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Quang Luong

Dentist | General Practice

Dr. Quang Luong is a Dentist practicing in Temple, TX. Dr. Luong 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.
9 years Experience
Quang Luong
  • Temple, TX
  • OUSHC Dental School
  • Accepting new patients

Does tooth sensitivity to cold mean a cavity?

Tooth sensitivity does not mean cavity. In general, sensitivity to sweet means possible cavity.

How long after a root canal should you get a permanent filling?

If it is the back tooth, then asap. Otherwise, you can fracture the tooth due to heavy occlusion.

How long does it take to pull a front tooth?

Usually, less than 5 mins for anterior teeth.

What is the fastest way to get rid of inflamed gums?

Usually inflammation of the gums is caused by not having a professional cleaning underneath the gum. In addition to plaque accumulation from home care. The fastest way to get READ MORE
Usually inflammation of the gums is caused by not having a professional cleaning underneath the gum. In addition to plaque accumulation from home care. The fastest way to get rid of inflamed gum is improving in your home care and schedule a professional cleaning. Hope this help!

How does a dentist kill a tooth nerve?

The process to kill the nerve of a tooth is called Root Canal Therapy. Basically, it is removing the infected nerve. Hope this help!

Does your oral health affect your ear health?

When you have cavities on the upper or lower molar, and if the cavities are big enough. The pulp of the tooth will become a condition called irreversible pulpitis. Basically, it READ MORE
When you have cavities on the upper or lower molar, and if the cavities are big enough. The pulp of the tooth will become a condition called irreversible pulpitis. Basically, it will hurt you and will affect your ear.
Hope this helps!

Why is my jaw so sore after tooth extraction?

Normally, when your muscle is worked on, especially during tooth extraction, it will be sore for a few days to a week. However, it shouldn't last more than a month. Hope this READ MORE
Normally, when your muscle is worked on, especially during tooth extraction, it will be sore for a few days to a week. However, it shouldn't last more than a month.
Hope this helps!

Is it normal to have jaw pain after oral surgery?

Normally, patients do not have jaw pain after 3 to 6 months after oral surgery. Anything less, it is common. It could be dry socket or traumatic to the tissue. It should revolve READ MORE
Normally, patients do not have jaw pain after 3 to 6 months after oral surgery. Anything less, it is common. It could be dry socket or traumatic to the tissue. It should revolve within a month. Hope this help!