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Dr. Khadije Hussein

Dentist

Dr. Khadije Hussein is a Dentist practicing in Livonia, MI. Dr. Hussein 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. Khadije Hussein
  • Livonia, MI
  • Wayne State University
  • Accepting new patients

Is it normal to have discharge after tooth extraction?

I would go see the dentist to check the area.

What type of sedation is used for dental bone graft?

No need for general sedation. Local anaesthesia should be enough for the surgery

Does Invisalign give you perfect teeth?

The doctor needs to take records and evaluate your case . Each case is different

Are you put to sleep for a gum graft?

No need to be put to sleep.

Does it hurt getting a crown on an implant?

No it does not if the implant is good and integrated with the bone .

Why does my 5 year old have so many cavities?

Your kid needs to brush twice a day . Bacteria cause cavities .

What helps with gum pain after surgery?

I would call the office and ask the doctor to send me prescriptions for pain. Rinse with warm water and salt if you were not prescribed a mouth rinse.

Does the dentist numb you for a deep cleaning?

Yes for deep cleaning you need to be numbed

Do I need a filling for a chipped tooth?

It depends how big the chip on the tooth. Sometimes it requires a crown to protect the tooth.

Is deep cleaning the same as scaling and root planing?

Hello,

Yes, it is. Scaling and root planning is the same as deep cleaning.

What happens if you wait too long to get wisdom teeth out?

If you have no cavities or discomfort from your wisdom teeth, then you can wait on your wisdom teeth and no need to extract. But if they are causing pain or they are impacted and READ MORE
If you have no cavities or discomfort from your wisdom teeth, then you can wait on your wisdom teeth and no need to extract. But if they are causing pain or they are impacted and causing problems such as resorption to adjacent teeth, then you need to take care of them as soon as possible.
Hope this information was helpful.

Can a crown cause a metallic taste in your mouth?

Yes, if the crown is made from porcelain fused to metal or just metal.

Can a tooth with a root canal hurt years later?

Of course it can. It could be due to the presence of bacteria from secondary caries or due to infection. You need to go to your dentist and take some X-rays to evaluate the tooth. READ MORE
Of course it can. It could be due to the presence of bacteria from secondary caries or due to infection. You need to go to your dentist and take some X-rays to evaluate the tooth.

How long does it take to get dentures after teeth are pulled?

The more you wait, the better the result of your dentures. Usually, the healing after extractions will take 4-6 weeks, but it is better to wait a little more to take the impressions, READ MORE
The more you wait, the better the result of your dentures. Usually, the healing after extractions will take 4-6 weeks, but it is better to wait a little more to take the impressions, so 8 weeks after extractions is good and then take the impressions.

Can you get a filling without an injection?

If the cavity is in the first layer of the tooth, then yes, you can get it done without an injection, but if it is deep, then no.