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Dr. Harjot Kaur

Dentist

Dr. Harjot Kaur is a Dentist practicing in Elmhurst, NY. Dr. Kaur 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. Harjot Kaur
  • Auburn, NY
  • Accepting new patients

Can partial dentures cause gum damage?

No, if you keep your partials clean & don’t wear them while sleeping .but if you don’t give rest to your tissues/mouth.. & wear partials 24/7 ,then it can damage your gums .

How long does it take for molar extraction to heal?

Can take up to few months ,depending upon the tooth, roots, amount of infection,your medical status….

Can I straighten my teeth in 2 months?

Usually not.there’s no one answer for all ! You have to get evaluated,& let the dr give you the estimate treatment time ,depending upon the problem

Can braces cause gum disease?

If you rinsing, glossing,brushing right after eating & drinking anything,then your gums should be ok during ortho treatment.
if not ,then it can cause gingivitis

What is the best way to fix swollen gums?

Come for regular X-rays,dental cleanings, checkup.rinse & floss right after eating.use only soft toothbrush ,& right brushing technique.if the dentist advises deep cleaning,or READ MORE
Come for regular X-rays,dental cleanings, checkup.rinse & floss right after eating.use only soft toothbrush ,& right brushing technique.if the dentist advises deep cleaning,or gum surgery,get it done.use the antibacterial oral rinse for gum infections prescribed by the dentist.if this is due to pregnancy,then it will go away after the pregnancy.keep coming for follow up visits for checkups,X-rays …don’t argue with hygienist ,they are doing X-rays every visit ,because they are needed for keeping watch over your gum /bone problems

What toothbrush is best for dentures?

Any soft toothbrush,using the right brushing technique is good ! It’s the technique & using only soft toothbrush that matters the most ! any one particular brand that is not better READ MORE
Any soft toothbrush,using the right brushing technique is good ! It’s the technique & using only soft toothbrush that matters the most !
any one particular brand that is not better than the other.

What can I use for loose dentures?

Denture adhesive,from any pharmacy

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

You should get it checked by a dentist. Get an X-ray done and see how far it's broken. If it's broken till the pulp tissue, it will need RCT & crown to restore. If not, then just READ MORE
You should get it checked by a dentist. Get an X-ray done and see how far it's broken. If it's broken till the pulp tissue, it will need RCT & crown to restore. If not, then just a filling to restore it, but have to get an X-ray done for sure. It's important to get it checked first.

Can I whiten my teeth with baking soda alone?

Mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide, instead of lemon juice. Then, brush your teeth with that paste for a few minutes. Rinse out.