Dr. John Rohm, DMD

Dentist | General Practice

480 Penn Lincoln Dr Imperial PA, 15126 Show map

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Dr. John Rohm is a Dentist practicing in Imperial, PA. Dr. Rohm 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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Can bonded teeth be whitened?
The bonded or restored part of your tooth will not whiten with the gels or liners. That's why it's best to whiten your teeth prior to bonding so that the color of the material can be matched to the color of the tooth. READ MORE
How long do braces take to straighten front teeth?
The answer is 'It depends'. There are so many factors that go into "straight" teeth its impossible to say without an examination. Just some of the things: are the teeth turned; is there enough space in your jaw for the teeth; is there too much space; what kind of bite do you have - under or over bite; does your tooth size match; do you have enough bone in the right place to move teeth? This is only a few of the things that need to be addressed before you can estimate "How long?" READ MORE
How do you prepare your teeth for braces?
The first thing was to get evaluated for the orthodontics (braces). At that appointment your teeth would be checked for and cavities and gum disease. All of this should be addressed before any orthodontics. Braces just make the daily cleaning and maintenance of your teeth 100X harder, get into good habits with flossing and brushing before you start. The results will be worth it! READ MORE
Can oil pulling remove hard plaque?
No, calculus (harden, mineralized plaque) won't be removed by pulling. Oil pulling will remove some loose debris, but even soft plaque is pretty firmly attached and needs to be removed by mechanical means -- brushing and flossing. The change you see in the oil after pulling is mostly from oxygenating the oil as you force it through the spaces, not plaque removal READ MORE
How do you tell if a tooth crown is not fitted properly?
The first thing is how does it feel. When you bite and the pressure between the teeth. It is difficult for consumers to tell how the fit is after that. As a dentist I'm looking for a fit of 15 to 40 microns at the spot where the tooth meets the crown. If you can feel a gap with your fingernail or tongue it probably needs checked. READ MORE
Teeth shifting after braces off and waiting for my retainer?
No your teeth won't shift loads in a few weeks. They may shift a little, so that the retainers exert a little pressure on the teeth after you put it in. This will go away after a few hours. That's why orthodontists recommend retainers to keep teeth in the proper relation when you're done with treatment READ MORE
Can you rinse with mouthwash with dentures in?
Yes you can. Rinsing with the denture in doesn't remove any food particles that can be trapped under the denture. If there is an odor that you are trying to cover up you might need to have them professionally cleaned. Also if the dentures are older than 8 years old; 1. the fit is not too great anymore 2. the growth of plaque on the dentures is quite significant you might need a new set. READ MORE
How is dental calculus removed?
Dental calculus is the hardened, mineralized form of plaque. Its kind of like barnacles on your teeth, like barnacles it needs to be scraped off by the hygienist. If it is severe enough with periodontal disease, you would usually need to use local anesthesia (novocain) to enable the hygienist to remove the calculus under the gum. READ MORE
What is cheaper a root canal or extraction?
At first glance, the extraction is cheaper in dollars and cents. You need to take into account several things: Am I going to replace it ? How? What happens to the adjacent teeth? The teeth it bites into if I don't replace it. Many of these and other questions are long term and need to be factored into the initial financial decision. READ MORE