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Dr. Yana Pekarski, D.D.S.
Dentist
Hello, the mission of my office is to provide holistic dentistry (also known as functional dentistry and biological dentistry) to children and adults, using biocompatible materials, as well as to place dental implants for prices that are more affordable.
17 years
Experience
Dr. Yana Pekarski, D.D.S.
- Carmichael, CA
- UCLA
- Accepting new patients
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When can you eat normal food after implant surgery?
Your doctor will be the best to answer that for you, however keep in mind that when people sleep they may clench and grind teeth with great force! So maybe see if you can get READ MORE
Your doctor will be the best to answer that for you, however keep in mind that when people sleep they may clench and grind teeth with great force! So maybe see if you can get soft a night guard. (it's also the best way to find out if you actually grind teeth at night).
Disclaimer: The information provided is general yet you are unique, and therefore no one should rely on something they got from the internet without actually
visiting a doctor. So please be wise and do not use this information as treatment instructions or as a second opinion.
Can I straighten my teeth in 6 months?
It depends on how much straightening you need. In many cases it is possible to straighten teeth within 6 months using clear aligners. After teeth are straightened, clear retainers READ MORE
It depends on how much straightening you need. In many cases it is possible to straighten teeth within 6 months using clear aligners. After teeth are straightened, clear retainers would need to be worn every night so that teeth dont shift back.
Can your mouth reject an implant?
Yes, your body may react against some of the metals that may be in the implant, and can reject it.
What are the disadvantages of zirconia crowns?
1- Zirconia crowns are opaque. When translucency is needed for esthetics (like in front teeth), the options are porcelain overlaid on top of a thin layer of zirconia or using a READ MORE
1- Zirconia crowns are opaque. When translucency is needed for esthetics (like in front teeth), the options are porcelain overlaid on top of a thin layer of zirconia or using a more translucent version of zirconia that is not as strong and color match is more difficult.
2- Zirconia is very strong - it is stronger than enamel. As with all crowns other than gold crowns, if a person grinds their teeth, there will be more wear on the opposing teeth (with time grinding against the crown wears away the enamel) … but this is a problem with all crowns that are stronger than enamel.
2- Zirconia is very strong - it is stronger than enamel. As with all crowns other than gold crowns, if a person grinds their teeth, there will be more wear on the opposing teeth (with time grinding against the crown wears away the enamel) … but this is a problem with all crowns that are stronger than enamel.
