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Dr. Daniel C. Block, DDS

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37 years Experience
Dr. Daniel C. Block, DDS
  • Forest Hills, NY
  • Queens College (CUNY)
  • Accepting new patients

How long does gum pain last after tooth extraction?

That’s normal as long as it’s not getting worse. Take a pain killer

Are dentures natural looking?

Depends on the dentist and the lab

What can cause pain 2 weeks after a root canal?

Can be an issue with the root canal. However sometimes it takes a long time to heal. As long as you are improving slowly and not getting worse its probably ok

What helps swollen gums after tooth extraction?

Time and antibiotics. If its more than 24 hours and you are not still bleeding rinse with warm salt water and take some pain reliever

Can dental implants cause sore throat?

No the implants themselves but the procedure

How long does a root canal filling last?

Too many variables to know for sure. How bad the situation was before the root canal, treatment complications, periodontal condition, how well it was done

How long does veneers procedure take?

Depends how many and how. In our office usually 1 laminate takes an hour . 1 visit

Will Invisalign get rid of black triangles?

It may help but it will not fix it completely

Pocket in my gums

Extract it

Do I have to soak my dentures every night?

You should not go to sleep at night wearing them. You should clean them every night. But you do not have to soak them.

What helps with pain after tooth extraction?

Ibuprofen or call your dentist for a prescription

Will a tooth turn black after a root canal?

If the tooth turns black it’s usually because the nerve has died and it happens before the root canal although it can after but thats much more rare. After the root canal usually READ MORE
If the tooth turns black it’s usually because the nerve has died and it happens before the root canal although it can after but thats much more rare. After the root canal usually the tooth gets a post and crown and that can take care of any discolouration.

How can I treat the pain of a root canal?

See a dentist. Have the root canal done. If it has been done , go back to the same dentist

Which dental bridge lasts the longest?

Really it depends how well it’s made and how well you take care of it. The average life of a crown in the US , the last time I checked the stat is 7 years. A permanent bridge is READ MORE
Really it depends how well it’s made and how well you take care of it. The average life of a crown in the US , the last time I checked the stat is 7 years. A permanent bridge is crowns that are made together, so I think it would be the same. Having said that , if any of the bridges I make only last 7 years I consider that a disappointment. However if the patient does not brush , floss, and go for cleanings it won’t last anywhere near that long. There are many reasons that I prefer implants. But they also must be maintained. I hope that helps

How long does it take to remove an oral cyst?

That depends on size and location

What is the best pain reliever after a root canal?

I like Ansaid ( generic name is Flourbubrofen) which is just ibuprofen with a fluoride attached to it , which drives the pain relief towards tooth , bone and muscle