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Dr. Howard Andrew Katz, D.D.S.

Dentist

Dr. Howard Katz is a Dentist practicing in Pasadena, MD. Dr. Katz 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.
45 years Experience
Dr. Howard Andrew Katz, D.D.S.
  • Pasadena, MD
  • Howard University College of Dentistry
  • Accepting new patients

Will I need an anesthesia for a filing?

Local anesthesia will assure no pain

What is the cause of my bad breath?

Start with a professional cleaning. If you have not had one in a while, you are just brushing the calculus on your teeth.

How long do composite fillings last?

3-5 years in the biting surfaces of molar teeth

Which is better floss or floss picks?

Both do the same thing

What happens if you get a cavity with braces?

You get it filled. Sometimes a bracket needs to be removed and also a wire. Yes you can get cavities with braces.

How do dentists treat cavities between teeth?

We cut through the top of the tooth and fill the top and side that is affected

Do gums heal back after deep cleaning?

Yes but bone does not regrow

How long does it take to get dentures after teeth are pulled?

You should wait 6 to 8 weeks for healing

Can dental nerve damage heal?

It can but could take up to six months. It depends on the type of damage that you had.