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I have a metal plate in my bottom jaw. Would I be a candidate for implants?

Potential for implants
Feb 8, 2017

Hello,
More likely than not, it would be possible to give you a more permanent solution with dental implants. The main considerations would be whether or not you have sufficient bone to support the implants and if the implant can be placed to avoid the metal plate. If your jaw does not have enough bone, you can have a bone graft procedure done to increase the volume and density of support available. In order to properly diagnose and treat, however, some…

My dental implant fell off the abutment today and actually broke off a chunk of it. I haven’t e

Broken implant part
Apr 20, 2016

I’m sorry to hear about your situation! I would recommend seeing your dentist as soon as possible. If it was just the crown/ that fell off, the fix may be as simple as re-cementing it. However, if it truly was the abutment that broke off, there may have been a defect in it. Hopefully the dentist/lab honors their work and replaces it for you. If the implant body is still integrated into your bone and remains stable, there should be no need to replace the implant itself- just the abutment. The…

Do you have to get porcelain fused to metal crowns because of a deep bite, are your crowns supp

PFM crowns vs ceramic
Apr 20, 2016

I cab see what you mean with your temporary crowns- they are most definitely not even. However, hopefully they do not reflect the size and shape of your permanent crowns. Although it may be frustrating to have temporary crowns that don’t match your natural teeth, they will be coming off soon and hopefully be replaced with an aesthetic result.As far as the PFM crowns go, I, personally, don’t recommend them for the anterior. Zirconia (a ceramic material) is quite strong, even used for heavy…

I used the 3D whiten strip last night and left it on for an hour. They hurt bad. What should I

Post- Bleaching Sensitivity
Apr 13, 2016

Hi Amanda,I agree with Dr. Mahooti’s recommendation of using sensodyne. I, myself, have very sensitive teeth- the sensodyne helps quite a bit. Use it as your everyday toothpaste (2x a day) when you’re bleaching, and don’t rinse out your mouth- just spit the toothpaste out. This will increase its effectiveness, as the potassium nitrate in the toothpaste will have more time to penetrate into the teeth. For immediate help, you can also take ibuprofen (advil/motrin) if you have no allergies or…

Is it possible to hurt the tooth after having a root canal done?

Post-op pain
Apr 13, 2016

I am sorry to hear you’re having some pain. Although the nerve has been removed from the tooth, and you should no longer be feeling sensitivity or pain directly associated with the tooth/nerve, it is not uncommon to have the kind of pain you’re describing. After a root canal procedure, it is best to take the tooth out of occlusion, meaning that it should be ground down by your dentist so that you’re not biting on it. The reason for this is that the root canal therapy often causes swelling or…

Abutment placement was painful; two years later I am getting sensitivity when biting down on cr

Nerve Issues
Apr 12, 2016

Hello Zappalal,I am sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you may have an infection in the area of the implant that may be reaching the inferior alveolar nerve. This nerve runs down your jaw, essentially starting just in front of the ear and travelling down the jaw line to the lower lip. It is important to take care of this issue before the potential infection causes irreversible nerve damage. Without seeing the xray, it is difficult to give an opinion on definitive treatment…

Is there a good and bad time for at home whitening systems?

Some things to consider
Apr 12, 2016

Hi,I would say it depends on the kind of whitening system you are using and what your habits are. If you are looking to whiten dramatically, or if you have sensitive teeth, I would suggest consulting your dentist and looking into an in-office whitening option. Often times, these options (like Zoom, or Kor), have desensitizing agents that will help with some of the post-bleaching sensitivity you may experience, whereas over-the counter whitening strips are not as effective and are known to…