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Dr. Gerald K. Appelle, D.M.D.
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Dr. Gerald Appelle is a Dentist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Appelle 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. Gerald K. Appelle, D.M.D.
- New York, NY
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Should I take antibiotics after having a root canal?
If you normally take an antibiotic for dental procedures in general due to an underlying condition, then an antibiotic should be taken BEFORE the root canal treatment. It is generally READ MORE
If you normally take an antibiotic for dental procedures in general due to an underlying condition, then an antibiotic should be taken BEFORE the root canal treatment. It is generally not required after the treatment UNLESS you have postoperative complications. It is always best to consult with the doctor who performed the treatment. It is usually not necessary for root canal treatment unless there are complications after the root canal procedure is started or completed.
How many days rest after dental implant?
It depends on the extent of the surgery, the number of remaining teeth, and many other factors. You should get the answer to this question from the dentist who will be placing READ MORE
It depends on the extent of the surgery, the number of remaining teeth, and many other factors. You should get the answer to this question from the dentist who will be placing the implant
What can I eat with the molar crown?
If it is made properly, you should be able to eat anything you would normally eat with a natural tooth
Why are my gums swollen after deep cleaning?
It may be the result of a flareup from an underlying condition or if the "deep" cleaning involved a surgical incision. Otherwise, swelling is not "normal" and you should have READ MORE
It may be the result of a flareup from an underlying condition or if the "deep" cleaning involved a surgical incision. Otherwise, swelling is not "normal" and you should have the doctor or hygienist who performed it reevaluate your issue.
How do you treat a pit and fissure cavity?
If it is truly a "cavity" ie., there is decay and the dentist's explorer (pick) can penetrate the enamel, then it should get a filling. If it is merely a stained groove, then READ MORE
If it is truly a "cavity" ie., there is decay and the dentist's explorer (pick) can penetrate the enamel, then it should get a filling. If it is merely a stained groove, then watchful waiting is usually the best choice. It is a matter of the treating dentist's judgement.
What helps a toothache from a sinus infection?
Antibiotics should be taken for a sinus infection. If the sinus infection is due to an infected nerve in the tooth, then root canal treatment would be an option if the tooth is READ MORE
Antibiotics should be taken for a sinus infection. If the sinus infection is due to an infected nerve in the tooth, then root canal treatment would be an option if the tooth is restorable.
Does a loose tooth have to be pulled?
It would depend on the degree of mobility, your symptoms,the condition of the remaining teeth, and many other factors that should be assessed by the treating dentist.
What happens if bleeding doesn't stop after tooth extraction?
Some mild post operative bleeding is normal, especially if the extraction involved making an incision or removal of bone. You should have been provided with gauze to bite on after READ MORE
Some mild post operative bleeding is normal, especially if the extraction involved making an incision or removal of bone. You should have been provided with gauze to bite on after the procedure to help with the clotting. Bleeding after 24 hours is not normal. If you have been taking anticoagulants such as aspirin, that could prolong the clotting. Biting on a wet teabag wrapped in a gauze sponge or handkerchief can help to minimize the bleeding. If that doesn't work, you should report back to the treating dentist for an evaluation.
