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Nathan Figueroa
Dentist
Dr. Nathan Figueroa is a Dentist practicing in Paterson, NJ. Dr. Figueroa 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.
Nathan Figueroa
- Paterson, NJ
- Accepting new patients
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Can gum recession be stopped?
Yes! Go see a dentist immediately to get their clinical opinion. At home recommendations would be to: - brush 2x daily for 2 minutes with an electric toothbrush - brush GENTLY READ MORE
Yes! Go see a dentist immediately to get their clinical opinion. At home recommendations would be to: - brush 2x daily for 2 minutes with an electric toothbrush - brush GENTLY How to brush gently: a. hold brush with index finger and thumb ONLY Why brushing GENTLY is important? a. one of the major causes of gum recession is due to aggressive brushing; therefore, brush gently to allow the gum to heal. b. Consider buying a toothbrush with a pressure sensor to indicate when you are brushing aggressively - floss & use a tongue scraper GENTLY & daily - reduce consumption of sugary foods & sodas Why? a. because bacteria feed on sugar and produce acidic byproducts which allows for a favorable environment for more bacteria to grow/reproduce in the mouth. b. This increase in bacteria can cause problems over time such as cavities, gum disease, bone loss, bad breathe, & more.
