Dr. Thomas Andrew Taft D.D.S.
Dentist
337 E Parkwood Ave Friendswood TX, 77546About
Dr. Thomas Taft is a Dentist practicing in Friendswood, TX. Dr. Taft 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.
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Why do my teeth bleed after brushing?
Your teeth are not bleeding, your gum tissue is...from inflammation. A visit to your dentist for a cleaning will help. They will tell you what to do from there. READ MORE
Should I get my teeth cleaned before whitening?
Definitely. READ MORE
Does a crown require a root canal?
Not necessarily if the nerve is healthy. Teeth that required root canals generally require crowns however with some exceptions. READ MORE
When should I be concerned about bleeding gums?
Sounds like pretty severe gingivitis... see your dentist for a checkup... READ MORE
How often should crowns be replaced?
Crowns can last a very long time if well done and good hygiene on your part... many years... have reg checkups and cleanings! READ MORE
Should I seek a periodontal consultation for my bleeding gums?
Start with a checkup and dental cleaning with your general dentist. You should be advised from there if you need to see a periodontist. Gingivitis could be causing the bleeding and could clear up with a dental cleaning. READ MORE
Why are my teeth so sensitive to different temperatures?
Sometimes small areas of the root surfaces near the gum line of teeth are exposed to cause this type of sensitivity. There are agents that can be applied in the dental office to treat and sometimes eliminate this. Sensitivity toothpastes should also be used even after this treatment is done. READ MORE
The tooth where I need a root canal isn't bothering me. Why do I need it?
Sometimes you don’t at that time. If the tooth is asymptomatic it should be monitored every six months or so to see if there are any changes radiographically. If there is a lesion that increases in size or it starts to give symptoms that you notice.... then it’s time. READ MORE
Would anesthesia be used during my root canal?
I would certainly think it would be used. You can request anesthesia at any time in most offices, that is, local anesthesia. READ MORE
Does a wisdom tooth need to be removed?
Sometimes not. Wait to see. If it erupts with room for it and if it is a functional tooth, WT extraction is not an automatic. READ MORE
Is fever after a root canal normal?
No.... probably another cause READ MORE
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