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Alanna N. Heflin, DMD
Dentist | General Practice
937 Walker Rd Jackson TN, 38305About
Dr. Alanna Heflin is a General Dentist
Dr. Heflin is a General Dentist and focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth. Dr. Heflin's goal is to help her patients achieve and maintain a state of overall dental health. Dr. Heflin is trained to carry out such treatment as performing examinations, professional cleaning, direct restorative procedures, complete dentures, removable partial dentures, extractions, and other general dentistry needs.
Education and Training
UMMC School of Dentistry D.M.D. 2019
Provider Details
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Alanna N. Heflin, DMD's Expert Contributions
At what age do adults start losing teeth?
That is dependant on several factors. Your oral hygiene, periodontal condition, genetics, etc... you should be able to keep your teeth until you are no longer able to maintain your dental health. READ MORE
Do you feel dry socket immediately?
Usually you will feel the pain from a dry socket around day 3-5. READ MORE
Can teeth be straightened with a retainer?
Tooth positions can be maintained with a retainer. READ MORE
Is it too late to straighten my teeth?
it is not too late to straighten your teeth as long as your periodontal health is maintained and able to support ortho treatment. READ MORE
What happens if you don't wear Invisalign enough?
If you don't wear your trays the amount of hours/day recommended by your dentist, then it will take longer for the treatment to work. READ MORE
How long should dentures pain last?
You should take them to your local dentist or the dentist that made them and have them adjusted. They should not be causing pain READ MORE
Can I use toothpaste after getting dental implants?
Yes, you can. You just don't want to expose the implants to anything metal like the flossers with the metal wire under the bristles. READ MORE
What helps with pain after teeth cleaning?
Either a warm salt water rinse (1 tablespoon of salt per 1 cup warm water) or a fluoride varnish treatment. READ MORE
Can a dentist fix half a tooth?
It depends on the extent of the damage. Go to your local dentist for an X-ray and exam for a diagnosis and estimate to treat. READ MORE
How do you clean your real teeth with veneers?
You should be able to just brush and floss your teeth like normal. If this is a problem, then contact your local dentist that placed the veneers. READ MORE
Can teeth be saved with periodontal disease?
It depends on the severity of the periodontal disease. Consult your local dentist for a referral to a periodontist. READ MORE
Is it normal to see bone after a tooth implant?
It depends on the severity of the surgical process. If it has been a few weeks and the tissue has healed, then you shouldn't see bone. Consult the surgeon that placed the implant. READ MORE
What causes your gums to bleed?
Inflammation causes the gums to bleed. Inflammation can be caused by several different things, so consult your local dentist and schedule an oral hygiene appointment with an exam. READ MORE
Can a salt water rinse heal a gum infection?
It depends on what is causing the infection. Salt water rinses can help keep an area clean and reduce the pain, so if it was a minor trauma that caused the infection, it can help. If it is a tooth causing the infection, then salt water rinses are not enough. READ MORE
What helps with pain after dental implants?
Your surgeon should have prescribed you pain management medications. OTC medications like ibuprofen will also help. READ MORE
Is there an age limit for braces?
There isn't a specific age limit for braces, you just want good periodontal health and an overall treatment goal before considering braces. READ MORE
How do braces rearrange teeth?
Braces place force on the teeth's PDL, causing them to slowly move positions in the bone. This needs to be done in a proper time frame so that bone remodeling can occur correctly and not too fast as to result in loss of bone. READ MORE
Can I use mouthwash with Invisalign?
Yes, just use the mouthwash when you brush your teeth. You can also use it while wearing your trays, but it may stain your trays. This won't affect how they work, so it's not a big deal. READ MORE
Is it ok to not wear a retainer for 2 days?
It should be okay, just start wearing it regularly again and try not to skip days. It will be a little tight once you put it back in, but that is to be expected. READ MORE
Is pericoronitis a serious condition?
It can be if it is not treated. best to get the infected tissue removed so that it doesn't keep getting infected. It is usually treated by removing the traumatized tissue or teeth causing the traumatized tissue. Antibiotics are usually prescribed. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Robert R. Finch Oral Pathology 2019 The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
- AAOMP Dental Student Award 2019 The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
- 2019 AGD Senior Student Dental 2019 University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
Professional Memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Lighthouse Church
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry
What do you attribute your success to?
- Love of the Dental/Medical field, taking care of her patients, keeping them healthy and happy. Always learning and enjoying the challenges.
Areas of research
Organic chemistry at Mississippi College 2014-2015
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