Dr. Michael P. Potter, DDS
Dentist
520 F St Sw Quincy WA, 98848About
Dr. Michael Potter is a Dentist practicing in Quincy, WA. Dr. Potter 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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What type of braces is the most comfortable?
Invisalign. READ MORE
Persistent Pain in Teeth and Gums
You need to see a dentist asap. If you dont there is a chance you could die. If no dentist available go to the emergency room. READ MORE
Can a root canal infection fix itself?
If you need a root canal or retreatment of a previous root canal due to infection, then you'll need to have additional treatment. They do not self resolve. READ MORE
How many dental implants can I get?
You can get however many implants that a surgeon could place based on your biology and health history READ MORE
Is gum swelling normal after getting a crown?
It can be. The dentist or dental assistant may have used retraction cord to push the gums away from the tooth. This can cause gingival trauma. Otherwise the gums may be sore due to excess cement around the crown or invasion of the biological width of the tooth. You'll want to follow-up with your dentist if the swelling and pain persists for longer than a couple of days. READ MORE
Should I take my dentures out every night?
The answer is dentist and procedure specific. If the doctor said you could, you can. If they said you cant, you should have a follow up appointment scheduled. My best advice is to call the office that delivered the prosthesis. READ MORE
Why are my gums swollen around my crown?
There can be a few reasons for that, but its important that you call your dental office and schedule a follow up appointment. There could be extra cement, retraction cord, infection, and more! Youll want a professional to evaluate it. Sincerely, Dr P READ MORE
Can I get a bridge instead of dental implant?
There are times that a bridge and dental implant are interchangeable, but youll want to talk to an expert because they arent always. Dr P READ MORE
Is it normal to have pain after a root canal procedure?
That is a great question! The procedure should be relatively pain free. A local anesthesia will be administered. Some mild pain can be expected after the procedure is completed. OTC NSAIDS can be used to help alleviate pain, make sure you check with your physician to ensure youre healthy enough for NSAIDS. If the pain persists beyond what NSAIDS can help with, or if it lasts for more than a couple days; or extreme swelling, purulence, or fracture of the remaining tooth, its advisable to contact your provider for a reevaluation. Hope it helps! Dr P READ MORE
What foods to avoid after dental implants?
The process of placing a dental implant is very patient and location specific. You must follow the directions of your dental surgeon. But, once its healed and properly assembled you should able to eat most foods without issues! Hope this helps Dr P READ MORE
Does it hurt getting a crown on an implant?
A normal implant crown should NOT hurt. It should feel like a natural tooth. That being said, sometimes getting a tooth removed in preparation for an implant can hurt and your surgeon might decide to give you pain relievers. If your implant is hurting after the healing process is completed, you NEED to visit a dentist office IMMEDIATELY. This could be a sign that your implant/abutment/crown need additional treatment. I hope this helps! Dr P READ MORE
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