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Dr. Saleh A Elahwal DDS
Dentist
481 83rd St Suite 110 Brooklyn NY, 11209About
Dr. Saleh Elahwal is a Dentist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Elahwal 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.
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Dr. Saleh A Elahwal DDS's Expert Contributions
Should I take antibiotics after having a root canal?
Antibiotics are only taking when a person is having an infection. In some cases when patients who had hip or heart valve replacement as per their Dr’s request they take antibiotics prior to blood born dental procedure .if the tooth is infected. Take antibiotic ..otherwise no. READ MORE
Is bridging better than implant?
On the contrary. Bridging to replace a missing tooth is damaging 2 perfectly sound teeth . In this case an implant is more of a conservative approach. So it depends on the situation of the 2 Neighbor teeth . If they both have , say root canal treatment and huge fillings and infection free . I’ll do a bridge for the time being . Otherwise an implant is the choice READ MORE
Do they put you to sleep for gum graft surgery?
General anesthesia is not really needed for a minor procedure like gum graft. It could be done under local infiltration anesthesia READ MORE
Can I use mouthwash with a dental bridge?
Absolutely. Using mouth wash helps to get rid of the biofilm and the bacteria that causes gingivitis READ MORE
Why do my teeth hurt after sealants?
Sometimes when hygienists place sealants, they put an amount that could affect occlusion ( when upper teeth get in contact with lower ones when a person bite down ) that could lead to a premature contact and hyperemia or reversal irritation if tooth nerve and the become sensitive to cold stuff. But once the dentist remove the high spots by adjusting occlusion in 48 hours things go back to normal. READ MORE
How to treat inflamed gums at home?
For the time being till you get your dental appointment. Just keep your regular oral hygiene by flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. Also, use 3% hydrogen peroxide with warm water as a mouth rinse twice a day. READ MORE
Is root canal the only way to treat a tooth cavity?
When the decay reaches to the nerve of the tooth (bad cavity), the tooth starts to be sensitive to hot, cold, and sweet, and the pain becomes severe and intolerable. Then, root canal treatment is necessary. READ MORE
Are braces the only way to fix buck teeth?
There is another way of fixing this problem if you do not want to show braces. Consider having clear aligners or Invisalign. They are very effective and very aesthetic. READ MORE
What can sensitive teeth mean?
You might be grinding your teeth while asleep. We call it bruxism. It makes the teeth sensitive to cold stuff. This situation gets worse when the patient is stressed out. Please consider looking at it by your dentist. READ MORE
Can teeth grinding cause headaches?
Yes, indeed. There is correlation between tension type of headaches and bruxism or grinding teeth while asleep due to the formation of trigger points in the muscles of mastication and the other muscles of head and neck. Consider having a night guard (lab design) ordered by your dentist, not an over-the-counter one. READ MORE
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Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
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