If you have the first stage of gum disease, gingivitis, you can usually expect to heal and recover within 14 days of getting a deep cleaning, assuming you take your prescribed antibiotics and maintain proper oral hygiene by brushing and flossing thoroughly.

You can't cure it because once you lose structural support around your teeth, you don't usually get all of it back. However, periodontal treatment can reduce infection and rebuild your bone and tissue to some degree. Another factor is genetics.

Yes, you can live a long life with periodontal disease if you manage the condition with treatment and guidance from your dentist. As with any chronic condition, the earlier you seek therapy, the better your chances are of curing gum disease and improving your quality of life.

As the name states, these are designed to be a permanent solution so that they do not need to be replaced for a time period of 5 to 15 years after installation. Most major dental issues regarding your teeth will require a permanent crown.

Like gold crowns, zirconia crowns can last up to and over 20 years. They rank among the strongest and most durable tooth crowns.

Dentists use crowns if the original tooth is cracked, chipped, or broken; if it requires a filling that's too large for the tooth to support; if it has too much decay or is too worn; or if it's extremely discolored or misshapen. A tooth is also crowned to cover a dental implant or hold a bridge in place.

Porcelain veneers are a premium option because they are more durable, look more natural, stain-resistant, and less invasive compared to composite veneers. However, if you're looking for a more affordable option while still achieving a beautiful smile that boosts your confidence, composite veneers can be a good choice.

Patient safety is a top priority for us. We adhere to strict infection control protocols, maintain a clean and sterile environment, and follow all relevant guidelines from health authorities.

The lifespan of veneers varies from person to person, but on average, you can expect them to last for 10 to 20 years. However, this number can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the quality of the veneers, how well they are cared for, and the type of veneers you choose.

Most types of dental veneers are permanent, meaning they aren't reversible. When veneers are attached to the teeth, a tiny portion of enamel is usually removed. Enamel is not a regenerative tissue, meaning it cannot regrow independently. Some types of veneers, such as no-prep or minimal prep, are reversible.

Bonding materials typically last between three and 10 years. After this timeframe, your dental professional will need to take steps to either replace or maintain the affected areas.

Dental bonding is an additive treatment. It does not require any of your natural enamel to be removed. Instead, your tooth is simply roughened with a mild acid. Then, a composite material made of resin and crushed glass is applied directly to your tooth.

No, custom made to exactly match your natural teeth in color and size, the resin actually becomes part of your tooth and looks completely natural. Just like veneers, and your natural teeth, dental bonded teeth can become discolored over time if special care is not taken.

Generally speaking, most root canals will take anywhere from one week to two weeks to fully heal, but in some cases, it can take longer.

Teeth that receive a root canal, and a subsequent filling and crown last about 20 years. Teeth that receive either a filling or a crown after a root canal last around 11 years. Teeth that receive no restorative work after a root canal only last about 6.5 years.

It depends on the complexity of your case. However, most people feel back to normal in just a few days. While you'll be able to return to routine activities within 48 to 72 hours, it usually takes the jawbone several weeks to heal completely.

Waiting at least 24 hours before eating anything following a tooth extraction is essential to avoid disrupting the healing process. During this time, drink plenty of fluids, such as water or liquid foods, to stay hydrated.

Don't drink with a straw, suck on candy or ice pops, slurp soups or other liquids, rinse your mouth vigorously, or smoke for 24 hours. These things create suction in the mouth. This may dislodge the blood clot. Don't drink alcohol or use mouthwash containing alcohol for 24 hours.

The TeethXpress full-mouth dental implant procedure can be performed for most adults who have lost some or all of their natural teeth. Ask a Certified TeethXpress Provider to explain the process in detail and find out if TeethXpress is a viable option for you.

TeethXpress patients often return to work within a day or two after their dental implant procedure unless otherwise instructed by their Certified TeethXpress Provider. Most patients can return to their regular, daily routine without needing extended time off work.

TeethXpress is designed as an immediate solution so you can walk out of the office the same day with secure natural-looking teeth, all on four, five, or six dental implants. There is no need to go without teeth for any period of time. You can receive a full set of teeth in just one day.

If you are in good oral health and only need to replace a few missing teeth, partial dentures may be the more affordable option. However, if you have multiple missing teeth or advanced gum disease, full dentures may be the better choice.

Many people agree flexible dentures are the most comfortable because they hug the contours and grooves of the gums without brushing or irritating soft tissues. Flexible dentures are thin, pliable, and lightweight, so they're not nearly as bulky or clunky as traditional dentures.

For the first few days, it's okay to sleep in your dentures. Once your mouth has adjusted to your dentures, you should remove them each night before sleeping.

Haraz Dental may recommend laser periodontal therapy to rid you of your gum disease and protect your teeth. Laser periodontal treatment remains about 85 percent successful for most patients.

Laser gum surgery should be completely painless. However, it's still a medical treatment. Patients describe an itching or burning sensation when the laser's directed at their gums.

Most often, dentists perform the LANAP treatment over the course of two sessions that are two to three hours each. Each individual session addresses one half of the mouth. Patients typically have to attend two follow-up visits to ensure the gum is healing correctly.

Your actual recovery time will be approximately one day, since this is not a surgical procedure and the holes in your gums will heal quickly. Things should be back to normal within hours of your treatment.

With a success rate of over 95%, Pinhole Surgical Technique is as consistently effective as the traditional method of gum grafting, and provides faster results and a reduced healing period.

You will not feel the procedure. After your Pinhole Technique procedure, you may experience mild discomfort in the affected area for the remainder of the day.

Realistically speaking, a gummy smile is more often felt to be less attractive to the person in the mirror, not others that may look at you. But if you are uncomfortable with your own smile, we can help make the changes that best increase your confidence and make you feel like a new person.

If there aren't any underlying issues causing a patient's gummy smile, veneers or crowns can be ideal non-invasive treatment options. These are attached to the teeth to make them appear more proportionate to the gums.

Gummy smile recovery time Recovery time following a gummy smile surgery is a few weeks. Limitations on diet persist for two weeks as does restriction on regular oral care. Most patients return to work a few days after the procedure. Complete healing of the gums can take up to three months.

With frighteningly high fatality rates, early detection is the key for timely diagnosis and treatment. Routine screenings give you the best chance for finding oral cancer in its early stages.

Tilt your head back to inspect and feel the roof of your mouth. Pull your cheek out to inspect it and the gums in the back. Pull out your tongue and look at its top and bottom. Feel for lumps or enlarged lymph nodes (glands) in both sides of your neck, including under the lower jaw.

In the early stages, mouth cancer rarely causes any pain. Abnormal cell growth usually appears as flat patches. A canker sore looks like an ulcer, usually with a depression in the center. The middle of the canker sore may appear white, gray, or yellow, and the edges may be red.

How long does dental sedation last? Deep levels of sedation can take as long as 12 – 24 hours to wear off completely. It's therefore advisable to wait for at least 24 hours before returning to your normal routine.

Dentists use sedation dentistry to make you relax and enjoy a pain-free procedure. Most patients leave their appointments with little memory of what happened during treatment. But they end up feeling good.

No. Since both local anesthetics are used and strong pain relievers as a part of the sedation, no pain is experienced during your procedure. After your procedure patients can expect to be very comfortable.

Even if you do not have accompanying pain, when tooth decay or damage happens, it can jeopardize the integrity of your teeth. Restorative treatments like dental fillings, crowns, and root canals can help salvage your natural teeth, preventing the need for extractions.

Cosmetic dentistry procedures include gum contouring, veneers, teeth whitening, bonding, and teeth straightening treatments. Restorative dentistry includes implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and root canal therapy.

Fillings. Whether they are amalgam (metal) or composite (white), fillings are the most common restorative dentistry we see. These are used to structurally repair and stabilize a tooth that has been deteriorated from cavities and decay.

Cosmetic dentists can use their skills to perform fillings that not only restore the tooth's function but also blend seamlessly with the natural appearance of the patient's teeth.

Cosmetic dentists are specially trained and know how best to improve your smile. Dr. Chris Pallotto or Dr. Duyen Tran will carefully evaluate your teeth to determine which treatments are in your best interest. We can help you design a personalized treatment plan to transform your smile.

The treatment period will vary depending on the specific treatment and your own unique situation. Some treatments can be completed in as little as one visit to Haraz Dental Group.

Yes, canine teeth provide essential functionality to the mouth, and when left untreated an impacted canine can cause a variety of dental problems.

The amount of time needed for the treatment depends on the severity of your case but can range anywhere from 6-12 months when using an orthodontic device. If oral surgery is required to treat the impacted canine, the procedure usually takes about an hour.

If a tooth isn't likely to surface from the treatment or the treatment doesn't work, your dentist will recommend an extraction and replacement of your canine.

Generally, a bone graft permanently fuses with your natural jawbone. It can last forever. However, if an implant doesn't replace a tooth, the new bone density will deteriorate gradually due to a lack of chewing stimulation. You can expect significant jawbone loss within the first 12 months.

Most people who have dental bone grafts report little to no pain. Just be sure you take all medications as prescribed and follow your post-operative instructions closely.

After 24 hours, you may advance your diet, but take care to avoid any chewing directly on the surgical site.

The average lifespan of a dental implant is anywhere from 10 -30 years. This means that most likely, depending on your age when you get an implant, it will last for the rest of your life. No other tooth replacement option has the ability to last that long.

Most dental implant systems are made of titanium or zirconium oxide. Other materials such as gold alloys, cobalt-based alloys, titanium alloys, or ceramic materials are sometimes used.

The procedure itself is not painful since it is performed with either general or local anesthesia to completely numb the mouth. After dental implantation, once the numbness wears off, mild pain may be noticed by the patient.

The ideal number of implants for full arch dental restoration of the upper jaw. For the patient who is an excellent candidate for treatment, the dentist will use four implants.

Since our mouth is a unique to each of us as our fingerprints, the life expectancy will vary as well. The range for normal wear will be around 15 years. This depends on your diet, your oral hygiene and other habits.

Full mouth reconstruction does not only apply with one who is completely edentulous (missing all teeth) and in need of full dentures. Full mouth reconstruction will allow the dentist to repair multiple problems in the mouth at one time.

If a patient prefers to be awake during the procedure, the surgeon can simply numb the mouth with a local anesthetic. The tooth extraction will take 30-45 minutes.

You'll feel some pressure just before the tooth is removed, as your dentist or oral surgeon needs to widen the tooth socket by rocking the tooth back and forth before taking it out. You shouldn't feel any pain as your wisdom teeth are removed because the area will be numb.

Most patients can resume their normal activities about 24 to 48 hours after the procedure, including going back to work or school. However, some may experience more severe pain, swelling and bleeding, and need to take additional time off of work.

The short answer is no, the procedure is not painful. You will experience discomfort upon completion but the actual process can be completed with the administration of a local anesthetic to the soft tissue to minimize any unpleasant feelings during the process.

As such, if you have experienced gum recession, your gums will not regenerate even after scaling and root planing have been performed. Fortunately, that doesn't mean that there isn't anything you can do to reverse the damage.

Most patients with gum disease will need periodontal maintenance at least every 3 months, or quarterly throughout the year. In more severe cases, a patient may need monthly deep cleanings.

Treatment of TMJ disorder aims to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and restore proper function to the jaw. With proper treatment, TMJ can go away completely. Treatment options available may vary based on the severity and cause of the disorder.

Apply pressure evenly to both sides. Open the jaw very slowly and do not allow the jaw to click. If your jaw clocks, release and start again, opening more slowly. The pressure on each side should allow your jaw to open and close in correct alignment.

Some TMJ disorders may be permanently cured. Pain stemming from clenching and grinding your teeth can often be cured with stress management, and/or an oral mouthguard. Severe TMJ stemming from a dislocated jaw, or a dislocated disc may be resolved with oral appliances and, if needed, surgery.

Contact your dentist immediately for any dental problems. A tooth abscess, toothache, pain from a dental crown, and chipped or broken teeth need care and if left untreated could lead to serious dental problems. If you have a dental emergency, your dentist can tell you where to seek care.

A chipped or broken tooth is not necessarily a dental emergency unless the patient is in severe pain or bleeding. However, it is important to contact a dentist immediately after the incident for an appointment.

Ideally, patients should schedule a visit to have the cracked tooth treated within a few days after the crack occurs and no more than two weeks after the incident. If symptoms begin to worsen, an emergency visit to the dentist for immediate care is most likely necessary.

Dental professionals tend to agree that if you practice good oral hygiene, they can last at least 10 years, and some dental professionals would even say that with proper care, you could have them for a lifetime.

The traditional fixed bridge is preferred in most situations because it offers the most strength for the bridge, from abutment teeth on either side of the pontic. However, if there is no place to fix the bridge on one side of the gap, a cantilever bridge may need to be used.

The up front cost of a dental bridge is significantly lower than that of a dental implant. However, when amortized over a lifetime, a bridge is far more expensive. That's because dental implants can easily last for the rest of your life, while dental bridges need to be replaced, on average, every 10 years.

In general, kids should visit the dentist at least once every 6 months. This allows for regular dental care to be performed by the pediatric dentist, including a dental exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment and x-ray.

The first dental visit is recommended by 12 months of age, or within 6 months of the first tooth coming in. The first visit often lasts 30 to 45 minutes.

ediatric dentists typically see patients from when the first tooth emerges until about age 18. Just like pediatric healthcare providers, pediatric dentists specialize in caring for young smiles.

The most affordable tooth replacement solution is dentures. This is because they take the least amount of time to create. There is no surgery and no dental crowns to place.

There are several options available for those who need free or low-cost dental treatment. For instance, your dentist may refer you to a community clinic that offers dental treatment for a low fee, or a nearby dental school where you can be treated for free or at a low cost by students in training.

There is no long-term answer on how to fix a tooth without a dentist. Teeth are complex parts of our body and require special attention from professionals.

X-Rays are necessary when planning dental treatment. They are also very useful for planning dental treatment such as a filling, the placement of a crown or a dental implant, or for preparing for a tooth extraction.

Most people with healthy teeth and gums should have dental X-rays taken once every six to 18 months. But if you have gum disease, recurring decay or other time-sensitive oral health issues, you may need more frequent X-rays.

As a general rule of thumb, you should get a set of bitewings taken once a year, and a full mouth series (FMX) once every 3 years. Of course, if you are experiencing pain (other problems/concerns/suspicion) in between x rays, additional ones may need to be taken to diagnose what is going on.