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I have been fortunate enough to have a wonderful family that has supported me from my educational years through establishing my career. I love what I do everyday and I think that has been the secret to my success.
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Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry: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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Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
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
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Vahid Bashi answered:How should I floss my child's teeth?You can floss children’s teeth the same way you floss your own teeth. The major difference is usually access to the teeth. Some kids are better than others and are more cooperative but over time and if you are consistent all kids become cooperative and let you do what needs to be done. Since kids
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Vahid Bashi answered:What symptoms may indicate the need for a root canal?
The main symptom associated with a tooth needing root canal is pain. Others include and are not limited to swelling, feeling hot or fevered on face, sensitivity to hot or cold, pain upon chewing, discharge around the tooth. So there are many signs that may cause someone to think that they may need
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Vahid Bashi answered:What happens during a root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment starts by getting consent from the patient to do the treatment. This consent should explain the different steps of the procedure, results and any possible complications. In my office I also go over the procedure with my patients so they know what to expect as far as the mechanical
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Vahid Bashi answered:How can I help prevent tooth decay in my child?
Prevention of tooth decay can be accomplished in many forms. First and foremost is brushing and flossing teeth on a regular basis. This prevents buildup of food particles on teeth. Having teeth professionally cleaned in a dental office at least every six months is a great way of keeping up with oral
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Vahid Bashi answered:How do I know if I need a root canal?Root canals are indicated in teeth that are usually infected due to different causes such as large cavities, fractured teeth or in some instances when very little tooth structure is left and in order to rebuild the tooth you have to place a post inside of it, and then restore the tooth. To find out... Full Post
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Vahid Bashi answered:What happens after a root canal?
After a root canal therapy (RCT) has been performed and the tooth is asymptomatic (does not hurt anymore) for best results the tooth should be protected by a crown. The reason is that once the nerve of the tooth has removed by RCT the blood supply to that tooth is also gone and over time it gets
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Vahid Bashi answered:How are dental implants different than dentures or bridges?
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth or to secure dentures in place. So they are not the final stage of an appliance rather they are the beginning stage of restoring form and function to the mouth. You should look to see how implants work to begin with and then it will be more clear
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Vahid Bashi answered:What are dental implants?Dental Implants are devices used to replace missing teeth. They are made of titanium which has been used in different types of surgery for years and have proven to be very useful since it is very strong, light, does not rust and is very kind to living tissue and does not cause allergic reactions. Full Post
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Vahid Bashi answered:How are crowns used in root canals?Once a tooth has had root canal treatment done, it has had its nerve and blood supply removed from it. As a result over time it has a tendency of getting more brittle and less flexible. So it is very important once the tooth is asymptomatic for it to be restored by placing a crown on it. The crown... Full Post
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Vahid Bashi answered:How is tooth sensitivity diagnosed?
Most common way of diagnosis for tooth sensitivity is to perform three tests. First is to see if it is sensitive to hot or cold. This can be done by blowing air on tooth or using a piece of ice. Second is to see if tooth is sensitive to pressure which is done by placing firm pressure on different
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Vahid Bashi answered:What are some complications of root canal treated teeth?
I have personally performed thousands of root canals and you can get many different results. The problem usually is not the procedure itself. If you see a dentist that has had some experience in performing root canals, the result is usually predictable. Problems usually start when a root canal is
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Vahid Bashi answered:What causes tooth sensitivity?
There is not one answer to this question. There are different reasons why a tooth gets sensitive. It could be something as simple as some gum recession, and exposed areas of root of the tooth which is usually very sensitive to temperature. On the other hand it could be as complicated as some people
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Vahid Bashi answered:What are the benefits of dental implants?
There are many benefits for placing dental implants in the mouth. If a tooth has been lost due to different reasons it is replaced by an implant. If some or all teeth have been lost in an arch they also can be replaced. The great thing about implants are that they can be restored in many different con
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