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About Zev Kaufman, D.D.S.
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
I can answer any question from simple routine dentistry to very complex dentistry with emphasis on reconstructive, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. My expertise is in co-ordination of very complex treatment plans with other dental specialists or as a one-man-team, since I have extensive training in Prosthodontics, Surgical Implantology, and orthodontics.

Experience
Over a decade in private practice of Surgical Implantology and Prosthodontics. Founder and owner of Prosthodontics & Implant Surgery of Manhattan, PC. Clinical Assistant Professor at the Post-Graduate Department of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry. Lecture weekly since 1999 on advanced Implant Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry Post-Graduate Program in Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. Former clinical assistant professor of Dental Radiology at the NYU College of Dentistry. Former clinical and lecture faculty at Lincoln Hospital, Dental residency program. Former clinical and lecture faculty at St. Barnabas Hospital (Bronx, NY) dental residency program. Lecture nationally on Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry.

Organizations
Memeber of the American College of Prosthodontics. Memeber of the Acacdemy of Osseointegration. Member or the Omikron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Honors Dental Society. Member of the American Dental Education Association.

Education/Credentials
Graduated with Honors from New York University College of Dentistry. Post-Graduate training and certificate in the specialty of Prosthodontics. Post-Graduate training and ceritificate in Surgical and Prosthetic Implant Dentistry. Honors-program in Comprehensive and Applied Practice Management. Honors-program in Orthodontics.

Awards and Honors
NYU Cervice award to the community. OKU honor society. National Dean's List. National Who's Who.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Zev Kaufman, D.D.S. 
In Category  Dentistry

SubjectDate Asked

root canal or grown11/18/2009
  Q: Warm Wishes I am male 41 yrs.I developed cavity in upper and lower jaw left and right 1st and 2nd ...
  A: You have posed several interesting and important questions. I will try to answer all of them to the ...
replaced small filling now in pain11/16/2009
  Q: went to dental school 3 days ago to replace a filling in my front tooth that partially fell out. ...
  A: The injection could have caused some nerve damage, though very rare. Did the instructor check the ...
any food to avoid eating on implants11/15/2009
  Q: I had two implants (central incisors) restored with porcelain fused to metal (high noble) this past ...
  A: Congratulations on your new implants. However, you are missing the point entirely... you went ...
failure of the bridge11/14/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I had a 4-unit bridge on two abutments, ## 29 and 32, wisdom tooth. Some time after my ...
  A: Both of your assumptions are probably correct. I have been placing and restoring implants for well ...
Repair chipped porcelain crown11/13/2009
  Q: I have extensive porcelain bridge due to partial anodontia. I've recently acquired a new set and was ...
  A: It is unfortunate that the tooth chipped. However, it is not a disaster. Aside of replacement of ...
doubt11/12/2009
  Q: why final impression is called WASH IMPRESSION ? why do we mix vaseline wih ZnOE paste while making ...
  A: Nair: The term "wash" comes from the traditional ZOE impression technique for complete dentures. ...
Hole in Tooth with root canal already done11/11/2009
  Q: I have a huge history with cavities and such. In about june, i got a root canal on one of my back ...
  A: What you see is probably decay along the gum line of the tooth. A tooth with root canal therapy is ...
Crown on implant11/9/2009
  Q: My dentist put a crown on implant about a month ago and I still feel the numbness , don't feel ...
  A: It sounds as if the implant and restoration are done properly. The implant cannot have feeling ...
Avulsed tooth - 10 years later11/8/2009
  Q: "Hi, 10 years ago, at 16 years old, I suffered an avulsed upper front tooth from a sports ...
  A: You should not wait until the tooth is ready to come out to start the orthodontic treatment. If the ...
Root Canal11/7/2009
  Q: Well,my question is about a root canal that I had last February. My dentist told me that after I get ...
  A: Unfortunately, your situation is very common. At this time, the root canal therapy that was ...
Crown on implant11/6/2009
  Q: My dentist put a crown on implant about a month ago and I still feel the numbness , don't feel ...
  A: I need more information in order to answer your question. Were you numb after the implant was ...
Crowns11/5/2009
  Q: I am getting ready to have a full dental restoration. I need to select between 4 types of crowns: ...
  A: The four styles of crowns have distinct differences. I am assuming that by "high noble metal" you ...
unresolved dental pain11/4/2009
  Q: I have had intermittent lower right side tooth pain for well over a month. Since I have a partially ...
  A: I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. I can give you some insight as to how to proceed. The pain ...
sore tooth11/3/2009
  Q: a couple days ago I bit down on a piece of hard sugar and hurt my tooth. it's been throbbing and the ...
  A: You have definitely sustained some trauma to your tooth. It might be cracked, but without proper ...
Root Canal11/2/2009
  Q: I went to the Dentist because I was having a slight twinge of pain in a tooth on the bottom Right ...
  A: I am sorry to hear that you are in pain, and for so long. I cannot comment on your dentist's level ...
Broken tooth & Alzheimer's11/1/2009
  Q: Dr. Kaufman, I am daughter and caregiver for my mother who has late-stage alzheimer's disease. She ...
  A: Your task is monumental and admirable. Unfortunately, aside of careful, good brushing of your ...
tooth infection10/30/2009
  Q: I had a root canal done on 2 lower back teeth about 2 years ago, the dentist pulled the tooth in ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your pain. It appears to me that you, and your dentists have been ...
Extraction on Back Upper Right Molar/Implant?10/28/2009
  Q: Kaufman: I just recently lost a crown on the very back upper right molar (not a wisdom tooth), don't ...
  A: Before you do ANYTHING, you MUST see a Prosthodontist! You should not be penalized for not being ...
Pain in new onlay, plus TMJ, plus swine flu!10/24/2009
  Q: First, thanks for helping me with my question! I had a filling and onlay placed last Thursday. It ...
  A: It is terrible that you have all these issues going on at the same time. However, at this point, I ...
Braces10/19/2009
  Q: Would having braces help increase the size of the teeth, meaning the width and height. Thanks I'm ...
  A: The answer to your questions is slightly complicated. The width of your teeth cannot be affected by ...
facial tightness after surgery10/18/2009
  Q: 6 years ago I had Mandibular jaw surgery and they advanced my lover jaw forward. Can I say that was ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear of the problem you are having. You are not alone! Over the years I have seen ...
very nervous about upcoming root canal10/14/2009
  Q: i'll apologize in advance in case this post becomes too long. Tooth #18 (bottom left molar, right ...
  A: Dental neglect due to fear is very common. You are not alone. However, what you really need to do ...
bridge10/13/2009
  Q: I have a bridge from #2 to #4. It is possible that #4 is cracked and that the bridge must be ...
  A: The proper treatment in your situation is sequential replacement of tooth #3 (first molar) and ...
Massive Gum Line Cavity With an Old Cap10/12/2009
  Q: I have a massive gum line cavity under an old crown on tooth #30. The crown is over 20 years old and ...
  A: Sorry for the delay. Your question ended up in the spam folder, and I get LOTS of spam. The ...
permanent filling after a root canal10/8/2009
  Q: I am a college student and I just had a root canal done yesterday on one of my back molars. My ...
  A: You are absolutely correct in your planning. You are young and the chances of fracture of your ...
brittle,chipped teeth - implants10/6/2009
  Q: My daughter, who is 30 years old is having major problems with her teeth just chipping off for no ...
  A: As a parent, it is always disheartening to see your child struggle. However, there are a few things ...
Putting off the root canal procedure10/5/2009
  Q: The last time I visited my dentist(several months ago,) she informed that I would need to have a ...
  A: Unfortunately, you might not be happy with what I have to tell you... Your dentist only told you ...
implant/gum10/3/2009
  Q: I had an implant placed about 2 1/2 weeks ago by an oral surgeon. I followed all instructions (salt ...
  A: It is not uncommon for one to see the cover screw or a healing abutment (a taller cover screw that ...
cantilever bridge10/1/2009
  Q: I have a 4mm gap where my premolar was extratced for braces, I don't want the gap closed, I would ...
  A: It is a shame that your tooth was extracted, but the treatment was not completed. That would be my ...
implant or recrowning?9/28/2009
  Q: I am struggling to make a decision and could you advise? I have some type of speech problem and need ...
  A: I have answered your question many times before, and it is one that we struggle with on a daily ...
tooth injury to an 11 month old9/26/2009
  Q: my daughter hit her mouth into a table leg this evening and I noticed a little bit of blood around ...
  A: I am a parent of small children, as well, and I understand your concern. At this age, your daughter ...
Brushing9/25/2009
  Q: Is it possible to brush teeth too often and wear out the enamel?
  A: Yes. It is possible to overbrush. However, mostly, the problem is not brushing enough, or well ...
space btween my two front teeth due to gum dises9/23/2009
  Q: in the past year my two front teeth started to seperate,I'm goin to have a deep scaled cleaning and ...
  A: There is definitely a way to bring your teeth together with orthodontics (braces). However, before ...
removable flipper9/20/2009
  Q: I recently lost a crowned molar at the gum line. It is the upper, second to last one. The lost ...
  A: You are absolutely correct for wanting to preserve the space between your teeth, until you decide ...
Advice9/17/2009
  Q: I apologize for the length of this inquiry but believe that the information it contains is essential ...
  A: You are correct!!! Here are the steps I would take to remedy your situation: Visit 1: 1. Take ...
Tooth extraction with an infection9/16/2009
  Q: I had a filling 6 month ago only to have it removed due to an infection. This resulted in me needing ...
  A: If the extraction is done by a qualified oral surgeon, please tell him/her of this problem, and they ...
Tooth extraction with an infection9/15/2009
  Q: I had a filling 6 month ago only to have it removed due to an infection. This resulted in me needing ...
  A: I am sorry to hear that you are in terrible pain. However, throughout your story, I haven't heard a ...
Advice9/14/2009
  Q: I apologize for the length of this inquiry but believe that the information it contains is essential ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear about your problem. I actually had to make special time in the schedule to ...
apico procedure or tooth extraction9/11/2009
  Q: I am a 52 year old woman. I have a bridge on the upper left side between the last molar and and the ...
  A: The answer to your question has nothing to do with respect. It has to do with two factors: ...
Receding Gums - Minor9/5/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I first noticed my receding gums a few years ago, when I first got braces. At the time, I ...
  A: You have asked a very important, interesting and very common question. It is very hard for me to ...
Dental9/4/2009
  Q: Hey, finally a way to connect with a doctor. I am starting my undergraduate in Biology in a few days ...
  A: I am glad to hear that you are looking for a career in dentistry. It is a wonderful profession that ...
cosmetic dentistry for dentinogenesis imperfecta9/2/2009
  Q: We have just realized that our 7 month old baby inherited my genetic tooth disorder - dentinogenesis ...
  A: I answer this question as a Prosthodontist, a father of two small children, and a brother of a ...
bleeding gums8/31/2009
  Q: My gums are inflamed and bleeding. The more I floss and use mouthwash, the worse it gets. My dentist ...
  A: Absolutely. Dear Donna: From your description you have a severe case of gingivitis. It is a disease ...
query regarding white spot on front teeth8/27/2009
  Q: i have started my orthodontic treatment before 2 month n i observed white spot on my front teeth ...
  A: Since the braces have been placed only for a couple of months, decalcification is unlikely (unless ...
food impact on dental crown8/26/2009
  Q: I've been to the dentist five times in a month due to food impact between my crown (located on the ...
  A: This is a common problem with an upper last molar, when a contact is made too tight. The tooth will ...
root canal8/23/2009
  Q: I recently had to make the decision to save or loose a tooth.I chose to go for the root canal but my ...
  A: You are perfectly right... your dentist probably did not remove all the pulp that was infected. It ...
tooth colour after root canal treatment8/22/2009
  Q: Zev, I had a root canal treatment to my two front tooths from about 4 years ago and i am a bit ...
  A: Before you get veneers, crowns, or any other restoration, go to the dentist (preferably an ...
Gums won't grow over extractions8/21/2009
  Q: My brother had all of his teeth pulled. In a couple of places the gums will not grow over and bone ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear about your brother's problem. However, there is a solution. You must go back ...
Crown Elongation8/20/2009
  Q: Crown Elongation Bucal side only, on # 17 the decay got a little under the gum line. I would like ...
  A: The cost of crown lengthening can range from $750 to $2500. The reason for the large range is for ...
pain after composite filling8/18/2009
  Q: Dr. Kaufman I received a composite filling in my 2 back upper right molars a week ago for a cavity ...
  A: You can wait until your appointment with your dentist next week to open the space up. However, it ...
clenching and grinding/mouthguards8/17/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I think I am clenching and grinding my teeth at night. I have followed up with my ...
  A: You have raised many important and difficult questions. The profession has been pretty conflicting ...
Problems with new porcelain crowns cracking8/16/2009
  Q: I went to my dentist for a routine cleaning and commented that the 2nd to last molar on the bottom ...
  A: It took me a while to carefully read your e-mail. The story is quite common, unfortunately. Once ...
tooth extraction8/12/2009
  Q: a got my back top right tooth taken out on Monday morning, its now wedensday and am in agony with my ...
  A: I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. However, without a proper examination, I cannot possibly ...
lingual gum recession8/10/2009
  Q: i have lingual gum recession on my two lower incisors caused by a tongue ring. the gums have receded ...
  A: You are not the first, and not the last to have this problem. The problem is the source. If you do ...
Tooth movement after first molar extraction8/7/2009
  Q: My wife had an upper first molar extracted at the age of 21. She is now 25 and has not exhibited any ...
  A: The answer has nothing to do with opinion or a "four year rule" (there is no such thing, by the ...
Toothache after filling.8/6/2009
  Q: I received two fillings one month ago in two of my back teeth, one on either side. The one on the ...
  A: You are right, it is essentially impossible for me to give you a diagnosis. However, if the filling ...
root canal8/5/2009
  Q: I had fillings 2/3 of the way done on my back two molars in June. My dentist replaced previous ...
  A: I understand your frustration! It is always disheartening when you go in for a simple procedure and ...
implant crown7/31/2009
  Q: I have 2 implants on tooth 14, and 13. Is it best to put PFM crowns or all porcelain crowns over ...
  A: Over the years, I have tried both. However, all the research, and experience today suggests that ...
Toothache7/26/2009
  Q: Dr Kaufman, I went to the dentist yesterday for an exam and to get established. I have a molar #2 ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear that you are in pain. I cannot possibly examine you over this very limited ...
Size and shape of dental crown7/25/2009
  Q: I had my upper two front teeth capped after a household accident. They did not require root canals. ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your trouble, and you are right...the crowns will have to be redone. The ...
Repairing a Broken, Partially Filled Tooth7/24/2009
  Q: Kaufman, Firstly, thank you for taking my question! I'm a bit of a worrier, and so having the ...
  A: I am sorry for not being able to answer your question right away. I get a tremendous amount of ...
Facial nerve damage7/20/2009
  Q: I was at a party last night and one of my friends who was drunk came over and pinched my cheeks ...
  A: Unless your "friend" slashed you with a razor across the cheeks, the chances of nerve damage are ...
dental abbreviations7/19/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I was wondering if there is a cavity on a tooth, or something is wrong with the tooth, ...
  A: I commend you for taking control of your dental care. I wish other people would be so serious. In ...
absessed gums7/18/2009
  Q: my tooth broke off so i had the rest pulled out like 2 weeks ago and the dentist gave me amocillican ...
  A: The best thing you can do is to brush and floss your teeth very well. Concentrate on that area ...
dental abbreviations7/14/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I was wondering if there is a cavity on a tooth, or something is wrong with the tooth, ...
  A: The explanation is actually not so complicated. The labeling system is designed to be fairly simple ...
failed root filling7/13/2009
  Q: i have just switched dentist after having several problems. the xrays showed that i have had a root ...
  A: As you might have read in my former responses, you know that I am a big proponent of specialty care. ...
pain from temporary filling7/12/2009
  Q: I had a cavity and so I got a temporary filling last week and my jaw has been hurting ever since. I ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear about your pain. It is unfortunate. However, there are several reasons as to ...
Disfigurement7/11/2009
  Q: I had an upper canine tooth removed when I was in my teens but it seems to have caused disfigurement ...
  A: Your idea is understandable. However, there is one thing to remember... when your one canine was ...
Pain after crown prep7/10/2009
  Q: I have a deep ache and pain within my right jaw and upper right side in my mouth. I had two old ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your troubles. The only advise that I can give you is that before the ...
tingly tongue after dental filling7/7/2009
  Q: I had 4 fillings done on my bottom molars 11 days ago. Half my tongue is still tingly and feels ...
  A: It is unfortunate that you are still numb in your tongue after almost two weeks. However, it is not ...
infection control7/5/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I am writing to you today in concerns of root canals. Well, I'm wondering, I know root ...
  A: I have just answered this question today, but here is the copy of the answer so that you do not have ...
pressure pain7/4/2009
  Q: Kaufman I had a root canal on one of my tooth 2 years ago, and I've had a problem with that tooth ...
  A: I think that there might be a problem with the root canal treatment. I recommend you look up a ...
root canals7/3/2009
  Q: Kaufman. I am wondering, how does a dentist know if a root canal is failing or not? Does ...
  A: Root canal treatment is a way for us, to be able to retain a tooth in the mouth even though the ...
augmentin7/2/2009
  Q: I had a root canal and it still hurt. My dentist said I have swollen gums and such, so it's ...
  A: Augmentin is a broad spectrum antibiotic coverage. It is used when one is trying to control more ...
4yr old's gum boil6/28/2009
  Q: My 4yr old son just showed me a hard whitish pimple on his gum. 2 years ago he had trauma to that ...
  A: As a parent of a four year old, as well, I can understand your concern. However, unless your child ...
crowns with post6/26/2009
  Q: I recently had 2 root canals done on teeth number 8 and 10. my prep underneath is tiny . My dentist ...
  A: Not only it sounds reasonable, but it is probably necessary. The crowns are not held in by the ...
finding a good endodontist6/23/2009
  Q: Dr. Zev Kaufman, I need your advice on picking the right endodontist. I went to the dentist ...
  A: If you read previous answers, you must realize that I am a firm believer in specialty care. ...
Irrigation6/22/2009
  Q: My dentist is recommending an irrigation along with deep cleaning. Since this is not a small cost ...
  A: I do not know what they do with the irrigation either. Sometimes Antibiotics, or antibacterial ...
Root6/21/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I need you to tell me something in regards to the tooth I have. I have a concern about ...
  A: Yours, is a common concern. I hear it all the time: "I only bit on soft boiled chicken and my tooth ...
cavities and fillings6/20/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I was wondering if I can get your thoughts and give me some information and advice on this ...
  A: Digital radiography has been the one thing that has changed dentistry forever in the past decade. ...
Root Resorption After Orthodontic Treatment6/17/2009
  Q: I received orthodontic treatment in seventh grade and had the appliance on for a total of 3-4 years. ...
  A: It is unfortunate that you have to deal with this problem. It does happen, and it is fairly ...
Need an Input6/16/2009
  Q: Dr. Kaufman I need your input regarding to this matter: I had an appointment yesterday with my ...
  A: I am very sorry to hear about your troubles. Here is what I can advise you... I will answer your ...
Dental implants6/15/2009
  Q: Currently I'm going through the process of having two incisor implants to my upper teeth. The ...
  A: Sorry for the slight delay, your question ended up in the spam folder. It happens sometimes, as I ...
Cracked tooth?6/14/2009
  Q: I was eating cherries this morning and accidentally bit into a pit. My tooth has been aching all ...
  A: Your tooth might be cracked, or just traumatized. It is OK to wait and see. If it is something ...
your advice6/11/2009
  Q: Dr. Kaufman: I need your advice on something. I am having problems with my root canal and I have ...
  A: I have answered similar questions many times before... 1. The new dentist (regardless of price) is ...
Misaligned teeth after jaw surgery6/9/2009
  Q: Dr. Kaufman, A year ago, I had a Maxillomandibular advancement for sleep apnea. The surgery was ...
  A: You have answered your question yourself in your last paragraph. The purpose of corrective jaw ...
Gum problems6/8/2009
  Q: There is something that starts with per...... that is a disease or condition that runs in my family. ...
  A: Periodontitis is a silent killer. You do not know that you have it, until it is too late. Your ...
best practice for cavity refill/cracked tooth6/6/2009
  Q: I recently had a bottom rt. molar cavity "fixed" (large filling removed and refilled). I never had ...
  A: Yes, you are right, it is important to know if the tooth is dead or alive prior to any restorative ...
hole in gum6/4/2009
  Q: Approximately 4 weeks ago I had a lower right molar extracted. There is still a hole in my gum. ...
  A: It is not uncommon to have a "hole" in the gum following an extraction, even four weeks after the ...
bump in gum6/3/2009
  Q: I have had a new crown to replace and tired out one. One tooth needed to be distracted and it went ...
  A: I am sorry to disappoint you, but this is a problem that will not go away by itself. The pulpal ...
broken jaw bone6/2/2009
  Q: i recently had some teeth pulled,but when i had my upper eye tooth pulled,it left a gap around a 1/2 ...
  A: You are correct. It is a problem. When a tooth is extracted, a void in the bone is left. This ...
CROWN5/30/2009
  Q: I am in the process of having a crown completed on a molar. I had cracks in my tooth and decay under ...
  A: Cosmetics is not a specialty. Most cosmetic procedures such as bonding are what dentists learn in ...
CROWN5/29/2009
  Q: I am in the process of having a crown completed on a molar. I had cracks in my tooth and decay under ...
  A: You are completely right! On all accounts. You are not too picky, either. The purpose of ...
what do you think?5/28/2009
  Q: kaufman, I need your advice on something. I had a root canal a couple years ago, and till this ...
  A: First of all, Yes, I have seen many patients with pain after root canal treatment. It could be ...
what do you think?5/27/2009
  Q: kaufman, I need your advice on something. I had a root canal a couple years ago, and till this ...
  A: In Dentistry or Medicine, in general, there is no "guarantee of performance." It is your ...
White spots5/26/2009
  Q: Just recently I have noticed white spots on my teeth. I "googled" and was a little frightened to ...
  A: The white spots that you have can be caused by many factors. They can be genetic, induced by ...
Novocaine Insertion Technique5/22/2009
  Q: Recently started seeing a new dentist. I really like her although her Novacaine injection are ...
  A: I hate to be the one to tell you that "being a nice guy/gal" is not a profession. Dentists, just ...
Failed root canal5/21/2009
  Q: I need your advice on how to proceed. I have a general dentist who performed a root canal on my ...
  A: You are asking a very tough question, and unfortunately, I only have your side of the story. I can ...
cavity under a filling5/20/2009
  Q: i went to the dentist for a check up 6 months ago and they did x rays and saw something we waited ...
  A: X-rays are only a snap shot in time. It is sometimes difficult to tell what is happening without a ...
eye teeth clashing?5/19/2009
  Q: in the last couple of months, there have been 4 instances where, when chewing on my right side, my ...
  A: The human body is a very complicated and sensitive machine. There are people who never experience ...
infections5/18/2009
  Q: I came back from the dental office this morning, and my dentist just informed me that I have an ...
  A: You are asking many questions that are very situation specific. Once a root canal treatment is ...
fillings5/17/2009
  Q: some of my teeth need to be removed (for example: i have a tooth that lays on it's side, it and the ...
  A: You are very welcome. It will be more than my pleasure to restore your teeth. My very good ...
infections5/16/2009
  Q: I came back from the dental office this morning, and my dentist just informed me that I have an ...
  A: First of all...DON'T WORRY! This IS NOT a catastrophe waiting to happen. What is missing from your ...
pediatric dental crowns5/14/2009
  Q: My 6 year old daughter complained of dental pain this weekend. I knew that she had a couple of ...
  A: As a father of a six year old, and a four year old myself, I can understand your concern. However, ...
Bridge & Bite5/13/2009
  Q: I recently had braces & two (3 tooth) bridges on the lower right and left. Since I have had the ...
  A: OBVIOUSLY, something is wrong. You are right. You should be comfortable with the teeth. Why go ...
bad taste5/12/2009
  Q: I got a root canal about six weeks ago, followed by a gold crown. Everything feels great, but ever ...
  A: Yes it can. I have seen this before, and very rarely, some people can have a reaction to gold. ...
crown preparation5/11/2009
  Q: I have had many crowns placed in my mouth over several year time span. However, since 2006 I had 3 ...
  A: You must tell this to your dentist. It sounds as if they are etching (conditioning the tooth with ...
root canal 2 weeks and 2 days ago5/9/2009
  Q: I had a root canal on my front #9 tooth on april 22, 09 and the perm filling a week later. An endo ...
  A: Don't worry. You will not have a severe or a fatal blood infection. The problem might be as simple ...
Slightly extruded tooth5/8/2009
  Q: I fell over last night and have bruised the gum above one of my 2 front top teeth. The tooth is now ...
  A: Please do not delay any longer!!!! Go see a dentist or a Prosthodontist (the specialist in ...
Crown vs Implant vs Bridge5/7/2009
  Q: Kauffman- I was hoping to get some advise on a treatment approach to fixing tooth #3 which has a ...
  A: Sounds like your dentist is a competent person, who warned you before about the optimal treatment ...
Wisdom Teeth extraction5/6/2009
  Q: My 17 year old daughter had all 3 of her wisdom teeth pulled in less than 15minutes on 4/29/09. The ...
  A: I understand you concern. As a parent, I cannot imagine my daughter being in pain, and I cannot do ...
Crown5/5/2009
  Q: I have two gold crowns on molars located next to each other in my lower jaw. The crowns are 15 ...
  A: Do not be alarmed. If the crown is well fitting and the gum is pink and proper, there is no reason ...
gap5/4/2009
  Q: I have a gap between my upper front teeth, i've never seen a orthodontics about it. I have gum or ...
  A: Yes Sarah. You will have to have a surgical procedure to move the muscle attachment (the frenum) ...
Custom Abuntments5/3/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I am getting an implant bridge for tooth # 22,23,24,25,26 and 27.(All six teeth are ...
  A: You are absolutely correct! Most implants consist of three parts: 1. The implant itself (the ...
cracked tooth no longer hurts4/29/2009
  Q: I cracked a molar on a nut just a few weeks after getting a porcelain onlay on that molar, because I ...
  A: It is very difficult to speculate as to what has happened. Cracked roots cannot heal. However, not ...
Rubber dam and veneers/crowns4/9/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I would be grateful for any information you would provide me regarding my concerns about ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Lately, many of the questions end up in the spam ...
children cavities4/8/2009
  Q: I have a 5 year old daughter. Her dentist says that she has a cavity in-between her teeth. How will ...
  A: The bacteria that cause the disease called caries, what we refer to as "cavities" are contagious. ...
Sensitive Tooth and gum4/6/2009
  Q: I went to my dentist about 2 weeks ago because when I bit down on my upper back tooth it really ...
  A: From your history, it sounds like you fractured the tooth and the fracture line is difficult to ...
TMJ/reconstruct4/5/2009
  Q: I have severe TMJ from a car accident from several years ago. I have lost many back teeth almost all ...
  A: I am sorry for the delay in your answer. All the questions this week, for some reason, ended up in ...
root canal and retainers...help please!4/4/2009
  Q: I just had a root canal done on my top front tooth, and I understand that after a root canal, that ...
  A: I am sorry for the delay in answering your question, all the questions have gone to my spam folder ...
gum number4/3/2009
  Q: Was at the dentist and was told that the number 4 or 5 for your gums is considered periodontal ...
  A: I was just notified by the AllExperts team that your question was in waiting. There is so much spam ...
SEQUESTRA AND MORE?4/2/2009
  Q: My teeth have always been fine. I'm 42 never had a cavity or a filling. However, about 12 years ago ...
  A: Please go and see a qualified oral surgeon before you proceed with anything. Bone does not keep ...
Core build up4/1/2009
  Q: My husband wen to our dentist and was told he needed a crown on a back tooth that had just broke. ...
  A: Since I have no X-rays and am not in position to examine your husband, I do not know if the core ...
migrating hemotoma after wisdom tooth extraction3/31/2009
  Q: Last week I had my left lower wisdom tooth removed. X-rays indicated it should have been simple ...
  A: I understand your concern, however, what you are describing is a typical course of a hematoma. I ...
tooth - cell transplant3/30/2009
  Q: Do you know how soon growing one's own tooth might happen by taking cells from the tooth to be ...
  A: Your question is one that has been troubling the dental profession for many years. As of now, this ...
Braces on a tooth that had a previous infury3/28/2009
  Q: Dr. Kaufman, My son fell when he was 1 1/2 years old while walking on my tiled floor. He had a ...
  A: I understand your concern for your son. As a parent, it is always hard to see your child undergo ...
Lateral incisor crown reworks3/27/2009
  Q: Since Nov 2008, my current dentist and I have been working on replacing #10 crown to get the ...
  A: I am glad that you called me at the office today. I hope that my assessment of your situation will ...
They want to sedate my 14 month old3/26/2009
  Q: My 14 month old has bottle rot and needs dental work on his 4 upper teeth. The pediatric dentist ...
  A: As a parent of two small children, I understand you concern and trepidations. Nevertheless, the ...
Cut tounge and file being broke in tooth during root canal3/25/2009
  Q: My tongue was cut during a filling and i got stiches.Since then a ball forms in my tongue by the cut ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear of your troubles. Nevertheless, there are things you can do. 1. The tongue ...
Concerned about current dentist3/23/2009
  Q: We recently got medicaid, and started going to a new Dentist, my boyfriend went to get fillings, and ...
  A: It is very difficult to respond to your question, since I do not know anything about your ...
braces and crowns3/22/2009
  Q: i have a crown on my front tooth which has also a root canal. i also have braces, the bracket on ...
  A: Unfortunately, there is nothing that YOU can do, except talk to your dentist. Bonding to Porcelain ...
10-tooth implant fixed bridge, NO MOLARS3/20/2009
  Q: I have a new 10-tooth implant upper fixed bridge. My problem is no molars to chew with. I am 63, ...
  A: I just checked the spam folder and found your question. It happens some times. Nevertheless, I will ...
posterior composite, 3+surfaces3/19/2009
  Q: I have always had great dental visits, never a problem. Unfortunatly, having a baby (who is now a ...
  A: Since I do not know anything about your oral condition, it is very difficult for me to tell you if ...
Gap Between Crown and Opposing Tooth3/18/2009
  Q: I recently had a crown put on a molar. The first time the dental assistant (not the actual dentist) ...
  A: Unfortunately, the answer to your question is YES. I do not know what type of abrasive the ...
Gap Between Crown and Opposing Tooth3/17/2009
  Q: I recently had a crown put on a molar. The first time the dental assistant (not the actual dentist) ...
  A: There is so much that is "wrong" with your story... I do not know where to start. Not all states ...
root canal, bridge. severe gum pain3/15/2009
  Q: I had a root canal on the third tooth from the back upper right. I then had the 2nd tooth removed ...
  A: You have answered your own question in your description of the problem. You probably have a ...
Bone Piercing Gum3/14/2009
  Q: In an area in the lower gum-line (area under where my lower left wisdom tooth was), it feels as ...
  A: What you are having is very common. It is called sequestration of bone. When the teeth were ...
Pain after filling, possibly from grinding my teeth?3/13/2009
  Q: I went into the dentist to have a filling done and she told me that I would have tooth sensitivity ...
  A: You are absolutely correct. It is very hard to diagnose your situation without proper X-rays and ...
filling in bottom tooth3/11/2009
  Q: i have this filling in my left side bottom jaw that i have had since i was little and now for the ...
  A: The only answer that I can give you, is the one you know I will... go see a dentist. There is ...
post root canal pain3/8/2009
  Q: I don't know what else to do as I am in pain constantly. I got veneers on my 2 front teeth back in ...
  A: I actually posed your question to several colleagues of mine and here is what I recommend: It is ...
Implants or Dentures?3/7/2009
  Q: Kaufman. I have severe decay in almost all of my teeth. I have a lot of teeth that are decayed to ...
  A: Your question is a very important one, and is the same question that many patients struggle with ...
Salivary Stone3/3/2009
  Q: I have been diagnosed with a salivary stone (lower mandibular area). This thing is very painful and ...
  A: The answer to your question is: yes. The stone can pass. This is the reason that the Doctor at the ...
Hard palate swelling3/2/2009
  Q: For the past few days I've had some swelling at the very back of my hard palate (where it meets the ...
  A: Please do not delay! Go to your dentist right away! As I was reading your question, I was ...
Wisdom Tooth2/28/2009
  Q: I have a wisdom tooth that is in very bad condition. I was hoping to get it extracted because the ...
  A: Your problem and dilemma is very common. I am not a big proponent of prophylactically removing ...
blocked saliva gland2/27/2009
  Q: I was wondering how a dentist unblocks a saliva gland, what all is involved in this procedure, and ...
  A: It is a bit difficult to answer your question specifically, since I am at a disadvantage: I cannot ...
Dentures + Braces?2/25/2009
  Q: I'm already 27 years and had this partial dentures for my 2 upper front teeth (9 and 10) for almost ...
  A: It is never too late. However, I want to recommend to you not to plan this yourself. You are ...
captetek vs pfm2/24/2009
  Q: A small piece of my tooth 18 has chipped off. My dentist says grinding my teeth at night has likely ...
  A: Given the fact that the average cost of a crown in the united states is about $850, and a ...
One crown over two teeth2/23/2009
  Q: I have one metal crown over #14 and #15 right now and it was put on 4 years ago. Should I get them ...
  A: I am so sorry to not be able to answer your request in concrete terms. It is impossible for me to ...
Small black spots on teeth2/21/2009
  Q: I just went to the dentist to have my teeth clean. He said I have no cavities. He said I just have ...
  A: The answer is: Yes. The black dots on the tops of the teeth can be the beginning of tooth decay. ...
PFM and cerec crown2/20/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I came from a developing country and did not take good care of my teeth until I came to ...
  A: I will answer your questions in order... 1. Cerec is NOT as good as a regular porcelain fused to ...
Implant Placement Complication2/19/2009
  Q: Brief History: On November 11th of 2007, I was scheduled for a dental implant (tooth #12). The ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your implant problem. It is not uncommon. Implants are man (or woman) ...
Post-Operative Tooth extraction pain2/13/2009
  Q: Five days ago I had three of my wisdom teeth removed (the fourth having been removed a few months ...
  A: The reason that you have pain that resonates throughout your jaw is that the nerves that innervate ...
excess plaque2/12/2009
  Q: My husband experiences what he calls 'a lot of grit on the back side of his lower front teeth.' It ...
  A: The information that I have from you is somewhat limited, but I can tell you that there are several ...
tooth knocked out2/9/2009
  Q: My 7 yr(and 4 months) old son had a tooth knocked out - i believe a lateral incisor. But I am not ...
  A: If you have the tooth and it is just the white part that is normally seen, then the age is ...
partials2/8/2009
  Q: Due to an accident I wear a partial. And firstly, I know I'm a person who, perhaps, overreacts and ...
  A: The fact that you have enough courage to get over your own apprehension and go to regular dental ...
multiple root canals?2/7/2009
  Q: I am 23 years old, and have been trying to restore the tremendous dental damage done by my parents' ...
  A: I am very concerned to hear that a 23 year old should require such tremendous amount of dental work. ...
New technology in regrowing teeth2/6/2009
  Q: Kaufman, Would you please share with me any information you might be aware of regarding new ...
  A: I am glad that I was able to give you some guidance, and will continue to do so, as you require. I ...
New technology in regrowing teeth2/5/2009
  Q: Kaufman, Would you please share with me any information you might be aware of regarding new ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear about your situation, and unfortunately, I have to disappoint you. We are ...
wisdom tooth extraction1/30/2009
  Q: 3 days ago i had my upper left wisdom tooth removed. It came out very easily and i have had no pain ...
  A: It is a difficult question to answer, since I do not know what type of extraction you had. However, ...
loose tooth1/27/2009
  Q: I had a root canal done on one of my front teeth about 7 months ago. It was done through a crown ...
  A: What probably happened is that the crown loosened up and is not properly cemented. When root canal ...
Pain in Crown after 2 years1/26/2009
  Q: My sister had a root canal in a tooth in her lower jaw and had a crown placed on it. There were no ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your sister's troubles. The pain that she is experiencing can be due to ...
What can I do with my unhappy smile?1/25/2009
  Q: I am a 51 year old grandmother. I have had problems with mouth all of my life. For some reason and ...
  A: I like your son! I always like to hear that there are still people out there who teach their ...
help1/24/2009
  Q: half of my tooth is broken, i have gotten a filling for my tooth, and it hurts still. What should i ...
  A: I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. It is never pleasant. I do not know anything about your ...
crown1/22/2009
  Q: I recently had two crowns put in on my upper molars. The rown on one of the molars fits perfectly, ...
  A: Your dentist is right. It is generally an esthetic issue. The preferred finish line for a ...
Crown or Filling? It's blue!1/21/2009
  Q: I saw a dentist yesterday for severe tooth sensitivity to hot/cold and pain with chewing. I have a ...
  A: The material that your dentist used is probably a core build up material. It is used to build up ...
Cosmetic dentistry1/19/2009
  Q: Kaufman, I am considering cosmetic dentistry to help with crooked front teeth and slight ...
  A: I am sorry for the delay in answering your question, but I actually contacted a colleague of mine in ...
dentistry titles1/16/2009
  Q: Whats the diffence between D.D.S. and D.M.D?
  A: There is no difference in the titles. Some dental schools grant a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree ...
Eye Tooth extraction procedure1/14/2009
  Q: I'm 18 and i'm currently wearing braces for a space i wanted fixed and i recently got surgery on my ...
  A: I am glad that you are getting the braces and that your have gotten past the difficult part of ...
bone graph & implants1/13/2009
  Q: In Sept. '08 I had tooth # 30 extracted ( I have an extensive history of periodontal disease, but ...
  A: Since I cannot examine you and/or your X-rays, I can only make conclusions based on standard ...
Vaneer vs. Crown1/12/2009
  Q: I am sixty years old. One bottom front tooth is crowded and is moving back and up. My dentist ...
  A: I am somewhat concerned with the information that you have given me. First of all, longevity of a ...
Fangs/eye teeth1/10/2009
  Q: I'm 22 years old and during the 10-11 grades, I had braces. All right, although they initially did ...
  A: In theory, your suggestion appears reasonable. However, practically, there are some issues here ...
Holes in my teeth1/8/2009
  Q: The gums behind my 2nd front top tooth were swollen, so I poked around and stuck a mirror in my ...
  A: Everything you said does make sense. The numbering system that you are referring to is used in ...
retainer12/22/2008
  Q: To prevent shifting teeth while waiting for an implant (tooth out 8 months ago & grafting to be done ...
  A: The goal of any space maintainer, one with a tooth, or without, but with proper means of retention, ...
bone grafts12/19/2008
  Q: My sister wrote to you and found you very helpful. So thought I'd ask you my question too. Someone ...
  A: As I answered before... (I copied the most recent grafting answer): You have asked an interesting ...
bone grafts12/18/2008
  Q: Do you think, in general, that bone grafts done many months after an extraction (say 6-12 months ...
  A: You have asked an interesting question that cannot be answered in a yes or no manner. However, I'll ...
Pain in upper gum12/17/2008
  Q: Just started having pain on the upper left side of my gum. The pain seems to be moving from the ...
  A: Please go see your dentist as soon as possible. There is no way for me, or anyone else to diagnose ...
impacted wisdom teeth12/16/2008
  Q: when i was younger i had braces and my orthodontist told me my wisdom teeth were impacted. lately ...
  A: The only advise that I can give you without sounding harsh is ... STOP PUTTING IT OFF!!! You MUST ...
Maximum time after extraction for implants?12/14/2008
  Q: I had two root canals & crowns done about 10 years ago (#19 & #31). Two years ago #19 fractured and ...
  A: I will answer in reverse order. You are right, the best thing to do is to quite smoking. However, ...
nesbit partials12/13/2008
  Q: 1. Is it true that nesbit partials can wear out the teeth they are attached to over time? 2. Is ...
  A: Yes, it is true that a Nesbit partial can affect the abutment teeth. It also depends on the type of ...
porcelain veneer fell off12/12/2008
  Q: Kaufman, My porcelain veneer on one of my front teeth fell off. I have had it on for about 4-5 ...
  A: The most important thing to do is to follow excellent oral hygiene! Make sure to brush and floss ...
bone graft question12/11/2008
  Q: In general, is there much difference in jaw bone loss 7 months after an extraction of a lower molar ...
  A: Bone loss occurs over time and appears to be genetically/biologically driven. Having a removable ...
No insurabce - many extractions12/8/2008
  Q: I have had no dental insurance for three years. I had bad teeth even when I had insurance. Over the ...
  A: Although you are not posing a definitive question, I do understand and sympathize with you. It is ...
Gum recession treatment12/7/2008
  Q: I'm 26 yrs. old w/healthy teeth but some gum recession. My dentist has suggested Resin Composite ...
  A: I am glad that you have contacted me prior to having anything done to your teeth. Only if you are ...
Perio Protect12/4/2008
  Q: Kaufman, Are you familiar with a non-surgical periodontal disease treatment called "Perioprotect"? ...
  A: As the case is in many of the questions that I receive, you have described clinical findings to me, ...
2 year old sedation12/3/2008
  Q: My 2 year old has to have 3 fillings. The dentist that i took her to told me they would have to ...
  A: I am glad that you contacted me. I have two very small children as well and I can understand your ...
extraction12/2/2008
  Q: I had a tooth pulled and it was originally a root canal tooth and the filing came out and know it ...
  A: Given the very limited information that I have about your situation, all I can say is that either ...
tooth broken below gum line11/29/2008
  Q: I have a tooth that I felt break this morning, it was very loose and every time it was touched it ...
  A: Unfortunately, there is not much that you can do, except take some motrin (available over the ...
question11/26/2008
  Q: Can a clear retainer worn at night, that does not have a tooth in it, help keep one's teeth from ...
  A: The information that you have provided is somewhat limited. However, generally, a retainer can hold ...
Salivary Stone?/Infected Tooth11/24/2008
  Q: I'm a 26 year old male, is is possible for a salivary stone to form anywhere on the mouth floor? I ...
  A: I think that your self diagnosis of salivary stone is probably correct. I would still recommend ...
Salivary Stone?11/22/2008
  Q: I'm a 26 year old male, is is possible for a salivary stone to form anywhere on the mouth floor? I ...
  A: A salivary stone can form in a salivary duct that is wide enough to accommodate it. They generally ...
front teeth extractions11/21/2008
  Q: At the age of 17, in 1962, I had my 6 upper front teeth removed in surgery at a hospital in ...
  A: I am so sorry that you have had to deal with a denture for so many year. I am even more sorry that ...
Root Canal on Veneer11/20/2008
  Q: When it finished I was told I would need reconstruction on the veneer, with 2 appointments the first ...
  A: No, not every tooth requires a crown after a root canal. If you are talking about a front tooth, ...
two front teeth shifting a bit11/19/2008
  Q: I am a healthy woman in my late 40s who has started through menopause just this past year.I don't ...
  A: It is common for people to go through changes in life and hormonal changes can precipitate changes ...
post extraction problems11/18/2008
  Q: I had 3 wisdom teeth removed in September. I had a numb lip and tingling teeth which resolved after ...
  A: You MUST go and see an Oral surgeon. Infections in the head and neck regions can be serious. ...
boken crown- porcelin- 7 mos. old11/17/2008
  Q: I had a root canal on my lower front incisor almost 7 months ago. I noticed today it was chipped. It ...
  A: It is common enough for porcelain to fracture, especially if the root canal treatment was done ...
Braces or tooth removal11/16/2008
  Q: I just went to the dentist and was told that I might want to consider braces because I have two baby ...
  A: Without any further information, the choices are as follows: 1. Go to an orthodontist and have ...
Pain After Root Canal for Cracked Tooth11/15/2008
  Q: 8 days ago I noticed a certain level and type of ache when I bit down on a molar. 4 days ago I went ...
  A: This is a common problem with cracked teeth. I always recommend having the tooth prepared (cut ...
back molar with crown11/14/2008
  Q: While I was eating, I noticed suddenly a roughness against my tongue. Upon investigation it appears ...
  A: If you fractured the porcelain off the crown, then the metal substructure should be intact. You can ...
IMPLANT COMPLICATION11/13/2008
  Q: I had a broken tooth removed and an implant put in. The pin was screwed in and allowed to stay in ...
  A: You did turn to the proper specialist to evaluate the situation, however, it is, unfortunately, ...
Cutting teeth11/12/2008
  Q: I'm 26yrs old and I still have three baby teeth. My canine (baby) tooth is currently loose and the ...
  A: I would love to say yes... however, the problem is that you do not know the extent of knowledge, ...
root canal failure11/11/2008
  Q: I had a root canal on a molar about 4 years ago. Every year since, the post and crown have come ...
  A: You need to have the tooth evaluated by a Prosthodontist, the specialist in restorative, cosmetic, ...
all experts field11/9/2008
  Q: i hit my tooth really hard and its a permanant tooth and its starting to turn grey. is there any ...
  A: Unfortunately, I have some bad mews for you... Following severe trauma, it is not uncommon for a ...
Severe Bone Loss11/8/2008
  Q: I am a 46 year old woman. I have been advised that I have substantial bone loss due to periodontal ...
  A: Do not despair!!! There is Hope!!! You are EXACTLY the person that comes to see me as a surgically ...
"gummy" smile11/7/2008
  Q: i currently have braces and my ortho told me i can take them off within the next couple of months. ...
  A: The surgery that your orthodontist is probably referring to is called Orthognathic surgery-a LeForte ...
Dental Implant11/6/2008
  Q: I had a lose crown (dangling!) and an implant was recommended. The oral surgeon did this in ...
  A: There is definitely something wrong with the surgical site. I place implants on a routine basis, ...
Jaw reconstruction with previous braces11/5/2008
  Q: and thank you in advance for your answer... My name is Brenda and I had braces from the age of 13 to ...
  A: I feel for you. I treat many patients, like yourself, who feel like they are loosing control of ...
Lumineers vs Captek crowns11/3/2008
  Q: I paid my dentist for Lumineers for three teeth, a total of $3200.00. After several attempts to do ...
  A: Lumineers and Captek crowns are not interchangeable. They are both brand names for specific ...
bite tongue flap11/1/2008
  Q: I bit my tongue about 3 days ago and there is a flap about the size of my little fingernail that ...
  A: The tongue heals very well and very fast. If the flap does not heal by itself, you might have to ...
temporary crowns over two adjacent teeth10/31/2008
  Q: I have temporary crowns over two adjacent molars on my lower right jaw. The temporary crown appears ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your problem. And, yes, there is a problem with the temporary crowns. If they ...
major bridgework and crown concerns10/29/2008
  Q: I'm currently having a 5 unit bridge built along the curve of my upper left side, supported only by ...
  A: I am sorry to tell you that I absolutely agree with you!!! With the knowledge that we have today ...
Leaking crown10/27/2008
  Q: Several years ago I complained to my dentist that the crown he'd put on a tooth didn't seem right. ...
  A: No crown is ever perfectly sealed! However, the quality of the dental work is measured by how fine ...
Receding Gums10/24/2008
  Q: I am 47 years old and have receding gums in the front lower part. My front bottom tooth has fallen ...
  A: I wish that there was some kind of glue that you could use. However, there is not much that you can ...
Brushing your teeth10/23/2008
  Q: I have a few questions the first is.. Is it Ok to brush your teeth with baking soda on a daily ...
  A: It is wonderful that you want to take excellent care of your teeth and mouth. However, there is no ...
root calcification10/21/2008
  Q: i have recently had a five root canals and everytime the endo or dentist tells me the tooth was ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your trouble, however, I cannot possibly answer your question. There are ...
Mutliple Cavities near gums in a short period of time10/20/2008
  Q: I had no cavities during my last dental check up in July. In mid September, I noticed dark shading ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Sometimes the e-mails end up in the junk folder and ...
Abcess Question10/19/2008
  Q: Can a tooth be abscessed and not sensitive to hot or cold? Can an abscessed tooth cause facial ...
  A: Yes it can. Once a tooth is dead, the body will form an abscess around it in an attempt to remove ...
Filling and Floss10/17/2008
  Q: I just had two fillings done today, and I tried to floss, and the fillings were too close to get ...
  A: If you cannot slide another piece of floss and attempt to remove the stuck piece from the top, go to ...
severe pain after dental work10/16/2008
  Q: Seven and a half days ago I had two teeth extracted and a temprary bridge put in. My dentist also ...
  A: I am so sorry that I cannot examine you personally to see what is wrong. No. You should not have ...
Blood inside tooth10/14/2008
  Q: An upper tooth, number 7, is painful to cold and tapping, but does not ache continuously. I can ...
  A: This situation that you have described is common enough. It is usually a consequence of a traumatic ...
One week after tooth extraction.10/11/2008
  Q: I had my two upper molars extracted last week (not wisdom teeth). The surgery was doing good and my ...
  A: I am sorry to hear that you had your teeth removed. It is not uncommon for people to feel their ...
Caps replaced10/10/2008
  Q: In April I had 4 caps replaced on my top front teeth. Since that time I have had pain in my upper ...
  A: Yes. The new crowns could be the problem. There are certain biologic criteria that dental ...
Back Upper Right Molar Received10/3/2008
  Q: First, I began to have a very bad toothache. I went to my dentist and was advised I had a small ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear about your tooth, and even more sorry about the brutal extraction. ...
periodontal disease10/2/2008
  Q: My dentist has informed me that due to advanced periodontal disease I need to seriously consider ...
  A: Common problem...The best person to ask about timing would be the Prosthodontist that you saw, since ...
periodontal disease10/1/2008
  Q: My dentist has informed me that due to advanced periodontal disease I need to seriously consider ...
  A: The general rule is to remove natural teeth as soon as their presence is compromising and causing ...
Crown has black spots on biting surface.9/28/2008
  Q: Kaufman, I had a crown installed about a month ago and noticed when I got home there were two black ...
  A: The spots could be staining to make the crowns look natural, but are probably metal showing through ...
Pain...9/27/2008
  Q: My jaw whenever i open it it pops loudly it hurts. When i don't pop it it tenses and hurts more. I ...
  A: You are describing symptoms of a joint that is not functioning properly. The cartilage between the ...
Bridge vs. Partial9/25/2008
  Q: I had 2 teeth extracted yesterday (#6&7). My understanding with my dentist was that I was having a ...
  A: I am very upset to hear about your problem. I have always hated the fact the many of my colleagues ...
cracked tooth with post9/19/2008
  Q: I have a cracked front tooth#9 that has a gold crown and post,also # 7&8 have crowns & posts they ...
  A: This question has been debated within the dental community for the past two decades. The old ...
over expansion9/18/2008
  Q: thanks
  A: Orthodontics is based on our bodies' ability to grow and resorb (eliminate) bone. When a tooth is ...
post root canal problems9/14/2008
  Q: my daughter, who is 17, had to have a root canal on a back top molar because our dentist said that ...
  A: I am so sorry for not being able to get back to you sooner. I had severe computer problems and am ...
gum trauma9/13/2008
  Q: about 4 days ago I scratched my gum very hard with me finger nail. A couple of day's later i have ...
  A: Your story is very common. It is not am emergency and I doubt that you have an infection that ...
Valplast dentures9/13/2008
  Q: I have this question. I had periodontal disease. I lost many teeth. Mostly back teeth in lower and ...
  A: Sorry for the delay, I an recovering from a severe computer problem, and am overloaded with e-mails. ...
ROOT CANAL9/1/2008
  Q: Two weeks ago I had a root canal done on one of my left lower molars.About five days after that the ...
  A: I am so sorry for the delay. I have had a major computer problem this week, and had problems ...
RE: Bite change9/1/2008
  Q: I am an RDH & had RCT on #16 which is in #15 position due to the fact that I have no 2nd molars. The ...
  A: First let me apologize for the delay in answering your question. I have computer problems for about ...
wisdom tooth pain after fillings8/31/2008
  Q: I had bottom wisdom tooth filled 2 days ago. After numbness went away I had some pain, but was great ...
  A: I am sorry for not being able to answer your question earlier...I had computer problems that I just ...
extraction of upper left molar8/30/2008
  Q: i am a 70 year old woman- i have an abcess in my left upper molar - there is no tooth behind it - ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. I had a computer problem since the weekend ...
resorbtion8/30/2008
  Q: I have just had the nerve removed from a tooth which has been causing me enormous pain and my ...
  A: From your description I cannot tell if the resorption is external or internal. The diagnosis and ...
When to extract a sensitive cracked tooth8/29/2008
  Q: My #30 molar has been sensitive to bite for a couple years. I've had two root canals and two ...
  A: You have been prolonging the inevitable. It is pointless to keep treating this tooth, when it is ...
Wisdom Teeth8/28/2008
  Q: I'm 16 years old and my dentist told me that they are close to the nerves and i had a chance of ...
  A: NO! You will NOT be paralyzed when you reach your 20's!!! Don't let your dentist scare you... As I ...
Lips (parts of face) swollen on and off8/27/2008
  Q: I am in the process of having a few filling, and scaling and root planing procedure done to my ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your troubles, but it does sound like an allergic reaction to something. ...
pedi partial8/27/2008
  Q: My 8 year old son had a permanent front tooth knocked out recently. He is having difficulty wearing ...
  A: As a parent (I have a boy and a girl), my heart goes out to you, and I understand you wanting to do ...
Wisdom Teeth8/25/2008
  Q: I'm 16 years old and my dentist told me that they are close to the nerves and i had a chance of ...
  A: Just by having wisdom teeth, you do not have any chance for paralysis or anything else. However, if ...
Craze lines and IPR8/25/2008
  Q: First off, my orthodontist did IPR on my teeth against my will. I was wondering what your opinion of ...
  A: IPR is a very common procedure, often necessary to compensate for teeth being slightly too wide for ...
my teeth8/24/2008
  Q: ok my right front tooth is starting to turn black at the the bottom and the to the second tooth from ...
  A: Rebecca: It sound like you have many problem with your teeth. However, to get to a proper treatment ...
RE: Bite change8/23/2008
  Q: I am an RDH & had RCT on #16 which is in #15 position due to the fact that I have no 2nd molars. The ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear about your situation and that it has been going on for so long... This is a ...
gum pain when biting8/22/2008
  Q: Yesterday, my upper right gum started hurting suddenly. At first, the pain was around a tooth where ...
  A: Somehow your question was directed into the Junk-mail folder, and I just received the e-mail from ...
Crown Lengthening8/19/2008
  Q: Dr. Kaufman, I recently had a crown lengthening procedure due to the fact that my dentist violated ...
  A: The problem is not with the gums, but with the quality of the crowns placed. If the crowns are ...
sore in mouth8/17/2008
  Q: I wear dentures, thought this sore was a result of them rubbing. However it is not going away and ...
  A: Rule of thumb: If it goes away in two weeks, it is an irritation-- No problem. If it has been ...
Complicated problem possible Allergy8/17/2008
  Q: One month ago I had two composite resin fillings put in. At the time I had a swollen salivary ...
  A: Sounds like two possible scenarios: An allergy to the preservatives in the anesthetic solution, or ...
brace for 10 yr old8/14/2008
  Q: Kaufman Very sweet of you to take your time to help other. Thank you for taken the time answer my ...
  A: As a parent, I feel for you. You want the best for your child, and that is understandable. ...
loose bridge8/13/2008
  Q: My father has a 4 unit bridge that is loose on one end. His dentist has discussed the possible ...
  A: Although your dentist's idea appears excellent, it ignores a very simple fact... the biologic ...
Please help. Running out of hope.8/12/2008
  Q: Help I’ve been to every dentist and specialists with no relief. Some information from reports are: ...
  A: I took my time and ran your story by several colleagues...an ENT, OMS, and a Periodontist. We all ...
Dental and Health Insurance Question8/11/2008
  Q: First of all thank you for reading this. I'm going to try and make this as short as I can. I'm a 36 ...
  A: I really feel for you. I am not that much older than you are and I understand your plight. ...
Swallowing Difficulty8/10/2008
  Q: A couple of years ago I had a root canal in a tooth next to #31, and during the procedure I had ...
  A: This is a copy of your question earlier, but please do not get your tooth extracted. It sounds like ...
Swallowing Difficulty8/10/2008
  Q: A couple of years ago I had a root canal(in a tooth next to #31) and during the procedure I had ...
  A: What is happening to you is fairly common and it involves muscles called the superior constrictors. ...
Dental Antibiotics8/9/2008
  Q: I have 3 broken teeth. they are severely infected. The pain is in my lower right jaw, the right ...
  A: Amoxicillin is the right antibiotic. The dosage is 500mg three times a day. If the infection is ...
missing tooth8/8/2008
  Q: One of my adult teeth did not come down, so I am missing a tooth on the top near the front of my ...
  A: Yes there are two ways to restore your missing tooth without committing you to a costly fixed ...
fixed bridges8/8/2008
  Q: recently my dentist broke my partial that I had for 20 years and cannot seem to replace it ...
  A: If you are missing teeth #18, 19, and 20, and the fixed bridge you are talking about spans from #17 ...
Heavily decayed mesial side8/5/2008
  Q: My upper molar needs RCT, core buildup, and a crown. The decay was extensive on the mesial side, ...
  A: There is only one view here... in order to make a proper crown, the finish line has to come down to ...
hurting gums8/5/2008
  Q: I am from England I went to the dentist last Friday for him to do some scraping and cleaning on the ...
  A: It is difficult for me to tell without a physical examination whether the gum in that are will grow ...
Ruined porcelain on crown & bridge8/4/2008
  Q: I had a loosening on the front crown of a 3 upper molar bridge. The back crown was firmly adhered so ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your trouble. ...and you are right, it always helps to know about possible ...
One front tooth8/3/2008
  Q: I only have one upper front tooth. My teeth just grew this way and as far as I know this is ...
  A: Yes you can. Make sure to ask the dentist to see before and after pictures of work previously done, ...
bridge vs implant8/2/2008
  Q: #10 needs to be extracted. #11 needs a new crown (only a temp there now). I'd like to replace the ...
  A: I congratulate you for posting the most debated question that the dental profession has had in a ...
novacaine8/1/2008
  Q: Can permanent nerve damage be caused by giving a novocaine shot incorrectly? I was given 3 on my ...
  A: Sorry for the delay answering your question. I left the office for the weekend to spend it with the ...
Cerec Crowns8/1/2008
  Q: I'm not sure if you are familiar with the Cerec crown but I had one done and it was cemented and ...
  A: Each state has its own regulations regarding extended duties or dental employees. In saturated ...
One front tooth7/31/2008
  Q: I only have one upper front tooth. My teeth just grew this way and as far as I know this is ...
  A: There are three ways in which one can restore a missing tooth: 1. Removable denture (flipper). A ...
Chip my 2 front teeth7/31/2008
  Q: i fell down and chipped my 2 front teeth this happened like 8 years ago when it happened i felt no ...
  A: Unfortunately, the best thing you can do for your teeth is to repair them with composite bonding ...
severe chronic pain after filling replacement7/29/2008
  Q: After part of my molar fell out I went to get my filling removed because I was worried it would also ...
  A: You should go back to your dentist and have the filling adjusted properly. However, I would ...
Dental Bridge7/29/2008
  Q: I have a bridge on my lower jaw in the middle that my previous dentist had made for me about five ...
  A: Do not do anything without a second opinion! A rocking bridge is not a diagnosis. It is a ...
infection?7/28/2008
  Q: i had a root canal back when i was 17, my jaw was too small to get a crown so they told me to wait ...
  A: You MUST go see a dentist. You are pregnant. I do not know in what trimester you are, but if there ...
Complications after surgery7/26/2008
  Q: I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth extracted about 20 hrs ago. My right side will not stop bleeding even ...
  A: The problems that you are describing are common enough, but are serious. Call your oral surgeon! ...
broken tooth with crown7/25/2008
  Q: I had a crown placed a few years ago. The crown fell off and 1/2 of the tooth is broken off in the ...
  A: You options are as follows, in order of best to less desirable: 1. Have a dentist evaluate your ...
Black line on teeth7/24/2008
  Q: I have a few black line/spots on some of my teeth. I had them there a couple of years ago and had a ...
  A: Your problem is very common especially if you smoke, drink red wine, eat food with heavy coloring, ...
Dentistry and Orthodontist7/24/2008
  Q: Is it illegal to be both a dentist and orthodontist? and i had my braces for EIGHT years, i asked ...
  A: A dentist is a general term. Like physicians, dentists go to college for four year. After that, ...
Crowned tooth still has pain7/23/2008
  Q: Kaufman, I had a tooth crowned many years ago and it was not seated properly. There was space ...
  A: Since you told me that you have had the crown for many years, I am assuming that you are an adult. ...
invisalign or lumineers7/23/2008
  Q: i am debating on what method to use to fix my teeth. i have two top buck teeth that are jutted out a ...
  A: I would suggest first talking to a Prosthodontist. The specialist in restorative, cosmetic, and ...
severe chronic pain after filling replacement7/22/2008
  Q: After part of my molar fell out I went to get my filling removed because I was worried it would also ...
  A: First of all, do not panic! You are describing a situation that happens when a tooth dies. The ...
implant problem7/22/2008
  Q: 21/2 years ago I had 4 dental implants. 5&6 implant did fine, but 11 & 12 still having problem with ...
  A: I am sorry that you have lost faith in dentistry, but it appears to me that the only faith that you ...
palate expansion7/21/2008
  Q: my daughter (just turned 15)was slow to lose all of her baby teeth with 4 left to go. Her ortho ...
  A: I tried to find a close up picture of Yamaguchi, and it looks as if she had had pre-molar ...
Pressure behind molars7/20/2008
  Q: In recent trips to my dentist he informed me, I had one more cavity to fill on one of my lower jaw ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in the response. I get lets of junk mail and the e-mail of your question was ...
gum care7/19/2008
  Q: Kaufman, My husband has had laser surgery (LANAP) to correct 6,7 & 8 pockets on one quadrant of ...
  A: Like with anything in life, how quickly, or frequently, is not really the determining factor, but ...
Crown7/19/2008
  Q: I had a permanent crown placed a few days ago on a lower back molar. It seems that I can feel and ...
  A: You are completely right! If you have a gap that you can notice, and feel, the bacteria in our ...
Got my chipped tooth fixed and it doesn't feel quite right7/18/2008
  Q: I went yesterday and had my front tooth on the top fixed. It has been slightly chipped for many ...
  A: No, it IS NOT NORMAL to feel what you are feeling. A restoration of a tooth should bring it back to ...
complicated tooth extraction7/18/2008
  Q: I had tooth #30 removed last week after a failed crown and a failed root canal. the tooth has been ...
  A: A dry socket is usually cased by the inability of the body to form a blood clot in the socket. It ...
palate expansion7/17/2008
  Q: my daughter (just turned 15)was slow to lose all of her baby teeth with 4 left to go. Her ortho ...
  A: I have a daughter, as well, although she is only 3 and 1/2, and I understand our concern for her ...
Chipped filling, necessarily requires replacement or touch up?7/17/2008
  Q: I chipped a filling a few months ago. Part of the biting surface that was previously covered by the ...
  A: There is so much information that is missing from your description...tooth number, surfaces of the ...
Complications after extraction of wisdom teeth7/16/2008
  Q: I had my lower 2 wisdom teeth removed a little over a week ago (7/5/08). A couple days later, I'm ...
  A: Time to go see and oral surgeon. You might be having a condition called dry socket. It happens ...
partial after braces7/16/2008
  Q: My daughter has had braces for about 3 years They took them off after the 2 1/2 years we had to put ...
  A: As a parent, I understand you concern. Yes, it is quite common not to bring teeth to close spaces, ...
upper molar extraction7/15/2008
  Q: Kaufman, On June 19, my end molar had a root canal. After the root canal, it was discovered the ...
  A: You should definitely consider getting an implant to replace a missing tooth, if there is an ...
teeth shifting7/14/2008
  Q: I am 30 years old and my wisdom teeth are impacted. They ate not bothering me in any way. I did see ...
  A: All the research done years ago has shown that wisdom teeth do not cause shifting of teeth. ...
Dental Implants7/13/2008
  Q: Kaufman, I had 4 upper implants done this past week, on July 10th. They were 2 eye teeth and 2 ...
  A: I have tried to answer your question twice since Sunday. I don't know why it does not register on ...
Should I get a crown?7/13/2008
  Q: I had a root canal done about a year ago on one of my molars. The dentist didn't put a crown on it. ...
  A: Here are the recommendations from the American Association of Endodontists: 1. A final restoration ...
eye teeth7/12/2008
  Q: I was reading an article that said if you remove the eye teeth you could reduce facial height. Is ...
  A: The reason that all the dentists you have spoken to will not remove the eye teeth for you, is ...
Extraction, Bone Graft, Implant7/11/2008
  Q: the tooth next to my front one on the right had a root canal filling 20+ yrs ago, it's been crowned ...
  A: Sorry for the delay answering you question, but I was out with my family this weekend and did not ...
My daughter Gracie7/10/2008
  Q: Please help my daughter Grace is 14 she has been diagoised with a few adult molars missing. the ...
  A: Calm down...the major cause of having missing teeth is genetics. It is not something that you can ...
NTI night guard7/10/2008
  Q: I had and wore a NTI night guard for many years. Recently it broke. The dentist that rx'd it for ...
  A: I'm sorry to tell you but $400 is actually a really great price. I'm in New York City and the ...
Can an upper right molar cause numbness?7/10/2008
  Q: I want to give you a little background, although I am not sure if it related or not. I first ...
  A: This is an emergency. First thing this morning you should contact an oral surgeon and go in to get ...
reasons for tooth loss7/9/2008
  Q: I have no insurance so I have not been to a dentist in five years or more. I recently broke a tooth ...
  A: A major component of tooth loss is actually GENETICS. There are plenty of people that, no matter ...
veneers necessary?7/9/2008
  Q: I have been given two conflicting points of view and I would appreciate another opinion. My teeth ...
  A: Your Orthodontist is probably right. As long as the teeth are in the right place and you will wear ...
dentistry abroad7/8/2008
  Q: I have been afflicted by a cosmetic dental problem ( a misplaced tooth) and also periodontal ...
  A: It all depends upon what level you want your treatment to be... We have clinics such as Vital Europe ...
Molars-to extract or not7/7/2008
  Q: Kaufman: Looking for a second opinion. We have an awesome, super smart dentist (USC trained) and ...
  A: Since I cannot evaluate your son, I can only recommend you see a similarly trained Prosthodontist ...
bridgework7/7/2008
  Q: Kaufman: I have inserted three Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent Implants in places of teeth ## 28, 29 and ...
  A: I'll answer the questions in the order that you have posed them: 1. It is very possible to make an ...
repeat root canal or extraction/bridge?7/6/2008
  Q: I'm a US Citizen currently living in NZ. I had a root canal and full gold crown here in NZ (first ...
  A: You have an active infection. It has to be treated right away. Go, find a new Endodontist to ...
Bone fracture left after wisdom teeth removed7/5/2008
  Q: I recently had a surgery to get two of my wisdom teeth removed. My dentist failed to remove the ...
  A: Yang: Standard practice is referring to an oral surgeon who is the specialist in the area. Leaving ...
extract eye teeth, go for implant7/4/2008
  Q: I would like to ask a question... - all my eye teeth extracted except number 32 - number 30 ...
  A: I think that you are mixing some tooth names and numbers. The lower canines are numbered 22 and 27. ...
Molars Separating due to Extraction7/4/2008
  Q: Zev, Thanks for being here and answering the patients questions. I will try to be short and clear: ...
  A: Adel: Again, you are trying to put the cart before the horse. You are not the one who should be ...
My Fillings keep falling out7/4/2008
  Q: About a year ago, I had 2 fillings put in, one on each of the very back bottom molars. Within a ...
  A: It is difficult for me, without a proper clinical examination and X-rays to pass judgement, but ...
Molars Separating due to Extraction7/3/2008
  Q: Zev, Thanks for being here and answering the patients questions. I will try to be short and clear: ...
  A: Adel: The problem is not between #17 and #18 as you stated. The real problem is why a healthy 26 ...
extract eye teeth, go for implant7/3/2008
  Q: I would like to ask a question... - all my eye teeth extracted except number 32 - number 30 ...
  A: Fist of all, I am assuming that since you are 43 you have most of your teeth. Eye teeth are a ...
Pain after filling7/2/2008
  Q: In January, I had 5 fillings done on the upper teeth. I also had a upper right wisdom tooth pulled. ...
  A: I understand your many questions and frustrations. However, many of the questions are premature. ...
Long-Dead Tooth7/2/2008
  Q: I have a tooth in my mouth that has been dead for about 4 or 5 years now. About 4 years ago i went ...
  A: Please do not panic. You should be fine. The story you have heard is an urban myth. Dental ...
equilibration7/2/2008
  Q: I have had five implants done, both upper and lower, and been released by the oral surgeon to have ...
  A: Equilibration is a very serious matter. Our neuro-muscular system is very delicate and can be ...
Tooth extraction7/1/2008
  Q: Almost a month ago I had one of my molars extracted, well I'm just wondering what is the normal time ...
  A: The normal time for a wound to close is as follows: Two weeks for soft tissue healing and two months ...
cavity7/1/2008
  Q: i was just told i have a small cavity on the inside of a molar, in between that one and the next ...
  A: I'm sorry, but without proper X-rays and examination I cannot advise you in this matter. However, ...
Concerned I may have chosen the wrong Dentist.7/1/2008
  Q: For around 10 years I took incredibly poor care of my teeth. Something I will regret till the day I ...
  A: I am so sorry for your troubles, especially since you are so young to have so many. Situations such ...
bridgework6/30/2008
  Q: Kaufman: I have inserted three Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent Implants in places of teeth ## 28, 29 and ...
  A: www.zimmerdental.com is the website for Zimmer. It has a catalogue and a tech support number. The ...
IRRITATION LEFT LATERAL TONGUE6/30/2008
  Q: KAUFMAN...I HAVE HAD CHRONIC IRRITATION TO THE LEFT LATERAL TONGUE AREA FOR OVER 1 YEAR. 2 BIOPSIES ...
  A: Please do not go pulling any teeth out! Situations like yours could be caused simply by stress and ...
dentistry abroad6/29/2008
  Q: I have been afflicted by a cosmetic dental problem ( a misplaced tooth) and also periodontal ...
  A: I come into contact with many international dentists here in New York. Many of the top European ...
Gum Swelling Causes6/29/2008
  Q: Kaufman; A little over a year ago I had a root canal on tooth #14 (Second from the back, left side, ...
  A: You are probably right. The fracture in your tooth is well bellow the gum line and cannot be ...
partial plate not fitting6/28/2008
  Q: Kaufman, I had emailed you earlier about my bottom partial plate and this is a follow-up ...
  A: Sorry for your troubles, but aside of going to a specialist (the Prosthodontist) there is not much ...
Abcess6/26/2008
  Q: I have major problems with my front teeth and a "normal abscess in my lower jaw it has been drained ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your troubles. However, you MUST go to your local dentist or a hospital ...
shock-like pain6/26/2008
  Q: recently I have been experiencing a shock-like pain that comes intermittently for no apparent reason ...
  A: The human body is a very complicated system. There could be many reasons for many symptoms. There ...
veneer pain6/24/2008
  Q: I had 6 veneers replaced in November 2007(one on a crown). Since then I have had to crown 2 of the ...
  A: I am at a disadvantage, since I do not have X-rays, picture, or the ability to examine you myself. ...
Retained root tip6/24/2008
  Q: I am 28 years old and had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted by a general dentist. The tooth was ...
  A: I will answer your questions in the order asked: 1. It is not common practice to leave root tips ...
Retainers6/23/2008
  Q: Are the retainers that can be bought online the same quality as going to the dentist? Thank you for ...
  A: I have never heard of retainers that can be bought online, but I guess one can buy anything on ...
Implications of extracting tooth #2 vs. RCT6/22/2008
  Q: I'm in quite a rock and a hard place regarding tooth #2. It is a certain root canal, but after ...
  A: I understand your concern, but here are some thing to consider: 1. Root canal treatments, done ...
Popcorn Kernal... ugh6/21/2008
  Q: OMG... this annoying popcorn kernel has been in my mouth for a week. I am never eating popcorn ...
  A: Sorry that I could not answer your question any sooner. This was busy weekend. However, there are ...
alveoplasty (not sure spelled right)6/20/2008
  Q: IN 6 DAYS I'M HAVING FOR THE "7TH" TIME FOR BONE REDUCTION SO DENTURES WILL FIT IN MY MOUTH. 22 MOS ...
  A: Sorry for your trouble, but I think that the main problem is not money, but communication between ...
Dentures6/19/2008
  Q: June18,2008 I had all 10 of my upper teeth removed on May 28, 2008 and had a full upper immediate ...
  A: The metallic taste that you have in your mouth could be related to the healing extraction sites. ...
implants with a fixed bridge6/18/2008
  Q: i have a fixed bridge on top of my mouth from eye tooth that has a crown to the other eye tooth with ...
  A: I understand your concern. However, connecting implants and teeth is not the best idea. Teeth are ...
teeth sensitive to cool water6/17/2008
  Q: I think one or two of my upper-left molar(s) are a little bit sensitive to cool water. I found out ...
  A: I do not particularly endorse any company or product. I am a firm believer in "no-excuses" JUST ...
hydrogine peroxide6/15/2008
  Q: how many times a day can i gargle with peroxide? i am just using it as a rinse i.e-no gum disease ...
  A: Georgina: The hydrogen peroxide that you are using is not enough in concentration, duration, or ...
teeth sensitive to cool water6/15/2008
  Q: I think one or two of my upper-left molar(s) are a little bit sensitive to cool water. I found out ...
  A: The answer is: YES. It has everything to do with your pulp. A tooth has three layers. 1. Enamel. ...
RPE6/15/2008
  Q: My rapid palatal expander was (finally) removed last Friday. I got my RPE installed on Dec. 20, ...
  A: The whole premise of an RPE is to expand your palate while you are growing and bring it into proper ...
Dental Crown6/14/2008
  Q: After root canal therapy on the tooth to the right of my 2 front teeth.. it was recommended that I ...
  A: Not only can you "grind down" the ridge... but you MUST do that. A Crown, or any other restoration ...
Abcest tooth6/12/2008
  Q: Can you please recommend an over the counter medication to relieve serious pain of what appears to ...
  A: The best over the counter combination that you might try in 400mg (two 200mg tabs) ibuprofen ...
Lumineers6/12/2008
  Q: Kaufman, my fiance was born with what I want to call gingival hyperplasia but I'm in the wrong field ...
  A: Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I can understand your urgency and want to give your ...
Dental Crown6/12/2008
  Q: After root canal therapy on the tooth to the right of my 2 front teeth.. it was recommended that I ...
  A: There are better and worse dentists in every country. Having said that, I would recommend for you ...
cavity6/11/2008
  Q: "i have a cavity just started stage need to know what strong toothpaste will cure it thanks in ...
  A: To date, there are several tooth pastes that advertise that they contribute to the remineralization ...
Lost Rubberbands in gums6/11/2008
  Q: My daughter (age 17) had 5 rubberbands lodged in her gums for months unbeknownst to her or us. She ...
  A: As a parent I can only sympathize with your concern. At this point, since I do not have the luxury ...
Stain under filling on front tooth6/10/2008
  Q: I chipped my front tooth several months ago and had a filling put in. Several days ago I was eating ...
  A: I am so sorry, but to my knowledge there is nothing that you can do at home. You should go back to ...
dry socket and exercise6/9/2008
  Q: Got my two lower wisdom teeth extracted on morning of June 2nd...Wednesday the throbbing pain ...
  A: In general, the reason that most doctors would probably advice against exercise it that excess blood ...
dental crowns6/9/2008
  Q: I am in the middle of working with my dentist to replace my four front upper crowns. I am not happy ...
  A: You have a common dilemma. Dentistry, just like any other profession is also economically driven. ...
dental crowns6/9/2008
  Q: I am in the middle of working with my dentist to replace my four front upper crowns. I am not happy ...
  A: I am surprised and very happy that you managed to get all of your money back. Good for you. My ...
mouth6/8/2008
  Q: I have blackspots on the inside of my cheeck, what is it & should I be worried?
  A: From your description, it is impossible for me to make a proper diagnosis. The spots could be just ...
extracting a RCT tooth6/7/2008
  Q: My upper second molar had RCT three years ago, and I moved countries so was unable to get a crown in ...
  A: At this point, since your tooth had been treated three years ago, and was left unfinished, as you ...
Open margin on crown6/6/2008
  Q: Dr. Wong put in a crown on my #2 in '05. I recently had pain in that tooth, and my new dentist gave ...
  A: ...so let's get couple of things straight before we make some decisions... Margins of crowns do not ...
root canal on a tooth with a bridge6/6/2008
  Q: I am scheduled to have root canal on a tooth covered by a bridge. Is it better to have the bridge ...
  A: Let's start with your last question...yes, it is safe to take a valium or any other anti-anxiety ...
implants6/5/2008
  Q: I'm considering getting a single implant and was wondering if there is any possible auto immune ...
  A: It is more than my pleasure to be of assistance. The teeth is a day technique is an excellent ...
Marilyn/Maryland? bridge6/4/2008
  Q: I have had a Marilyn (sp?) bridge in place for several months, but it came loose at least twice in ...
  A: A Resin Bonded Bridge (Maryland Bridge) is a very difficult restoration to execute properly. The ...
implants6/4/2008
  Q: I'm considering getting a single implant and was wondering if there is any possible auto immune ...
  A: To my knowledge, there have been no reports in the professional literature of autoimmune reactions ...
discomfort after extraction6/2/2008
  Q: I had a molar removed about 2 months ago - molar was right next to where my wisdom tooth had been ...
  A: Two things can be happening here: 1. You had a piece of tooth break off during the extraction and ...
implants5/29/2008
  Q: with Doctor Gideon Kay and I have an implant in my mouth and need to know what make it is? Can you ...
  A: I'm so sorry to hear that you are stuck in the middle of your treatment. However, there are over 50 ...
Apicoectomy5/29/2008
  Q: I had an apicoectomy approximately two years ago. This was done by an inexperienced dentist, who ...
  A: Sounds like that area has gotten re-infected. You must go and see a dentist or a Prosthodontist as ...
Gum healing after a wisdom tooth extraction5/29/2008
  Q: I just had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted a week ago. I have been looking at my lower right ...
  A: Normal soft tissue healing takes two weeks on average. Bone takes longer: 2-3 months for initial ...
how important is it to have a CEREC crown?5/27/2008
  Q: Four years ago, I had treatment for a crack in my frontmost left molar (the crack went exactly ...
  A: Once again, wishful thinking focusing on materials rather than technique. I've listened to ...
Crown on cracked molar5/26/2008
  Q: I'm thinking of having a crown made for a cracked/ fractured lower molar, which is painful on biting ...
  A: You are correct. There are different ways and combinations thereof of preparing teeth to receive a ...
full arch overdenture over my 7 implants5/26/2008
  Q: What would you consider better for upper mouth, porcelain full arch or acrylic? Will the acrylic ...
  A: If you are referring to an implant retained overdenture, plastic teeth would probably be your better ...
full arch overdenture over my 7 implants5/25/2008
  Q: What would you consider better for upper mouth, porcelain full arch or acrylic? Will the acrylic ...
  A: Generally, acrylic dentures are easier to repair and maintain. However, they do not last as long as ...
how important is it to have a CEREC crown?5/23/2008
  Q: Four years ago, I had treatment for a crack in my frontmost left molar (the crack went exactly ...
  A: Your situation is not uncommon. It happens in every field of medicine and dentistry when new ...
pain after root canal5/23/2008
  Q: This is my third day after my root canal done on one of my very front tooth. I did not experience ...
  A: I am so sorry to hear that you are still having pain. Nevertheless, my Endodontist recommended ...
pain after root canal5/22/2008
  Q: This is my third day after my root canal done on one of my very front tooth. I did not experience ...
  A: I took the liberty and discussed your case with one of my trusted Endodontists (root canal ...
Restoration of Root Canal in Lower Right Molar5/21/2008
  Q: I got a root canal treatment done in New Delhi in Feb 2006 in one of my lower right molars. I had a ...
  A: I hope that by "another doctor" you mean an Endodontist! Don't waste your time with another general ...
Crown5/21/2008
  Q: My dentist told me i need a crown. The tooth (upper molar) has had a filling but he says it is ...
  A: A crown is a restoration of a tooth to proper shape and form using metal and/or ceramic (porcelain). ...
full-mouth bridge vs. all-on-four procedure5/20/2008
  Q: I am trying to decide whether or not proceed with a full-mouth upper bridge, or switch plans to an ...
  A: The "all on four" procedure has been advocated for years by Dr. Paulo Malo from Portugal, using the ...
Restoration of Root Canal in Lower Right Molar5/20/2008
  Q: I got a root canal treatment done in New Delhi in Feb 2006 in one of my lower right molars. I had a ...
  A: No! It is not "normal" to have pain for so long. Remember that even your dentists are human. They ...
Fillings vs Crowns5/19/2008
  Q: Obviously I prefer the low cost of fillings to the high cost of crowns. My teeth feel perfectly ...
  A: I am so sorry that you have taken offense to my answer. It was not meant to be offensive, but ...
implant5/19/2008
  Q: my question about the case of three inserted implants but i get one loose after two weeks is there ...
  A: Hossam: You have given me very little information. However, immediate load cases are risky and ...
dental crowns5/18/2008
  Q: I am in the middle of working with my dentist to replace my four front upper crowns. I am not happy ...
  A: As a Prosthodontist, I see patients like yourself way too often. It is a real tough situation. I ...
permanent crown on, but part of tooth bad5/17/2008
  Q: I had my lower right, 3rd from the back, tooth preped and permanent crown is on it. After six ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your problem. There could be several reasons for your pain: 1. About 20-25% of ...
Painful spot on gums/clicking jaw5/16/2008
  Q: I'm experiencing pain in the back of the left side of my mouth right near where the upper set of ...
  A: I am glad that you are getting an appointment to see a dentist! Dental problems never go away, and ...
tooth extraction5/16/2008
  Q: I have a question in regards to a back lower right molar I had removed about a month ago. I was in ...
  A: Please don't waste any more time. An extraction should feel fine and tissue should heal over in two ...
post extraction problems5/15/2008
  Q: I had a tooth (#18) pulled 4 days ago. I was on antibiotics BEFORE the extraction. I had to go ...
  A: This is exactly the reason that there are specialists in any area of medicine and dentistry. Your ...
Adult tooth not coming in5/14/2008
  Q: On November 23, 2007 I got my baby canine tooth pulled. It still to this day has not came in. there ...
  A: It is hard to answer your question since I do not know any details such as your age, and your dental ...
Still have major swelling 3 weeks after bone graft sugery.5/13/2008
  Q: I had both of my back right teeth extracted over 3 weeks ago. 3 days after the surgery I had major ...
  A: There could be many reasons as to why you still have pain. As a matter of fact your description of ...
Jaw realignment5/13/2008
  Q: In December of 07 I had my jaw realigned by surgery. I was told that there would be a lot of ...
  A: It is absolutely imperative that you contact your Oral-Maxillofacial Surgeon! The air bubble could ...
Teeth and Gums5/12/2008
  Q: For the last two years now my fathers gums have looked very pink and swollen and his teeth are ...
  A: It is incredibly important for your father to go to a dentist. Periodontitis (disease or the jaw ...
food getting caught under partial plate5/11/2008
  Q: I had a new partial plate recently made. I have crowns and have never had cavities under them with ...
  A: Removable partial dentures are the culprit. However, they are the better evil. If you do not have ...
Crown5/9/2008
  Q: I have a crown on the back lower molar that came off. It is about 5 yrs old. My dentist ...
  A: Your dentist might be talking about bone grafting a deficient area, or removing some bone (crown ...
mouth guards5/9/2008
  Q: I am about to get fitted for a new mouthguard. I would say that I have moderate to sever grinding at ...
  A: There is a significant difference between a soft and a hard night guard. There are also several ...
Orthodontic treatment leading up to orthognathic surgery (BSSO & LeFort 1)5/9/2008
  Q: About a year or two ago, I had the opportunity of having a full examination done by a team of ...
  A: The fees you are quoting are not unreasonable at all. I am located in New York City and I work with ...
extraction after failed root canal5/9/2008
  Q: I had the root canal re-treated in the past month which still didn't work and tomorrow is the ...
  A: There is nothing much that you can do to prevent a dry socket. Most importantly DO NOT SMOKE! that ...
Temporary bridges5/8/2008
  Q: Just got my Temp Bridge And I look like BUGS BUNNY Not only is it OVER BITE (which i was told was to ...
  A: The answer to your question is: Absolutely NOT! The provisional restoration (temporary) is the ...
maryland bridge5/8/2008
  Q: Kaufman, I've lost teeth #4 & #5 to root resorption, and #3 was long ago extracted for orthodontic ...
  A: A properly designed cast metal removable partial denture will afford you reasonable biting power. ...
maryland bridge5/8/2008
  Q: Kaufman, I've lost teeth #4 & #5 to root resorption, and #3 was long ago extracted for orthodontic ...
  A: A Maryland Bridge is contraindicated in your case. It is designed for very small, non-stress ...
sweet taste at point of dental crown5/7/2008
  Q: I recently had detnal surgery. I had a bone graft (my bone from the jaw) put in my front of my moth ...
  A: It is highly unlikely that Titanium or the screws used for the graft are the cause of the taste you ...
Tooth Extraction5/6/2008
  Q: First of of all thank you for offering this service! My upper-left 1st molar had a cavity when I was ...
  A: We evolved from primates. If you examine their jaws you will see that they are longer and offer ...
headache,toothache5/6/2008
  Q: my mother was referred to a endodontist by her dentist due to severe headache and toothache. she has ...
  A: I am sorry, but I cannot answer the question you posed. Pain is never desired, but is, sometimes, ...
root canal problem5/5/2008
  Q: I had a root canal on my bottom back tooth a week ago and ever sense i have horriable pain and ...
  A: Boar Kellie: The problem can be of a different origin than the root canal. It is not un-common to ...

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