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48 years
Experience
Dr. Michael Acquista, D.D.S.
- Brooklyn, NY
- Columbia College of Arts and Sciences
- Accepting new patients
Healthy Eating
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Can you get dental anesthesia for a filling?
Sure. Dental anesthesia could mean an injection of Novocain; that is usually what we do. Maybe you are talking about general anesthesia where you are unconscious? Yes, that can READ MORE
Sure. Dental anesthesia could mean an injection of Novocain; that is usually what we do. Maybe you are talking about general anesthesia where you are unconscious? Yes, that can be done, but it is expensive and there is some risk associated; you must be screened to make sure you are a candidate. Usually, as much dental treatment needed is done at once - you are not going to get general anesthesia five separate times if you need five fillings. There is also anesthesia where you are not completely unconscious, but sedated, called “twilight sleep” available.
Should your tooth hurt after a filling?
Yes. If the decay was deep, it can be sensitive to air and cold for the first 2-3 weeks and this will diminish as the pulp recedes from the deepest part and lays down reparative READ MORE
Yes. If the decay was deep, it can be sensitive to air and cold for the first 2-3 weeks and this will diminish as the pulp recedes from the deepest part and lays down reparative tooth structure in it’s wake. If it hurts to bite or after chewing, the filling may require a trim.
Is it necessary to remove an impacted wisdom tooth?
No, but it may create problems.
Can I brush my teeth after dental implants?
Yes. Just be careful around where implants were placed and get advice from the dentist that placed them.
What does salt water do for an abscess tooth?
Nothing. Go to the dentist and they will diagnose the problem and recommend any options you have to resolve the problem.
How do you relieve pain after tooth extraction?
Your Dr. should have told you. Take advil or aleve with food as directed unless your physician told you not to.
Do I need braces if only one tooth is crooked?
Not necessarily. If your bite is efficient and you are pleased with the teeth cosmetically, then braces may not be needed.
Can I use Listerine after a tooth extraction?
Yes, but it is a bit irritating. Starting the day after extraction, just rinse with water after you eat to keep the socket clean.
Can I swallow my saliva after tooth extraction?
Of course. If you keep spitting it out, you could prevent clotting and the socket will continue to bleed. Hope you aren't afraid to swallow because there may be a tiny bit of blood READ MORE
Of course. If you keep spitting it out, you could prevent clotting and the socket will continue to bleed. Hope you aren't afraid to swallow because there may be a tiny bit of blood in it- Blood supplies food to every cell in your body!
Is it possible to never get a cavity?
Of course it is possible. One of three 21 year-olds are cavity free, but fluoridation of drinking water had a lot to do with that. Many young people have a feeling of invincibility READ MORE
Of course it is possible. One of three 21 year-olds are cavity free, but fluoridation of drinking water had a lot to do with that. Many young people have a feeling of invincibility that older adults consider laughable, but the reality is that 99% of us get cavities. I encourage you to brush, and floss daily, eat right and avoid sugar and get regular checkups. If your parents have no cavities, you may have the benefit of good genes, but I assure you, it takes discipline to maintain a cavity-free mouth.
How often should you get a deep cleaning?
Once "deep cleaning" (scaling and root planing) is completed, gum pockets should be reduced so that you can remove plaque almost completely, every day with brushing and flossing. READ MORE
Once "deep cleaning" (scaling and root planing) is completed, gum pockets should be reduced so that you can remove plaque almost completely, every day with brushing and flossing. This should put you in a position to not need scaling and root planing for years, unless there are issues such as uncontrolled diabetes, etc. It depends upon whether you practice good oral hygiene and go for regular checkups. The treatment does not work in the long run unless you do your part.
How long does it take to see results from teeth whitening trays?
Whitening depends on the concentration of the active ingredient and the amount of time in contact with teeth. Also, it depends on if teeth are cleaned before treatment and tooth READ MORE
Whitening depends on the concentration of the active ingredient and the amount of time in contact with teeth. Also, it depends on if teeth are cleaned before treatment and tooth color. Whitening toothpaste takes forever. After about 10 hours of contact time, if the whitening agent is not quickly diluted, you should see some results, unless you started with rather dark teeth.
How do dentists professionally whiten teeth?
In several different ways:
1 using laser or some type of light activated material
Or
2 using a chemically activated material.
The zoom lights whiten teeth more initially, READ MORE
In several different ways:
1 using laser or some type of light activated material
Or
2 using a chemically activated material.
The zoom lights whiten teeth more initially, but this is because the teeth are desiccated (dried up) and that will temporarily lighten teeth in and of itself. But after 30 days, there is no difference between light or chemically activated. Laser is unnecessary and too expensive. Dentists take impressions and make custom fitted trays usually for chemically activated whitening.
1 using laser or some type of light activated material
Or
2 using a chemically activated material.
The zoom lights whiten teeth more initially, but this is because the teeth are desiccated (dried up) and that will temporarily lighten teeth in and of itself. But after 30 days, there is no difference between light or chemically activated. Laser is unnecessary and too expensive. Dentists take impressions and make custom fitted trays usually for chemically activated whitening.
What happens if you leave teeth whitening gel on too long?
Nothing. The active ingredient is gone because all of it has finished reacting.
What to do if part of your tooth breaks off?
Go to the dentist. Small chips can sometimes just be smoothed off. If there is decay or a larger piece missing, bonding can be performed to replace the missing piece.
Why would you need a second root canal on the same tooth?
Because the seal that is created when the root canal is completed does not last forever. Root canal is very successful when compared with all types of surgery, and statistics show READ MORE
Because the seal that is created when the root canal is completed does not last forever. Root canal is very successful when compared with all types of surgery, and statistics show that 90% of Root canals last for 10 years and 50% for 20 years. Sometimes the root canal system is complex or problematic, which can reduce long-term success. Sometimes recurrent decay
enters the top of the root canal and proceeds down to the root tip and breaks the seal causing a failure. Sometimes gum disease issues cause a combined infection which causes a failure. Crowns, fillings, and cleanings do not last forever as with just about everything else in life, so this should not surprise you.
enters the top of the root canal and proceeds down to the root tip and breaks the seal causing a failure. Sometimes gum disease issues cause a combined infection which causes a failure. Crowns, fillings, and cleanings do not last forever as with just about everything else in life, so this should not surprise you.
Does baking soda kill bacteria in the mouth?
Yes, it has some plaque-killing and acid-neutralizing effects, but I wouldn’t use it.
How do I remove denture adhesive from my gums?
Use 2"x2" cotton gauze to wipe it off. Use the minimum needed to provide adhesion and clean the gums and denture every day (you can scrape it off with a knife inside the denture READ MORE
Use 2"x2" cotton gauze to wipe it off. Use the minimum needed to provide adhesion and clean the gums and denture every day (you can scrape it off with a knife inside the denture or gauze). If the denture is over 8-10 years old, you need a new denture because there has been bone loss in that period of time.
What is the average age to get dentures?
There is no average age. As soon as one adult tooth is lost, one option for replacement is a removable denture. Some people opt to get fixed bridges or implants. If you are asking READ MORE
There is no average age. As soon as one adult tooth is lost, one option for replacement is a removable denture. Some people opt to get fixed bridges or implants. If you are asking what percentage of people are missing all of their teeth, then about 27% of 65-year-olds are missing all of their teeth.
