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could you please tell me what maybe happening to my ears...i have eustachian tube dysfunction..and lately i have been getting the weidest sensations...i can pop my ears by holding my nose and blowing but i get this feeling like ihave to keep opening my mouth and pushing air out...my ear then squelches i open my mouth to breath out and my ears do a squelchy poppy thing.. and i have to keep doing this over and over again it affects my breathing as i feel like im not getting enough air...or im getting too much air and it makes me hyperventilate...its also like my sinuses are dried out and too much air is going through my nose....i open and close my mouth so much to try to equalise the pressure that my jaws become real sore,,,,,could you tell me about patulous e/tubes as i also have noticed that loud noises aggravate this condition and i feel like my ears are putting pressure on my throat...ears cause so many weird symptoms and mine are definately affecting my breathing...are the ears connected to the lungs....i had a spirometer test which i passed but now im worried because this ear thing makes me feel air hungry...i have also got a burning buzzy ringing sound in my ears. I HAVE A BAD TOOTH AT THE TOP BACK RIGHT SIDE OF MOUTH..COULD THIS CAUSE PRESSURE ON MY EARS AND JAWS...I FEEL LIKE MY JAWS TRAP MY E/TUBES..i pray you can help me and if not know of someone i can ask these questions to
thank you
helen
Dear Helen: I am a dentist. SO... for the bad tooth at the top back right side of your mouth, you should see your dentist and either have it fixed or removed. At that point, you will know if the tooth is contributing to your problem. At the same time, if you have not yet seen an ear-nose-throat specialist, you should make an appointment. Between the ENT and the dentist, you should be able to obtain some relief. 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)
Publications
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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
Awards and Honors
Membership in The Vedder Honors Society
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