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Hi, I am concerned. I had some twinges in my third molar from the back on the right side so went for xrays. My dentist I needed a crown and possibly a root canal on the too the behind the tooth that was bothering me. and also possibly a crown on the one that was bothering me. It was very expensive. I went for a second opinion. The current dentist tole me he felt the crown definitly need to be done
on the same tooth the previous dentist said. ( one in front of wisdom tooth. So he gave me the shot in my cheek above the tooth. It was quite a long drilling process. when it was done, and it thawed out the whole side of that jaw hurt. the next day there was creeping nerve like pain in the back of that right side of the jaw where the work was done and also in the maxilla on the left. the pain continued I could not eat at all on that side. This went on for a week.I called he said we would know if I need a root canal unless I had a persistent pain right above tooth. He also said perhaps the temp was a bit high. I didn't think so, so kept going . got some acupuncture which greatly helped. Then went to get my permanent tooth put on. He numbed me to do it. It felt like better fit. However the next next day all the glands on the left side of my neck were swollen up and painful even ones close to my adams apple and thyroid. the pain is much less perhaps because the tooth fits better. But why now the swollen glands????? The crown is only on with temporary cement incase I do need a root canal. All the original twinging has gone......Should I get antibiotics. was I allergic to the shot. Why more swelling after the permanent crown visit? Who can diognose what I need at this point?
thank you for your help
Dear Diana: It sounds like you have an infection on your left side. Likely from that tooth. I doubt that you have an allergy to local anesthetic. Your dentist should be able to tell you. If you are still not sure, you should ask for a referral to an oral surgeon or an endodontist. Good luck. dd
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I am a Family, Implant and Cosmetic dentist. I will answer questions on any aspect of dentistry and matters relating to the smile, gums, jaws and lower face. Member American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, and Atlantic Coast District Dental Association. I have served as District Council Member of Alpha Omega, as well as serving for one term as its President. I am also a member of The Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, and Mount Sinai Hospital Guild. I have served as a Volunteer for Project Dental Health and The Tri-County Dental Health Council.
Experience
Having attained over 30 years of clinical experience in private practice in Michigan, in 2001 I was re-certified by taking and passing the Florida State Dental Board Examination. After moving to Florida, I spent nearly 10 years re-honing my skills while working as an Associate Dentist for several large dental groups. In September, 2004, I was appointed Adjunct Clinical Professor at Nova University's College of Dental Medicine. I am certified in placement of Mini Dental Implants, and I am Director of The Florida Implant Center (floridaimplantcenter.com). On March 1, 2010, at the age of 62, I began all over again by buying a dental practice near my home in the Fort Lauderdale area. As sole owner and Chief Dental Officer of the new Nob Hill Dental Center (nobhilldentalcenter.com), I can now carefully provide dental care to patients who care, all within a caring, joyful environment. Over my career lifetime, I have provided thousands of diagnoses, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, periodontal treatments, TMJ therapies, partials, dentures and extractions, and dozens of implants for my patients. The only aspect of dentistry with which I have very little experience is orthodontics.
Organizations
American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, Atlantic Coast District Dental Society, Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, Alpha Omega Alumni Association, and American Association of Dental Implantologists. Formerly, American Academy of General Dentistry, Michigan Dental Association, Macomb Dental Society, Detroit District Dental Society, Tri-County Dental Health Council (a charitable dental care organization)
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Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Psychology from Wayne State University
Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Detroit College of Dentistry
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Special Needs Department, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Membership in The Vedder Honors Society
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