FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Care in San Jose

Dennis Baik, DDS, is humbled to be your dental healthcare provider of choice and proud to join you on your oral health journey. We aim to help you achieve your goal even while you’re at home, so we compiled the most frequently asked dentist questions in San Jose from our patients and created this guide for your dental health reference.

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Since there is no one-size-fits-all approach to oral health, each person’s frequency of dental appointments differs. It is generally advised to see Dr. Baik twice a year for preventive care. However, we suggest you come in more frequently if you have any dental or gum problems.

Routine dental checkups are essential to maintaining dental health and general well-being. In addition to strengthening your teeth and maintaining a radiant smile, these appointments can help prevent dental issues, including cavities and gum disease. Dental checkups often include teeth cleaning and other necessary preventive treatments for the best oral health.

Replacing your toothbrush every three to four months is recommended for the best cleaning results. Frayed bristles from prolonged use may diminish the toothbrush’s capacity to remove plaque.

A cavity is a tiny hole in the tooth created by bacteria and decay. Untreated cavities might result in more severe oral health issues. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing between your teeth at least once will help avoid cavities.

Gum disease is the inflammation and infection of the gums that may cause symptoms like bad breath, loose teeth, bleeding, and swollen gums. Although certain people are more susceptible to this kind of infection, it can also be caused by improper oral hygiene. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned, visit our dental office immediately for a gum disease treatment.

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), children should see a dentist for the first time as early as six months and no later than one year. Dr. Baik can assess the condition of your child’s first teeth throughout this period as their baby teeth erupt. Make sure to arrange for routine checkups every six months following the initial visit.

Various medical disorders can cause bad breath, but sulfur-emitting oral bacteria are the most common cause. Mouthwash and brushing help neutralize the sulfur components and control this bacteria.

Your wisdom teeth are the final adult teeth to erupt. Wisdom teeth are located in the very back of your mouth and are also called “third molars.”

Wisdom teeth can occasionally erupt normally and without any issues. However, impacted wisdom teeth frequently become lodged in your jawbone or gums and fail to erupt. This can cause gum disease, cavities, infections, and other oral health problems. For this reason, we advise getting your wisdom teeth removed.

It depends on how much damage there is. A dental bonding or veneer treatment can be done if the tooth has minor damage that cannot be fixed but is structurally intact. If there is a large damage on the tooth but still has some structure, a dental crown may be placed over it. But if the tooth is severely damaged or infected, it may have to be removed and replaced with a denture, bridge, or implant.

Yes. They emit minimal radiation, while a far larger radiation dosage is required to produce health issues. Also, dental patients are given extra protection, such as lead aprons, to ensure the smallest possible radiation exposure.

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