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14 years
Experience
Dr. John Douglas Hamerink, D.D.S.
- Plymouth, MI
- University Of Michigan Dental School
- Accepting new patients
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What should I do after a bone graft?
Leave the area grafted alone. DO NOT Brush or agitate the site. Use medications as directed. Soft diet
When will my teeth stop hurting from Invisalign?
As the teeth move during your treatment, they will be sore the entire time. Tylenol and or Ibuprofen can help. Please consult your dentist and doctor.
Can receding gums be restored?
Yes, Gum grafts can be done. Talk to your dentist and periodontist (Gum doctor)
How soon can you eat after a bridge?
Soft foods for 24-48 hrs. The cement needs time to fully harden.
Do invisible braces work faster?
Teeth need to move slowly with light forces. traditional braces and invisible braces will be about the same time frame.
Can I wait a week to fill a cavity?
Are you in pain? How deep did the dentist say the decay is? Long story short. The cavity has been eating your tooth away for months/years. You may be just fine waiting 1 wk
What could be the cause of my crown tooth pain?
The bite may be high or an interference may be present (as you chew the crown hits. the opposing tooth. Take advil or tylenol. call your dentist and make sure your MD approves READ MORE
The bite may be high or an interference may be present (as you chew the crown hits. the opposing tooth. Take advil or tylenol. call your dentist and make sure your MD approves the MEDS.
Can I drive after dental implant procedure?
YES, YES. and YES
Can you reverse small cavities?
Yes. If the cavity has not penetrated completely through the enamel and into the dentin, the pt can use fluoride an other options to remineralize the tooth, without cutting the READ MORE
Yes. If the cavity has not penetrated completely through the enamel and into the dentin, the pt can use fluoride an other options to remineralize the tooth, without cutting the tooth.
How long does it take an infection to go away after tooth extraction?
The infection is gone immediately as the dentist removes the granulation tissue from the bone. The phone will take one year to fill in. The soft tissue a filling in four weeks. READ MORE
The infection is gone immediately as the dentist removes the granulation tissue from the bone. The phone will take one year to fill in. The soft tissue a filling in four weeks.
Is a root canal necessary before the dental bridge?
Great question.
Root canals are ONLY needed if the tooth is infected or the dentist needs to place a post for support of the crown or bridge. Doing a root canal “just because” READ MORE
Great question.
Root canals are ONLY needed if the tooth is infected or the dentist needs to place a post for support of the crown or bridge. Doing a root canal “just because” is not ethical, nor should be performed.
Root canals are ONLY needed if the tooth is infected or the dentist needs to place a post for support of the crown or bridge. Doing a root canal “just because” is not ethical, nor should be performed.
What type of crown is best for front teeth?
Great question. The most esthetic crown for the front teeth are all ceramic crowns
When I tap on my root canal tooth it hurts. Is it normal?
Yes. Inflammation is what causes dental pain. Take ibuprofen (If permitted by md). If it continues, please see the dentist
Are crowns as strong as real teeth?
Stronger! Within reason
How can I remove tooth decay myself?
You cannot, you should see a dental professional. Tooth decay is an active disease process, and has to be removed and the tooth filled in order to fix the tooth
Do gaps between teeth widen with age?
Yes. Gaps can close and open between teeth as we age. We are always growing and developing, and teeth are always moving and shifting. If you took a mound of your teeth today, they READ MORE
Yes. Gaps can close and open between teeth as we age. We are always growing and developing, and teeth are always moving and shifting. If you took a mound of your teeth today, they would not be in the same position in 1yr.
How long does it take to put a crown on an implant?
4-6months usually
Do they put you to sleep for dental implants?
You have the option to be sedated, but it is not necessary.
When should I go to the dentist for tooth pain?
Immediately
How do you manage pain while waiting for a root canal?
If your dentist didn’t advise you on pain management, you should probably find a new one. My recommendation is: if you are Medically able to, take 800mg of ibuprofen every 8hrs. READ MORE
If your dentist didn’t advise you on pain management, you should probably find a new one. My recommendation is: if you are Medically able to, take 800mg of ibuprofen every 8hrs. This will help with the inflammation and the pain. You can also alternate with Tylenol 1g every 6 hrs. If the infection is rampant, you may wanna consider calling the dentist to write you a prescription for an antibiotic. However we try to not give antibiotics as much as possible unless needed.
