Dr. Tim Kelly DDS
Dentist
504 East Monroe Rapid City South Dakota, 57701About
Tim Kelly, DDS, maintains a position at Rushmore Dental Products Inc as a dentist. He has nearly thirty years of experience and has expertise in general and laser dentistry. Dr. Kelly was educated at the Creighton University School of Dentistry. He is a professional member of the American Dental Association, the South Dakota Dental Association, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Provider Details
Dr. Tim Kelly DDS's Expert Contributions
Should you brush receding gums?
You must brush with soft bristle brush daily. READ MORE
How long does a bone graft last without an implant?
Depends on bone grafting material used. If you were going to have a bone graft and waited over 6 months, it's probably gone. READ MORE
Can surrounding teeth hurt after extraction?
yes READ MORE
Can you eat steak with dental implants?
yes READ MORE
Can teeth fall out during a deep cleaning?
yes READ MORE
Do dental crowns look natural?
They should but there's a lot of crown types that do and another group that don't READ MORE
Can zirconia crowns break?
Rarely ever. READ MORE
Is jaw pain normal after tooth extraction?
30-40% of the time the studies show READ MORE
How common is receding gums?
common READ MORE
When should pain from a tooth extraction stop?
It all depends. Usually within a few days, worst being first 12 hrs. READ MORE
How are veneers attached to your teeth?
Some of it's retentive in nature by the preparation, but most is by the adhesive glue that bonds to the teeth. Many of my patients have had their veneers for 20 years. But the veneers are for you and your dentist to discuss. READ MORE
Can bonded teeth be whitened?
No, not usually unless you're replacing the binding at the same time. READ MORE
Do you have to be put to sleep for tooth extraction?
Most people aren’t put to sleep for extractions. A much smaller proportion need to. But that’s a discussion between you and your dentist. READ MORE
Do root canals happen more often as you age?
Yes, but no, there is no correlation between root canals and age. But there is correlation with amount and frequency of cavities fillings and crowns and amount of work done ton that particular tooth over the years. So, if you take good care of your teeth and get fewer cavities and gum disease by good prevention, you will have less root canals for the most part; there are a few exceptions such as trauma to the teeth. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Regional, National and International Lecturing and public Speaking-On laser dentistry -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, South Dakota Dental Association,Academy of Laser Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry
What do you attribute your success to?
- Tim attributes his success to lots of hard work and commitment to his patients.
Dr. Tim Kelly DDS's Practice location
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