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Chrissorne Rameau

Dentist

Dr. Chrissorne Rameau is a Dentist practicing in ODESSA, TX. Dr. Rameau specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dr. Chris
offers specialty services like root canal treatments,dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions. etc. Therefore, his patients benefit from getting all the services they need under one roof.
Chrissorne Rameau
  • ODESSA, TX
  • Accepting new patients

What are the most visible signs and symptoms of a gum disease?

The most visible signs of Gum disease are swelling and bleeding. Untreated, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis. At this stage there is significant risk of tooth loss if treatment READ MORE
The most visible signs of Gum disease are swelling and bleeding. Untreated, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis. At this stage there is significant risk of tooth loss if treatment is not initiated on time. We could add bad breath on the list of symptoms as well. However, there are many other causes for bad breath.

Is a root canal during pregnancy safe?

Having a root canal done during pregnancy is completely safe. Your doctor will cover you at the time of xrays to protect the baby. The anesthetic is safe. As far as how far you READ MORE
Having a root canal done during pregnancy is completely safe. Your doctor will cover you at the time of xrays to protect the baby. The anesthetic is safe. As far as how far you can push the envelope, we would not be able to tell you with certainty because it depends on how advanced the problem is already. If the tooth is already abscessed , pain and inflammation will follow.

Can I whiten my teeth with baking soda alone?

I will be happy to answer your question. No. Baking soda will not hurt your gums. Instead, it can increase the pH of your mouth which in return, decreases your risk of cavities READ MORE
I will be happy to answer your question.
No. Baking soda will not hurt your gums. Instead, it can increase the pH of your mouth which in return, decreases your risk of cavities if you do everything else right.
Hydrogen peroxide can help whiten your teeth but it will take a long time considering that the concentration of the over the counter form is only 3 percent. The other problem I see is that long term use may kill the good bacteria in your mouth leaving you vulnerable for opportunistic infections. Oxygen can be, believe it or not a poison for live cells!

Bloody painful gums, what should I do?

Thank you for your question. Let me start by saying that Healthy gums do not bleed. Any gum bleeding is a form of problem. I did not examine your mouth. However, based on the READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Let me start by saying that Healthy gums do not bleed. Any gum bleeding is a form of problem. I did not examine your mouth. However, based on the preliminary information provided, it could be a case of periodontal disease. If it is the case, there is no home remedy for that. A dentist needs to help you as soon as possible since periodontal diseases tend to get worse over time and may lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Precious Smiles Dentistry can help. Dr. Chris Rameau and Dr. Rose Rameau are experts that will work with you to help you regain your gums health and a healthy smile.