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Dr. Dennis Nagata, DDS
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Dr. Dennis Nagata is a Dentist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Nagata 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.
Dr. Dennis Nagata, DDS
- Honolulu, HI
- University of Southern California School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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Will wisdom teeth pain go away on its own?
If there is an infection in the area, it needs to be treated as soon as possible. If there is an infection, the pain will not go away on its own.
How can I make my teeth straight naturally?
It is almost impossible to make the teeth straight naturally. The best treatment is with an orthodontist.
How long does it take for your gum to heal after an extraction?
Complete healing should occur in 1-2 months.
Can you get a tooth pulled without anesthesia?
I do not recommend this. Anesthetic is required for comfortable treatment.
How bad is it to fall asleep without brushing your teeth?
It is very bad to sleep without brushing your teeth. Bacteria will form due to lack of salivary flow and decay and gum disease will proliferate.
Can baking soda whiten bonded teeth?
Baking soda is abrasive and can remove stains on bonded teeth. It will also take away the sheen on the bonding. The best treatment is to see your dentist and polish off the stains READ MORE
Baking soda is abrasive and can remove stains on bonded teeth. It will also take away the sheen on the bonding. The best treatment is to see your dentist and polish off the stains and repolish the bonding.
How do I keep my teeth bonding white?
Stains can be removed with a light slurry of baking soda. The best way is to see your dentist who has specific polishers for composite bondings
How long can a tooth last without a crown?
A tooth without a crown for protection will eventually get decay and possibly become infected and require a root canal. The sooner the tooth is protected, the better. It is hard READ MORE
A tooth without a crown for protection will eventually get decay and possibly become infected and require a root canal. The sooner the tooth is protected, the better. It is hard to predict how long a tooth will last without a crown.
How do you know if a cavity has reached the nerve?
There will be constant pain and throbbing.
How often do dentures need to be relined?
Usually once every two years, sometimes once a year. If the denture opposes natural teeth, the side with the denture will undergo tissue and bony changes requiring a reline due READ MORE
Usually once every two years, sometimes once a year. If the denture opposes natural teeth, the side with the denture will undergo tissue and bony changes requiring a reline due to the force of the bite.
Can you sleep in partial dentures?
Yes, you can sleep with your partial denture as long as you have thoroughly cleaned the teeth that has wires/clasps to hold the partial denture.
How do I stop my teeth from shifting without a retainer?
Get a new retainer so the shifting doesn’t get worse
How long should you wait to drink water after getting a tooth pulled?
Wait until bleeding has stopped, and do not use a straw, it may disturb the clot formed in the area of the extraction.
What pressure point relieves tooth pain?
I am not familiar with pressure point therapy, however, pinching the web between the thumb and index finger can provide some relief. The best relief for tooth pain is to go to READ MORE
I am not familiar with pressure point therapy, however, pinching the web between the thumb and index finger can provide some relief. The best relief for tooth pain is to go to see your dentist.
What is the best Waterpik for implants?
There is a new Waterpik called Sonic Fusion, a Flossing Toothbrush.
What happens if you use whitening toothpaste with braces?
The area with the brackets will not whiten.
Do they put you to sleep for dental implants?
General anesthesia is not necessary unless requested by the patient during implant surgery. If the patient is highly anxious, it would be recommended to perform light general anesthesia.
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General anesthesia is not necessary unless requested by the patient during implant surgery. If the patient is highly anxious, it would be recommended to perform light general anesthesia.
How long until gums stop hurting from flossing?
Gums should not hurt when flossing unless you have not been flossing on a regular basis. If you are consistent with flossing, the gums will heal and will not hurt.
Can you fix a crooked tooth without braces?
No, unless you restore it, but it will be harmful to the enamel of the tooth. Clear aligners or braces is the best technique to fix a tooth out of position.
