EXPERT
Sundas Idrees
Dentist
- Herndon, VA
- VCU School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
Early Prevention and Detection - Taking Us Back to the Basics
When we talk to patients about cavities or caries, we are bringing to light a condition that can be prevented. Caries are the manifestation of an oral disease where "bad bacteria"...
Can I treat gingivitis at home?
What types of problems can dental x-rays identify?
How many times a day should I floss my teeth?
Why is my toothache worse at night?
How long does a root canal take?
How can I straighten my teeth?
Is it OK for kids to use an electric toothbrush?
Yes, it is okay for her to use an electronic toothbrush. An electronic toothbrush will help clean areas that a regular toothbrush cannot and will reach surfaces that are hard to clean. Thank you for your question.
How can I prevent dental cavities?
What happens if you don't wear your retainer?
Your teeth will most likely shift back to their original state. The retainer helps keep the teeth in the position they are at and are heavily encouraged to wear to prevent any movement. We see a lot of patients that do not wear their retainers and would have to be fitted for braces again.
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Is it good to floss your teeth?
Yes, we recommend you to floss at least twice a day. This provides good oral hygiene and helps prevents future cavities and other complications.
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How many times a day do I need to floss my teeth?
We recommend you floss at least twice a day. Ideally, you can also floss in between meals.
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Smile direct club or Invisalign?
We recommend using Invisalign so that a dentist can examine you. To receive the best treatment, I strongly advise you to choose a treatment plan that has an actual dentist involved so they can treat you step by step. Thank you for your question.
What is a mini tooth implant?
Mini tooth implants are typically used for dentures stabilization. I recommend you see your dental professional to see if you are the best candidate for one.
Are mini dental implants as good as regular implants?
Mini dental implants are typical used to help stabilize dentures. They can also be used if the space is too small for a regular implant. Please consult your dental professional to see if you are the best candidate for this treatment. Thank you for your question.
Why do cold things hurt my teeth?
There are many possible reasons for this pain to be happening, including a possible cavity. Please visit your dental professional for an examination.
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Brackets on my braces came off while sleeping. What should I do?
Can you live with wisdom teeth?
What should I do if my braces are too tight?
Can an x-ray show if you need a root canal?
Yes, x-rays are very useful and can show up if you need a root canal. Thank you for your question.
Do you recommend Quip?
There is not a lot of research to back up the quality and care of Quip. Especially since the toothbrush's performance is weak compared to its competitors like Oral-B or Phillips. I would recommend looking into a different brand. Thank you for your question.