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Fred Faustini
Dentist
Dr. Fred Faustini is a Dentist practicing in Croton Falls, NY. Dr. Faustini 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.
35 years
Experience
Fred Faustini
- Croton Falls, NY
- University of Buffalo
- Accepting new patients
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Why do I get sores under my dentures?
You need the sore spots adjusted, you may require a reline or new dentures. Most of the time it’s related to your occlusion (bite).
Can I pop a pus pocket on my gums?
You should see a dentist. Most likely the pus pocket is an abscess in the bone caused by a gum infection or a root canal issue.
Is bleeding after deep cleaning normal?
If you require a deep cleaning, then you have a form of gum disease. Therefore, bleeding would be expected due to the inflammation. As the gums heal and there’s less inflammation, READ MORE
If you require a deep cleaning, then you have a form of gum disease. Therefore, bleeding would be expected due to the inflammation. As the gums heal and there’s less inflammation, then less bleeding.
What is the best painkiller for tooth nerve pain?
Alternate Tylenol extra strength and ibuprofen every 2 hours
How do you stay cavity-free with braces?
Water flosser
President prescription toothpaste
MI paste
Avoid sticky sugar snacks
Chew sugar free gum
President prescription toothpaste
MI paste
Avoid sticky sugar snacks
Chew sugar free gum
Can dental bridges cause bad breath?
Yes, if you don’t clean under the Pontic or have decay or gum disease
When should I be concerned about bleeding gums?
Plaque, poor oral hygiene
Is there an alternative to dentures?
The best esthetic outcome would be an implant supported fixed bridge. Besides the esthetics, the true benefit is that it would not be removable.
How long does it take to pull a front tooth?
Depends on the status of the tooth. If a fair amount of the clinical crown is present above the gum line and the periodontal ligament surrounding the root is normal, then it can READ MORE
Depends on the status of the tooth. If a fair amount of the clinical crown is present above the gum line and the periodontal ligament surrounding the root is normal, then it can take as short as 10 minutes after getting numb. If the root is cracked or the ligaments are not present (anchored), then it will take much longer; sometimes requiring gum surgery or bone removal to extract.
How does a dentist kill a tooth nerve?
Root canal therapy involves removing & cleaning the pulpal tissue inside the tooth, which includes the nerve.
Does root planing cause gum recession?
No, other factors cause recession such as attrition from clenching/grinding/malocclusion, toothpaste abrasion or position of the roots in relation to the bone.
