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Mrs. Shweta Gautam Daftary D.D.S
Dentist | General Practice
6009 Beltline road #100 Dallas TX, 75254About
Dr. Shweta Daftary is a General & Cosmetic Dentist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Daftary has over 25 years of experience and specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. She performs all aspects of dentistry such as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and even implants and cosmetic orthodontics. At Prestonwood Dental, Dr. Daftary and her caring staff use latest technology to provide dental treatment with utmost comfort.
Education and Training
Loma Linda School of Dentistry DDS 1993
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Mrs. Shweta Gautam Daftary D.D.S's Expert Contributions
Are all on 6 implants good?
They are good because they are fixed and comfortable in chewing. The procedure to go through implants and the teeth over it is a long one and expensive, but definitely worth it. READ MORE
Is it normal for Invisalign to cause gum pain?
It is not normal for Invisalign to cause gum pain. Please see your Invisalign provider for adjustments READ MORE
Does it hurt getting a crown on an implant?
Since the implant has no nerves, placing a crown on it generally does not hurt. Sometimes the gums around the implant may feel tender due to the pressure from the new crown placement. READ MORE
Can you get cavities under Invisalign attachments?
Yes. If good oral hygiene is not maintained by proper regular brushing and flossing, you can get decay under the aligners. READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for a tooth extraction?
That will be completely your choice. putting to sleep or sedating the patient is needed in case of major surgical extractions or high patient anxiety. If you are comfortable, the extraction can be done under good local anesthesia without putting you to sleep. Just depends what the patient prefers. READ MORE
How soon after tooth extraction can you get a bridge?
You can get a temporary bridge immediately after extraction. The permanent bridge will be placed after the tissues in the area of extraction has healed completely. READ MORE
How can I treat an infected tooth without a root canal?
The infection would usually be coming from within the tooth or its surroundings. unless you treat the source of infection, you cannot completely get rid of it. If you did not want to do a root canal, the only other way to clear the infection will be by extracting the tooth. Antibiotics may help suppress the bacteria for limited time only and will not help in eliminating the infection completely. READ MORE
Can I get a bridge for my front teeth?
If the supporting teeth on which the bridge is made are in good health, then yes, you can get a bridge for your front teeth. READ MORE
Which dental crown is good for front teeth?
Zirconia crown will be good for a front tooth as it has strength for long term durability and it is also natural looking with no metals inside for good esthetics. READ MORE
Should I take pain medicine before dental implant?
No, you do not need to take pain medicine before your implant placement surgery as the surgeon will do the procedure under local or general anesthesia. READ MORE
Expert Publications
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Awards
- Omikron Kappa Upsilon-OKU 1993 OKU Society
Professional Memberships
- ADA, TDA, DCDS
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM) by TDA; Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) by ADA
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