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Dr. Howard Andrew Katz, D.D.S.
Dentist
Dr. Howard Katz is a Dentist practicing in Pasadena, MD. Dr. Katz 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.
44 years
Experience
Dr. Howard Andrew Katz, D.D.S.
- Pasadena, MD
- Howard University College of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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What can I take for gum inflammation?
You can first get your teeth cleaned.That will eliminate it.There is nothing that you can take.
How often should you get a deep cleaning?
After the first deep cleaning is done, if you maintain your dental health, you should not need any more deep cleanings. They are reserved for unchecked periodontal disease. Many READ MORE
After the first deep cleaning is done, if you maintain your dental health, you should not need any more deep cleanings. They are reserved for unchecked periodontal disease. Many times, dentists take advantage of patients telling them they need deep cleaning when they really don't just to make more money.
Are white fillings strong?
They are not as strong as amalgam fillings
Do fillings make teeth weaker?
It depends on how much tooth structure has to be removed. It is decay that makes teeth weaker.
Do gums reattach after deep cleanings?
Yes but at a lower point on the tooth
How do you get rid of gum pain from wisdom teeth?
Take some ibuprofen
Are you awake during oral pinhole surgery?
You certainly can be. Be aware that this procedure does not have well researched results.Local anesthesia is all that you need. It is not really surgery. READ MORE
You certainly can be. Be aware that this procedure does not have well researched results.Local anesthesia is all that you need. It is not really surgery.
What should I avoid with porcelain veneers?
They probably are not porcelain.All veneers have poor retention so avoid sheer forces on them.
Do fillings make your teeth stronger?
No, the purpose of the filling is to repair decay
Can I brush my teeth after dental implants?
After 48 hours.
What does salt water do for an abscess tooth?
It will do nothing to cure it. If your tooth is abscessed, it either needs to be extracted or root canaled. The salt water will do nothing to cure it.
How do you relieve pain after tooth extraction?
Don't rinse for 24 hours after the extraction.Take 600 mg of ibuprofen and alternate that with 1000 mg of tylenol every four hours.
What do all on 4 feel like?
Expensive and like you have a denture in your mouth.
