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Edward H. Chappelle, Jr.
Dentist
Dr. Edward Chappelle, Jr. is a Dentist practicing in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Chappelle, Jr. 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.
Edward H. Chappelle, Jr.
- Bowie, Maryland
- Meharry Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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Food getting stuck behind wisdom teeth
You have several options. 1, you can try using a water pick or water flosser to help clean the area better, easier than regular floss. 2, you can ask your dentist or see a specialist READ MORE
You have several options. 1, you can try using a water pick or water flosser to help clean the area better, easier than regular floss. 2, you can ask your dentist or see a specialist to have an operculectomy (cutting away the excess tissue behind tbe wisdom teeth). 3, have the wisdom teeth removed so you can maintain the others better, since it is too difficult to keep clean
Why do some dentists hurt during cleanings more than others?
Whether your cleaning was by a dentist or hygienist, it does not have to be painful. The question is did they educate you about what was going on in your mouth. If your gums were READ MORE
Whether your cleaning was by a dentist or hygienist, it does not have to be painful. The question is did they educate you about what was going on in your mouth. If your gums were inflamed to start with, why? What is the appropriate treatment for you, and how do you improve your personal brushing and flossing techniques to make things better. Education is the key.
Is it bad if a piece of an old filling falls out?
Usually if a piece of an old filling falls out, the filling was probably cracked and the cause may have been decay under it. Have it checked immediately. Don't let pain be your READ MORE
Usually if a piece of an old filling falls out, the filling was probably cracked and the cause may have been decay under it. Have it checked immediately. Don't let pain be your guide.
Skin is shedding on the inside of my mouth (my cheeks). Is this normal?
When your tissue sheds or sloughs, it can be due to an extremely dry mouth, or to some sort of allergic reaction to your toothpaste or the foods you eat. It does not hurt to see READ MORE
When your tissue sheds or sloughs, it can be due to an extremely dry mouth, or to some sort of allergic reaction to your toothpaste or the foods you eat. It does not hurt to see your dentist to check it out.
I can't fix my teeth sensitivity. What do I do?
There are potentially some other treatments you could look into, however the underlying cause should be addressed. Are your gums receding, exposing more root surface, or do you READ MORE
There are potentially some other treatments you could look into, however the underlying cause should be addressed. Are your gums receding, exposing more root surface, or do you clench or grind your teeth at night or during the day? Do you drink a lot of soda or, Gatorade, or have gastric reflux (excessive indigestion)? These things can also lead to increased sensitivity. Once these things are determined, you sensitivity can be treated.
Wisdom teeth removal
Each doctor must determine their level of comfort and competence when choosing to extract teeth, in particular wisdom teeth. Some general dentists are very comfortable with difficult READ MORE
Each doctor must determine their level of comfort and competence when choosing to extract teeth, in particular wisdom teeth. Some general dentists are very comfortable with difficult extractions, others are not. Oral Surgeons are trained to handle all types of extractions, and are trained to handle the potential complications that may occur. Not that general dentists can't do it, they have to decide on their individual competency.
What if only one tooth is crooked?
It all depends on where and how out of line the one tooth is. Teeth move by constant pressure. In order to move one tooth the appliance must put pressure on that tooth, however READ MORE
It all depends on where and how out of line the one tooth is. Teeth move by constant pressure. In order to move one tooth the appliance must put pressure on that tooth, however it won't help if there is not enough space or it is 4 -5 mm out of line.
What can I eat or avoid eating to reduce plaque?
Typically, soft foods would create more plaque and crunchy foods such as raw veggies like carrots or celery would create less plaque. Plaque being a soft sticky substance that READ MORE
Typically, soft foods would create more plaque and crunchy foods such as raw veggies like carrots or celery would create less plaque. Plaque being a soft sticky substance that is made of saliva, bacteria and food.
Is water-flossing as effective as regular flossing?
The new water flossers have been shown to be more effective than the waterpiks of yesteryear. This has a lot to do with the amount of water pressure being used by the new water READ MORE
The new water flossers have been shown to be more effective than the waterpiks of yesteryear. This has a lot to do with the amount of water pressure being used by the new water flossers. Regular floss, if used correctly is the best, but a water flosser can supplement the regular flossing.
