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Dr. Brian E. Jackson, DDS
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Dr. Brian Jackson is a Dentist practicing in WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH. Dr. Jackson 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.
34 years
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Dr. Brian Jackson, DDS
- Wickliffe, OH
- Ohio State College of Dentistr
- Accepting new patients
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Can food get under a crown?
Food should not get caught under a crown. It is your job to effectively clean around the crown margin (where the crown and tooth meet) to prevent recurrent decay. Good brushing READ MORE
Food should not get caught under a crown. It is your job to effectively clean around the crown margin (where the crown and tooth meet) to prevent recurrent decay. Good brushing and flossing.
How many teeth can be pulled safely at one time?
If you are generally in good health and are not diabetic, hypertensive, or on blood thinners, many teeth can be extracted at the same time. I often recommend to patients to extract READ MORE
If you are generally in good health and are not diabetic, hypertensive, or on blood thinners, many teeth can be extracted at the same time. I often recommend to patients to extract all teeth that need to be extracted at once so you only have to go through the discomfort once. Speak with your provider.
How much tooth should be left for a crown?
A tooth is prepared for a crown. It is "shaved" down on top of the tooth and all sides. Enough tooth structure must be removed to have sufficient thickness for the crown. Generally READ MORE
A tooth is prepared for a crown. It is "shaved" down on top of the tooth and all sides. Enough tooth structure must be removed to have sufficient thickness for the crown. Generally speaking at least 1.5mm to 2mm must be removed.
Is jaw surgery necessary for overbite?
That depends, usually orthodontics can correct the overbite unless it is excessive.
Does salt kill bacteria in your mouth?
Salt does kill some types of bacteria, but it is not an effective antibacterial rinse for your mouth. Warm salt water rinses of your oral cavity does have some benefit (8 oz glass READ MORE
Salt does kill some types of bacteria, but it is not an effective antibacterial rinse for your mouth. Warm salt water rinses of your oral cavity does have some benefit (8 oz glass of warm water and a brief shake of the salt shaker). The solution swisher for 30 seconds will lavage the gum tissues and cut down the bacterial load. Just putting salt in your mouth on a regular basis is not good for the tissues. It may dry out your mouth, reducing salivary flow and potentially leading to more cavities.
Do dentists fill cavities under local anesthesia?
Generally speaking YES. It depends on the depth of the decay, patient tolerance for potential discomfort. Ask your dentist does this cavity require local anesthesia?
Is it normal to have pain after veneers?
It depends. Are these ceramic veneers? Were the teeth over prepared ? It can be normal to have temporary cold sensitivity after having veneers placed. They maybe sensitive for READ MORE
It depends. Are these ceramic veneers? Were the teeth over prepared ? It can be normal to have temporary cold sensitivity after having veneers placed. They maybe sensitive for a few days. You may even have sensitivity for 4 to 12 weeks as the teeth try to heal themselves by reparative dentin formation.
How can I make my teeth straight naturally?
Tooth movement requires Orthodontic intervention. You cannot naturally move your teeth.
Do dentures stain like teeth?
Your dentures can stain. Depends on the materials that were used to make the dentures. The higher quality teeth are very resistant to staining. Brush your dentures daily with a READ MORE
Your dentures can stain. Depends on the materials that were used to make the dentures. The higher quality teeth are very resistant to staining. Brush your dentures daily with a denture toothbrush and soap and water. You can also soak them daily. Both of these will help prevent staining. See your dentist at least once a year for an exam. The office can also clean your dentures.
Can dental anesthesia make you sleepy?
Generally local anesthetic will NOT make you sleepy. I suspect that an early morning appointment or anxiety about your visit caused the tiredness.
How long will my face hurt after wisdom teeth removal?
Generally, the most discomfort you will have from the surgical removal of wisdom teeth is 3 to 4 days. You may have some minor discomfort for about 1 week. If the pain level is READ MORE
Generally, the most discomfort you will have from the surgical removal of wisdom teeth is 3 to 4 days. You may have some minor discomfort for about 1 week. If the pain level is decreasing day by day, you are on the road to recovery.
Can I go to work the next day after wisdom tooth extraction?
Generally speaking the answer is YES. As long as your job does not require any heavy lifting you should be good to go. You maybe a bit swollen but you should be able to resume READ MORE
Generally speaking the answer is YES. As long as your job does not require any heavy lifting you should be good to go. You maybe a bit swollen but you should be able to resume your normal activities.
Does Invisalign make your teeth yellow?
Invisalign does not cause your teeth to turn yellow. The " buttons" that may have been placed on your teeth a composite cement that can stain. Or you are not carefully cleaning READ MORE
Invisalign does not cause your teeth to turn yellow. The " buttons" that may have been placed on your teeth a composite cement that can stain. Or you are not carefully cleaning your teeth. See your dentist.
How do you deal with braces pain?
If you are able to take Ibuprofen or Aleve, these should help with your discomfort. Also, rinsing with warm salt water will help soothe the gum tissues.
How does a dentist know you need a root canal?
A diagnosis is made of a tooth needing a root canal by: X-ray, exam, vitality testing, percussion testing, palpation testing.
Can you reverse tooth decay naturally?
Decay if very minor can reverse itself by careful brushing and flossing. Using sodium fluoride tooth paste (Rx ) rinsing with an over the counter fluoride rinse all may help.
Can a dental X-ray show nerve damage?
A dental X-ray can show decay into the nerve of a tooth. It may also show a periapical radiolucency indicating an infection of a tooth. A CBCT or cone beam can do all of the above READ MORE
A dental X-ray can show decay into the nerve of a tooth. It may also show a periapical radiolucency indicating an infection of a tooth. A CBCT or cone beam can do all of the above plus map the interior alveolar nerve and other anatomical structures in much greater detail.
What does salt water do for an abscess tooth?
Helps a little bit by decreasing the bacterial load. An abscessed tooth needs professional treatment including, but not limited to: antibiotics, root canal, or extraction.
What does an abscess tooth look like?
That depends on how much damage to the tooth structure. It may look severely broken down, or it may look perfectly normal (example: cracked tooth).
What X-rays are needed for braces?
Generally speaking, you need a panorex X-ray and a cephlametric X-ray. Most orthodontists now use a CBCT or cone beam to plan your orthodontic treatment.
