Blessings in a Backpack is a program that provides food for the elementary and middle school children who otherwise would go hungry on the weekend. The children are given a backpack of food to take home each weekend during the school year. A local chapter of the organization was started by Lambert High School students […]
1. What is a complete denture? Complete dentures are full coverage oral prosthetic devices that replace a complete arch of missing teeth. They are supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. 2. What are the indications for complete denture? The indications for complete denture are: A full arch of missing […]
1. How long does my white filling lasts? Any filling need to be replaced they are not permanent. The average life span of white fillings range from 5 to 15 years. Composite fillings lasts around 5 years or so. Glass ionomers are less resistant and lasts around 5 years but ceramic fillings last for 15 […]
1. What are the instructions to be followed after extraction? The instructions for the first 24hrs are: Do not rinse your mouth as it may dislodge the clot formed. Place firm pressure on the extraction site with a clean damp gauze cloth for 45 minutes. Do not use straw for drinking. Take soft diet for […]
1. Why is my RCT treated tooth painful? The most common source of pain after root canal treatment is inflammation of the tissues that surround the tooth’s root they may be irritated by the files used in the treatment. It usually takes some time for that swelling to reduce and the tissue to be normal […]
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