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| Dental Absecess | 4/21/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: Do all Dental Abscesses all result in the growth of a lump or bulge? And are they always noticeable?
A: .. The realm of dental "abscesses" cover a lot of territory. Most commonly, there is a a focus ...
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| build up | 3/19/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: I get a build up of limestone between my teeth , it is hard and brittle. My dentist says it just my ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Electric Toothbrushes | 3/19/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: I had a question about oscillating-rotating electric toothbrushes. I was looking at one ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Oral higiene treatments | 3/3/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: The other day I went to a dental hygiene checkup specifically to clean my teeth (I had some tea ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| deep cleaning | 2/19/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: Supan, I switched dentist recently and my last regular cleaning was done less than a year ago. The ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Tooth damage during cleaning | 2/14/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: When they clean teeth on someone with a lot of plaque is it normal to grind the teeth? The dental ...
A: This is a follow up to your earlier question. Again, all the previous caveats aply. From your ...
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| Tooth damage during cleaning | 2/14/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: When they clean teeth on someone with a lot of plaque is it normal to grind the teeth? The dental ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| dental hygiene | 2/4/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: My daughter is 13 yrs old and she has had major problems with cavities since she was two. Every ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| blister? above previously root canaled tooth | 1/31/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: I have what appears to be a white blister-like thing above a molar which was root canalled a few ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| teeth whitening | 1/28/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: Is teeth whitening safe? I've seen that you recommend a crest product. I thought that teeth ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Career in Dental Hygiene? | 1/27/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: I am interested in going back to college to study dental hygiene. Local colleges describe their ...
A: Sherry.. A simple unqualified answer: DO IT. I repeat ...DO IT. A friend of mine has wife who ...
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| looking for volunteer dentists in the philippines | 1/25/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: where can i find volunteer dentists in the Philippines or even medicine sponsors for the upcoming ...
A: I am not the best person to answer this question. I would recommend that you contact, among other ...
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| Foul smell above new crown | 1/23/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: I have just had major work done at one of London's leading dental clinics, and spent over 8 ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| moving teeth | 1/17/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: I'm 55 years old and had a tooth removed. It's number 3, so U can't see it. Do I really need a ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| moving teeth | 1/13/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: I'm 55 years old and had a tooth removed. It's number 3, so U can't see it. Do I really need a ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| major on-going tooth decay. | 1/11/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: Ok. this is no fun not to mention VERY expensive. I am a current crack addict(trying very hard to ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Getting Whiter Teeth and Getting Rid of Infections | 1/4/2009 | Paul Supan |
Q: I have been reading on how to make teeth whiter and to get rid of infections. I have found some ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| re dental bridge health | 12/12/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: last year i had problem with a bridge in my right upper teeth. to make a long story short it had pus ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| proceedure regarding hygenist cleaning of equipment prior to teeth cleaning | 12/12/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: Unfortunately, I have a most annoying illness called obsessive compulsive disorder which tends to ...
A: I very much applaud your concern for proper infection control procedures. The suction tips used ...
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| question | 12/11/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: In general, from what you may have seen in patients, - do you see much tooth loss from those who ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| waterpik | 12/10/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: Is it ok for a person who needs premedicated before a dental procedure to use a high powered ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Sensitive Teeth | 12/4/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: ) I'm wondering why my teeth are so super sensitive to everything. They pain very easily to where it ...
A: I realize that this is a follow up question. Again may I say the following. What I write here are ...
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| Listerine may have killed my taste buds... | 11/19/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: Ok one night after my first time using Listerine Tooth Defence Mint Shield flavor just before I went ...
A: Some mouth rinse products contain high amounts if alcohol. This bothers many people. The ...
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| my 18 month old daughters teeth are bleeding!! | 11/17/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: she has been teething pretty bad for the past couple of weeks and has been in a lot of pain. but ...
A: I have been out of town so I apologize not responding earlier. What I write here are only my ...
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| Sensitive Teeth | 11/12/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: ) I'm wondering why my teeth are so super sensitive to everything. They pain very easily to where it ...
A: I have reviewed your comments. What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited ...
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| Tongue | 11/8/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: I recently have noticed that the right side of my tongue is sore. Its like down the side of it. I ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Periodontal disease treatment | 11/7/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: I was recently dignosed with advanced periodontal disease. I have no dental insurance and (very) ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Can't taste anything after brushing with solution containing clove oil | 11/3/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: My girlfriend recently purchased a solution containing clove oil, for strengthening the teeth and ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Tooth Enamel | 11/2/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: Is there any way to regain tooth enamel lost through acid erosion? Thank you.
A: R. What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not ...
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| Foul smelling floss | 10/25/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: I'm 28 years old and have been diagnosed with the "beginning" of gingivitis. I had a scaling done ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Implant Bridge | 10/20/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: I will soon be getting four implants to replace my top four front teeth. The eventual plan will be ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| chewing gum | 10/19/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: i was just wondering if you could tell me the answer to my question dose chewing sugar free chewing ...
A: Great question ! I brief, I'd say generally not. If you teeth have fillings then there may be some ...
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| Tooth Decay | 10/12/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: My teeth are starting to turn yellow and my teeth in the back are turning a yellow/brown color. Why ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Whitening teeth | 10/1/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: My teeth have a little bit of staining and I want to get rid of some of it. Right now, I am using a ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| gum | 9/24/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: my five year old has a blister on his upper gum above his front tooth what could this be?
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| cleaning teeth | 9/9/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: when i see the dental hygienist what is it that they can do to clean my teeth that i cant? my daily ...
A: What I write here are only my opinions based on very limited information. My comments should not be ...
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| Mouthwash corrodes if not rinsed with water afterwards? | 8/14/2008 | Paul Supan |
Q: I used Listerine (the one with Fluoride in it) everyday. I also rinsed with water after that - ...
A: I just received approval in the hygiene expert category August 31, and I see that you posed a ...
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