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Dr. Dariusz P. Kot
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Dr. Dariusz Kot is a Dentist practicing in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Kot 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. Dariusz Kot
- Fairfax, VA
- DDS at The Medical College of Virginia
- Accepting new patients
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Is a fissure sealant a filling?
Absolutely not. Sealants are painless and don't require any anesthesia or drilling. Also, sealants are completely preventive and can't be done in the presence of dental decay. READ MORE
Absolutely not. Sealants are painless and don't require any anesthesia or drilling. Also, sealants are completely preventive and can't be done in the presence of dental decay.
How do I manage root canal pain without access to my dentist?
Please call your dentist and explain the situation. He or she should see you on the emergency basis. If he refuses, he may give you antibiotics and pain medications. After few READ MORE
Please call your dentist and explain the situation. He or she should see you on the emergency basis. If he refuses, he may give you antibiotics and pain medications. After few days of no overall improvement, you will have no choice but to see someone else.
Good luck.
Good luck.
How long after an implant can I get a crown?
Assuming that you are in good overall health and are a non-smoker, the simple answer is 3 to 4 months. The final step before fabricating an implant crown is called a torque test. READ MORE
Assuming that you are in good overall health and are a non-smoker, the simple answer is 3 to 4 months. The final step before fabricating an implant crown is called a torque test. It is a confirmation that the implant integrated with your bone.
Why does my dental bridge hurt?
There could be several reasons but the most common one is incorrect bite after the bridge is cemented in the mouth. If the bridge is too high, the extra biting force will produce READ MORE
There could be several reasons but the most common one is incorrect bite after the bridge is cemented in the mouth. If the bridge is too high, the extra biting force will produce discomfort or even pain. This can be easily check and adjusted making the symptoms quickly disappear. Other causes are more difficult to diagnose and in severe cases root canal treatment will be required.
What are the disadvantages of having dentures?
Honestly, you should avoid dentures if possible. Unless your teeth are non restorable or severely compromised due to very advanced periodontal disease, you should always choose READ MORE
Honestly, you should avoid dentures if possible. Unless your teeth are non restorable or severely compromised due to very advanced periodontal disease, you should always choose to keep your teeth at all cost. Having dentures will forever alter your taste, speech and ability to chew food properly. Keeping your dentures in place will also deteriorate over period of time due to constant ridge resorption.
What hurts more tooth extraction or root canal?
Nothing should really hurt in the dental office. The key to any treatment should be profound anesthesia which sometimes can be difficult to achieve in the presence of infection. READ MORE
Nothing should really hurt in the dental office. The key to any treatment should be profound anesthesia which sometimes can be difficult to achieve in the presence of infection. Your decision regarding root canal therapy vs extraction should involve your future oral health, nothing else. Root canal and a crown will save your tooth possibly for the rest of your life. Extracting the tooth, on the other hand, would only start your problems how to replace it in the future.
Can a crown last a lifetime?
Average "age" of a crown is 5 to 7 years, but everything is based on your oral hygiene. With proper care, especially daily flossing, you can expect 15 to 20 years or even longer READ MORE
Average "age" of a crown is 5 to 7 years, but everything is based on your oral hygiene. With proper care, especially daily flossing, you can expect 15 to 20 years or even longer before it needs to be replaced.
Do your teeth get whiter after quitting smoking?
They will definitely not get any darker for sure. It is very easy to make them whiter by professional bleaching treatment.
How long does it take to get Invisalign?
After the exam and treatment plan is finalized, it should only take 1 to 2 weeks.
How often should I rinse my mouth with salt water after tooth extraction?
You can rinse several times a day for a week starting 48 hours after the extraction. One important thing to remember: rinse gently and do not spit, you do not want to dislodge READ MORE
You can rinse several times a day for a week starting 48 hours after the extraction. One important thing to remember: rinse gently and do not spit, you do not want to dislodge the blood clot and develop a dry socket.
Is a root canal treatment safe?
Completely safe. In many cases, it is the only way to save the tooth.
Can antibiotics alone cure a tooth abscess?
No, antibiotics treat symptoms, but not the cause of tge infection. After the cause of the infection is diagnosed, root canal therapy or extraction is required in most cases.
Can I get a filling without a root canal?
Yes, you don't need a root canal therapy if there is no damage to the nerve.
Why do my gums bleed in the mornings?
As always, it is impossible to make a diagnosis over the internet without oral examination and X-rays. It looks like you have at least a mild form of gingivitis, which is a beginning READ MORE
As always, it is impossible to make a diagnosis over the internet without oral examination and X-rays. It looks like you have at least a mild form of gingivitis, which is a beginning of periodontal disease. Fortunately, gingivitis is completely reversible with regular cleanings and good oral hygiene.
What is the importance of using dental floss?
Yes, you certainly do. Floss is another tool, in addition to your toothbrush, to enable complete plaque removal which is the main goal of good and proper oral hygiene. You may READ MORE
Yes, you certainly do. Floss is another tool, in addition to your toothbrush, to enable complete plaque removal which is the main goal of good and proper oral hygiene. You may brush your teeth 3 times a day, but without flossing, you don't remove plaque from 20% to 50% of tooth surfaces.
Do I need braces to get rid of the gap in my teeth?
As a general rule, orthodontic treatment (Invisalign) is a number one choice for your situation. If the gaps are relatively small and the teeth are straight, you may choose to READ MORE
As a general rule, orthodontic treatment (Invisalign) is a number one choice for your situation. If the gaps are relatively small and the teeth are straight, you may choose to correct your problem with veneers, which require minimal tooth preparation (grinding) and will give you a very cosmetic outcome. If your teeth have a lot of spacing, are severely discolored, rotated or imperfectly shaped, then your choice of treatment will involve all ceramic crowns on 4 or 6 of your front teeth. Ask your dentist which treatment is best for you.
I just got a crown fit on my teeth but it hurts a lot. Does it require re-treatment?
No, the most common problem is incorrect bite (a crown is too high). This can easily be adjusted. If this is not the case, root canal therapy can be done if there is a nerve damage READ MORE
No, the most common problem is incorrect bite (a crown is too high). This can easily be adjusted. If this is not the case, root canal therapy can be done if there is a nerve damage due to previous fracture or decay.
I had some bleeding in my gums while brushing. Could it be serious?
Yes, this could be serious. You might just have gingivitis which is relatively easy to treat, or any stage of the periodontal disease, which is much harder to treat. It is very READ MORE
Yes, this could be serious. You might just have gingivitis which is relatively easy to treat, or any stage of the periodontal disease, which is much harder to treat. It is very important to have your teeth examined which should include full mouth X-rays. Likely for you, the above conditions can be diagnosed quickly and an appropriate treatment can be prescribed.
At what age can my little one start brushing her teeth on her own?
Three years old is a good age to start. Just supervise your child and then brush his or her teeth correctly.
Will mouthwash erode my teeth enamel?
The short answer is NO, but what you do is masking the problem. It is like using cologne without taking a shower, and doing this over and over. The bad breath is most likely caused READ MORE
The short answer is NO, but what you do is masking the problem. It is like using cologne without taking a shower, and doing this over and over. The bad breath is most likely caused by periodontal disease, tooth decay, or just plaque not regularly removed. In very rare cases, you might have an acid reflux problem in the absence of the above conditions.
