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Dr. Sufia Palluck, D.D.S.

Dentist

Dr. Sufia Palluck is a Dentist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Palluck 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. Sufia Palluck, D.D.S.
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Accepting new patients

How can I manage my child’s dental health yet allow him to eat sweets?

Moderation for how much candy he is eating and brush his teeth after eating it

What are the most visible signs and symptoms of a gum disease?

Bleeding or red gums when you floss or brush is a major sign. Plaque or tarter accumulation will cause that.

What are the natural ways to deal with tooth sensitivity?

You can try anbesol or a sens toothpaste. If you need a root canal, there really isn't anything to replace that. If you start having a lot of pain, it's best to have it taken care READ MORE
You can try anbesol or a sens toothpaste. If you need a root canal, there really isn't anything to replace that. If you start having a lot of pain, it's best to have it taken care of because the stress of the pain is not good for the baby either.

Does clove oil really work in easing tooth pain?

I've heard it can. You can go to the store for over the counter anbesol and then follow up with your dentist.

My tooth in the back is half broken, what should I do?

It's hard to know for sure without seeing it, but it sounds like you're going to need to have the tooth extracted if it's broken in half.

Can an infected tooth spread the infection to the other teeth as well?

Absolutely the infection can spread. You need to seek treatment to have it taken care of.
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Can effects from TMJ ever be reversed?

Unfortunately with the damage that is done with the joint there is not a whole lot that can be done. It's good you are not having any pain. So the key is going to be to prevent READ MORE
Unfortunately with the damage that is done with the joint there is not a whole lot that can be done. It's good you are not having any pain. So the key is going to be to prevent any more damage from being done by wearing a night guard or Botox to lessen the grinding.

Clicking in my jaw

If you are not having any pain in your jaw, there is not a whole lot an oral surgeon will be able to do. Clicking in the jaw can be a normal part of wear and tear from clenching READ MORE
If you are not having any pain in your jaw, there is not a whole lot an oral surgeon will be able to do. Clicking in the jaw can be a normal part of wear and tear from clenching or grinding. Generally, people are the most fast asleep when they are clenching and/or grinding and don't realize they are doing it. A night guard or Botox in the clenching muscles is the best treatment.