticks to your teeth. If not removed, it stays in your gums causing inflammation and bleeding. READ MORE
Gingivitis is caused if after eating, you don’t brush or floss to remove the plaque that sticks to your teeth. If not removed, it stays in your gums causing inflammation and bleeding.
All foods can cause gingivitis and eventually periodontal disease if your hygiene is poor.
All foods can cause gingivitis and eventually periodontal disease if your hygiene is poor.
How do I manage root canal pain without access to my dentist?
You can manage by taking medication in the meantime. 3 caps Advil &1 tab Tylenol every 6 hours as needed for pain for 3 days if you have no access to your dentist.
How long after an implant can I get a crown?
From 2-4 months depending on the location.
Can drinking orange juice cause gum pain?
It should not cause any gum pain if you’re drinking orange juice. However, if there is gum infection and exposure of the roots, drinking something cold can trigger pain or become READ MORE
It should not cause any gum pain if you’re drinking orange juice. However, if there is gum infection and exposure of the roots, drinking something cold can trigger pain or become sensitive. Having sensitivity or pain is a warning sign that there is something going on. Visit to your dentist is a must.
What hurts more tooth extraction or root canal?
Hmmnn... during the procedure or after? Let me put it this way... it does not have to hurt. If you are properly numb, you should not feel any pain during the procedure. After READ MORE
Hmmnn... during the procedure or after?
Let me put it this way... it does not have to hurt. If you are properly numb, you should not feel any pain during the procedure. After the procedure, your dentist will prescribe medication to cover just in case there is a post operative pain.
Let me put it this way... it does not have to hurt. If you are properly numb, you should not feel any pain during the procedure. After the procedure, your dentist will prescribe medication to cover just in case there is a post operative pain.
What are the disadvantages of having dentures?
A lot. There is nothing better than having your own teeth, so if there is a way that you can save your teeth, do it. 1. It will take time of getting use to. Some people are having READ MORE
A lot. There is nothing better than having your own teeth, so if there is a way that you can save your teeth, do it.
1. It will take time of getting use to. Some people are having a hard time speaking at first.
2. It’s a foreign object in your mouth and may feel thick or big.
3. May not be able to eat hard foods like you used to with your natural teeth.
4. Once all your teeth are removed, the bone will shrink and will slowly flattened, That’s the reason why dentures become
loose and people put fixodent on it.
5. With dentures, you may appear older .
Most people do get use to wearing dentures .
I hope I answered your question.
1. It will take time of getting use to. Some people are having a hard time speaking at first.
2. It’s a foreign object in your mouth and may feel thick or big.
3. May not be able to eat hard foods like you used to with your natural teeth.
4. Once all your teeth are removed, the bone will shrink and will slowly flattened, That’s the reason why dentures become
loose and people put fixodent on it.
5. With dentures, you may appear older .
Most people do get use to wearing dentures .
I hope I answered your question.
What are the disadvantages of a dental bridge?
The disadvantage is you need to use a floss threader to be able to floss in between teeth. It is either a fixed bridge or implant if you want something permanent to replace a missing READ MORE
The disadvantage is you need to use a floss threader to be able to floss in between teeth. It is either a fixed bridge or implant if you want something permanent to replace a missing tooth.
What happens to teeth after a root canal?
After a root canal, the teeth becomes weak since the nerve will be remove. Your dentist will put a crown to protect it from breaking.
Can you get teeth implants after a root canal?
If you’re having a root canal on a tooth and after awhile it fails and end up removing it, yes, you can get an implant. Implant is done to replace a missing tooth.
What is a fixed dental bridge?
Fixed bridge is done to replace a missing tooth./teeth. You must have a tooth or teeth on both sides to hold the crown on the missing tooth. Just like a bridge, you need a strong READ MORE
Fixed bridge is done to replace a missing tooth./teeth. You must have a tooth or teeth on both sides to hold the crown on the missing tooth. Just like a bridge, you need a strong pole on each side to hold,
Does hydrogen peroxide kill cavities?
No. Once the cavities happen, only a dentist can fix it by removing the decay. If not treated. It can grow bigger, when it reach the nerve, that’s when pain occurs. Hydrogen peroxide READ MORE
No. Once the cavities happen, only a dentist can fix it by removing the decay. If not treated. It can grow bigger, when it reach the nerve, that’s when pain occurs.
Hydrogen peroxide can help kill the bacteria in your mouth.
Hydrogen peroxide can help kill the bacteria in your mouth.
How long do composite fillings last?
It depends on how the patient takes care of their teeth also depends on how big the restoration is. So it varies. If the mouth is very acidic, will not last long.
Should I brush my teeth after a filling?
Not necessarily after a filling, but after eating. Then daily flossing to prevent recurring of decay.
Broken molar with decay. What should I do?
Visit your dentist and have it checked. Sounds like the cavity has reached the nerve and may need a root canal to save the tooth.
Is it ever too late to get dental implants?
It's never too late to get an implant. If there is enough bone to hold the implant, you can have it placed. Your Dentist will need a CT scan to find out if there is enough bone READ MORE
It's never too late to get an implant. If there is enough bone to hold the implant, you can have it placed. Your Dentist will need a CT scan to find out if there is enough bone to place the implant. Do not wait.
My dental crown came loose, what next?
If the tooth under the crown did not break and still intact, your Dentist can recement the crown. An X-ray will be taken to make sure that the tooth that holds the crown does READ MORE
If the tooth under the crown did not break and still intact, your Dentist can recement the crown. An X-ray will be taken to make sure that the tooth that holds the crown does not have a cavity or infection at the Apex of the root before recementing.
How can I protect my teeth from cavities?
Avoid drinking soda and consuming too much sugar. Brush 2 -3 times per day and floss daily. Make sure to visit your Dentist every 6 months.
Can I get a crown on a broken tooth?
You can. Visit your Dentist soon to make sure it does not get worse.
