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Dr. Ben Yaghmai, D.D.S

Dentist

Dr. Yaghmai is a skilled general & cosmetic dentist serving as the owner & operator of A Great Smile Dental in Las Vegas, Nevada. “My patients have recognized me for being gentle, caring and thorough, and I truly enjoy when I am able to bring a bright, happy smile to their faces. Simply put, our patients are our friends.”
27 years Experience
Dr. Ben Yaghmai, D.D.S
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Medical College of Virginia
  • Accepting new patients

Do you have to be put to sleep for tooth extraction?

Not really, it depends on which tooth is going to be extracted. For impacted wisdom teeth, we usually sedate patients.

How do I know if my toothache is serious?

If you have throbbing, sharp shooting pain.

How can I get rid of a tooth infection without antibiotics?

By doing root canal therapy or extracting it.

Will antibiotics kill an infection in the tooth?

It will lower the amount of infection but you still need to treat the infected tooth to be able to get rid of it completely.

When can I sleep on my side after tooth extraction?

I would wait till the area has healed a bit.

Is it normal for your mouth to smell after a dental implant?

After the immediate placement, it is normal. You just had a surgery. It will take a few days and it will be back to normal.

What pressure point relieves tooth pain?

I do not know the answer to that, but I have seen spiral magnetic field UV light relieve pain.

What is the fastest way to stop a toothache at home?

It depends on what type of symptoms you have. In general, if you are not allergic to aspirin products, you can take Advil 200 mg up to 3 pills every 6 hours with food. The best READ MORE
It depends on what type of symptoms you have. In general, if you are not allergic to aspirin products, you can take Advil 200 mg up to 3 pills every 6 hours with food. The best thing is to call your dentist and provide more detailed explanations regarding your pain.

Does drinking water help toothache?

If we swish water, it can help to get rid of sweet and sour foods from the surfaces of our teeth. If you don’t eat anything because of tooth ache water helps with mouth being dry READ MORE
If we swish water, it can help to get rid of sweet and sour foods from the surfaces of our teeth. If you don’t eat anything because of tooth ache water helps with mouth being dry and also wash away the bacterial load from the oral cavity.

What does an exposed nerve in a tooth feel like?

If the nerve is exposed during a dental treatment, you are numb and theoretically will not have any pain. If you break a tooth and nerve gets exposed, you will have soreness and READ MORE
If the nerve is exposed during a dental treatment, you are numb and theoretically will not have any pain. If you break a tooth and nerve gets exposed, you will have soreness and sensitivity. Pain threshold varies from person to person.

How do you treat an exposed root of a tooth?

It depends on the amount of exposure. We can do a gingival grafting, bringing the gingival tissue up or down, treat the exposure site with a desensitizer agent, and then place READ MORE
It depends on the amount of exposure. We can do a gingival grafting, bringing the gingival tissue up or down, treat the exposure site with a desensitizer agent, and then place a binding agent. Use high concentration fluoride and calcium triphosphate toothpaste, etc.

What do I do if my tooth root is exposed?

Ask a dentist to evaluate it. You are too young to have a root exposure.

Can you get sepsis from a tooth extraction?

If and only if you have a very large abscess. We need to put you on IV antibiotics and drain the abscess first, then extract the tooth.

Should I still have a toothache after an extraction?

It’s no longer a toothache, the pain is from the procedure that was done and it should get better in a day or so. If it persists, call your dentist.

Can you use toothpaste with dentures in?

No, it’s better to use tablets to clean dentures. You can also use liquid soap and soft toothbrush.

Can I take my Invisalign out before sleeping?

No, you need to keep your aligners in your mouth for at least 21 hours a day minimum.

How can I speed up the healing of a dry socket?

You need to see your dentist. The area needs a special dressing to heal.

How do you know if your tooth root is exposed?

When you feel cold sensitivity on a tooth .

What is a good age for braces?

Hi, We do orthodontic treatment depending on how the bite is overall. We can start as early as age 6. The sooner you get your bite (occlusion) checked, the better it is. In READ MORE
Hi,

We do orthodontic treatment depending on how the bite is overall. We can start as early as age 6. The sooner you get your bite (occlusion) checked, the better it is. In case there are some problems, the sooner you take care of them, the better the outcome will be.

How do I fix the gap between my teeth?

Hi, Depending on the amount of gap, we can do a bonded composite or a bonded porcelain restoration. Sometimes a patient may need orthodontic treatment and even a small surgery READ MORE
Hi,

Depending on the amount of gap, we can do a bonded composite or a bonded porcelain restoration. Sometimes a patient may need orthodontic treatment and even a small surgery that is called a Frenectomy.