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Kim Ahuja
Dentist
Dr. Kim Ahuja is a Dentist practicing in Katy, Texas. Dr. Ahuja 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.
Kim Ahuja
- Katy, Texas
- University of California
- Accepting new patients
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What can I do about my sensitive teeth?
see your dentist
1. Could be a cavity.
2. gum recession can cause sensitive teeth
3. heavy grinding/ clenching can cause sensitivity
1. Could be a cavity.
2. gum recession can cause sensitive teeth
3. heavy grinding/ clenching can cause sensitivity
How long will I have to wait for my next session after first round of root canal?
Yes, it is okay to wait that long if the dentist has the judgement to wait for 2-3 weeks between 2 appointments.
Are electric toothbrushes any better for the teeth?
Electric toothbrushes do help many people in cleaning teeth better since it relies less on manual technique. Also, for many medical reasons or very old age, if patients are not READ MORE
Electric toothbrushes do help many people in cleaning teeth better since it relies less on manual technique. Also, for many medical reasons or very old age, if patients are not able to brush manually for 3-4 minutes, electric brush is a better option.
Having said that, if you brush the right technique with good 4-5 min After every meal, manual is as good. Also, if someone has sensitive gums or teeth,manual would be a better option.
Having said that, if you brush the right technique with good 4-5 min After every meal, manual is as good. Also, if someone has sensitive gums or teeth,manual would be a better option.
I had some bleeding in my gums while brushing. Could it be serious?
Bleeding in the gums indicates possible beginning of gum disease.
Please see your dentist.
Please see your dentist.
What should I do for my chipped tooth?
Depending on how much tooth structure is chipped, it could be just bonding, veneer or crown (if more than half of the tooth structure is gone).
Can brushing my teeth with salt whiten my teeth?
It may remove some surface stains but the abrasiveness of salt may damage enamel more than doing any good in longer run.
What are natural ways to deal with tooth sensitivity?
If the tooth is extremely sensitive, then you definitely need to see a dentist. It could be decay or gum recession or something else.
What if only one tooth is crooked?
You can go with just braces on front teeth or clear aligner to align the tooth.
Short term clear braces for few weeks can be done.
Short term clear braces for few weeks can be done.
I can't fix my teeth sensitivity. What do I do?
Are there any abfractions or is the patient a heavy grinder?
