The Kingston Smiles journal
Short, plain answers from Dr. Ibrahim Sayeed, DDS, to the questions Kingston patients ask most: what a treatment involves, how insurance works, and how to look after your teeth between visits.
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How Long Is Dental Implant Recovery?
Most people feel like themselves within a week of implant surgery, and the implant fuses with the bone over three to nine months. The…
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Do You Need a Bone Graft After a Tooth Extraction?
A bone graft after a tooth extraction keeps the jawbone from shrinking before an implant. Who needs one, how it’s placed, what recovery is…
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What Causes Dry Mouth?
Dry mouth usually comes from medicines, mouth breathing or a health condition. What causes it, why it’s worse at night, what it can be…
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What Causes White Spots on Teeth?
White spots on teeth usually mean early enamel mineral loss, fluorosis or thin enamel. What causes them, whether they are the start of a…
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Can You Use an HSA for Dental Work?
An HSA can pay for most dental care, from cleanings and fillings to crowns, implants and dentures. What counts under the IRS rules, what…
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Temporary Crown Fell Off? Here’s What to Do
A temporary crown that falls off is common and easy to fix. What to do right away, how to put it back on safely,…
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How Much Do Full Mouth Dental Implants Cost?
What sets the cost of full mouth dental implants: implants per arch, fixed or snap-in teeth, materials, extractions and grafts, what insurance pays and…
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Does Clove Oil Work for a Toothache?
Clove oil can numb a toothache for a short while, but it doesn’t fix the cause. How to use it safely, how long relief…
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How Long Should You Brush Your Teeth?
Two minutes, twice a day. Why two minutes matters, how to split it across your mouth, whether brushing longer does harm, and what changes…
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Should You Floss Before or After Brushing?
Floss first, then brush. Why the order makes a small difference, where a water flosser and mouthwash fit, and why flossing every day matters…
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