Dr. Luis Galvan DDS
Dentist | General Practice
9590 Marbach Rd San Antonio TX, 78245About
Dr. Luis Galvan is a Dentist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Galvan 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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Why would you need a second root canal on the same tooth?
If the tooth is an important tooth strategically or the patient is very young or the tooth is in very good condition, it's advisable to retreat the tooth by a specialist to try to save it, again, if it's worth saving. Only 75% or retreats are successful. If the tooth prognosis is poor, maybe a retreat won't be the answer. READ MORE
How many teeth can be pulled safely at one time?
We can pull all upper and lower arches with no problem, it is a major procedure and will need time to recover. READ MORE
Is jaw pain normal after tooth extraction?
Certainly depending on the procedure a patient can be sore from the extraction site , from the TMJ (the joints of the mandible ) and lower yaw. Things to be aware is if pain decreases after 1 week and practically gone after two, the process of healing and inflammation will increase up to the third day +,_ and will start to decrease after that . READ MORE
Why does the gum around my crown hurt?
it may be periodontal disease READ MORE
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