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Myungsuk Koh
Dentist
Dr. Myungsuk Koh is a Dentist practicing in Henrico, VA. Dr. Koh 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.
13 years
Experience
Myungsuk Koh
- Henrico, VA
- Tufts University
- Accepting new patients
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Are you put to sleep for dental implant surgery?
No. If you have severe anxiety you can request it.
How can I remove stains from my teeth at home?
Hi.
I don't think you can remove the stains by brushing your teeth at home.
I don't think you can remove the stains by brushing your teeth at home.
Is brushing your teeth 3 times a day bad?
Hi.
No. it isn't bad. Just don't brush hard and brush teeth carefully.
No. it isn't bad. Just don't brush hard and brush teeth carefully.
Can wisdom teeth cause ear pain?
Hi.
I don't think teeth itself can cause pain, but if you have any infection it can cause ear pain including headache as well.
Thank you.
I don't think teeth itself can cause pain, but if you have any infection it can cause ear pain including headache as well.
Thank you.
How can I fix receding gums naturally?
Hi,
Unfortunately, it can't be healed naturally.
Unfortunately, it can't be healed naturally.
How can I deep clean my gums at home?
Hi.
You can't do deep clean at home. You need anesthesia for deep cleaning.
You can't do deep clean at home. You need anesthesia for deep cleaning.
Does dental cleaning damage enamel?
Hi.
Dental cleaning is to remove plaque and calculus. No damages on enamel surfaces.
Dental cleaning is to remove plaque and calculus. No damages on enamel surfaces.
Should I get my teeth cleaned before whitening?
Hi.
I think it is better to remove plaque first before whitening.
I think it is better to remove plaque first before whitening.
Can a dental cleaning whiten teeth?
Hi.
Whitening and cleaning are totally different fields. If you have heavy stains on your teeth then cleaning can help whiten teeth a little bit.
Whitening and cleaning are totally different fields. If you have heavy stains on your teeth then cleaning can help whiten teeth a little bit.
What to eat after a deep teeth cleaning?
HI.
You can eat everything but avoid some hot and spicy food.
You can eat everything but avoid some hot and spicy food.
Are there any painful side effects after a teeth cleaning?
Hi.
There are no serious side effects after cleaning. Sometimes, I saw slight bleeding and sore for a couple of days.
There are no serious side effects after cleaning. Sometimes, I saw slight bleeding and sore for a couple of days.
How long does bonding a tooth take?
Hi.
It depends on the condition of caries. If it is big and deep, it will take longer than usual. I believe it will be less than 30 minutes.
Thank you.
It depends on the condition of caries. If it is big and deep, it will take longer than usual. I believe it will be less than 30 minutes.
Thank you.
How do you get rid of nerve pain in your tooth?
Hi.
First, you need to know why you have the nerve pain on your front teeth. Treatment will be different depending on the conditions of the tooth.
First, you need to know why you have the nerve pain on your front teeth. Treatment will be different depending on the conditions of the tooth.
Is dental anesthesia safe for children?
HI.
It is safe. But if he has allergies against anesthesia, then it is a different story.
Thank you.
It is safe. But if he has allergies against anesthesia, then it is a different story.
Thank you.
Does charcoal really whiten teeth?
Hi.
I don't think so. There are many products for whitening.
I don't think so. There are many products for whitening.
Drinking coffee after having wisdom teeth removed?
Hi.
You can drink coffee from now on. It was a week ago for the extraction.
You can drink coffee from now on. It was a week ago for the extraction.
How painful is having a tooth removed?
Hi.
I am pretty sure there is no pain at all, but you can feel only pressure a lot.
I am pretty sure there is no pain at all, but you can feel only pressure a lot.
How are teeth extracted?
Hi
Luxating tooth with hand instruments first, and then extract it with forceps.
Luxating tooth with hand instruments first, and then extract it with forceps.
What is the best painkiller for a tooth extraction?
Hi.
There is no best painkiller. You should take OTC painkiller first and adjust the frequency and dose of painkiller.
There is no best painkiller. You should take OTC painkiller first and adjust the frequency and dose of painkiller.
How long does an extracted tooth bleed?
Hi.
Usually, it is about 20 to 40 minutes. But sometimes it bleeds longer.
Usually, it is about 20 to 40 minutes. But sometimes it bleeds longer.
