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General dentist in Sterling Heights, MI

MONAST PROFESSIONAL BLDG, 4147 Metro Parkway Ste 101, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Dr. Farhat is a man who puts great effort into everything he does. His passion for dentistry shows in his skill and patient care. Since graduating from theUniversity of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry he has continued to evolve his education studying and practicing Orthodontics. Whether fixing tooth problems, or straightening a beautiful smile, Dr. Farhat is committed to excellent service all around.Dr Farhat andhis wonderful wife, are proud parents to three spectacular boys. When he is not practicing dentistry he is spending time with the family.Dr. Farhat believes in the mouth body health connection and enjoys working out, and working in the family vegetable garden.

Dry socket refers to the inflammation of the alveolar bone or jawbone after your tooth has been extracted and the resultant blood clot is lost either partially or wholly. The loss of the blood clot halts or delays the healing process. This complication can cause you to develop bad breath and a throbbing headache several days after your tooth was extracted. Read on and learn what the experts at Dental One Care in Sterling Heights, MI have to say about what causes dry socket, signs of dry socket, and symptoms, and how it can be prevented.

Bacterial causes. Oral bacteria or infections can prevent a blood clot from forming at the tooth extraction site. Dr. Fadi Farhat, the best dentist in Sterling Heights MI, adds that bacteria present in the mouth can also break down the clot, resulting in a dry socket.

Mechanical causes, such as rinsing your mouth aggressively, sucking on a straw, dragging on a cigarette or even spitting can all cause you to lose the blood clot that had formed at the tooth extraction site.

Age. People who are older than 30 years of age are at a higher risk of dry socket since their bones are denser, they have a reduced blood supply to the mouth and the extraction process is likely to be more traumatic than that done on a younger person.

If you are concerned about the possibility of dry socket when your tooth is extracted, talk to Dr. Fadi Farhat and you will have your concerns addressed, including what measures are available to minimize the likelihood of the problem from developing.

When you suspect that you have dry socket and you visit Dental One Care in Sterling Heights MI, Dr. Fafdi Farhat will usually base on the symptoms you describe, as well as a dental exam, to determine whether what you are experiencing is indeed dry socket.

For example, it is normal to experience pain when a tooth is extracted, but that pain subsides over the coming days after the procedure. So, if the pain develops days after the tooth extraction, it is likely that you have developed dry socket. Nearly all cases of dry socket develop within the first week after an extraction, so yours may be a different problem if it occurs more than a week after your tooth was extracted.

Many measures can be taken to prevent or reduce the risk of dry socket from manifesting. We asked our friend, Dr. Jordan Smith, a dentist in Georgetown, KY to for tips on how to prevent dry socket. Dr. Smith recommends the following:

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Mohamed Farhat
2 years ago
He does amazing work and have you leaving with a perfect smile

Nat Oraha
2 years ago
I had a filling done here and was more nervous than i needed to be. the numbing went a lot better than i thought it would. was nervous that it would hurt but it barely bothered me. the staff makes it even more enjoyable. very good and professional work. i'd recommend Dr. Farhat to everyone.

Monica Polus
2 years ago
The BEST dentist, dental office, and dental staff...hands down! First time patient. Dr. Farhat and his team were welcoming, patient, explained everything thoroughly, and beyond great at what they do. The office was clean and tools were clean. I immediately scheduled an appointment for my husband and 2 children, and cancelled their standing appointment with our previous dental office. I highly recommend this dental office.

Jessica Hleis
2 years ago
My daughter is 4 years old and one of her teeth needed a route canal done on it believe it or not- dr Fadi was amazing- he used the new nitrous oxide to calm her while operating! ( she was one of the first kids this was used on) He was amazing- my daughter did not feel anything and the way he deals with kids her age and how he explained everything to her throughout the process shows how well trained he is. I am forever thankful for him making this experience for my daughter and I flawless. All of the staff are so tentative and hands on and helpful! This dentist office is where u should go if u as a parent have anxiety from dentist as they are miracle works!!!

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