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Maryam Haeri

Dentist

Dr. Maryam Haeri is a Dentist practicing in Washington, District of Columbia. Dr. Haeri 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.
28 years Experience
Maryam Haeri
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • University of Maryland, College Park
  • Accepting new patients

Can wisdom teeth cause ear pain?

The pain can radiate. The best thing is go for a consult to be sure!!!

How do you stop a cavity from getting worse?

Get it restored as soon as possible

Do I need surgery to remove my wisdom teeth?

If they are impacted, you need to have them surgically removed. Best thing to do is to consult an oral surgeon and ask all your questions after they have seen you.

What causes dental caries?

Carious lesions are infections caused by bacteria. Sugar is a food source for bacteria not the cause of the lesion.

How can I help my daughter stop grinding her teeth?

Unfortunately you can’t make her stop, but you can protect her teeth by getting a night guard fabricated for her. Your dentist needs to take an impression of her teeth. Hopefully READ MORE
Unfortunately you can’t make her stop, but you can protect her teeth by getting a night guard fabricated for her. Your dentist needs to take an impression of her teeth. Hopefully soon the reason for her anxiety will be resolved.

When should I be concerned about bleeding gums?

You are probably starting to have early periodontal disease. The best thing is to see your dentist. Most likely you need scaling.

How do you take care of a dental bridge?

You need to follow your dentist instructions for the maintenance of your teeth including your bridge. You need to make sure to maintain the area under the bridge where the missing READ MORE
You need to follow your dentist instructions for the maintenance of your teeth including your bridge. You need to make sure to maintain the area under the bridge where the missing tooth is by using a super floss or regular floss and a floss threader.

Is teeth whitening safe for your mouth?

Make sure your teeth & the supporting tissue is healthy & you don’t have any active lesions before whitening your teeth. You shouldn’t have any problems!

Is it okay to take ibuprofen before oral surgery?

In most cases yes, but the best thing is to check with your surgeon to make sure.

Can I get my teeth whitened with braces?

You can, but you might not like the final result. I think you will be happier if you do it after you are done with you ortho treatment!!!

What should I do if my permanent crown is not feeling right?

Contact your dentist. They can diagnose the problem better than anyone else since they did the work. Anyone else needs to take the crown off and start a new one, which you will READ MORE
Contact your dentist. They can diagnose the problem better than anyone else since they did the work. Anyone else needs to take the crown off and start a new one, which you will be paying for out of pocket if your insurance has paid for the one you are having trouble with.

Why are my gums swollen?

They are probably inflamed. You need to see your dentist. You probably need to have full mouth debribment or deep cleaning!!!

How can I help my child stop grinding his teeth?

Unfortunately, there is no technique to stop someone from grinding or clinching their teeth. They could stop it on their own as they get older. The best way to prevent long-term READ MORE
Unfortunately, there is no technique to stop someone from grinding or clinching their teeth. They could stop it on their own as they get older. The best way to prevent long-term damage to the dentition is by protecting the teeth by wearing a NG.

How long should my child be brushing their teeth?

Same 2 minute that is recommended for adults

The tooth where I need a root canal isn't bothering me. Why do I need it?

I need more information to be able to answer you correctly, but generally specking a tooth needs a root canal when there is infection within the nerve of the tooth. Pain is possible, READ MORE
I need more information to be able to answer you correctly, but generally specking a tooth needs a root canal when there is infection within the nerve of the tooth. Pain is possible, not necessary the only indicator to determine treatment for a tooth including root canal treatment.

Are braces the only way to fix buck teeth?

It all depends on the condition of your teeth. You need orthodontic treatment to realign your teeth. It could be by traditional braces or, if possible, by Invisalign. You need READ MORE
It all depends on the condition of your teeth. You need orthodontic treatment to realign your teeth. It could be by traditional braces or, if possible, by Invisalign. You need to have a consultation to determine that.

How often should I mouthwash?

Using a mouthwash allows you to remove more of the plaque. You can do it twice a day.

Are there any warning signs of gingivitis?

The biggest sign is bleeding gums when you touch your gum tissue including when you brush & floss your teeth.

If I have mild tooth pain, should I be going to the dentist?

Any time there is any symptom, it a sign for possible problem. By treating it early, you might be able to avoid more serious & costly needed treatment. See your dentist. By checking READ MORE
Any time there is any symptom, it a sign for possible problem. By treating it early, you might be able to avoid more serious & costly needed treatment. See your dentist. By checking it out, you can know for sure what is going on and put your mind and body at ease.

Is root canal the only way to treat a tooth cavity?

If your cavity is deep enough to extend to the area where the nerve is located, then yes it is necessary to have root canal treatment & have the tooth restored. If you don’t get READ MORE
If your cavity is deep enough to extend to the area where the nerve is located, then yes it is necessary to have root canal treatment & have the tooth restored. If you don’t get it treated, there will be an infection within your tooth and you can end up with a painful abscess.