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Dr. Samuel Grandinetti, DDS
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Dr. Samuel Grandinetti, DDS--specialist in dentistry and general dentistry--currently sees patients in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grandinetti is licensed to see patients in Illinois. In addition to having ...
36 years
Experience
Dr. Samuel Grandinetti, DDS
- Chicago, IL
- Northwestern University Dental School
- Accepting new patients
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Does the dentist numb you for a deep cleaning?
Yes, Most of the time a deep cleaning is considered scaling and root planning which requires you to be given smoothing to numb the area for pain relief.
How do you make gingivitis go away?
Good oral care with timely visits to your dentist will make gingivitis go away, but if you have a genetic predisposition you may need more frequent cleaning for better MAINTENANCE---which READ MORE
Good oral care with timely visits to your dentist will make gingivitis go away, but if you have a genetic predisposition you may need more frequent cleaning for better MAINTENANCE---which is key!
Can a crown be removed and put back on?
The decay needs to be addressed first and removed. In most cases a new build-up( core) is needed and the crown most likely will not fit.
How often should dental implants be checked?
They should be checked with each dental cleaning. If you have any problems you should contact you dentist right away.
How long should you wear dentures each day?
You should leave your dentures out of your mouth for at least 8 hour for tissue revascularization each day.
Do fillings weaken teeth?
Yes and no, haha...Older filling such silver filling are place in the tooth after removing decay. They do not bond to the walls of tooth to which they are placed. Composite filling READ MORE
Yes and no, haha...Older filling such silver filling are place in the tooth after removing decay. They do not bond to the walls of tooth to which they are placed. Composite filling (mostly tooth colored restorations) bind and bond to the wall of the tooth which help strengthen the remaining tooth structure.
What happens if a temporary filling falls out after a root canal?
Get it refilled asap.
Can I have dental crowns done while pregnant?
I would recommended coming in after the baby is delivered.
How does a dentist fix dentures that are too high?
We re evaluate the bite.
Do dental crowns look natural?
Most modern crowns look natural. Most modern crowns are color matched to your existing teeth and that information is given to lab for the fabrication of your crown. Porcelain READ MORE
Most modern crowns look natural. Most modern crowns are color matched to your existing teeth and that information is given to lab for the fabrication of your crown. Porcelain crowns do look the most natural and can be made to mimic tooth structure.
