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Dr. Arthur H. Boss, DDS

Dentist

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Dr. Arthur H. Boss, DDS
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Accepting new patients

Can pomegranate cause teeth staining?

Yes, brush right afterwards.

Does yellow teeth ever mean tooth decay?

It does not mean decay, it means your teeth are not clean. That can result eventually in cavities and gum disease.

What should I do for my chipped tooth?

Have a dentist check it.

Are electric toothbrushes any better for the teeth?

Electric toothbrushes are much better. Sonicare and Braun Oral B are the best

I had some bleeding in my gums while brushing. Could it be serious?

Bleeding is never good. I would not worry...just brush and floss better if it happens on an occasion. If it happens more often, see the dentist.

Will frequent teeth cleanings remove spots from my teeth?

No...unless they are minor stains like from tea

At what age can my little one start brushing her teeth on her own?

She can start at any age if she can brush properly...if she can't...let her brush and then you follow up and do some for her...electric tooth brushes are great too

What is the medication that the dentist will use as an anesthesia before my root canal?

The doctor will use whatever anesthetic is best for you and the root canal. He has a number of choices. There is no one anesthetic that all dentists use for all root canals. READ MORE
The doctor will use whatever anesthetic is best for you and the root canal. He has a number of choices. There is no one anesthetic that all dentists use for all root canals. He will actually probably use more than one kind.

Can calcium deficiency impact teeth?

Lack of calcium would have little affect on adult teeth but will have more impact on children who are forming teeth. I don't know the best alternative but I suggest you google READ MORE
Lack of calcium would have little affect on adult teeth but will have more impact on children who are forming teeth. I don't know the best alternative but I suggest you google or discuss with your doctor because it will be even more important for developing bones...I am sure there are supplements available.

I am getting abscesses in my infected tooth. How do I treat them?

You can't treat them...go to the dentist quickly...the dentist can determine the cause of the infection and treat you as needed for the type of abscess that you have. Infections READ MORE
You can't treat them...go to the dentist quickly...the dentist can determine the cause of the infection and treat you as needed for the type of abscess that you have. Infections can be dangerous.

Can effects from TMJ ever be reversed?

The biggest problem is not doing anything about TMD problems which is most often resulting from clenching/Grinding...because it can continue to get worse...really no reason for READ MORE
The biggest problem is not doing anything about TMD problems which is most often resulting from clenching/Grinding...because it can continue to get worse...really no reason for it not to get worse if the cause of the problem doesn't change or you are not protected from the cause. The noise may never leave...but may worsen if it's not protected.

Pain after a filling?

Have the dentist check it...very often, it just needs to be adjusted to take pressure off it so it can. It can also be evaluated for other possible complications, especially if READ MORE
Have the dentist check it...very often, it just needs to be adjusted to take pressure off it so it can. It can also be evaluated for other possible complications, especially if it is a very large or deep filling