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Dr. Ben Manesh, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Ben Manesh is a Dentist practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Manesh 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.
Dr. Ben Manesh, DDS
  • Bethesda, MD
  • University of Maryland School of Dentistry
  • Accepting new patients

Can you use existing dentures for implants?

Difficult question. If you need dentures or even implants, you should be safe with the dentist since it does not create aerosol. Just ask your dentist to follow CDC guidelines. READ MORE
Difficult question. If you need dentures or even implants, you should be safe with the dentist since it does not create aerosol. Just ask your dentist to follow CDC guidelines.

Is a surgical root canal painful?

You are usually anesthesized and there should be little to no pain.

Can I use toothpaste after getting dental implants?

Yes, there is no contraindications

Why do my gums bleed around my crown?

Porcelain is irritant to the gum tissue

How do you know if you have decay under a crown?

You cannot usually tell, and if you can, it’s probably a very deep cavity. Check with your dentist.

Can a root canal be done through an existing crown?

Sometimes you can go through the crown to do the root canal.

How long are gums sore after crown?

It can take about two weeks.

What helps with pain after teeth cleaning?

Maybe warm salt water rinses every 4-6 hours

Should adults get sealants on their teeth?

Not really. Maybe in special occasion

Can a dentist fix half a tooth?

It depends, in some cases yes

How to diagnose a cracked tooth?

To determine if the tooth is cracked you can place a cotton roll or Q-tip on the affected area and press hard if pain upon removal it will confirm the tooth is cracked. A crown READ MORE
To determine if the tooth is cracked you can place a cotton roll or Q-tip on the affected area and press hard if pain upon removal it will confirm the tooth is cracked.
A crown and sometimes root canal is indicated

How do I manage root canal pain without access to my dentist?

It should have been better by now, but you can take over-the-counter Advil and Tylenol combined every 4 hours for pain! Contact your dentist.

Why does my tooth feels sharp after a filling?

It shouldn’t. You may need an adjustment.

Why does my tooth hurt months after a deep filling?

You may need a root canal or a crown

How do you clean your real teeth with veneers?

Veneers are supposed to be just like your teeth so clean the normal way you would clean your teeth

Straightening one tooth?

You can use clear aligner (Invisalign) to express your realign your tooth.