I had a dental implant done a week ago i stopped smoking but im smoking only 2 cigarettes a day is it bad for the implant
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Dr. Michel Karam,
Dentistry
- Try to avoid smoking or reduce the number of cigarettes for the first two weeks after surgery at least as it interferes with the healing. ... Read More
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I had my wisdom tooth removed. The dentist applied anasthetic twice for it to work on me. Once I got home, I started hyperventilating, blood pressure dropped & I vomited. Is it bcz of the anasthetic?
Dr. Michel Karam,
Dentistry
- Anesthesia might cause complications as hyperventilation and vomiting.Is it the first time you have are anesthetized? Do you have any allergies or health conditions?
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Today when brushing my teeth I felt a strong pain in my right lateral incisor. When I drink smthng cold it hurts so bad.I put braces one week ago. Usually only my back teeth hurt with cold drinks.
Dr. Patrick Anhoury,
Dentistry
- The pain can be from the Braces that pull on the teeth since they have been placed one week ago. If the pain persists for more than one week, I would consult my dentist to rule out a cavity in the too... Read More
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I brush my teeth daily with a soft brush. I have done de-tartage and use Parodontax. Despite that my gums bleed whenever I brush them. Any advice
Dr. Naim Daccache,
Dentistry
- If you have done detartrage and still have gums bleeding, than you must see a specialist of treating gums,maybe you need a subgingival curettage.
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Should wisdom teeth be removed in all cases? The 4 of them are in their right place. How do I know if I should remove them?
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Dr. Serge Abou Rjeily,
Dentistry
- The problem with wisdom teeth is that even if they are in the right place,they are far in the mouth and are in most of the cases difficult to clean using toothbrush, that will lead them to get decay a... Read More
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When brushing teeth for adults and toddlers, we rinse mouth with tap water which is filled with bacteria. Are we supposed to rinse with drinking water?
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- It depends what water you use at home and if some sort of filtration is available. You can be safer with bottled water, or you can rinse with tap water but finish it by gargling with an antiseptic mou... Read More
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Is it normal if teeth are very sensitive to cold drinks and cause pain? And is there a way to reduce this sensitivity?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The crowns of healthy teeth are covered with and protected by enamel, the strongest substance in the body, while cementum is the substance that protects the tooth root under the gum line. Underneath t... Read More
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On brushing teeth twice or three times a day: Can toothpaste be harmful to the teeth? Is there any alternative?
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Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- you can brush your teeh 3 times a day soft brush electrical de preference 3 minutes duration and flossing
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My upper teeth are 1 mm ahead of my lower teeth. I need to adjust my bite. How much time will it take to fix my bite with BRACES at my age?
Dr. Anthony Rahayel,
Dentistry
- Hello,
It all depends on the position of the surrounding teeth and if the front ones have enough space to be pushed back. Orthodontic treatment can take between 6 months to 2 years. New methods have n... Read More
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