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Dr. Christy Haffner, D.M.D.
Dentist (Pediatric)
Dr. Christy Haffner is a pediatric dentist practicing in Alpharetta, GA. Dr. Haffner specializes in the oral health of children. Pediatric dentists tend to patients ranging in age from infancy to teenaged years. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Haffner takes care of a childs teeth, gums and mouth. Children can face dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease without proper care. Pediatric dentists can provide dental examinations, give cleanings and treatments, repair cavitities and dental injuries like fractured or knocked-out teeth, diagnose oral conditions and more.
Dr. Christy Haffner, D.M.D.
- Alpharetta, GA
- Accepting new patients
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Is it normal for teeth to hurt after brushing?
If you have gum disease or you don't brush regularly it is normal for your teeth to hurt. May want to get that check-up sooner than later.
Is it painful to have a crown put on your tooth?
Absolutely, you just cut every bit of the tooth just like having a wound on your arm will take time to heal.
Why is my bridge hurting?
Just like a new pair of shoes, a new dental device takes time for the body to get used to it. If it was placed with the teeth adjacent holding it, they are taking a force that READ MORE
Just like a new pair of shoes, a new dental device takes time for the body to get used to it. If it was placed with the teeth adjacent holding it, they are taking a force that will eventually go away.
Does mouthwash help receding gums?
No it does not help receding gums. Great question. However, if your abrasion is from too hard of tooth brushing it can freshen your mouth up easily.
Can I use dental floss for my 4 year old?
Please start using dental floss as soon as the teeth have no space between them. Good habits are great to start early. 4 is great. What a great parent!
My daughter has all of her baby teeth in. What should I bring her to dentist?
The first check up is ideally around a child’s first birthday.
What is the best way to remove stuck food particles in children's teeth?
Old fashioned floss or floss picks
Can an electric toothbrush damage braces?
No, an electronic toothbrush is great for braces.
Is it normal to have pain 3 days after oral surgery?
Absolutely, your pain is part of the healing process. You should expect it for about 2 weeks
Does wearing Invisalign hurt?
It will hurt like a braces tightening for a few days after you get a new aligner
Why does my breath always smell with braces?
You might have inflamed gums or food stuck in your braces. Please floss and brush carefully
How do you prepare your teeth for orthodontics?
Make sure you go to your dentist first and take care of all decay before you get braces
How do you lessen the pain after getting Invisalign?
People usually respond well with ibuprofen.
How much radiation do you get from dental x-rays?
.00005 REM radiation exposure from an X-ray. If you lay outside in the summer for 5 hours you get 1.0 REM. Live in a brick house 10 REM per year.
So very very little
So very very little
How long after getting braces can I eat normally?
Usually about 3 days
Could a toothache be caused by getting braces?
Definitely since all teeth are being pulled on
What can you eat 3 days after wisdom teeth removal?
It depends on the patient but most are back to normal diet by then.
