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Dr. Max Olen Kerr, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Max Kerr is a Dentist practicing in Cedar Park, TX. Dr. Kerr 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. Max Kerr, DDS
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • Accepting new patients

How long should a dental implant bleed?

It may ooze for up to 3 or 4 days, much more than that, you should contact the provider that placed the implant.

How long should teeth hurt after filling?

A filling can be sensitive for up to 3 months, that being said, if it is still sensitive after a week, go back to your dentist to have it checked. It may need an adjustment.

How do you treat a cavity on the side of your tooth?

The only way to treat a cavity is to have it filled by a dentist.

What is the best option for replacing missing tooth?

The current gold standard is implant for missing teeth, but it is always a case by case basis.

Do white spots on teeth go away?

They could be weak spots on your teeth or just mineral deposits. Either way, you can really get rid of them.

What's the best toothpaste for receding gums?

There’s really no one toothpaste better than the other for receding gums. Receding gums is a sign of trauma and/or age. The best a toothpaste can do is to keep the newly exposed READ MORE
There’s really no one toothpaste better than the other for receding gums. Receding gums is a sign of trauma and/or age. The best a toothpaste can do is to keep the newly exposed tooth structure clean and fortified. That being said, any common toothpaste will do the trick. I’m currently interested in Rise Well toothpaste as a Flouride alternative. https://risewell.com/

How can I naturally slow down tooth decay?

Flouride can help rebuild tooth structure & this is a toothpaste that can rebuild tooth structure that doesn’t have Flouride in it: https://risewell.com/

Does walking help tooth pain?

Anything that gets your mind off pain can help, but it will not go away until the tooth is treated.

Can I drink coffee after teeth scaling?

Yes, but you may experience increased staining

Is flossing once a week enough?

Nope. Flossing once a week allows for growth of bacteria.

Is it normal for veneers to fall?

Not normal. Might be that there was contamination of the bonding surface. I would give the dentist the benefit of the doubt & have him or her bond it back in. This should be READ MORE
Not normal. Might be that there was contamination of the bonding surface. I would give the dentist the benefit of the doubt & have him or her bond it back in. This should be done at no charge.

What should I do if my permanent crown is not feeling right?

Get it checked by the dentist that made it & let them know that it doesn’t feel right.

Is it necessary to take antibiotics after dental implants?

Postop antibiotics can often increase the success rate of dental implants.

What is the best antibiotic for a tooth infection?

That really depends on the infection as well as the patient . . . Any infection should be seen by a dental professional.

Is having a molar extraction painful?

Yes. While you will be numb during the surgery, you will be in pain during recovery and as your body heals.

Will sedation dentistry help me relax during my dentist visit?

Yes and, depending on the level of sedation, you may find it tolerable or enjoyable.

How does a dentist know you need a root canal?

Symptoms, depth of decay, and/or signs of infection

What happens if you get a cavity under a filling?

Gotta get the filling replaced