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My bridge has fallen off and I am in a lot or pain. What should I do?

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Q.
my bridge has come off and i am feeling a lot of pain. what should i do?
A.
You can attempt to put it back in to protect the teeth if possible but you need to see a dentis.  Dr. Leongello
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My filling fell out and now I’m getting a root canal. Is this painful?

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Q.
my front tooth filling fell out and i now been told i need root canal is this a painful procedure and will it take the one trip or more?
A.
Good news!  This is not a painful procedure and should only take one appointment probably about a hour long. Dr. Lemongello
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5602 PGA Blvd, Suite 201, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida FL 33418
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Upper bridge does not touch bottom teeth. What should I do?

Monday, September 21st, 2009
Q.
I had to have a bridge replaced recently. The new bridge is too low and I have a space of about 2 and a half teeth where my new, upper bridge isn’t touching my bottom teeth. My dentist says it will self adjust. But it’s been over 2 months and it doesn’t appear to ba adjusting at all. I’m wondering if it will eventually readjust, and if not, what my options are. Thank you

A.
I think you should discuss this with your dentist. If your teeth are not touching on that side of your mouth you may not be able to function properly and this should be evaluated. 

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Dr George Kirtley

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7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
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Are bleeding gums when brushing my teeth a sign of disease?

Friday, September 18th, 2009
Q.
For some reason, my gums have started to bleed when I brush my teeth. What could be wrong?

A.
Bleeding gums can be  a sign of periodontal disease so you should be evaluated by a dentist.

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Smiles By George
7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
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Are snap on smiles as good as veneers?

Friday, September 18th, 2009
Q.
hello are snap on smiles as good as veneers somebody told me they are painless and dont cost as much as dental veneers but look great. Do you offer snap on smiles?

A.
No, I do not offer snap on smiles. They are less expensive that veneers but of course they are not going to look as beautiful either.  Patients with crooked teeth are not good candidates for this treatment because the snap on smile would be very bulky. Porcelain veneers are a permanent and durable solution. 

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7465 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis IN 46256
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Is cleaning your tongue as important as caring for teeth and gums?

Friday, September 18th, 2009
Q.
I know you are supposed to keep your teeth clean and also your gums, but what about your tongue? Do you need to give this just as much attention when cleaning your teeth?

A.

Yes. Our office often recommends tongue hygiene as well. Bacteria can get trapped in the surface fissures of the tongue. Once here the debris can remain there adding to breath malodor, halitosis or bad breath. Tongue hygiene is very simple using one of the many different tongue scraping devices on the market today. Once you use a tongue scrappin device and see all the bacteria debris that can be removed you will never neglect tongue hygiene again!

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Is laser technology going to replace drills and needles in dental treatment?

Friday, September 18th, 2009
Q.
I have read about lasers and other new technology being brought into dentistry. I hate needles and drills so am delighted to hear this. Is this something that is gradually going to replace such methods in the long term? Is it completely safe? My dentist does not seem to be taking on such methods as of yet.

A.

The science of Laser dentistry is developing rapidly. There are many different kinds of lasers in dentistry that are used for different treatments and they can speed recovery and healing tremendously. 

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