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47 years
Experience
Dr. Michael Acquista, D.D.S.
- Brooklyn, NY
- Columbia College of Arts and Sciences
- Accepting new patients
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating: It is so important, but Doctors don't learn much about it. C. Everett Koop, former U. S. Surgeon General, suggested we should, but not much has happened. I...
Does periodontal disease treatment hurt?
Take food and Advil an hour before treatment and also 4 hrs. later, if you can take Advil. This will minimize discomfort. Usually just sore for a day or two.
What is the best mouthwash for a gum infection?
See a dentist. They may prescribe an antibiotic. Mouthwash wont do much.
When can you eat normal food after implant surgery?
Immediately. Just go easy.
Should I clean partials every day?
Of course!
Is it normal for a dental implant to hurt?
It takes 2 months to heal. A little sore is normal and should gradually subside. If it bothers more than that, go back to the surgeon.
Are partial dentures safe for teeth?
Of course they are safe, but you must keep the partial and your teeth clean.
Can braces be put on just front teeth?
Dont know what your teeth look like, but probably not.
How can I replace a missing front tooth?
3 options: removable denture (flipper), fixed bridge, or implant. If you just want to hide it, wear a mask.
Do you fix a broken dental bridge?
Dentures can be repaired, but fixed bridges that break usually cannot be repaired.
How painful is a dental bone graft?
Grafting doesn’t hurt, but if it is with a routine extraction that is what
makes it sore.
makes it sore.
What causes sore gums under dentures?
If they are over 10 yrs. old, the fit is poor and that irritates the
gums. If they are new, then they are sore spots, which is typical, but you
must return for adjustments.
gums. If they are new, then they are sore spots, which is typical, but you
must return for adjustments.
What is the easiest way to straighten your teeth?
Go to the dentist. They will evaluate and discuss options.
What can you not eat with lingual braces?
Eat whatever, no exceptions
Dental implants
Tell your dentist. They will get medical clearance from your physician
with instructions.
with instructions.
Tooth Extraction
Yes, or a dentist. You may need antibiotics or dry socket paste.
Cold sore
Yes, it might be herpes. Usually occurs on the borders of the lip, forming a bubble that eventually pops and resolves, lasting 1-3 weeks. Go to your dentist for evaluation. It READ MORE
Yes, it might be herpes. Usually occurs on the borders of the lip, forming a bubble that eventually pops and resolves, lasting 1-3 weeks. Go to your dentist for evaluation. It is very contagious, especially when the bubble pops, and you can get a prescription which can be helpful if that is the case.
Lump on tongue
Let the dentist look at it. If it is suspicious, you can have it biopsied, and they will find out what it is.
How long will a temporary dental crown last?
It might fall out in a week or stay on for years, but it will begin to leak and the tooth will decay after a few weeks or months. The tooth also can shift after 2 weeks, and the READ MORE
It might fall out in a week or stay on for years, but it will begin to leak and the tooth will decay after a few weeks or months. The tooth also can shift after 2 weeks, and the crown might not fit, or it might be damaged after adjusting the crown for the “shift”.
What is the cheapest way to fix crooked teeth?
Every case is different, so I cannot say. Go to the dentist and ask them to discuss your options.
