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Alanna Heflin
Dentist | General Practice
<p>Dr. Alanna Heflin is a Dentist practicing in Jackson, TN.
<p>Dr. Heflin is a General Dentist and focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth. Dr. Heflin's goal is to help her patients achieve and maintain a state of overall dental health. Dr. Heflin is trained to carry out such treatment as performing examinations, professional cleaning, direct restorative procedures, complete dentures, removable partial dentures, extractions, and other general dentistry needs.</p>
<p>Dr. Heflin is a General Dentist and focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth. Dr. Heflin's goal is to help her patients achieve and maintain a state of overall dental health. Dr. Heflin is trained to carry out such treatment as performing examinations, professional cleaning, direct restorative procedures, complete dentures, removable partial dentures, extractions, and other general dentistry needs.</p>
5 years
Experience
Alanna Heflin
- Jackson, TN
- UMMC School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
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How long after a tooth extraction can I eat on that side?
Once the site has stopped bleeding and once the tissue has had time to heal. Usually 3-5 days after simple extraction, but it could take up to a few weeks if it was a difficult READ MORE
Once the site has stopped bleeding and once the tissue has had time to heal. Usually 3-5 days after simple extraction, but it could take up to a few weeks if it was a difficult surgical ext.
How many teeth can be extracted at the same time?
All teeth can be extracted at one appointment if you want it to be done that way. Dentists usually let the patient decide how many teeth to pull at each appointment depending on READ MORE
All teeth can be extracted at one appointment if you want it to be done that way. Dentists usually let the patient decide how many teeth to pull at each appointment depending on if they want their full mouth numb or not.
Do you brush your teeth before a dental cleaning?
You can brush your teeth before your cleaning, but you don't have to. If you are coming from work or not straight from home where you brushed that morning, the hygienist understands READ MORE
You can brush your teeth before your cleaning, but you don't have to. If you are coming from work or not straight from home where you brushed that morning, the hygienist understands that not everyone has the opportunity to brush right before their hygiene appointment.
What to eat after getting a root canal?
Anything you want to. Just avoid anything too hot until the numbness has worn off so that you don't burn your mouth.
Can you chew gum with a dental bridge?
Yes, you can chew gum.
What is the home remedy for cavity pain?
If the cavity is causing you pain, then most likely it has gotten deep enough to need at least a filling to stop the pain. The deeper the decay goes, the more extensive the restoration, READ MORE
If the cavity is causing you pain, then most likely it has gotten deep enough to need at least a filling to stop the pain. The deeper the decay goes, the more extensive the restoration, so don't wait too long to get it looked at. OTC medications like Ibuprofen can help with the pain until you are able to see your local dentist.
