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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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Why does a cracked tooth have to be pulled?
If it is cracked vertically, it cannot be repaired
Can you be awake for dental implants?
Absolutely you can.
Are bone grafts necessary after a tooth extraction?
Absolutely not.
Why does it smell bad when I floss my teeth?
Because there is food trapped there and the bacteria is breaking it down. The waste products of the bacteria are what you smell.
Can you get two cavities on one tooth?
Yes you can
Can bone loss be reversed in the mouth?
It can be halted but you cannot regain bone that has been lost
How do you close a gap in your teeth with rubber bands?
You need to have anchorage on a stable tooth or you will screw up your teeth.
How strong is tooth bonding?
Compared to what? If you hit it with any force it will break. It is just plastic
What to do if you have no enamel on your teeth?
It would be very rare for you to have no enamel on your teeth.
How can I strengthen my gums?
Lift weights.
Is flossing more important than brushing?
Both are important
How can I remove calculus from my teeth at home?
You can't unless you want to hurt yourself. You need to get into a dental office and have a professional cleaning.
Can you fix gum pockets?
You can reduce the size of the pockets by periodontal scaling and periodontal maintenance.
Why am I so tired after wearing dentures?
The dentures are not making you tired. There are hundreds of reasons to explain your fatigue before dentures are blamed.
