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Bittner Family Dental Group
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Dr. Bittner Family Dental Group is a Dentist practicing in San Jose, CA. Dr. 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.
Bittner Family Dental Group
- San Jose, CA
- Accepting new patients
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What is the difference between a cleaning and a deep cleaning at the dentist?
A regular cleaning mainly is above the gums and very superficial; a deep cleaning usually needs an anesthetic and goes below the gum to the depth of the pocket to remove diseased READ MORE
A regular cleaning mainly is above the gums and very superficial; a deep cleaning usually needs an anesthetic and goes below the gum to the depth of the pocket to remove diseased and necrotic tissue and tartar (coral-like substance with millions of bacteria defecating in your mouth!).
Where do dentists get bone for bone grafts?
There is harvested human bone that is gamma sterilized, bovine bone, and allografts (synthetic).
How much does a dentist needle hurt?
Not at all if the dentist is good.
What happens if you smoke after scaling and root planing?
Impedes your healing time to double or triple.
How long does it take to see results from teeth whitening trays?
Depends on the thickness of your enamel. Some immediate, others never.
Can you eat with removable partial denture?
Yes, about 1/6 as effective as teeth.
What happens if you ignore wisdom teeth pain?
You lose wisdom, which is much more painful in the future!
Can I get a dental implant years after extraction?
Yes, absolutely. However, on the mandible, the bone resorbs with no teeth, so you may need bone augmentation as well to place the implant.
Is it safe to remove all 4 wisdom teeth at once?
Yes, If you have an experienced maxillofacial surgeon, it will be better and you do not have to go through the anguish or stress of multiple visits and healing.
Can a filling turn into a root canal?
Yes, possibly if it is very large or deep. Most people have no issues, however, some people's nerves are closer to the surface or larger and can then die after a large or deep READ MORE
Yes, possibly if it is very large or deep. Most people have no issues, however, some people's nerves are closer to the surface or larger and can then die after a large or deep filling.
How can I strengthen my teeth?
There are various products of the market that strengthen the teeth the best has fluoride and name brand prevident, flourigaurd. If the teeth have demineralization, then I would READ MORE
There are various products of the market that strengthen the teeth the best has fluoride and name brand prevident, flourigaurd. If the teeth have demineralization, then I would recommend a regimen of MI paste these can be purchased at your dentist office.
Have a great day!
Dr. Gerald Bittner
Have a great day!
Dr. Gerald Bittner
Will dental crowns fall out?
Not necessarily if they are sealed, however, if there is recurrent decay around the edges, then they can possibly fall out. Also, a hard, chewy, sticky candy can also remove if READ MORE
Not necessarily if they are sealed, however, if there is recurrent decay around the edges, then they can possibly fall out. Also, a hard, chewy, sticky candy can also remove if the teeth stick together.
When did Invisalign dentistry become popular?
General dentists have performed for 15 years and orthodontists before that. Our office is one of the first GP's to use Invisalign!
Do all dentists provide anesthesiology for nervous patients?
No, you need a board-certified practitioner who can perform general anesthesiology.
Should old amalgam fillings be replaced?
If they are leaking/failing, then yes.
What do you do if your crown falls off your tooth?
it is always prudent to go back to the original provider first.
Could a toothache be caused by a problem with my jaw?
Yes, your jaw joint or TMJ has a wide range of motion. If your jaw is injured or muscles are tense or inflamed, that can change the way your teeth mesh together. So, instead of READ MORE
Yes, your jaw joint or TMJ has a wide range of motion. If your jaw is injured or muscles are tense or inflamed, that can change the way your teeth mesh together. So, instead of meshing well, they could be banging each other more forcefully than normal and that could cause a toothache.
Have a great day!
Dr. Gerald Bittner
Have a great day!
Dr. Gerald Bittner
Can sinus infections cause tooth pain?
Absolutely! Especially on the top rear teeth. It will feel like a toothache due to the fact the sinus pressure is pushing on the nerve exiting the apex (or tip) of the tooth root!
Have READ MORE
Absolutely! Especially on the top rear teeth. It will feel like a toothache due to the fact the sinus pressure is pushing on the nerve exiting the apex (or tip) of the tooth root!
Have a great day!
Dr. Gerald Bittner
Have a great day!
Dr. Gerald Bittner
