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Mr. Victor Rodriguez, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Victor Rodriguez is a Dentist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Rodriguez 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.
29 years Experience
Mr. Victor Rodriguez, DDS
  • Houston, TX
  • UT Health School of Dentistry Houston
  • Accepting new patients

Is it normal to have pain after a crown?

Defintely normal to have tooth discomfort up to a few week after crown appointment.

Do I need a dental crown or filling?

Depends on how big the cavity is and how many tooth surfaces are affected.

Can crowns straighten front teeth?

Yes sometimes in front teeth but mainly teeth are straightened out by orthodontics or braces.

How do they fix tooth decay with braces?

Either brackets need to be taken off in the decayed teeth or the dentist can leave the brackets on if they are not in the way. If the cavities are small, then waiting till braces READ MORE
Either brackets need to be taken off in the decayed teeth or the dentist can leave the brackets on if they are not in the way. If the cavities are small, then waiting till braces are off is another option.

How many years does a dental bridge last?

With routine care and regulard dental cleaning visits, bridges can last 8-10 years easy and much longer if you take care of them well.

What is a dry socket?

A dry socket occurs when the clot that forms after a tooth is extracted comes out and food fills the socket area. Good rinsing and dry socket medicine will alleviate the problem. READ MORE
A dry socket occurs when the clot that forms after a tooth is extracted comes out and food fills the socket area. Good rinsing and dry socket medicine will alleviate the problem.