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I'm pregnant. Can I get dental treatment?
Yes, you can have dental treatment while pregnant, and the safest time is the second trimester (weeks 14 to 27). 1) Routine care such as sca
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Is the radiation from dental X-rays safe?
Yes, the radiation dose from dental X-rays is very low. A periapical image of one or two teeth is about 0.005 mSv and a panoramic image abou
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Do I have to get a panoramic X-ray?
Yes, a panoramic image is the basic diagnostic record that shows all of your teeth plus the supporting bone, the jaw joints, impacted wisdom
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I'm taking medication. Can I still receive treatment?
Yes, most medications do not prevent dental treatment, but you must tell us in advance which ones you take. 1) Anticoagulants and aspirin ma
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I recently had chemotherapy. Can I get dental treatment?
Dental treatment is possible after chemotherapy, but the timing has to be chosen carefully. During chemotherapy, lowered immunity raises the
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I'm taking aspirin. Do I have to stop it for treatment?
Do not stop taking aspirin on your own. Before surgery that involves bleeding, such as an extraction or an implant, stopping for 5 to 7 days
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Can anesthesia fail to work?
Yes, in rare cases anesthesia does not work well. It can be less effective 1) when severe inflammation has made the tissue acidic, 2) in peo
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I have severe bad breath. What treatments are available?
If the source of the bad breath is inside your mouth, we can diagnose and treat the cause at the dental clinic. The main causes are 1) bacte
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Why is my breath especially bad in the morning?
Morning breath is a natural phenomenon that everyone experiences. While you sleep, saliva flow drops sharply, so bacteria in the mouth multi
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How is dry mouth treated?
Treatment for dry mouth depends on the cause. The usual sequence is 1) sip water often in small amounts, 2) stimulate saliva flow with sugar
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What's the first aid for a broken or knocked-out tooth?
If a tooth has been knocked out completely, the most important thing is to reach a dental clinic within 30 minutes. 1) Hold the tooth by the
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What should I do if I feel pain during treatment?
Do not endure it - raise your left hand right away. We stop treatment immediately and take the steps needed, such as giving more anesthetic.
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Why do my gums bleed when I brush?
Bleeding when you brush is a classic sign that your gums are inflamed (gingivitis). Healthy gums do not bleed from brushing. Brushing more g
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Does using a water flosser help with oral care?
Yes, a water flosser helps remove food debris from between the teeth and along the gum line, where a toothbrush struggles to reach. It is es
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Is sedation truly painless?
Under sedation (sleep) anesthesia you enter a light sleep and remember little of the pain or fear of the procedure. Local anesthesia is give
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Can elderly people undergo sedation?
Yes, age by itself is not a reason you cannot have sedation. Even at an advanced age it is possible if your blood pressure, breathing, and h
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Can I go home right after sedation?
No, you must not go home alone right after sedation. Drowsiness and dizziness from the medication can last several hours, so you should rest
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I take sleeping pills or sedatives. Can I still receive sedation?
Yes, it is possible. However, taking sleeping pills or tranquilizers long term can create drug tolerance, so a standard dose of sedative may
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Will I have any problems with daily life the day after sedation?
Yes, most people have no trouble with daily life the next day. Sedative medication clears from the body over several hours on the day of tre
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My lips feel strange after anesthesia. Will it return to normal?
Yes, the sensation returns to normal with time. Local anesthesia usually wears off over 2 to 4 hours, and anesthesia in the lower jaw also n
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