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Dr. Michael L. Tyler
Dentist
Dr. Michael Tyler is a Dentist practicing in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Dr. Tyler 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. Michael L. Tyler
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Can a toothache go away on its own?
Take him to the dentist and let them see if it is bite decay or abcess
Steps I should take to recover after wisdom teeth removal?
Do not drink through a staw or swish water around in your mouth or smoke for the first 36 hours. Your biggest risk is for a dry socket
Are raisins good for your teeth?
NO ! There are no clinical studies that show raisins improve oral health. But they are better than candy
Should a crowned tooth be sensitive?
Maybe a week or so but after that go see your dentist and let them fix it.
Is a fissure sealant a filling?
No! A sealant is just a cover over the chewing surface of the tooth. Sometimes the dentist will use a bur to clean out a spot before sealing the tooth.
Can drinking orange juice cause gum pain?
Never heard of it.
What hurts more tooth extraction or root canal?
Extraction has immediate pain but is very short term and a root canal 95% does not hurt.
How long do gums take to heal after crown?
Usually one week after the delivery of a crown pain is gone. If it lasts longer than that go see your dentist
Are zirconia crowns safe?
yes! they work well as long as they are not same day delivery. Same day delivery has a 78% three year failure rate so let the laboratory make it.
Why are my teeth shifting as I get older?
There is a natural migration of the teeth forward over time . So crowding occurs in the anterior of your mouth occurs
How do I manage root canal pain without access to my dentist?
Ibuprofen first if not allergic up to 800mg three times per day
What happens to teeth after a root canal?
you need to get a crown to cover a root canal tooth to prevent fracture
Can a crown last a lifetime?
25-30 years is not unusual
How many mm of gum recession is normal?
3mm is normal gum depth
Does exposure to nuclear medicine affect your oral health?
Yes! Nuclear exposure can cause mouth dryness which causes extreme mouth problems ,ie; decay tissue soreness and toothloss
What is the best pain reliever after a root canal?
Ibuprofen works the best. Three 200 mg tablets after each meal.
What helps swollen gums after tooth extraction?
Warm salty water worked well.
How long do wire braces take to straighten teeth?
18-24 months usually.
How long does it take for inflamed gums to heal?
Most times with warm salt water rinses for just a few days.
Do I have to soak my dentures every night?
No, but to keep your dentures as clean as possible, it would be best to clean or soak dentures at least every two days.
