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Dr. Joaquin Antonio Siles, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Joaquin Siles is a Dentist practicing in Orange, CA. Dr. Siles 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. Joaquin Antonio Siles, DDS
  • Orange, CA
  • Accepting new patients

How do you clean under a dental bridge?

There are little brushes, like tooth picks, dental flosses and a variety of plastic cleaning devices. Ask your Dentist and Hygienist, they will show you how to do it, otherwise READ MORE
There are little brushes, like tooth picks, dental flosses and a variety of plastic cleaning devices. Ask your Dentist and Hygienist, they will show you how to do it, otherwise you will have cavities, infection in the gums and bad breath.

Should I get my teeth cleaned before whitening?

Good question. Absolutely yes! Do not bleach your teeth without a cleaning and polishing professionally by a Dentist or a Hygienist.

Does a crown require a root canal?

Not always, unless you are in pain after the crown is cemented or if the tooth has a cavity that is closed to the nerve or the X-rays show infection.

How long do dental implants last?

An good quality implant could last the rest of your life, provided you take good care of your teeth with brushing, flossing, regular professional cleanings, check ups by your Dentists, READ MORE
An good quality implant could last the rest of your life, provided you take good care of your teeth with brushing, flossing, regular professional cleanings, check ups by your Dentists, X rays, etc.

How often should I change a dental crown?

If your dental crown is in good condition, a good quality dental work by your dentist, your gums are maintained healthily, with your good home work and regular professional cleanings READ MORE
If your dental crown is in good condition, a good quality dental work by your dentist, your gums are maintained healthily, with your good home work and regular professional cleanings and check-ups, your crown could last the rest of your life, 10, 20, 30 years...

How soon after tooth extraction can you have an implant?

You can have your implants posted in your jaws immediately after your extractions. If you or your dentist want to wait, it will take 3 months for the gums to heal and installed READ MORE
You can have your implants posted in your jaws immediately after your extractions. If you or your dentist want to wait, it will take 3 months for the gums to heal and installed your implants.

Can you whiten a damaged tooth?

Yes, damaged teeth can be whitened.

Why are my teeth turning yellow?

Several reasons: your two front teeth are probably a little protruded. Perhaps you are a mouth breather. Your front teeth are constantly dried out by your breathing, and that can READ MORE
Several reasons: your two front teeth are probably a little protruded. Perhaps you are a mouth breather. Your front teeth are constantly dried out by your breathing, and that can change the color of your teeth. Check with your dentist.

Why do my gums feel inflamed after a root canal?

Root Canals are surgical procedures that causes sometimes severe pain, mile pain or not pain at all. Perhaps your tooth has an infection not relieved by a root canal. Make an appointment READ MORE
Root Canals are surgical procedures that causes sometimes severe pain, mile pain or not pain at all. Perhaps your tooth has an infection not relieved by a root canal. Make an appointment with an Root Canal Specialist.

What could the bump on my gum be?

Perhaps acute inflammation caused by accumulation of plaque (bacteria) in your gums, that causes infection or perhaps your brushing/ flossing in the gums are not good enough, READ MORE
Perhaps acute inflammation caused by accumulation of plaque (bacteria) in your gums, that causes infection or perhaps your brushing/ flossing in the gums are not good enough, no frequent or meticulous. May be a misalignment of your teeth that collects plaque. Basically lack of professional, deep cleaning. Need to see a Dentist for check up and X Rays. plus deep cleaning by a Hygienist.

Does tooth pain mean I need a root canal?

Very possible a root canal. You need to see your dentist who will diagnose the reasons for your pain. Do not delay.