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Dr. Amgad Faragalla

Dentist

Dr. Amgad Faragalla is a Dentist practicing in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Faragalla 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. Amgad Faragalla
  • Bakersfield, California
  • Accepting new patients

How long does it take for your gums to heal after a crown?

Depends on how much trauma and overall health of patient.

How do you clean under a bridge?

Interdental brush and flossing.

Is surgery necessary to treat jaw diseases?

If disease is from dental pulp, a root canal filling needed. If deep pockets are so deep, a cleaning is needed (scaling and root planning). Those are most common. If other than READ MORE
If disease is from dental pulp, a root canal filling needed. If deep pockets are so deep, a cleaning is needed (scaling and root planning). Those are most common. If other than that, have a consultation with surgeons.

Do braces stain your teeth?

No, doesn’t stain the teeth, but you need to clean the teeth more as the wire collects more dental plaque.

Is it ever too late to get dental implants?

Never late. Implant is ok for all ages.

What happens if you don't wear your retainer?

Teeth relapse and move to original state.

Why are my gums so sore?

Calculus and deep pocket need dentist to treat it.

How do you fix spacing between teeth?

Orthodontist consultation all you need.

What are the precautions that I need to take after a root canal?

Avoid eating on that side. If you feel the filling is touching before the rest of the teeth, go back to your dentist. Pain medication and maybe antibiotics are needed. You will READ MORE
Avoid eating on that side. If you feel the filling is touching before the rest of the teeth, go back to your dentist. Pain medication and maybe antibiotics are needed. You will need build up and a crown if a posterior molar shewing surface is almost flat to reduce lateral destructive force on the root and its fracture.

Is brushing at night really that important?

Yes, very important as you will sleep a long time. Food stays very close to the teeth and starts building more plaque. Keep in mind to reduce salivation and tongue and cheek movement, READ MORE
Yes, very important as you will sleep a long time. Food stays very close to the teeth and starts building more plaque. Keep in mind to reduce salivation and tongue and cheek movement, which add to more acid that comes in contact with your teeth. Acid will dissolve your enamel. When brushing, spend more time and be sure the bristles are 45 degrees to the gums and teeth and move in small circles. No scrubbing motion.