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At Zumstein Family Dentistry, we specialize in general dental care for the entire family. We offer the highest quality dental care available in a friendly comfortable setting
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Dentistry
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Zumsteinanswered
Dentistry 26 years experience
Two things: Whitening toothpaste everyday and regular cleanings at your dental office at least twice per year (in addition to decreasing coffee consumption and to... Read More
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Some do: According to the ada: "a company earns the ada seal for its product by providing evidence that meets the ada criteria for safety and efficacy." some... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Bleaching: Whitening toothpaste can help reduce stains (coffee, tea, tobacco) on the outside of teeth. But, to really whiten teeth, there are three different ty... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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No: Charcot-marie-tooth disease is a group of disorders passed down through families that affect the nerves outside the brain and spine.
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Motrin and Tylenol (acetaminophen): Combining Ibuprofen (motrin) and Acetaminophen (tylenol) works well for otc pain relief. They each work on different pain receptor sites making them ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Depends on Type: Short acting will last 1-3 hrs
medium will typically last 2-4 hrs and
long acting can be 8-12 hrs.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Some general dentists will remove wisdom teeth in their offices. An oral surgeon has additional training above the level of a general dentist in remo... Read More
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48-72 hrs: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction. It is caused by exposed bone in an area that has lo... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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A qualified Yes: Patients taking Fosamax (alendronate) should continue good oral hygiene practices at home. Nearly all dental treatment can be completed without compl... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 26 years experience
Bleaching: Whitening toothpaste can help reduce stains (coffee, tea, tobacco) on the outside of teeth. But, to really whiten teeth, there are three different ty... Read More
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Just a bit: Usually patients are back to a regular diet within a week.
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Yes : Pain does not indicate the severity of a cavity.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction. It is caused by exposed bone in an area that has lo... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Two ways: Whitening toothpaste everyday and regular cleanings at your dental office at least twice per year (in addition to decreasing coffee consumption and to... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Will not pose a problem. Continue to follow post operative instructions from your surgeon.
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No: Not necessary to return to the surgeon unless there is an increase in pain, swelling or a fever develops.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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A medicated dressing: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction. It is caused by exposed bone in an area that has lo... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Yes. Two ways: A cavity can 'attack' the root surface of a tooth. If a cavity becomes large enough to reach the nerve of a tooth, it can kill the nerve of a tooth i... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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No standard answer: At least one tooth must be missing before a denture could made. Different dental insurance plans will have different stipulations as to how many teet... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Bleaching: Whitening toothpaste can help reduce stains (coffee, tea, tobacco) on the outside of teeth. But, to really whiten teeth, there are three different ty... Read More
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Can be...: Limited mouth opening following oral surgery is a rare complication. If a patient cannot fully open their mouth after wisdom teeth are removed, they ... Read More
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No - Bacteria: Bacteria cause cavities. Infants are born without the bacteria. The bacteria can be passed from parents, grandparents, caregivers to an infant by sh... Read More
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Whitening toothpaste: Whitening toothpaste can help remove tea stains. A professional cleaning at a dental office will remove most tea stains as well.
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Possibly: There are many causes for sensitive teeth. See your dentist to determine the cause of the sensitivity.
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Loss of bone: Bony support is required to keep teeth stable. If bone is lost, via periodontal disease for example, teeth can become loose.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Not grinding: Pain in the hard palate is not from grinding. Have your dental professional take a look when you are experiencing the pain for a diagnosis.
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Yes: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction. It is caused by exposed bone in an area that has lo... Read More
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A few options: Over the counter pain medication like infants Acetaminophen or baby oral-gel or a store bought teething ring that is chilled or frozen. A damp washcl... Read More
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It's harmless: Geographic tongue affects about 2% of the us population. It is a harmless alteration of the cells on the surface of the tongue. It's cause is unknow... Read More
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Yes: Antibiotics are for infections. A dry socket is not an infection. It is basically an exposed part of bone that has lost it's blood clot. The usual t... Read More
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Yes : It can happen. There are several types of medications that can be placed in a dry socket. Some are more prone to coming out by themselves.
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Painful : A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction. Treatment is to have a medicated dressing placed in... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Not much: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction. It is caused by exposed bone in an area that has lo... Read More
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No: There are many causes of tooth sensitivity. See your dentist to determine what the cause of the sensitivity is. Frequently, a change in toothpaste an... Read More
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No: 'milk teeth' will not grow back if lost.
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Usually 18-24 months: Typically, it will take 18-24 months of bands and brackets to correct most overbites. Most cases take 24 months. Extreme cases will take longer and m... Read More
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Nightguard: A nightguard, or an occlusal guard will physically protect your teeth from 'gritting'. A guard can act as a reminder for a patient not to "grit' or c... Read More
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Bleaching: Whitening toothpaste can help reduce stains (coffee, tea, tobacco) on the outside of teeth. But, to really whiten teeth, there are three different ty... Read More
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Most around age 6: Most children will lose their first baby tooth around age six. The range can be highly variable. Between age five and seven is common.
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No: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction.
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Depends: Typically, 20 'baby' teeth followed by 32 'adult' teeth.
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Average 24 hours: Typically, patients will have some pain relief from an abscess after taking antibiotics for 12-36 hours.
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So many variables: Cavity diagnosis without the help of a dentist is like making any other medical diagnosis without the help of a doctor. See your dentist.
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Very safe: It is possible to overdose on nitrous. This happens if the body does not receive enough oxygen. But, modern delivery systems of nitrous in dental of... Read More
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No: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction. It is caused by exposed bone in an area that has lo... Read More
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It happens: It is one of the risks when having wisdom teeth removed. It is most often a reaction to the medications given.
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The cavity will: Keep getting larger and larger. Eventually, the remaining tooth structure will not be large or strong enough to support a restoration (filling) and th... Read More
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Depends: Cavities can progress at different speeds for different people. Check with your dentist.
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Sometimes necessary: Removal of silver fillings is necessary only if they are defective or if there is additional decay.
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University of Michigan School of Dentistry
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