Dr. Elzbieta W Basil DMD
Dentist | General Practice
10 N Main St Suite 220 West Hartford CT, 06107Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Elzbieta (Elizabeth) Basil comes from a medically oriented family in which she is one of five doctors. She was awarded the degree of Medical Doctor, Stomatology, from the Medical Academy of Bialystok, ...
Education and Training
Akademia Med We Biolystak MD 1989
UCONN School of Dental Medicine DMD DMD 1998
Provider Details
Dr. Elzbieta W Basil DMD's Expert Contributions
Are bone grafts necessary after a tooth extraction?
No unless you are planning on getting an implant soon READ MORE
Can I wait a month to fill a cavity?
Yes READ MORE
What do I do when filling falls out?
Change your dentist READ MORE
Are there any natural remedies for dry mouth?
Water is the best medicine READ MORE
Are electric toothbrushes any better for the teeth?
Yes. Removal of bacteria is much more effective with electric toothbrush and you can do less damage to your teeth and gums. Make sure that your toothbrush has a pressure indicator READ MORE
I underwent a root canal treatment and it is paining again. What could be the reason?
Many reasons. It could be just post op discomfort. Tooth needs time to heal. It could be a missed canal and residual infection READ MORE
Pain after a filling?
Call your doctor. It could be higher in occlusion than rest of your teeth or placed incorrectly, nerve demage READ MORE
How often to use mouth wash?
After each brushing READ MORE
Can a tooth abscess be seen on an X-ray?
Yes READ MORE
Is water-flossing as effective as regular flossing?
No. It is not. But better something than nothing READ MORE
Very swollen and red gums after routine dental cleaning
Do you floss your teeth regularly? Do you have any health issues? READ MORE
Awards
- Award for Outstanding Achievement in Operative Dentistry 1998 Academy of Operative Dentistry
- Award for Exceptional Abilities in Endodontics 1998 American Association of Endodontics
- Excellence in Material Science 1998 Academy of Dental Materials
Treatments
- Veneers / Cosmetic Dentistry
- Crown
- Prosthodontics (bridges, Dentures, Partials)
- Implant And Cosmetic Dentistry
- Whitening (incl. Zoom)
- Extracions
- Orthodontic Braces (traditional And Invisalign)
- Fast Braces
- Tmj (jaw Joint Treatment)
- Sleep Apnea & Snoring Appliances
- Prophylactic Cleaning
- Root Planing & Scaling
- Endodontic (root Canal) Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member Connecticut State Dental Association 1998
- Member American Dental Association 1998
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