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Foaud Alethawy
Dentist
Dr. Foaud Alethawy is a Dentist practicing in Vancouver, British Columbia. Dr. Alethawy 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.
10 years
Experience
Foaud Alethawy
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- UBC
- Accepting new patients
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Can composite bonding fix crooked teeth?
No. Sometimes if the tooth is slightly twisted, we do composite bonding to make it look esthetically acceptable! It's camouflage, but won't fix the problem.
Can you chew gum with a crown?
Sure, you can. The crown should restore the functionality of the tooth.
How do you know if your filling is infected?
Tooth infection: "Signs and symptoms of a tooth abscess include severe, persistent, throbbing toothache that can radiate to the jawbone, neck or ear. ... Tender, swollen lymph READ MORE
Tooth infection: "Signs and symptoms of a tooth abscess include severe, persistent, throbbing toothache that can radiate to the jawbone, neck or ear. ... Tender, swollen lymph nodes under your jaw or in your neck. A sudden rush of foul-smelling and foul-tasting, salty fluid in your mouth and pain relief, if the abscess ruptures"
How do you get rid of an infection in your gums?
Get a check-up by your dentist to find out the causes of gum disease you have.
Can you eat normally with a dental bridge?
Definitely!
How long does it take to straighten teeth with braces?
To get the right answer to your question, you should see the dentist first! The dentist can give an estimation after a thorough exam of your dental condition.
Do I need braces to get rid of the gap in my teeth?
You can get it closed with white composite filling, which is less expensive and done in a single visit. You can get it fixed with Invisalign expresse that will cost more and it READ MORE
You can get it closed with white composite filling, which is less expensive and done in a single visit. You can get it fixed with Invisalign expresse that will cost more and it needs more time, almost less than 3 months.
My dental filling keeps coming out. What should I do?
Ask your dentist why it keeps coming out, and he has to figure it out why that is happening. Maybe that is due to the material and the technique used, your bite (severe grinding READ MORE
Ask your dentist why it keeps coming out, and he has to figure it out why that is happening. Maybe that is due to the material and the technique used, your bite (severe grinding habit), or the night guard (if you have one).
How long will I have to wait for my next session after first round of root canal?
You should be ok. The only issue here is the leakage of the temporary filling that placed after initiation of the RCT.
