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Dr. Chad Kasperowski, DMD

Bio

Dr. Chad Kasperowski is a 1998 graduate of Boston College and a 2002 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, TX.

Dr. Kasperowski has received extensive training in oral surgery, periodontal surgery, fixed and removable prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, endodontic therapy, oral diagnosis and pain management. He is also a certified provider of Invisalign® orthodontic appliances. In addition, he has received certification in enteral and parenteral sedation techniques including nitrous oxide as well as special training in surgical dental implant placement and restoration.

Dr. Kasperowski is certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) as well as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). He is trained in the management of the medically compromised patient as well as being trained to handle medical emergencies in the dental office setting.

Dr. Kasperowski has earned Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry and is an active member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Virginia Dental Association, Northern Virginia Dental Society, Academy of Osseointegration, and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Kasperowski regularly volunteers his time for the Mission of Mercy Project and he educates local youth on the importance of oral health. He has participated in a missionary dental trip to the Amazon River Basin in Peru to offer humanitarian aid to the indigenous people.

Dr. Kasperowski is married and has three children.

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

    "You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article

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    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • Chad Kasperowski, DMD
    Chad Kasperowski, DMD answered:
    What are the symptoms of tooth decay?

    Technically speaking, tooth decay is the demineralization or dissolving of tooth structure as a direct result of acids produced by cavity-causing bacteria. The enamel layer on the outside of the tooth is quite thick and acts to insulate and protect the nerve inside the tooth. For this reason, tooth

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    Chad Kasperowski, DMD answered:
    Do seniors need to brush and floss more frequently?

    Years ago, it was assumed that old age meant full dentures. Today, people are living longer than ever and many still have their teeth in their old age. Consequently, the care of these teeth has become a challenge on many fronts:

    1. Periodontal bone loss is a fact of life, even in the healthiest
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    Will I need a root canal if I'm going to get complete dentures?

    Most likely not. By definition, complete dentures mean that you have lost ALL of your teeth and the dentures will COMPLETELY replace your teeth and the supporting structures (gums and bone) that used to hold your teeth in your mouth.

    In certain instances, certain teeth will be retained and used as

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    Chad Kasperowski, DMD answered:
    Can I still get cavities if I have dentures?

    Dentures made out of metal, acrylic, and plastic (or any combination of) do not decay. However, teeth that support dentures are at an increased risk of decay and need to be maintained. 

    There are three main reasons for this:

    1. Any type of tooth-retained denture (partial denture or overdenture) will
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    Chad Kasperowski, DMD answered:
    Do immediate dentures hurt?

    By definition, immediate dentures are DENTURES that are inserted IMMEDIATELY after extraction of some or many teeth. Some discomfort is to be expected from both the extraction sites and also from irritations from the dentures themselves. Pain medications and eating soft foods initially can help to

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    Chad Kasperowski, DMD answered:
    Will getting implant retained dentures hurt?

    The only part of the implant retained dentures that may hurt are the implants themselves. In most cases, some over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen is all that is necessary for the implant procedure to be virtually pain free. It really is a lot easier than you would think. Implants

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    Chad Kasperowski, DMD answered:
    Why is a temporary crown used?

    A temporary crown serves several functions:

    • It protects the prepared tooth until the permanent crown is ready to be delivered. Remember, the nerve inside the tooth likely is still alive and the may be sensitive to things like cold if not covered. Also, the tooth structure that supports the tooth
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    Chad Kasperowski, DMD answered:
    What symptoms may indicate the need for a root canal?

    A root canal is necessary if the pulp (nerve) inside the tooth is damaged to the point that it has died or no longer has the ability to repair or heal itself. The root canal procedure, in simplistic terms, is designed to remove the damaged or infected nerve tissue so that the tooth iteslf can be

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    Chad Kasperowski, DMD answered:
    Will my tooth be sensitive after a root canal?
    It all depends. We as dentists use the term "sensitive" to refer to the sensation felt by a tooth to thermal or chemical stimuli. (think ice cream on your front tooth) A root canal procedure by definition removes all of the nerve tissue inside the tooth. Therefore, there shouldn't be any "sensitivity"...  Full Post
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    Chad Kasperowski, DMD answered:
    What are some complications of root canal treated teeth?

    Root canal therapy is a very predictable and successful dental procedure. However, due to the anatomical complexity of the nerve canals inside a tooth, complications can and do arise. 

    1) Separated instruments : the instruments used to clean the canals are very thin and although they are remarkably

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