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Paul Nguyen
Endodontist | Endodontics
Dr. Paul Nguyen is an endodonist practicing in Irvine, CA. Dr. Nguyen is a specialist dentist, focusing on tooth pain, root canals and other issues related to the interior part of the tooth. Endodonists can diagnose problems and perform procedures to fix them. Treatment from an endodonist can often save a diseased tooth. Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures performed by an endodonist.
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How long after a tooth extraction can I eat?
You can eat after the anesthesia wears off but do not chew on the side of the extraction and keep that area clean at all times.
Do you need a deep cleaning after an extraction?
It would be more beneficial to get a cleaning before a tooth extraction as it reduces the bacterial count in the mouth and therefore reduces the chance of infection after the extraction. READ MORE
It would be more beneficial to get a cleaning before a tooth extraction as it reduces the bacterial count in the mouth and therefore reduces the chance of infection after the extraction. Also, you will heal faster.
What can you not do after a gum graft?
You cannot chew on the grafted side until the area is healed. You should still brush but you cannot brush hard on the grafted side.
How long does it take for gums to heal after extractions for dentures?
It should only take several weeks for the gums to heal after extractions but it will take several months for the bone to remodel after the extractions.
Is it okay to have braces after a tooth extraction?
The short answer is yes. But you should wait a few months for the extraction socket to heal. In my opinion, I would wait at least 3 months after extraction before starting orthodontics. READ MORE
The short answer is yes. But you should wait a few months for the extraction socket to heal. In my opinion, I would wait at least 3 months after extraction before starting orthodontics.
How long should I use saltwater after tooth extraction?
Please do not use salt water rinse the day of the extraction or the day after. This will dislodge the blood clot and you will bleed. In general, you can start the salt water rinses READ MORE
Please do not use salt water rinse the day of the extraction or the day after. This will dislodge the blood clot and you will bleed. In general, you can start the salt water rinses two days after extraction, two times a day and continue for a week.
What causes extreme pain after tooth extraction?
The severity of pain depends on how difficult the extraction is. If it is a surgical extraction, then there will be more pain.
How can I regrow bone around my teeth?
That’s a tough one! Once bone around teeth is lost due to periodontal disease, it is difficult to regrow the bone. Periodontists may do laser gum treatments to reduce bacteria READ MORE
That’s a tough one! Once bone around teeth is lost due to periodontal disease, it is difficult to regrow the bone. Periodontists may do laser gum treatments to reduce bacteria in the spaces between the gums and teeth. They might do deep scaling to physically remove plaque and calculus around teeth. They might use an allograft to fill bony defects along with growth factors. Best is to prevent bone loss by flossing twice a day after brushing and of course regular visits to your dentist for cleanings.
How long does it take to recover from root canal therapy?
Your tooth should only be sore for a few days. Any over-the-counter pain medication should be more than sufficient to manage the discomfort. Avoid putting heavy biting pressure READ MORE
Your tooth should only be sore for a few days. Any over-the-counter pain medication should be more than sufficient to manage the discomfort. Avoid putting heavy biting pressure on the root canal treated tooth.
What hurts more tooth extraction or implant?
Neither procedure should hurt much. Complicated surgical extraction might be a little more painful post operatively. Your dentist will prescribe medication to control the pain READ MORE
Neither procedure should hurt much. Complicated surgical extraction might be a little more painful post operatively. Your dentist will prescribe medication to control the pain so not to worry.
What is the cheapest way to replace a missing tooth?
Not the best way, but the cheapest way to replace a missing tooth is to have a flipper made. You cannot use it to chew on. It is only for looks.
Do I really need an implant after tooth extraction?
No, you do not necessarily need an implant after extraction. There are several option such as a bridge, a partial denture or flipper, or leaving the space empty. However, replacing READ MORE
No, you do not necessarily need an implant after extraction. There are several option such as a bridge, a partial denture or flipper, or leaving the space empty. However, replacing a missing tooth with an implant is a good option.
Why do my gums hurt days after a root canal?
Your gums may hurt perhaps because the clamp that was used to secure the rubber dam was pinching on your gums. Could also be due to infection or inflammation.
Which tooth is the hardest to extract?
Lower molars, especially, lower wisdom teeth are hardest to extract.
What are the symptoms of an infected root canal?
The infected root canal might not show any symptoms. It might show up on Xray as a shadow at the root tip. Sometimes, there are symptoms such as swollen gums, facial swelling or READ MORE
The infected root canal might not show any symptoms. It might show up on Xray as a shadow at the root tip. Sometimes, there are symptoms such as swollen gums, facial swelling or pain to chewing or a constant ache or pressure feeling in the infected tooth.
What are the symptoms of a bad root canal?
Sometimes there are no symptoms, but an X-ray of the tooth will show that there is an infection. Other times, there is pain and or swollen gums.
How long do teeth hurt after a root canal?
Usually, the soreness last for 3 to 4 days and can be controlled by over the counter pain medications. It should not be very painful after the root canal, just soreness.
