Dr. Brenda D. Berkal DMD
Dentist
4 Birch Street Derry New Hampshire, 03038About
Dr. Brenda Berkal is a Dentist practicing in Derry, New Hampshire. Dr. Berkal 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.
Education and Training
Tufts University
Tufts College Dental School - D.M.D. DMD 1977
Board Certification
Dentistry
Provider Details
Dr. Brenda D. Berkal DMD's Expert Contributions
Can I drink through a straw with a temporary crown?
A straw should not be a problem with a provisional crown. Avoid drinking through a straw after oral surgery. READ MORE
Is fluoride treatment effective for tooth sensitivity?
There are various ways of treating teeth with fluoride. They all typically provide relief from sensitivity. Time to take effect and duration of relief can vary. I generally recommend maintaining the desensitization with prescription strength fluoride toothpaste READ MORE
Is fluoride toothpaste safe?
Used as directed, Yes! Do not eat an entire tube. Brian with a small amount and spit it out when you are done brushing. It definitely helps prevent cavities. READ MORE
My jaw is loud?
Call the oral surgeon, there should not be pain by now. Ask the oral surgeon about your jaw when you are there READ MORE
Should you keep dentures in water?
Yes, when your dentures are not in your mouth, they should be stored in water. Including a cleaning tablet like efferent or polident doesn't hurt. Brushing the dentures is good also. READ MORE
Can you use mouthwash with a dental bridge?
A fixed bridge that stays connected to your teeth or a removable partial denture? Most mouthwash should not hurt either, but removing a removable partial denture for cleaning would be a better option. READ MORE
How do you avoid a root canal after a filling?
Getting the filling as soon as you learn there is a cavity helps. Letting the decay grow and get close to the pulp of the tooth dramatically increases the odds of needing a root canal. Your dentist can give appropriate post filling instructions, which depend READ MORE
cold sores
Check with your PCP, see if they recommend going on an anti viral READ MORE
Cold sore
If there were vehicles, little blisters, before crusting over, it does sound like herpes. There are vitamin deficiencies and occasionally yeast can cause non blistering sores at the corners of the mouth READ MORE
How long does it take for gums to heal after gum graft?
Everyone heals at a different rate. Different gum procedures can be more involved than others. Your periodontist can give you the best advice READ MORE
Do you need antibiotics after gum pinhole surgery?
Ask the surgeon who will do the surgery for a recommendation. Antimicrobial rinse for sure. READ MORE
What can you not eat with partials?
If these are your first partials, start with soft, easy foods that are cut into small pieces. Everyone adapts differently. The number of teeth supporting the partial also affects chewing ability. Know that there will be a "getting used to" period. Go back for adjustments when you need them. READ MORE
How long will my dentures hurt?
Are you having any teeth extracted? If not, for any painful spots you need to have the denture adjusted. How long did it take you to adjust to your prior dentures? That can be an indication of what to expect. Everyone adapted differently. READ MORE
Can dentures be permanently glued in?
No glue! Hybrid dentures CAN be screwed on to implants. Hybrid dentures do not cover as much of the gums so you can clean underneath them. Even hybrids are occasionally removed by the dentist for cleaning. READ MORE
Can you get dental implants if you have had dentures for years?
Your dental surgeon would take a 3D x-ray to determine how much jaw bone remains. Sometimes bone grafting can be done if there is not currently enough bone. READ MORE
What can I eat with Invisalign?
As you remove the aligners trip eat, you can eat most anything. Speak to your orthodontist or dentist. READ MORE
What can I take for a root canal pain?
If you can take medication like ibuprofen (Advil), a combination of ibuprofen plus acetaminophen (Tylenol) provides the best pain relief. READ MORE
Is saltwater rinse good after tooth extraction?
After the first 24 hours post-extraction, yes, rinsing with warm salt water is great. Keeping the socket gently cleaned helps healing. For the 1st 24 hours, do not rinse, just be gentle and let things heal. READ MORE
How are full dentures held in place?
Top dentures can have suction from the border of the denture sealing at the edges. As bottom dentures have to allow for the tongue, gravity holds them in. READ MORE
How should you brush your teeth after a gum graft?
Ask the surgeon who placed the gum graft. Probably just rinsing with a prescription mouthwash for a few days. An extra soft brush once you are brushing. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Dentist 2011 New Hampshire Magazine
- Top Dentist 2010 New Hampshire Magazine
- Top Dentist 2013 New Hampshire Magazine
- Top Dentist 2012 New Hampshire Magazine
- Top Dentist 2014 New Hampshire Magazine
- Top Dentist 2015 New Hampshire Magazine
Treatments
- Tooth Lightening
- Veneers & Laminates
- Tooth Colored Fillings
- Dental Hygiene And Periodontal Health
- Occlusion
- Snore Therapy
- Removable Dentures/implant Supported Dentures
- Implant Crowns, Bridges, And Dentures
Professional Memberships
- Past President Greater Salem Dental Society 1986
Experience & Accolades
- dentist1977 - 1980U.S. ArmyCaptain/ dentist
- Dentist1986Brenda Berkal DMDDentist
- Associate Dentist1981 - 1986Cabot Dental AssociatesAssociate Dentist
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, National Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, Past President of the Greater Salem DS
What do you attribute your success to?
Maintaining Integrity, Continuing Education
Hobbies / Sports
- Bicycling, Skiing, Martial Arts
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