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11 years
Experience
Dr. Sanaz Shahbandi, D.D.S
- Orange, CA
- USC School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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What should I do if my permanent crown is not feeling right?
Make a follow-up appointment A.S.A.P. A good crown with good retention and cementation shouldn’t feel loose. Don’t waste any time, go back to get it fixed.
Can I have more than one root canal in a day?
If they are on the same quadrant, that is okay. Be mindful you don’t overwhelm yourself; let your dentist make that decision. We want our patients to be able to eat, so get the READ MORE
If they are on the same quadrant, that is okay. Be mindful you don’t overwhelm yourself; let your dentist make that decision. We want our patients to be able to eat, so get the ones that are on one side in one visit and the other side at another time.
What is the cause of my tooth pain?
Not necessarily, but In most cases, sensitivity to sweets is an indication of caries. Get your routine dental exam for that.
Do wisdom tooth abscesses take a long time to heal?
Get it checked as soon as possible, in that area there are major nerves and blood vessels and infections can cause severe problems. Sometimes the body needs extra help to get rid READ MORE
Get it checked as soon as possible, in that area there are major nerves and blood vessels and infections can cause severe problems.
Sometimes the body needs extra help to get rid of that kind of infection (antibiotics).
I always check on my patients one week post extractions to make sure all is well.
Sometimes the body needs extra help to get rid of that kind of infection (antibiotics).
I always check on my patients one week post extractions to make sure all is well.
How should I prepare for my root canal?
I prefer my patient to start their antibiotics and anti inflammatory meds 2 days prior the procedure, there’s this condition that the tooth is infected and the infection neutralizes READ MORE
I prefer my patient to start their antibiotics and anti inflammatory meds 2 days prior the procedure, there’s this condition that the tooth is infected and the infection neutralizes the anesthesia, “hot tooth” hardly gets numb.
Avoid super sweet, hot cold and spicy foods in order not to stimulate the tooth.
Avoid super sweet, hot cold and spicy foods in order not to stimulate the tooth.
Can teeth grinding cause headaches?
Yes, it also causes so many other issues, it can cause TMJ problems and fracture your teeth. A night guard helps protect your jaw and teeth.
My son grinds his teeth. What can you do to help him?
To protect teeth from grinding, your dentist makes you a night guard. However if your son is really young and his teeth are still erupting you need to see an orthodontist to make READ MORE
To protect teeth from grinding, your dentist makes you a night guard. However if your son is really young and his teeth are still erupting you need to see an orthodontist to make him special appliance(s)
How often do you need your teeth cleaned?
Regular cleaning (adult prophy) needs to be done twice per year (in absence of gum disease) If you have bone loss and deeper pockets then 3 times/year. Sometimes based on deeper READ MORE
Regular cleaning (adult prophy) needs to be done twice per year (in absence of gum disease)
If you have bone loss and deeper pockets then 3 times/year.
Sometimes based on deeper buildups under the gums you may need deep cleaning (scaling and root planning). Maintenance afterwards is very important.
If you have bone loss and deeper pockets then 3 times/year.
Sometimes based on deeper buildups under the gums you may need deep cleaning (scaling and root planning). Maintenance afterwards is very important.
Do I need antibiotics for a tooth extraction?
Not necessarily, if it is an impacted tooth but not infected you don’t need antibiotics. If the tooth is infected I put my patients on antibiotics, the number of the days and frequency READ MORE
Not necessarily, if it is an impacted tooth but not infected you don’t need antibiotics. If the tooth is infected I put my patients on antibiotics, the number of the days and frequency depends on the type of antibiotic prescribed.
Is my jaw pain from wisdom teeth?
Could be because of wisdom tooth or there are other things that can cause similar symptoms, such as infected tooth, ear infection &...
Does an impacted tooth require surgery?
Usually yes, tooth impaction can cause severe damage to the adjacent tooth.
Do cavities ever need to be refilled?
If the filling is at close proximity to the nerve, it can cause pain. Sometimes it compromises the quality of life (the patient avoids eating on that side, or generally avoids READ MORE
If the filling is at close proximity to the nerve, it can cause pain. Sometimes it compromises the quality of life (the patient avoids eating on that side, or generally avoids eating certain foods). In those cases, the patient can get a root canal therapy. Sometimes the pain comes because the filling is too hyper. Have it evaluated.
Can your oral health affect your overall health?
Yes you still need to have routine check ups. There are a lot of things that dentists check in an exam session, looking for cavities, TMJ issues, oral cancer, abnormalities in READ MORE
Yes you still need to have routine check ups. There are a lot of things that dentists check in an exam session, looking for cavities, TMJ issues, oral cancer, abnormalities in oral cavity & ...
Not all the buildups on the teeth can be removed by just brushing and flossing.
Not all the buildups on the teeth can be removed by just brushing and flossing.
Is tooth whitening safe?
Yes, it is fairly a safe procedure, as long as you do not overdo it, and do not use it at very high concentrations (for home care I recommend 15% Carbamide Peroxide). My tip to READ MORE
Yes, it is fairly a safe procedure, as long as you do not overdo it, and do not use it at very high concentrations (for home care I recommend 15% Carbamide Peroxide). My tip to you is to do it gradually at a lower concentration than do it fast at high concentrations. If you need to get fast results get it done at a dental office under supervision of a dentist, as it’s not safe to use it if you have sensitive gums, severe recession(s), exposed roots, or deep cavities.
Is it possible to brush my teeth way too much?
Keepup the good work, but remember a few things! Hard brushing is NOT good brushing. Brush your teeth in gentle continuous circular motions, don’t traumatize your teeth and gum. READ MORE
Keepup the good work, but remember a few things! Hard brushing is NOT good brushing. Brush your teeth in gentle continuous circular motions, don’t traumatize your teeth and gum. Don’t brush immediately after meals, instead rinse your mouth with water first and give it about half an hour before brushing.
Foods can soften the enamel and if you brush it right away it can wear off the enamel, by rinsing your teeth you neutralize the acid, then calcium from your saliva gets a chance to rebuild the enamel. Brushing gets rid of the food debris, our mouth is full of bacteria they consume the same food that you eat, and their wastes are acidic, that acid makes holes in your teeth causing cavities!
Make sure you do not forget about flossing! Brushing with out flossing is literally not good enough!
I take the chance to mention water flossing is awesome but doesn’t replace manual flossing.
Foods can soften the enamel and if you brush it right away it can wear off the enamel, by rinsing your teeth you neutralize the acid, then calcium from your saliva gets a chance to rebuild the enamel. Brushing gets rid of the food debris, our mouth is full of bacteria they consume the same food that you eat, and their wastes are acidic, that acid makes holes in your teeth causing cavities!
Make sure you do not forget about flossing! Brushing with out flossing is literally not good enough!
I take the chance to mention water flossing is awesome but doesn’t replace manual flossing.
What should I do if my dentures feel loose?
Visit your dentist. They can reline your dentures for you. Sometimes due to severe ridge resorption it’s hard to have a retentive denture. In that case, use of dentures paste is READ MORE
Visit your dentist. They can reline your dentures for you. Sometimes due to severe ridge resorption it’s hard to have a retentive denture. In that case, use of dentures paste is recommended. If you can afford and are medically okay to receive dental implants, you would benefit to get a few implants and support your dentures with implants.
Why does a cracked tooth have to be pulled?
Hi, they call me the tooth fairy because I love to save the teeth!
Unfortunately, sometimes no matter how much we want to save the tooth we can’t, one of those situations is having READ MORE
Hi, they call me the tooth fairy because I love to save the teeth!
Unfortunately, sometimes no matter how much we want to save the tooth we can’t, one of those situations is having a vertical fracture (crack) on the root surface.
You can get a second opinion from an endodontist (specialist in the root canal therapy). Sometimes very minor cracks could be sealed by a specific cement called MTA. Now, think about it, if that tooth is saved by getting a root canal then needs a crown and even by those treatments will have guarded prognosis (basically doesn’t have a good future)
Definitely get a second opinion on that tooth. My reason is whenever you pull the tooth, there’s no way to go back, and you would always think why didn’t I get a second opinion what if I could've saved it.
Unfortunately, sometimes no matter how much we want to save the tooth we can’t, one of those situations is having a vertical fracture (crack) on the root surface.
You can get a second opinion from an endodontist (specialist in the root canal therapy). Sometimes very minor cracks could be sealed by a specific cement called MTA. Now, think about it, if that tooth is saved by getting a root canal then needs a crown and even by those treatments will have guarded prognosis (basically doesn’t have a good future)
Definitely get a second opinion on that tooth. My reason is whenever you pull the tooth, there’s no way to go back, and you would always think why didn’t I get a second opinion what if I could've saved it.
When is a root canal recommended?
Hi, RCT (root canal therapy) is recommended when one of the following exists: the extension of the cavity has reached the nerve, deep fracture that exposes the nerve, having a READ MORE
Hi, RCT (root canal therapy) is recommended when one of the following exists: the extension of the cavity has reached the nerve, deep fracture that exposes the nerve, having a very large restoration at close proximity to nerve that causes constant sensitivity and makes your life miserable, having throbbing pain that lingers, or a nerve that is dead inside the tooth (necrotic nerve), having infection at the apex (bottom) of the tooth, and resorption of the tooth.
How can I tell if I'm grinding my teeth?
Your dentist will look for the following signs, flattened top surfaces of the teeth, cupping, or chipping the enamel (shiny part of your tooth) close to the gum line (abfraction READ MORE
Your dentist will look for the following signs, flattened top surfaces of the teeth, cupping, or chipping the enamel (shiny part of your tooth) close to the gum line (abfraction lesions). Vertical fracture lines.
If your dentist sees the signs he/she will take an impression of your upper and lower jaw and will send them to the lab for fabrication of a customized night guard.
Severe damage can happen due to grinding to a point that you may lose teeth
If your dentist sees the signs he/she will take an impression of your upper and lower jaw and will send them to the lab for fabrication of a customized night guard.
Severe damage can happen due to grinding to a point that you may lose teeth
My child accidentally ate toothpaste. What should I do?
You’re overreacting! Eating minute amount of toothpaste doesn’t cause any harm.
