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Dr. Scott B. Schaffer
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Dr. Scott Schaffer is a Dentist practicing in Clark, New Jersey. Dr. Schaffer 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. Scott B. Schaffer
- Clark, New Jersey
- Tufts University
- Accepting new patients
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Is teething delay in children normal?
Hello and thank you for your question,
The average age for upper front baby teeth is 8-12 months and for the lower front baby teeth is 6-10 months. Hope this helps to answer READ MORE
Hello and thank you for your question,
The average age for upper front baby teeth is 8-12 months and for the lower front baby teeth is 6-10 months. Hope this helps to answer your question.
Kindly,
Dr. Scott Schaffer
The average age for upper front baby teeth is 8-12 months and for the lower front baby teeth is 6-10 months. Hope this helps to answer your question.
Kindly,
Dr. Scott Schaffer
How effective are sensitivity toothpastes in treating the problem?
Yes, these sensitivity toothpastes do work. However, they will only work if tooth decay is NOT the cause of the pain. Toothpastes can take up to two weeks to be effective. If there READ MORE
Yes, these sensitivity toothpastes do work. However, they will only work if tooth decay is NOT the cause of the pain. Toothpastes can take up to two weeks to be effective. If there is no relief in two weeks, seek the care of a dentist for a proper evaluation of the pain.
Is higher or lower pressure better with water flossers?
The higher pressure will not detrimental effect on your gums. You can use any pressure as long as your teeth and gums are not sensitive. It is perfectly fine to keep it on the READ MORE
The higher pressure will not detrimental effect on your gums. You can use any pressure as long as your teeth and gums are not sensitive. It is perfectly fine to keep it on the halfway mark.
Adult tooth is loose. What should I do?
You need to get an x-ray and be evaluated by a dentist. You could have a fracture of the tooth and/or the bone surrounding the tooth. The best case would be that the ligaments READ MORE
You need to get an x-ray and be evaluated by a dentist. You could have a fracture of the tooth and/or the bone surrounding the tooth. The best case would be that the ligaments holding the tooth into the bone are traumatized and will strengthen up. Even if this is the case the loose tooth may need to be splinted to the adjoining teeth for support.
