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Dr. Nidhi Jaiswal

Dentist

Dr. Nidhi Jaiswal is a Dentist practicing in McKinney, Texas. Dr. Jaiswal 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. Nidhi Jaiswal
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How can I close the gap between my frontal teeth?

The best option is to close the gap with orthodontic therapy since this will provide the best functional stability to your bite, however if for any reason the space cannot be closed READ MORE
The best option is to close the gap with orthodontic therapy since this will provide the best functional stability to your bite, however if for any reason the space cannot be closed there are several restorative options like bonding, veneers and crowns. I would suggest to talk to your dentist about which options will work better in your situation.

Pain after a filling?

It is not uncommon to have some post op pain and discomfort after a filling is done but it subsides in a few weeks. Sometimes if the bite is high it can cause post op pain and READ MORE
It is not uncommon to have some post op pain and discomfort after a filling is done but it subsides in a few weeks. Sometimes if the bite is high it can cause post op pain and sensitivity. I would recommend following up with your dentist so that they can check the bite and evaluate further.

Skin is shedding on the inside of my mouth (my cheeks). Is this normal?

Some brands of toothpaste cause peeling of the mucosal layer of mouth which looks like a whitish coating. however I would suggest getting it evaluated by your dentist to rule out READ MORE
Some brands of toothpaste cause peeling of the mucosal layer of mouth which looks like a whitish coating. however I would suggest getting it evaluated by your dentist to rule out any other condition.

Very swollen and red gums after routine dental cleaning

It is not uncommon to notice some soreness after a cleaning. The instruments used to clean teeth sometimes irritate the gum cause causing some tenderness. It also depends if the READ MORE
It is not uncommon to notice some soreness after a cleaning. The instruments used to clean teeth sometimes irritate the gum cause causing some tenderness. It also depends if the cleaning was a routine cleaning or a deep cleaning. I would suggest to follow up with your dentist to make sure there is nothing else going on. Meanwhile salt water rinses can help calm the gums to some extent.