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What can I eat with dry socket?
Avoid spicy or foods that would get stuck in the hole and irritate like corn. Avoid mouthwash and strong alcohols, smoking. Avoid corn chips, hot peppers. Try mild foods for the READ MORE
Avoid spicy or foods that would get stuck in the hole and irritate like corn. Avoid mouthwash and strong alcohols, smoking. Avoid corn chips, hot peppers. Try mild foods for the first two weeks to 2 months like Mac and cheese, oat meal, scrambled eggs, meat loaf, stews, soups, etc.
How do you cure sensitive teeth?
Act fluoride mouthwash gives a longer permanent effect over desensitization toothpaste in my opinion.
Can Invisalign cause gum recession?
Any type of Ortho can cause gum recession but so can aggressive tooth brush abrasion or genetics.
Does a filling weaken a tooth?
Generally not if under 1/3 the size of the entire natural clinical crown. If greater than 1/3 a restorative man made crown replacement is recommended to avoid fracture.
How long does it take to remove a dental cyst?
Depends on complexity but generally 1 hour from being to end.
Do dental cysts go away on their own?
I’ve seen them go away only with root canal therapy or surgery, but I’ve also seen them continuously expand without.
What is the best mouthwash to use after a root canal?
ACT Fluoride Rinse, non-alcohol, restorative
How long do wire braces take to straighten teeth?
Wire braces tend to be more efficient than plastic a-liners such as Invisalign. Treatment can be a few months to several years.
Are partial dentures better than implants?
It depends on the condition of the bone and how long you have been without the extracted teeth. The answer is very subjective to the case and the patient’s finances.
How can I treat the pain of a root canal?
Yes, immediately before the pain gets worse.
Can I brush my Invisalign with toothpaste?
If you do you will remove the glossy outer finish because of the abrasive in tooth paste. Try just brushing with liquid dish soap, or soak in a standard denture cleaning bath. Respectfully READ MORE
If you do you will remove the glossy outer finish because of the abrasive in tooth paste. Try just brushing with liquid dish soap, or soak in a standard denture cleaning bath.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne J Yee
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne J Yee
Can you get implants if you have bone loss?
The only way to know for sure is to run a simulation of the surgical implant placement using a cone-beam with the proper software to do treatment planning and to make an acrylic READ MORE
The only way to know for sure is to run a simulation of the surgical implant placement using a cone-beam with the proper software to do treatment planning and to make an acrylic guide.
In some cases bone graft can be added to compensate for the bone loss.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne J Yee
In some cases bone graft can be added to compensate for the bone loss.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne J Yee
Can I pop a pus pocket on my gums?
There is a good chance that it will return unless you know what is the source of the infection and you knowing why you have such a condition. If for example it is a Herpes Simplex READ MORE
There is a good chance that it will return unless you know what is the source of the infection and you knowing why you have such a condition.
If for example it is a Herpes Simplex lesion, not only will it return in the same location without medication, but also the fluid that comes out may spread the infection to your fingers or other areas that you touch with the resulting fluid thereafter.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne J Yee
If for example it is a Herpes Simplex lesion, not only will it return in the same location without medication, but also the fluid that comes out may spread the infection to your fingers or other areas that you touch with the resulting fluid thereafter.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne J Yee
How often should you get a cleaning with braces?
It depends on how well you keep them clean but ideally a professional exam to guard against decay and dental prophy should be provided every 3-6 months.
How painful is it to get a bridge done on your teeth?
Not at all painful with when properly treated with today’s local anesthetics. You will feel vibration. But advising your dentist when it feels uncomfortable will allow your dentist READ MORE
Not at all painful with when properly treated with today’s local anesthetics. You will feel vibration. But advising your dentist when it feels uncomfortable will allow your dentist to adjust dose and protocols accordingly to meet your needs.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne J Yee
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne J Yee
Can you get Invisalign with crowns on front teeth?
Sure you can! Just as long as they are not splinted or joined together in a bridge.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne Yee
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne Yee
Is it normal for gums to hurt after a filling?
It depends on if the filling is below the gum line. Or it could be the start of a cold sore. The best way of knowing for sure is to go back to the same dentist for diagnosis. Respectfully READ MORE
It depends on if the filling is below the gum line. Or it could be the start of a cold sore. The best way of knowing for sure is to go back to the same dentist for diagnosis.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne Yee
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne Yee
Can you straighten teeth with receding gums?
Orthodontics should never be starting without a complete periodontal evaluation and treatment plan. Straightening teeth can in some cases be completed with receding gums, but not READ MORE
Orthodontics should never be starting without a complete periodontal evaluation and treatment plan. Straightening teeth can in some cases be completed with receding gums, but not with untreated periodontal bone loss. This is simply because orthodontics can initially accelerate that bone loss. Worse yet if the bone attachment to the tooth is not healthy or strong enough it’s actually possible to push the tooth right out of the sockets. This in turn can lead to permanent mobility and finally permanent tooth loss.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne
Can I drink coffee after teeth bonding?
Composite bonding May stain but this tends to happen anyway regardless of how long you wait to drink coffee because they are a mix of plastic and porcelain, Laminates tend to stain READ MORE
Composite bonding May stain but this tends to happen anyway regardless of how long you wait to drink coffee because they are a mix of plastic and porcelain, Laminates tend to stain less but can do so if the margins are leaking, and crowns rarely stain; especially if they are made of porcelain fused to metal. All Porcelain crowns are also a type of laminate but typically do not stain unless there is a leak of some type.
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne Yee
Respectfully Yours,
Dr Wayne Yee
