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Q:What is dry socket? A:This painful situation arises when the blood clot in an extraction site is lost and bacteria invade the socket. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San Diego area for over 20 years. www.michaelmaksimdds.com View Larger Map
Q:My wife says I have bad breath, but wouldn’t I be aware of it? A:I have found that people are unable to detect their own bad breath. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San Diego area for over 20 years. www.michaelmaksimdds.com View Larger Map
Q:Where does bad breath come from? A:Bad breath can come from anywhere in the path of the airway. However the mouth is often the culprit. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San Diego area for over 20 years. www.michaelmaksimdds.com View Larger Map
Q: What should I do for bad breath? A: Assuming the bad breath is coming from the mouth, improving your oral hygiene is the answer. Floss daily, brush twice a day, brush your tongue, use a Waterpik, and see a hygienist at least twice a year. Dr. Maksim has been . . . Read more
Q:I take good care of my teeth but I still have bad breath. Is this serous? Do I need to see a dentist? A:It is always wise to see a dentist if you have chronic bad breath. You may have periodontal disease which can lead to tooth loss and health . . . Read more
Q:My last dentist told me my gum disease can lead to other health problems. Is this true? A:Yes, chronic gum disease has been linked to strokes and heart disease. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San Diego area for over 20 years. www.michaelmaksimdds.com View Larger Map
Q:I have clicking and pain in my jaw. What should I do? A:It sounds like you injured your TMJ. You can try warmth or ice placed near your ear several times a day for a few days. Also, avoid hard foods. If it does not resolve itself see your dentist. . . . Read more
Q:I have a hard lump on my jaw. What should I do? A:The lump may be a cyst or a tumor. You need to see a dentist to evaluate this situation ASAP. You may require a root canal, extraction or surgery. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the . . . Read more
Q:I broke my tooth on a hard candy and now it hurts. What should I do? A:You can try over the counter remedies until you have time to get to a dentist. However, it is important you see a dentist right away. Even if the pain stops. It might mean . . . Read more
Q:I broke a tooth and it is cutting my tongue. What can I do? A:Use Orthodontic wax until you can visit a dentist. Dr. Maksim has been practicing dentistry in the San Diego area for over 20 years. www.michaelmaksimdds.com View Larger Map