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Dr. Tim Kelly

Dentist

Dr. Tim Kelly is a Dentist practicing in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Kelly 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. Tim Kelly
  • Rapid City, South Dakota
  • Creighton University School of Dentistry
  • Accepting new patients

Should you brush receding gums?

You must brush with soft bristle brush daily.

How long does a bone graft last without an implant?

Depends on bone grafting material used. If you were going to have a bone graft and waited over 6 months, it's probably gone.

Do dental crowns look natural?

They should but there's a lot of crown types that do and another group that don't

Is jaw pain normal after tooth extraction?

30-40% of the time the studies show

When should pain from a tooth extraction stop?

It all depends. Usually within a few days, worst being first 12 hrs.

How are veneers attached to your teeth?

Some of it's retentive in nature by the preparation, but most is by the adhesive glue that bonds to the teeth. Many of my patients have had their veneers for 20 years. But the READ MORE
Some of it's retentive in nature by the preparation, but most is by the adhesive glue that bonds to the teeth. Many of my patients have had their veneers for 20 years. But the veneers are for you and your dentist to discuss.

Can bonded teeth be whitened?

No, not usually unless you're replacing the binding at the same time.

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

Most people aren’t put to sleep for extractions. A much smaller proportion need to. But that’s a discussion between you and your dentist.

Do root canals happen more often as you age?

Yes, but no, there is no correlation between root canals and age. But there is correlation with amount and frequency of cavities fillings and crowns and amount of work done ton READ MORE
Yes, but no, there is no correlation between root canals and age. But there is correlation with amount and frequency of cavities fillings and crowns and amount of work done ton that particular tooth over the years. So, if you take good care of your teeth and get fewer cavities and gum disease by good prevention, you will have less root canals for the most part; there are a few exceptions such as trauma to the teeth.