Dr. Dr. Melissa Mancuso
Dentist
90 Pleasant St Woburn MA, 01801About
Dr. Melissa Mancuso is a Dentist practicing in Woburn, MA. Dr. Mancuso 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. Dr. Melissa Mancuso's Expert Contributions
How can I clean my partial dentures?
Polident READ MORE
What is the best toothpaste for gum disease?
Any non abrasive toothpaste is a good choice. (Often whitening toothpastes contain abrasives like silica to get out stain and end up causing sensitivity.) Depending on the severity of the gum disease, home care (toothpaste/floss) isn’t enough to treat it. Many patients will need a deep cleaning, that their hygienist can do, with some local anesthesia (novacaine). If the gum disease/inflammation is purely due to plaque and tartar build up, a good cleaning and follow up care should get you back in shape. READ MORE
How long does a root planing and scaling take?
One hour per side. READ MORE
Can you reverse tooth decay naturally?
You can slow the RATE but not eliminate or reverse it. READ MORE
How long should your jaw hurt after a tooth extraction?
Hi! So, with any medical/dental advice like this, it’s hard to answer you exactly without seeing you. However, I can try to answer as best I can. Jaw pain following an extraction could be normal post-op pain if it was a difficult extraction. Wisdom teeth, for example, can be very difficult to extract depending on how impacted they are. If you feel like "something isn’t right," you should definitely follow up with the doc that did the extraction. READ MORE
Is there a fix for receding gums?
There are ways to remedy receding gums. Your dentist can refer you to a periodontist if the recession is severe. READ MORE
How do you stop grinding teeth when you sleep?
You will not stop grinding your teeth unfortunately. You should consider having a night guard made by your dentist. READ MORE
Can a top tooth make a bottom tooth hurt?
A top tooth can make a bottom tooth hurt if...the top tooth has an abscess that is pushing it slightly out of the socket and putting more pressure on the bottom one. READ MORE
Can wisdom teeth cause ear pain?
They sure can! READ MORE
How long do stitches stay in after gum graft surgery?
Typically one week READ MORE
Can having diabetes make you more likely to have dental issues?
Yes diabetes is one of the medical conditions that can worsen tooth decay. I always tell patients with diabetes to be extra diligent with oral care ( brushing and flossing). I also recommend they come in every 4 months instead of every 6. READ MORE
Can you use toothpaste with dentures in?
Yes. You can also clean the dentures with products like Polident. READ MORE
Do you really need teeth cleaning every 6 months?
Yes. Now that we are back in the office after COVID shutdowns, we are seeing patients that are very overdue. It makes a big difference. READ MORE
Can I drink coffee after a tooth filling?
Yup! READ MORE
How long does bleeding last after dental implants?
There should be minimal to NO bleeding after implant surgery READ MORE
How do I stop my gums from growing over my braces?
Brush brush brush brush. READ MORE
Can dental implants cause brain damage?
Oh my goodness, no! READ MORE
Can teeth be saved with periodontal disease?
A lot of teeth can be saved from periodical disease. You need an evaluation from your dentist and/or periodontist. Many teeth with periodontist dz can be saved with gum surgery. READ MORE
What causes your gums to bleed?
One common reason is poor home care...not flossing. Some systemic diseases cause bleeding. Sometimes it’s just being overdue for a cleaning. READ MORE
Can radiology detect an impacted tooth?
Yes. The proper X-ray can detect an impacted tooth. It should be a panoramic X-ray. READ MORE
Treatments
- Restorative Dentistry:composite (tooth-colored) Dental Fillings
- Restorative Dentistry:dental Crowns
- Restorative Dentistry:dental Bridges
- Restorative Dentistry:dental Implants (restoration)
- Restorative Dentistry:partial Dentures
- Restorative Dentistry:dentures (upper And Lower)
- Periodontics:gingivitis
- Periodontics:non-surgical Gum Treatment
- Periodontics:root Planing
- Periodontics:scaling
- Endodontics:molar Endodontics
- Endodontics:root Canal Therapy
- Oral Surgery:simple Tooth Extractions
- Oral Surgery:dental Implants (surgical Placement)
- Oral Surgery:non-impacted Wisdom Teeth
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:breath Rx
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:cerec
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:da Vinci Veneerstm
- Dental Brands Our Office Can Provide:lumineers By Cerinate
- Cosmetic Dentistry:da Vinci Veneerstm
- Cosmetic Dentistry:lumineers By Cerinate
- Cosmetic Dentistry:teeth Whitening
- Cosmetic Dentistry:dental Bonding
- Cosmetic Dentistry:porcelain Dental Veneers
- Technology:intraoral Camera
- Technology:air Abrasion
- Technology:wand
- Technology:cerec
- Sedation:nitrous Oxide (laughing Gas)
- Sedation:conscious Sedation
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