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Cristina Daniela Balan

Dentist

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Cristina Daniela Balan
  • Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Accepting new patients

Which straightens your teeth better?

I think an orthodontist will help you by checking himself what is precisely your situation and what fits.

How can I reverse yellowing of my teeth?

Brushing, vitamin D, minerals.

At what age do gums start to recede?

It is not only age which determines the gums to recede. Maybe you brush too hard and they retract or maybe you have a genetic disease called parodontitis which determines that- READ MORE
It is not only age which determines the gums to recede. Maybe you brush too hard and they retract or maybe you have a genetic disease called parodontitis which determines that- and needs the care of a dentist+hygienist or diabetes. First signs in healthy adult shall be after 45 years.

What are the side effects of dental implants?

The success rate of implants, the adhesion of an alien body to our mouth is incredible-over 90%. You can be tested for allergy to the materials used as extra precaution, but besides READ MORE
The success rate of implants, the adhesion of an alien body to our mouth is incredible-over 90%. You can be tested for allergy to the materials used as extra precaution, but besides that it is not side-effected. The tissue under the implant gets infection sometimes. Reasons are too many to specify, but that is more a potential situation than side-effect. A good practitioner shall have no troubles into puttin it in.

Can I have surgery to fix TMJ?

Yes, I recommend it while you are still young. It might be a surgery and no one goes happy to the fellow surgeon, but on the other side, if it is really needed and you heard that READ MORE
Yes, I recommend it while you are still young. It might be a surgery and no one goes happy to the fellow surgeon, but on the other side, if it is really needed and you heard that from at least 2 people, go for it!

How serious is an infected wisdom tooth?

Good morning. Wisdom teeth are no joke, infection of it can determine serious infection of sinuses and tissue around, with the risk of getting in the blood and sending the infection READ MORE
Good morning. Wisdom teeth are no joke, infection of it can determine serious infection of sinuses and tissue around, with the risk of getting in the blood and sending the infection to a vital organ. Go to a dentist who does surgery or a surgeon. Good luck!

Skin is shedding on the inside of my mouth (my cheeks). Is this normal?

It may mean that you chew your cheeks yourself during night. Try before sleep to rest your mind, otherwise contact a dentist for a sleep brace.

Is water-flossing as effective as regular flossing?

Regular floss is beter. On the principle- you know what water falling on a stone can make. Enamel is breakable. But watch out to do in right. In and out not in left right out. READ MORE
Regular floss is beter. On the principle- you know what water falling on a stone can make. Enamel is breakable. But watch out to do in right. In and out not in left right out.

Food getting stuck behind wisdom teeth

Use toothstickes or ask the dentist to clean for you and check for a cavity.

Why are some people's canine teeth sharper than others?

Genetics. More I cannot discuss, I am not specialist in this field.

Having an abscessed tooth? What could this mean?

Abces means infection and it can be seen in the photos radiographic ones even before pain.

I am not very satisfied with my RCT. What should I do about it?

You can give it up to 3 months. If still sensitive, ask for a specialist, maybe you still have a very small canal which only at a very specialized microscope can be seen and treated. READ MORE
You can give it up to 3 months. If still sensitive, ask for a specialist, maybe you still have a very small canal which only at a very specialized microscope can be seen and treated.

How can I reverse yellowing of my teeth?

Calcium, vitD, stop smoking, coffee, red wine.

Does switching toothpaste matter?

Yes. Bacterias can get used and then toothpastes are not efficient anymore.

What are the steps involved in maintaining good oral hygiene?

Drink enough water, use apples as cleaning teeth from time to time. Try to take multivitamins supplements for 3 months in the winter.

How long after my extraction stitches are removed can I drink or eat?

No hard things or rinsing. You can eat after 1h.

Does a root canal take longer to heal for a diabetic?

It is not yet scientifically proven. But most diabetics have gingiva and soft tissue problems and immunity low, so the chances are quite high to have a slower reaction.

Are there any natural remedies for dry mouth?

Cucumbers, coconut oil, things that stimulate saliva. Dryness in the mouth is part of the aging process. Needs just more water or stimulation.

Why am I so exhausted after removal of infected root canal molar?

The mouth is part of the body and gingiva is the open gate for the bacteria to the bloodstream. It is possible that your immunity was already a bit weakend- can also be menopause- READ MORE
The mouth is part of the body and gingiva is the open gate for the bacteria to the bloodstream. It is possible that your immunity was already a bit weakend- can also be menopause- and the most of the energy is focused to calm down inflammation, but you don’t have any other energy stocks left for the rest of the body. If it is upper molar, it is also possible that one of the surrounding anatomical parts are infected, too. And it has connection to the ear-eye-nose system or frontal part of the head. First address the same question to your dentist, then maybe a GP can help with some blood analysis. Sometimes there is nothing to do with the dental treatment, but a stress period or low immunity.

For small kids how frequent should dentist visits be?

Until the first permanent teeth, which is nowadays between 5 and 6 years old, it is recommended minimum 1 time per year. Afterwards each 6 months is the best, following exactly READ MORE
Until the first permanent teeth, which is nowadays between 5 and 6 years old, it is recommended minimum 1 time per year. Afterwards each 6 months is the best, following exactly the normal time of eruption of the teeth, also very important to determine if other treatment is needed.