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Our dentists in Long Island City have created this resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers your question about one of our dental services?
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Dental Implant Crown: Things To Know
A dental implant crown is a procedure that places a tooth cap over a dental implant once it is ready to be restored. This is the part of...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 27, 20247 min read
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Dental Implant Color Chart: All Available Shades
The dental implant color chart is used to select a tooth shade for the porcelain color of the dental implant crown. Ideally, the color...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 23, 20244 min read
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Dental Implant: Things To Know
Table of contents: Overview Types of implants When it's needed What to expect Risks/Complications Longevity Cost FAQ Overview A dental...
David Chen, DDS
Jan 12, 20248 min read
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Wearing a Flipper Tooth With a Healing Abutment
A flipper tooth can be worn with a healing abutment and that's what people usually do until they get their implant crown but the flipper...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 22, 20234 min read
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My Dental Implant Crown Keeps Coming Loose
The most common reason for an implant crown to keep loosening is if it is cement retained with a very short crown. Two possible solutions...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 19, 20234 min read
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What To Do For Dental Implant Stitches Coming Out
Dental implant stitches coming out could be a complication or it could also be a normal part of the healing process. If it is the former,...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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How To Tighten Healing Cap For Implants
If you have a loose healing cap on your dental implant, you should strive to have it tightened by your dentist as soon as possible to...
David Chen, DDS
Dec 12, 20234 min read
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Healing Abutment vs Cover Screw: Implant Part Differences
Both healing abutments and cover screws are transitional dental implant components and that means they are temporary and not permanent....
David Chen, DDS
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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Dental Implant Healing Cap Fell Out, What To Do?
When your dental implant healing cap falls out, you should strive to have it screwed back on within 24 hours by your dentist. If you're...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 20, 20236 min read
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Gum Pain After Implant Crown Placement: Cause & Treatment
Mild gum pain or discomfort after implant crown placement is normal and should self-resolve over the next 2-3 days. Generally, it has to...
David Chen, DDS
Nov 17, 20234 min read
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Is Discomfort After Crown Placed On Dental Implant Normal?
Some discomfort can be expected after a crown is placed on a dental implant because you're not used to it. Try to recall the condition of...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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Dental Implant Screw Showing: Causes & Treatment
Depending on how long you've had your implant, the dental implant screw showing could be normal or it could be pathological. Ultimately...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 20, 20234 min read
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Does Getting a Crown On An Implant Hurt?
Getting a crown placed on a dental implant should not hurt because the most that you'd feel would be mild discomfort. As a matter of...
David Chen, DDS
Oct 18, 20234 min read
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What Type Of Dentist Does Implants?
Many types of dentists can do implants because the niche is shared across the industry. We will review which types most commonly place...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 6, 20223 min read
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