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Dr. Brittany Amor
Dentist
Dr. Brittany Amor is a Dentist practicing in Tempe, AZ. Dr. Amor 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.
11 years
Experience
Dr. Brittany Amor
- Tempe, AZ
- Kalamazoo College
- Accepting new patients
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Is an electric toothbrush good for gums?
An electric toothbrush will always be superior to manual brushing.
Can I use chlorhexidine after implant?
Chlorhexidine is not indicated after an implant placement because it inhibits fibroblast formation. Fibroblasts are in your gums, so therefore if you use chlorhexidine, your gums READ MORE
Chlorhexidine is not indicated after an implant placement because it inhibits fibroblast formation. Fibroblasts are in your gums, so therefore if you use chlorhexidine, your gums will heal slower.
Should I take pain medicine before dental implant?
It is not necessary to take pain medicine before your implant placement. Depending on the medication, it could prevent proper bleeding and blood flow. Take medication only as indicated READ MORE
It is not necessary to take pain medicine before your implant placement. Depending on the medication, it could prevent proper bleeding and blood flow. Take medication only as indicated by your treating dentist.
What can I eat with the molar crown?
You can eat everything as normal. However, if you eat sticky foods, you may pop off your crown.
Is a CT scan necessary after getting an implant?
The gold standard is to take a CBCT before a dental implant. However, a CT scan is different than a CBCT, and a CT is not necessary.
Is jaw surgery risky?
There are always risks with every procedure. Talk to your surgeon about the specific risks of your surgery, and decide if they are risks you are willing to take.
Is jaw surgery recovery painful?
Yes, recovery is painful. But the positive end result should outweigh the pain.
Can you sleep with implant dentures?
You should not sleep with any removable prosthesis.
Can a partial denture be attached to an implant?
Yes, a partial denture can be fitted to attach to implants. This prosthesis will come in and out daily to brush your natural teeth and the partial.
Brittany Amor, DDS
Brittany Amor, DDS
