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| Subject | Date Asked |
| advise... | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I NEED YOUR ADVISE ON THIS ISSUE. I RECENTLY GOT 2 CROWNS ON TEETH #18&19. ALL WENT WELL UNTILL THE ... A: I am so sorry for your pain and I surely understand your concern. There is no clear cut answer for ... | |
| Valplast partial | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: My mother has a Valplast replacing tooth #'s 2-8 from her previous dentist. It looks great,but is a ... A: I am not a fan of the valplast denture as final treatment. I is a great provisional (temporary) ... | |
| Lingual Nerve Damage | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a dental implant on the right hand side of my mouth, second molar from the back ... A: I am sorry for the delay. I was on vacation and forgot to note that. Nevertheless, I am sorry to ... | |
| Removal of silver filling | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: During the removal of a silver filing that had new cavity formation around it, I had the worst pain ... A: Just answered the same question on WebMD and I copied it here: It is, unfortunately, quite common ... | |
| core buildup | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: My insurance will not pay for core buildup because the "buildup provided did not meet the ... A: You might not like the answer I will give you, but you are responsible for the bill. Insurance ... | |
| Dental Whitening | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I see my dentist every January and July for a cleaning and exam. At each appointment, he gives me ... A: The only guideline is based on the ability of the solution to whiten to the level you desire. If ... | |
| Do I need a core build-up? | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: Kaufman, I was wondering how often a crown is placed without a core build-up. When tooth #2 was ... A: A core build up is not meant to hold a crown. It is made to complete the supporting tooth structure ... | |
| Oligondantia | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I have been told (and shown) that my 10 year old is missing many permanent teeth. I am not quite ... A: You are right, there is a specialist to whom you should turn... the Prosthodoontist. Goto ... | |
| crooked teeth | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: My 5 yearold son lost his front 2 bottom teeth recently and the permant 2 are growing in crooked. Is ... A: As a parent, I do understand your concern. However, it is premature. Most times the adult teeth ... | |
| bridge work | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: I am congenitally missing my right lateral incisor. As an adolescent- I had braces twice- both ... A: Your Prosthodontist is totally RIGHT, and I am delighted to hear that your are questioning a stste ... | |
| night guard | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: what is a reasonable cost for a night guard? I have recently done implants and have impressions and ... A: The cost of the night guard is usually determined by who makes it and location. There are several ... | |
| Bone through Gums and Lower Partials | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: Just had Lower Partial done, two months ago. The two lower back molars, second from the back ... A: The problem is that what you are wearing are just transitional (temporary) dentures. A classic ... | |
| Should I get a root canal now or wait? | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I had a filing about a year ago on the 3rd to last bottom molar. About 4 months ago, the tooth ... A: Prior to performing any dental treatment, a diagnosis, and a reason for the treatment should be ... | |
| missing permanent teeth | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 7.5 years old. We were initially referred to an orthodontist for 'crowding' and then ... A: I personally like the idea of having a "natural" dentition, minimizing the use of any implants ... | |
| Root canal or pull? | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I had pain in my tooth about 3 months ago. I went to my dentist. He said I needed a root canal on ... A: The person who you should see is the Prosthodontist, the specialist in restorative, cosmetic, and ... | |
| whitening | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: Can you recommend which teeth whitening strips to buy please? (brushing is not the issue, as my ... A: Since this is a help site, it is not right for me to recommend one specific product over another. ... | |
| all on four | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Dr. K, i was wondering what your opion is of the all on four dental implant procedure, do you know ... A: The all on four procedure is an excellent lower cost alternative to traditional design of implant ... | |
| Root canal filling in a crowned tooth | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I had a root canal in a previously crowned tooth. My dentist filled it w silver and did not fill it ... A: The crown is not going to get stronger or weaker if it is not filled all the way to the top. ... | |
| tooth extraction | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I had a tooth extrated about 4 days ago. Now there is just a deep hole. Wondering if the dentist ... A: This looks totally normal. The extraction socket will heal from the "inside out". In about a week ... | |
| Infection in old root canal tooth | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I also have had two pimple like spots that are white above the tooth with the root canal. I have ... A: I can unerstand your concern. However, You must attend to this right away. Frankly, I am surprised ... | |
| Mini implants with upper denture | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I am 34 with a full upper denture. After moving to a new town, I found a denture center that sounded ... A: I am sorry to hear about your problem. Unfortunately, in dentistry, or any other professional ... | |
| Implants-periodontist vs. endodontist vs. oral surgeon | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: My 36 yr. old daughter that has mild disabilities had an abscessed tooth this summer and was in the ... A: The proper specialist to go to is actually the Prosthodontist. It is the specialist in cosmetic, ... | |
| Mixed messages | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently went to a dentist for a check up. He said I have 7 cavities. When I went home I saw the ... A: Unfortunatly, the most common reason for failure on the dental board examinations, is failure to ... | |
| partly emerged tooth | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm 20 years old. For the past five years one of my permanent teeth has refused to come in, until ... A: A vitamine deficiency is probably not the cause, however, I have hear of strange things in my time. ... | |
| partly emerged tooth | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm 20 years old. For the past five years one of my permanent teeth has refused to come in, until ... A: It is difficult for me to comment on your treatment, since I cannot examine you, however, it is not ... | |
| custum trays | 9/4/2011 |
| Q: Which of the following is true regarding preparation of custom tray for elastomeric impression A. ... A: The most correct answer is D. For custom trays itis better to have both adhesive and perforations. ... | |
| Crowns | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: About 4-6 years ago I had a crown put on one of my molars from one dentist. I currently am going to ... A: Sorry for the delay. Sometimes a question ends up in the spam folder and I check that usually only ... | |
| Bone shaving for denture | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: This site has been quite informative and I appreciate the time you put into it. I got upper dentures ... A: Pre-prosthetic surgery is a wonderful, finite way to solve the problem that you are having. ... | |
| Bridge work | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I am 44 yrs old and have two missing teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower in the very ... A: Both your dentists are CORRECT! Your body keeps changing and growing over time. What happens is ... | |
| Denture advise | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: Kaufman, thank you for volunteering your time, as an expert in another area, I am aware of the time ... A: I am sorry to hear that you have such a bad experience with dentists, especially with the ones who ... | |
| bone graft and dental implants | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I am looking into getting dental implants on teeth # 7, 8, 9, 10. I grew up in the Philippines and ... A: I will give you a good way to manage this.... Let's get a few things clear first... Experience is ... | |
| long span bridge | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 72yo female patient in need of restoration of her lower right quad. She maintained a long ... A: Tough call.... and I understand your dillema. You are absolutely correct. I would, also, try and ... | |
| Dental implants and Pregnancy | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm 32 years old and want to get pregnant but unfortunately I should have a single dental implant ... A: In general, it is not recommened to perform elective dental treatment during pregnancy. You should ... | |
| Gums | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: about two days ago, i noticed that the gum going from my 5th-8th molars on my bottom teeth(i have 30 ... A: I am so sorry to hear that you're having difficulties. Although I would love to help you, there is ... | |
| bridge | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can help.Just had a 3 tooth bridge put in 7 days ago . upper right 3 teeth after eye tooth. ... A: I receive many questions such as yours, asking me to evaluate quality of dental work over the ... | |
| tooth infection | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can provide me with some advice on how worried I should be about a particular ... A: you must see the forest for the trees... The possibility of you having a brain threatening ... | |
| No teeth | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: First, Thank you for providing this service. I lost everything financial, my career, body parts, and ... A: (I am a diabetic, too) whould be the first line in your story! This is the one major factor that ... | |
| Crack in Tooth | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I had a 3 surface filling done on a molar on the upper left side of my mouth about 2 months ago ... A: Getting a filling is not an issue of choice. If the original dentist found caries (decay) in the ... | |
| Porcelain/hi noble crown vs Porcelain noble crown | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: Dr.Kaufman, In your opinion which is the better crown to get done and why? I am having tooth ... A: The decision as to the metal used in a crown is usually not made by the patient. It is generally ... | |
| Implant | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Kaufman, Not quite 6 weeks ago, I had tooth 9 extracted and an implant immediately loaded. The ... A: I am sorry for the delay in getting to your question. However, this is a matter of IMMEDIATE ... | |
| Post Wisdom teeth extraction - pain in all lower teeth | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: HELP! A week ago I had all my 4 wisdom teeth removed (I am 45). They had erupted and the whole ... A: Sorry for the delay. Had a very busy week myself. There is realy nothing to do at this point. You ... | |
| bone left in gum | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I am really sorry for this being such short notice and I understand if you can't get back to me in ... A: You are doing everything correctly. I, obviously, cannot examine you, but you might be correct by ... | |
| my 1/2 year old daughter | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is 22months old and i took her in for a cavity fill but the denist said the the cavity ... A: A baby root canal IS NOT like an adult root canal treatment. It is a routine procedure which a ... | |
| Intraoral Scanners | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you're the right guy to ask, but since I haven't found anyone else, here goes. ... A: Shalom Anthony: Yes, I am the proper expert to ask about this. However, the "leading courtroom" ... | |
| Cosmetic dentistry ques | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I I need to get porcelain veneers to improve my smile... I have a few ques first of all My midline ... A: Yes, I personally prefer to whiten as much as possible PRIOR to the fabrication of the final ... | |
| pain | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have recently had pain in my back 2 upper right molars, which had small, old fillings. My dentist ... A: Your dentist is either terribly mis-informed or just provides dental care at a very low level of ... | |
| Post Wisdom teeth extraction - pain in all lower teeth | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: HELP! A week ago I had all my 4 wisdom teeth removed (I am 45). They had erupted and the whole ... A: I feel for you. You probably have a dry socket. It typically starts several days after an ... | |
| pain | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I have recently had pain in my back 2 upper right molars, which had small, old fillings. My dentist ... A: first of all, stop taking the antibiotics. second, you must go back to your dentist and describe ... | |
| stains | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: kaufman, i have these black stains on my teeth that i can't seem to get rid of---and when i say ... A: I will answer the question in a typical, cynical, New Yorker fashion... Your car has a lots of bird ... | |
| stains | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: kaufman, i have these black stains on my teeth that i can't seem to get rid of---and when i say ... A: The dark spots are usually due to porosities within the tooth structure and any restorative ... | |
| jaw stiff-upper and lower | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: April 8th 2011 I had a procedure on tooth 14 on the back left with an existing crown. I was on ... A: It is quite possible that you have suffered muscular strain during the procedure, and might have ... | |
| Vertical Heigh | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: is there a solution to restore my vertical heigh of my face. caused by teeth extraction and braces. ... A: There are definetely options on restoration of the height of your face. Most times it is readily ... | |
| wisdom teeth | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I have one wisdom tooth on each side of my mouth on the bottom that are completely out. The molar ... A: Excellent question and an excellent idea! This has been done before. However, it does require ... | |
| Crowns on dental implants | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I had dental implants put in on 11/2010 for teeth #19 & 20. A couple of days ago I had the crown ... A: You must go back to your dentist. It is NOT normal for the tooth to encroach on the tongue space. ... | |
| sinus damage | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: what are the potential dangers from the sinus membrane being punctured during removal of an upper ... A: The body is a wonderful healing machine. Any perforaion, if limited and small, as it typically is ... | |
| Residual numbness from dental freezing | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I had a filling put in my top right second molar this morning. The dentist froze the right side of ... A: It is not uncommon for fillings to remain sensitive for a period of time after placement. You have ... | |
| Residual numbness from dental freezing | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I had a filling put in my top right second molar this morning. The dentist froze the right side of ... A: There are several different types of dental anesthetic on the market. They all have different ... | |
| Dentures and bone loss | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: My father (75) wanted to replace his dentures and went to his dentist. The dentist said he has bone ... A: Please go to www.prosthodontics.org and look up a Prosthodontist. It is the expert in restorative, ... | |
| Lateral incisor 7 | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: My lateral incisor 7 - I was not born with it. My central incisor and canine grew at an angle ... A: Crowns ARE the LAST resort! I have treated your type of situation many times and have done it in ... | |
| Wisdom tooth | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: My upper and lower wisdom teeth are coming in and for about a week now I have been having extreme ... A: I have a naswered this type of question many times before. The best choidce for people in your ... | |
| root canal retreat or not? | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: This is about my teeth #18 and 19, I have the image attached. I was told by some that they have ... A: This situation happens many times. It boils down to something called "informed consent". My ... | |
| feeling in teeth | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: my name is Candice.I Iive in South Africa,Johannesburg.Please read my story and give me your ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your troubles. I tried to get to answering your question as soon as I ... | |
| teething | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: my baby girl is 16 months and only her front four teeth two at top and two and bottom is it normal ... A: Normal is a relative term. Children learn to walk at different ages, they learn to talk at ... | |
| New bite pain | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: First, I am an internist, but with no real knowledge of dentistry. 2 days ago, I noticed that my ... A: The temporomandibular joint is a complex joint to understand. From your description, you might have ... | |
| Problem getting crown to fit | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I've been having a problem with a crown on tooth #15. I have a permanent crown put in with ... A: I do not understand why you are focusing on all the other teeth, rather than the obvious cause of ... | |
| Changing dentist during a Crown procedure | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I don't know what to do.I joined a discount dental plan to have some dental restoration done.The ... A: Unfortunately, yours is a typical story of what you get when you do discount dentistry. I hear ... | |
| post-extraction woes | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old male in (assumed) fair health with no known underlying medical conditions. I had ... A: I am sorry for the delay in getting to your question. However, by now, I think that you have ... | |
| recurring pain #30 | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I had root canal retreatment on #30 one year ago, after two failed treatments. Now it hurts around ... A: It is hard to answer your specific question without looking at your X-rays and examining you ... | |
| Tooth Surface Grinding | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I have been wearing braces for three months now, and my last two visits to my orthodontist required ... A: You are correct. The glue should be removed without grinding your teeth. This has to be done very ... | |
| restoration after root canal | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: when should root canal treated (RCT) teeth be restored with crowns? Should all RCT teeth be restored ... A: The statistics reported by the American Association of Endodontists is that a root canalled tooth is ... | |
| are the crowns too short? | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I had temp crowns done on my two upper front teeth. My own upper teeth on both sides of the crowns ... A: The answer to the question is YES. They are probably too short. Here is how you can evaluate it ... | |
| chronic tooth pain after root canal | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I am 41 years old. I had 2 root canals done on my lower two molars (tooth #18 $ #31). Both teeth ... A: unfortunately, without x-rays and an examination, it is very difficult for me to explain to you why ... | |
| whitening | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I am a 35 year old male living in Manhattan and id liek to get my teeth whiteened. Ive tried two ... A: I have answered this question many times before, but I will do again for your benefit. Whitening is ... | |
| Chlorine damage to teeth | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I am currently on a long trip in Africa and recently went swimming in a pool which I subsequently ... A: In order for any chemical to affect the integrity of teeth, it has to be applied in extreme ... | |
| 12yr old lost front tooth | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: My 12yr old son lost his front tooth in an accident @ school, the tooth broke off @ gum line & ater ... A: As a parent, I feel for you and I understand your concern. Since your experience with your local ... | |
| implants | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: my husband was sent to a bone specialist by his dentist before he would do an implant... the bone ... A: It does take two to tango...I place plenty of implants on smokers and people with diabetes (which ... | |
| Discoloration | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I brush my teeth several times a day using the Crest 3D line, the mouth wash, toothpaste, and ... A: All the whitening tooth pastes and rinses cannot really whiten the intrinsic color of your teeth. ... | |
| Pain Under Chin, Lot of Saliva | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I experience a bit of pain under my chin and currently produce a lot of saliva at some periods. I ... A: It is very important you report to your dentist! There are many other factors that might create the ... | |
| missing front teeth | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: My granddaughter is 9 months old. She has her two bottom front teeth and what appear to be fangs or ... A: Typically, the baby canines do not erupt until the incisors (front teeth) do. It might be that her ... | |
| teeth grinding | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I went to the dentist the other day to get 2 cavities refilled, and it was going fine at first. But, ... A: here is what you should do : print out the question you have posed to me and bring it to your ... | |
| MOLAR Teeth | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year olds molar teeth are said to be to deep, has "pockets" and are not smooth on top. The ... A: as a parent I do understand your concern. however, this procedure your dentists is suggesting is ... | |
| Bridge, root canal | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: sir. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my question. I recently had a bridge made for ... A: Your dentist is following proper protocol. He does not want to cement the bridge with strong ... | |
| Concerned | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: I have been having pain in a tooth on the right upper side. I went to my dentist last night for a ... A: I can understand your concern. However, this is NOT a big deal. It is a completely routine ... | |
| infection under old root canal | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Perhaps you can shed some light on these questions. I went to a new dentist and she looked at my ... A: If the infection, as you say, is "under" the root, the person that you probably should see is the ... | |
| Dental School | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me who overseas (or where I could make a complaint) about a dental ... A: There is no particular body to complain to, but most states have a professional licensing board. ... | |
| infection under old root canal | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: Perhaps you can shed some light on these questions. I went to a new dentist and she looked at my ... A: As is typically the case, people start describing the "tooth problem" they have, and mention the ... | |
| Root Canal vs. Extraction | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I was told that I have cavities in teeth 13, 14, 18, and 31. One of them (I cannot recall which, ... A: Please refer to many other posts prior, even very recently, where I address the pros and cons of ... | |
| saving a crown | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I am 77 but in good health. I have a 5-crown bridge supported by 11, 12, and 15. It has been ok for ... A: I have had many situation such as your. Due to costs, most people do ask to have the good crowns ... | |
| is there help for people who are born with one front tooth? | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I was born with one front tooth and everytime i take pictures i keep my mouth closed, I wanted to ... A: Yes there is help for you. You should talk to a Prosthodontist (the specialist in restorative, ... | |
| I need help | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: Ive recently seen 4 d.d.s .. All my top teeth in mouth ive been told is bigger roots than most male ... A: There are ways for you to get treatment for less, or maybe even for free: 1. Local dental school. ... | |
| Crowns not delivered | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: A dentist prepared two teeth for crowns. I paid half of the cost at the time of preparation. Two ... A: Your story is a perfect example of how, even among the top specialists there are different levels, ... | |
| failed implant | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Kaufman, In approximately 1994 I had a dental implant placed at no.18, and I was told the titanium ... A: I am so sorry for your pain and for the delay in getting to your question. There is only this many ... | |
| Dental Plate | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I received a dental plate on Tuesday which I'm very upset about. I can't eat properly and my ... A: Lately I have been inundated with questions in which the communication between the dentist and ... | |
| whiten teeth with baking soda | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if it were possible to whiten my teeth using baking soda. If so, how many times a ... A: Since baking soda is somewhat abrasive, brushing with baking soda could help remove some external ... | |
| Crowns not delivered | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: A dentist prepared two teeth for crowns. I paid half of the cost at the time of preparation. Two ... A: Bulk of my practice is situations such as yours. I see misunderstandings in treatment planning, ... | |
| Unable to bite properly after dental bridge, can this be fixed? | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I really need your help, I had a several prooblems and painful days because of my detal problems and ... A: No. It is NOT normal and it is NOT right to have biting problems after ANY dental work. The bite ... | |
| Dental Cleanings and Gingivitis | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: What is the difference between scaling and root planning? If I have gingivitis, is it enough to ... A: There is lots of misinformation on periodontal work. Much of it is caused by the correct dental ... | |
| Did Scaling Damage My Teeth? | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: Kaufman - a few weeks ago I had my teeth cleaned at a dentistry school and the student used, I ... A: What you are describing is a common occurrence when someone just hasn't had his/her teeth cleaned ... | |
| crowns | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I am very concern I do not have plaque or any gum disease but my teeth starts receding from the gum ... A: There are several reasons as to why people get recession. For many of us it is just genetic. It is ... | |
| Denture Partial. | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: i have a middle lower 6 unit fixed bridge with a semi-precision partial with 3 teeth on each side ... A: The most predictable and economical way to resolve the situation is to get the denture relined ... | |
| problems after bone graft | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm 70 years old and have three successful implants in my lower jaw. Just over a year ago I had a ... A: Unfortunately, you are not alone. The more implants are placed, the more we notice problems with ... | |
| cutting a molar | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: My son who is 4 months n 2 weeks has been very irratable for the past week n I have noticed a molar ... A: I am a parent myself, so I understand your concern... however, there is no reason to worry. Not all ... | |
| dental bridge | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: In my front teeth I have seven of them that are crowns.One of my very front teeth,the whole tooth ... A: From the information you have given me, I am not at liberty to give you a concrete answer since I ... | |
| fosamax and implants | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: my mom a 86 year old holocaust survivor was on fosamax and needs implants. She was told that her ... A: Having all of one's teeth removed is NOT a matter of choice. If your mother needs to have all of ... | |
| x-rays | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find out how up-to-date with technology my dentist is. In the past, having an x-ray ... A: The questions you are asking are important. However the answers are not so clear cut. Technology ... | |
| cracked root | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know how a cracked root is diagnosed. Can the CT scans that the dentist uses be able ... A: There are many dentists (and other professionals) out there who base their practice on technology. ... | |
| Root Canal to kids | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is three years old and her front tooth requires root canal. Is it safe and advisable to ... A: A "baby root canal" is a very safe and effective way for your child to keep her tooth until it will ... | |
| Boniva + oral surgrey | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning Doctor, In your opinion, is it safe to have oral surgery after having been on oral ... A: The current studies suggest that a person has to be on Boniva or other bisphsponate drugs for over ... | |
| problem front tooth | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently had an accident whilst playing basketball, where another player head butted me in the ... A: I had answered your question two days ago, but I guess it did not post. I was notified just now ... | |
| Cost Not Covered | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I went to a oral surgeon to get a consoltation to get a tooth extracted for braces. I had panaramic ... A: I understand you completely. I got very upset when a Periodontist who treated one of my patients ... | |
| re: coding | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a cavity on 2 different teeth. One is tooth #19 B,L and the other one is tooth #21 O & ... A: I cannot answer for another office. However, I can tell you that if you are my patient, and the ... | |
| block freezing | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I had block freezing done in Feb. 2010 at the back of my throat, left side, for a filling to the ... A: In order to deliver a proper mandibular block injection, the needle used has to pass through soft ... | |
| Minor Blunt Force Trauma | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: The night before last, I sustained a few minor injuries during a fall on ice. Nothing major other ... A: It is not the risk that is important, but the fact that a trained person should really look at the ... | |
| Tooth bent backwards | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem with one of my upper front teeth which is literally bent backwards. The problem was ... A: You MUST go back to your orthodontist. Just as the tooth was "pushed" inwards, it can be "pushed" ... | |
| 11 month fall | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: My almost 11 month old daughter fell onto the corner of our end table with her mouth and hit her ... A: From your description it is hard to tell if the tooth is progressing properly or there is a problem. ... | |
| Denture for Bone Loss | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Can a prosthodontist make a lower denture so that I dont have to have a bone graft on lower gums? I ... A: The answer to your question is a resounding YES!!! Please go to www.prosthodontics.org and look up a ... | |
| upper right wisdom tooth | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 44 year old female with some tooth decay in my upper right wisdom tooth. I have read some ... A: Since you already have an unfortunately biased (however distorted and exaggerated) view or the ... | |
| implants in san miguel de allende, mexico | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have recently completed the first stage of dental implants, i.e the dentist suggested having the ... A: Unfortunately, I do not have a personal link in San Miguel. However, I do have a way for you to ... | |
| teeth | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm 28 yrs old and i been having really bad teeth problems for many yrs now, i have severe tooth ... A: Yes Lisa there is help: First, if you have serious financial problems, you are eligible for public ... | |
| Broken caps | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently had 8 crowns replaced. Teeth #'s 5 thru 12. I had had my gums cut back years ago for gum ... A: Hope you had a nice weekend. I was away with the family and I could not answer any question until ... | |
| identifying cavities | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently switched to a new dentist for convenience. The hygienist spent quite a while cleaning my ... A: I suggest that you go and get a second opinion, preferably from a Prosthodontist (the specialist in ... | |
| Potential for cracking teeth. | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me if drinking a very cold beverage(like a slushy) and eating hot, or even warm, food ... A: I am sure that having a slushy once in a while will not cause major problem with your mother's ... | |
| gum pain around permanent crown | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I received a permanent crown and since then I have had gum irritation in between the back of the ... A: Without a proper examination I cannot give you a diagnosis. However, I would advise that you go for ... | |
| Potential for cracking teeth. | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me if drinking a very cold beverage(like a slushy) and eating hot, or even warm, food ... A: I was just informed by the AllExperts staff that your question is still pending. I was surprised ... | |
| Cracked tooth | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: On 11/1/10, my dentist found that one of my upper left molars is cracked & recommended an immediate ... A: What you really need is proper treatment planning. If you have periodontitis and very large ... | |
| implant | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a molar w/a crown which was giving me discomfort. Started w/biting down the "wrong way" on ... A: Any dentist can do what he/she is comfortable doing. We all get a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or ... | |
| implant | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a molar w/a crown which was giving me discomfort. Started w/biting down the "wrong way" on ... A: In general dentists and other medical professionals are not there to try and "take advantage" of ... | |
| 11 extractions 72hrs ago | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering how long after my local anaesthetic would my face be twisted for.... ive had 11 ... A: It is important for you to call your oral surgeon right away. Dental anesthetics, typically last ... | |
| Teeth Whiteing | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: ..I was on multiple medications before the transplant from 6 weeks of age to 11 years of age..my ... A: It is impossible for me to comment on the status of your teeth since I am not there to examine you. ... | |
| Broken Bridge | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: About two months ago I spent a total of about 8000.00 for various dental operations. First it was a ... A: Before you go to argue with your dentist you owe it to yourself to find out what is really going on ... | |
| tooth | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: how do you know if it is a wisdom tooth or molar daughter is 12 A: A wisdom tooth is the common name for the 3rd molar. Humans have three sets of molars. The first ... | |
| Peridontist verus an Oral Surgeon | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year daughter needed to have 3 of her 6yr molars removed due to being decayed. I thought the ... A: A periodontist is quite capable and qualified to perform the necessary extractions. As a matter of ... | |
| Missing Adult Tooth | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I am missing adult teeth number 20 and 29. Growing up I got a lot of orthodontic treatments to ... A: It is impossible for me to comment of the value of a previously made decision. I do not know if the ... | |
| Possible cementoma | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I am 50 years old and had a crown put on a back tooth(#30 I believe) 3 years ago and x-rays were ... A: The following is a link to a very concise article about cementomas: ... | |
| temporary crowns | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: About 4 months ago, a piece of my lower left side molar (part of the top of the tooth and the inner ... A: You should not have a final crown put on. The term "temporary" is misleading. Even the final crown ... | |
| Failed root canals | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: i have had two root canals (the first molars - top and bottom) over the last 2 months. The bottom ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your pain and experience. It is an alarming trend in dentistry and ... | |
| Teeth Whitening | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: D.D.S, What is your opinion of the following Teeth Whitening products: 1. ProGel Professional ... A: Most whitening products contain the same "peroxide based" whitening ingredients. They differ in ... | |
| abcesses in gums | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: i had my root canal around 5 months ago..after that my gums got abcess..some sort of pus created on ... A: Unfortunately, you can keep draining the abscess and draining it, and it will not go away. The ... | |
| Buccal Fillings | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: Over 40-years ago, during plaque removal my teeth 5,21 and 28 were (accidently?) incised (buccal)at ... A: The cervical restorations you are referring to are usually caused by flexure of the affected teeth. ... | |
| toothache and cumidin | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a toothache and would like to see a dentist today but am on cumidin can I have aprocedure ... A: You MUST see a dentist. If you are on Coumadin, you have a health reason that requires you to take ... | |
| black spots on teeth | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: To whom it may concern, I just went to the dentist today for a routine cleaning and then an rxay. I ... A: Many individuals have deep crevices in their teeth. These crevices can stain and look like caries ... | |
| late teething | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: my son is 8yrs old,his 2 front teeth top teeth fell almost a yr ago when he was 7yrs up to now still ... A: NO. It is not normal. By age eight, you should have the teeth growing in. There are several ... | |
| 5 year old: has molar that is half gone | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: ... our five year old little girl has a back molar half gone they just discovered last week and we ... A: I have a daughter the same age as yours, and I understand your concerns! The diagnosis of the ... | |
| uncrowned tooth and feeling ill | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm 60 years old and have never required anything other than routine dental work. About five years ... A: You are dealing with two separate issues. However, the oral issues can and will impact on your ... | |
| Is this a case of dry socket? | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I had my lower wisdom tooth pulled out on Monday morning. In the evening I went out with some ... A: I am sorry for the slight delay in getting to your question. It went in to the spam folder. I get ... | |
| Tooth injury question | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: Kaufman, I was eating 2 days ago and bit really hard on a small piece of chicken bone ... A: What happened to you is extremely common. Most times the sensitivity you are experiencing goes away ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth Extraction | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I had one lower wisdom tooth and both upper wisdom teeth removed this past Saturday. All were ... A: It is typical for the gum around a tooth to collapse and shrink over time. Your surgeon might ... | |
| snap implant prothesis | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I got a quote from my regular dentist for a snap implant prothesis for the upper gum of $4400. Is ... A: I do need some more information: A "snap" prosthesis should include the following: 1. A denture. 2. ... | |
| treatment info | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: sir i have got 28 crowns 8 months back , a dentist misled and shaved my teeth , so now i have pain ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your trouble. Unfortunately, the only thing to do is remove the crowns. ... | |
| Pain after Fillings | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Three months ago I had two fillings done both on the left side one top one bottom. My dentist was ... A: The first thing to do now is STOP! Do not do any other procedures that might complicate the ... | |
| Front Tooth | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I noticed about 2 days ago one of my front teeth in the corner has a little chip in the enamel, ... A: There are really only two choices in this matter: 1. If the chip is so small and unnoticeable, you ... | |
| crown issue | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal done when I was 11 or 12 on central incisor 9. It was originally capped, then ... A: You have made a very common error... going to the wrong specialist for a second opinion. The MD ... | |
| Broken tooth during extraction | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a tooth pulled today, but the tooth broke at the roots, so now I am being referred to an oral ... A: As long as the tooth is not infected, and your current dentist should be able to answer that for ... | |
| WHITENING/VENEERS | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I had a few veneers put on my top front teeth years ago mainly to have straight and whiter teeth. ... A: If your teeth are not covered by veneers any longer, and we are dealing with enamel, then, Yes, the ... | |
| Endodontics | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: Where do you get MTA. Co and phone # please. Thankyou A: I am not an Endodontist and I do not buy MTA for use in my office. Any dental supply store will ... | |
| Mild Gum Disease | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I am 19 and recently went to the dentist for my regular twice yearly appointment (new dentist) and ... A: At age 19 you should have no periodontal disease issues. However, Since you are getting conflicting ... | |
| Allergic to a Cerec crown? | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Kaufman, Almost 3 months ago I had a Cerec crown installed on a lower second molar(tooth # 18). ... A: It is highly unlikely that you are having an allergic reaction to the Cerec material. However, from ... | |
| bridge/implants | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I currently live in a very remote army facility and only have one dentist to consult. Thanks for ... A: Sorry for the delay. I was just now notified that your question was still pending. The changes in ... | |
| Darken Tooth | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: About two weeks ago my boyfriend and I went to the driving range. He was about to hit a ball off the ... A: You are describing a classic case of hemorrhagic pulp. The tooth was bruised so severely that it is ... | |
| Crowning on a toddler | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 Year old daughter just got 4 of her top teeth crowned and one of her molars...I was ... A: As a parent, I can surely understand your concern. Yes. You can have the crowns changed to white ... | |
| adult teeth | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My 6 yr old son's adult front bottom teeth are just about completely in and they are shaped like ... A: I share your concerns. I have two kids of similar age myself, and we always worry about everything. ... | |
| bone loss after dentures | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a 29 yr old female who had to have full dentures at a very early age. I am noticing my face ... A: It breaks my heart to hear that you have lost all your teeth at such a young age. However, the ... | |
| bit my tongue | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I just bit my tongue 2 days ago. Now small flap, smaller than half my pinky nail hangs there. I ... A: A tongue is very difficult to suture. It is not commonly done. It usually heals by itself. ... | |
| Bridgework | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I had a single post based crown fitted to the root of one of my front upper teeth to fill the gap of ... A: Yes, they can all be right. Dental health is not in a fixed state. It is a progression over time. ... | |
| wisdom teeth facial development | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Do wisdom teeth have any effect on the size of the jaw. For example, if the wisdom teeth are ... A: The wisdom teeth are a vestigial organ. We do not need them to survive. All the research so far ... | |
| Dental Assistant | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in going in the dental field. While weighing my options as far as schooling is ... A: The problem is that I do not know if state license boards reciprocate dental assisting licenses. ... | |
| Dental Assistant | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in going in the dental field. While weighing my options as far as schooling is ... A: I took it upon myself to contact the professional licensing board of Indiana. I found out that you ... | |
| Losing a baby tooth as an adult | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a canine tooth that never would come loose as a child. The permanent canine tooth came in ... A: Yes. It is possible to move teeth as an adult. However, this is all that I can tell you without a ... | |
| lump | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Last week I noticed a small lump inside my bottom gums right at the bottom almost where it starts to ... A: The chances are that you are describing something called "Linea Alba" or white line. It is a callus ... | |
| Old fillings, recent pain and metallic taste | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: Over the last month I have been getting pain in my back molar (bottom right). This has a filling ... A: You have an old restoration (filling) that should have been checked and maintained over time. When ... | |
| Type of Crown for Premolar | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: What type of crown is best suited for tooth #4? I had tooth #5 extracted years ago when I had ... A: The type of crown is not the important part here, but the quality of work. I have hundred of ... | |
| Root Canal on 10 YO and Incident following | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My 10 YO Daughter had to have a root canal done on a permanent back molar. At the time we asked if ... A: I am a parent as well, and I understand your concern for your daughter. However, having a 10 year ... | |
| 7th nerve palsy and tooth damage | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 50 year old female who survived a stroke 14+ years ago. The only paralysis I have is the RT ... A: Yes I have heard of this condition. It is actually typical to situations such as yours. It is ... | |
| Correction of "buck teeth" | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I heard there are many ways to treat "buck teeth". Treatments include porcelain veneers, crowns, ... A: You have essentially answered your own question with "what to do?". However, your are missing a ... | |
| RootCanal & Cavity | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Doctor, I saw a a hole in between of my canine & premoler and went to a Dentist for check up, they X ... A: I am not thrilled about your story. The initial diagnosis should have told you that you have caries ... | |
| my 4yr. old | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4yr. old daughter that last year had to have several crowns and about 6 weeks ago we had to ... A: You must remember that different people grow up differently. The fact that your daughter is four ... | |
| flossing between implants | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: How should implants be flossed. Have fixed (each free standing, non-removable)implants with ... A: In your situation, implants are no different than your natural teeth. They should be brushed and ... | |
| impacted wisdom tooth removed | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: 2-weeks ago i had a lower impacted wisdom tooth removed as well as the adjoining molar. Up until a ... A: What you are describing is normal healing of a socket. It is the blood clot that is re-organizing ... | |
| sensitive tooth | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a upper left molar that periodically becomes extremely sensitive to hot drinks or food and ... A: There are three reasons why you would have pain: 1. There is an abscess that might not show up very ... | |
| Inlay vs Crown | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My dentist told me I need a crown on tooth #15. After he prepped the tooth, he told me he wanted to ... A: I was just informed that there are questions waiting for my on the ALLExperts' site. Sometimes they ... | |
| metallic taste after crown | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a crown on one tooth top right third from back. I have seen questions from people who get a ... A: I was just informed by the AllExperts staff that your question was pending. I get a tremendous ... | |
| Infected Root Canal - crowned tooth | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have (according to my dentist)an infected root canal and was told by this dentist that there was ... A: Here is the problem... As I sure, you have read in my previous answers that not all dentists are ... | |
| Extreme pain & swelling after root canal | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I don't know what to do. I had a root canal on 4 days ago and I have extreme swelling along my jaw ... A: Your endodontist is right. He is worried that the procedure which he did, the root canal treatment ... | |
| Exploratory Gum Surgery | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago I went to my dentist because I was feeling slight pressure in two crowned teeth #3 ... A: The person you should see is a Periodontist. www.perio.org will have a link to locating a qualified ... | |
| brushing with salt and coal | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: may i know why not to brush our teeth with salt and coal?? A: This might be a cultural thing, but I have never heard of brushing with coal??? or salt??? I would ... | |
| inplants | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Have a tooth that looks like it cant be restored or if it can will need R/ac crown lengtheninhg and ... A: The questions that you asked has been troubling the dental profession for a while now. As implants ... | |
| double crown | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of obtaining crowns on my upper left 4th and 5th tooth. After recently moving ... A: You are right! Provisional restorations (temporaries), should be just that--provisional. They are ... | |
| root canal post and crown came out | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: i pulled the crown and the post with crown came out as one piece.my question is can i just have the ... A: Yes you can. The remainder of the tooth (the root) can be removed and you can have the tooth ... | |
| Tooth fillings | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I've never had dental insurance, until recently. With that said, my dental care has been somewhat ... A: YES, You should go and see a different dentist! Dentists, like all other people come in different ... | |
| infection? | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: About 24 years ago I had an injury that led to oral surgery to my lower/front gums. Ever since then ... A: It really depends upon how you define danger? Will a bomb explode the next time you open your mouth ... | |
| jaw and muscle pain from dental work | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I had 7 old mercury fillings removed, which all had decay under them. They are the 4 ... A: The answer to your first question is NO! You SHOULD NOT have pain while undergoing work. Your ... | |
| Moving teeth/implant procedure. | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I recently had one of my lower right molars removed. I plan on having an implant put in to replace ... A: I always advise my patients to have a space maintainer placed (flipper is only one form of ... | |
| caps v's veneer | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a bit confused re the difference between getting caps for my teeth, or veneer. Could you ... A: There are many answers to your question on AllExperts and I have also answered this question several ... | |
| sensitivity | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: sir, i fell very much sensitivity after getting an effective local anesthesia during dental ... A: Different people have different degrees of pain threshold. You might be very sensitive. It might ... | |
| implants during pregnancy | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I am currently 9 weeks pregnant & have considered getting dental implants( 3 in total) I am unsure ... A: Although the implant procedure is at a point were it can be a very benign procedure, there is always ... | |
| sensitivity | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: sir, i fell very much sensitivity after getting an effective local anesthesia during dental ... A: When an injection is given, it is given into the tissue with knowledge of the anatomy. However, it ... | |
| Failure of retreatment on root canal, tooth18 | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: My dentist is recommending a procedure I'm not finding discussed on the Internet. He has done this ... A: If you are not looking to get cheap dentistry, I think you might want to go for a proper second ... | |
| implant | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I need an implant on tooth #9 and was told there is a new technology called one hour teeth using CT ... A: There is NO DIFFERENCE in the process of getting an implant with the teeth in an hour process vs. ... | |
| veneers, side effects | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: A month ago I had veneers done on my front upper teeth. My teeth are still sensitive - the only way ... A: The common myth perpetuated by the dental cosmetic industry is that Porcelain Laminate Veneers are ... | |
| #30 and #18 | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I had RCT retreatment for #30 three months ago since there was a broken file at canal area. Now the ... A: I will answer your questions in order: #30: The American Association of Endodontists recommends, as ... | |
| swollen lump | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I woke up this morning with a swollen lump on the roof and side of my back tooth. I was pressing it ... A: You have an infection in the tooth. This is common. I do not know if you had root canal treatment ... | |
| Toothache and pregnant | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I am in my first trimester of pregnancy and I have a horrible toothache on the upper left of my ... A: You MUST go see a dentist. Everything that happens to you, happens to your baby. You have to think ... | |
| root canal retreatment | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal and crown on #2 five years ago and and one year later, the crown came off while I ... A: I hope that your root canal treatment went well. Yes. You have to have a new crown fabricated. The ... | |
| pretigeminal neurlagia | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Can we know that person suffers from pre-trigeminal neuralgia By doing MRI or CT? A: Unfortunately, No. It would be wonderful if we could. However, this is why trigeminal neuralgia is ... | |
| Crown, foundation, and post came out | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I had a root canal on a back molar about 12 years ago. The crown that I have has pulled off the ... A: The only thing you should worry about is oral hygiene. Please go ahead and brush your teeth ... | |
| Extreme pain under crowned front tooth | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: About a week and a half ago I experienced a general pain on the left side of my front teeth. It was ... A: You are describing a "classical" description of an abscess. It might not show up on an X-ray ... | |
| Rotten & broken teeth, daughter to small | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 18mohts old, her 4 top teeth have gotten very bad broken on half and rotten away this ... A: There is no "perfect age" in which it is suggested to "put a child under". The most important thing ... | |
| Dry Sockets, do I have one? | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted 5 days ago. Didn't feel too bad initially but got a ... A: Sounds like the healing is progressing fine. The smell emanating from the area is the smell of the ... | |
| Implant problem | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a bridge cemented (permanently by mistake of my dentist - he was supposed to use a temporary ... A: I am so sorry to hear that your implants are giving you problems. After all the hard work and money ... | |
| Sinus Lift Complication | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I had a sinus left to facilitate an implant, exactly about a week ago. I had quite a bit of ... A: Unfortunately, the possibility of infection is there. Your friend might not know what to smell for. ... | |
| tooth bonding | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently had tooth bonding done to correct a gap in my front teeth. The teeth are obviously larger ... A: The frenum will cause problems in the future, if the restorations impinge on it. It is a different ... | |
| Follow up - Visit to Dentist - Daughter (tooth colour chaning) | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: We are making progress but not there yet. My daughter has only allowed dentist to insert a plastic ... A: Sounds like you are moving in the right direction. X-rays are a great idea, but for that your ... | |
| severly gaped teeth | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: well I am missing my lateral teeth, They never came in that i hear can be genetic *my cousin has the ... A: There are two methods to replace your missing dentition: 1. Removable prosthetics--as the name ... | |
| prep work for 2 crowns | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: On Mar 17 & 18th I had prep work done for 2 crowns. One on the upper left and one on the upper ... A: There should be NO PAIN after the crown preparation, unless some crown lengthening surgery was done. ... | |
| Puzzeled | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I saw a post where someone mentioned their child having baby teeth with another row coming in behind ... A: Faith: Nothing to worry about... What you are seeing is normal. We have FOUR lower incisor teeth. ... | |
| Onlay done without novocaine?? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I had an onlay put in yesterday in a lower molar in the back. The doctor didn't give me any ... A: I am so sorry to hear that you have had a terrible dental experience. With the technology available ... | |
| Tooth colour changing | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My daughter fell and hit her front tooth about a year ago. The colour has slightly darkened, ... A: You are doing everything right. Take your daughter to the dentist gradually. ...and Elmo is a ... | |
| waxed floss | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Is a person better off flossing his/her teeth with a waxed floss or a non-waxed floss? Does the wax ... A: As I am sure you know from my previous posts, I am a firm believer in oral hygiene, specifically ... | |
| about root canel | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Sir, i want to know that i had root canal on my upper front single teeth before 7 years,after that ... A: There is no mistake. This is, unfortunately, a normal course of events for a root canalled tooth. ... | |
| Tooth colour changing | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: My daughter fell and hit her front tooth about a year ago. The colour has slightly darkened, ... A: Being a parent is difficult. You are always faced with decisions which are not always under your ... | |
| Dental implants | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I just received 2 implants on Monday. This was my first stage of surgery. I have no pain. My ... A: There are many different implant systems on the market. However, typically, most systems these days ... | |
| Choosing a dentist to do a crown | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I am in my early 50's and have been going to my current dentist for 2 years. They tell me I need a ... A: If you need lots of work, I definitely recommend looking for a Prosthodontist--the specialist in ... | |
| AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: my name is Joshua, I'm 15 years old and from South Africa. See, when since I was an infant I had ... A: From your description, the only thing that your dentist failed with is his bedside manner. Taking an ... | |
| Water Pik | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: What are your thoughts on the Water Pik products out there that use a high pressure, pulsing stream ... A: The question is: do you need to use a water pik after flossing? As I said prior... I am a big fan of ... | |
| Water Pik | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: What are your thoughts on the Water Pik products out there that use a high pressure, pulsing stream ... A: I love any product that makes people take time and perform better oral hygiene. Having said ... | |
| RCT | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: ACTUALLY I WANTED TO ASK IN CRUX if the whole procedure of undergoing RCT treatment PAINFULL?? i hv ... A: The pain that you have, and are experiencing today due to your neglect is much, much worse than any ... | |
| Dental question | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I had my lower second premolar removed 3 weeks ago. I was fine for 2 weeks. After that I had ... A: You are right to be concerned. The area of the lower second pre-molar is where the inferior ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Kaufman, I'm a 35 year old woman with all my wisdom teeth. I had my teeth cleaned 3 months ago and ... A: It is, unfortunately, not uncommon for patient to experience severe pain AFTER root canal treatment. ... | |
| excursive contacts | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Why would it be necessary to avoid excursive contacts in fabricating a crown? A: The answer to your question can provide material to more books than one... however, I'll try to give ... | |
| Tooth pain after deep filling | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I lost a filling in a tooth and went to have it re-filled. The dentist said it was a deep filling ... A: I am so sorry to hear that you are in pain. Before I answer your question, allow me to recommend ... | |
| Pain after bridge | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I had a bridge put in 2 weeks ago that covers teeth #13-15. Since then I have had a substantial ... A: Sometimes people have reactions to the acrylic material of which provisional restorations are ... | |
| fill or pull | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: If a tooth has a cavity clear through to the nerve but is otherwise sound, is there a procedure that ... A: Yes there is! If a tooth is periodontally sound--solid. Has full bone support and is in proper ... | |
| Re-adjusting bite/jaw problems/orthodontics | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I have had a on going bite problem for 3-4 for years now which is draining me at the ripe age on 21. ... A: Believe it or not, but your problem is fairly common. The body is a fine tuned machine. We have a ... | |
| crown with root canal | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: i recently suffered an absessed tooth that required a root canal. after a few weeks the dentist ... A: It is entirely possible that you have some sort of a galvanic action (like an electric cell battery) ... | |
| Wisdom Teeth | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Kaufman, I'm a 35 year old woman with all my wisdom teeth. I had my teeth cleaned 3 months ago and ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your pain. It is never pleasant. Several questions this week went ... | |
| 1 yr. follow-up after implants | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm due for my 1 year follow-up on two implants (#8 and 9) placed by an oral surgeon. Please tell me ... A: Any human endeavor in medicine and dentistry requires careful follow up and maintenance. Since I do ... | |
| Orthodontics | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: quick question. I got my braces off about two years ago, I have worn my retainer every night, after ... A: It is not uncommon to have a situation such as yours. If you are very young, the body will keep ... | |
| permanent teeth not erupting | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My 17 year old has been visiting the orthodontist each year for 6 years, always to be told that her ... A: It is very difficult for me, or anyone who has not examined your daughter and her X-rays and other ... | |
| hydrogen peroxide | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I see many conflicting opinions on whether to use Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) as a mouthwash. Some say ... A: You would be very hard pressed to find dentists who recommend using hydrogen peroxide as a mouth ... | |
| teeth reshaping | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: how are you? This might be long, but I'll try to make it short mmk..had to find new dentist, went to ... A: It is a real shame that after all the treatment, the teeth moved and you are unhappy with the final ... | |
| cutting off one tooth from a dental bridge | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a dental bridge and one of the tooth had to have 2 root canals performed on it thru the crown ... A: It is nearly impossible for me to answer this question for you, since I cannot examine you and look ... | |
| baby teeth | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: my daughter just went in for her first dentist appt after i noticed a cavity in one of her lower ... A: As a parent, I do understand your concern. However, it is very difficult for me to speculate as to ... | |
| Changes in Bite | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a 42 year old female. Several years ago I had a crack in an upper molar and it was determined ... A: It sounds like your joints were traumatized, and the disc between the condyles and the auricular ... | |
| Prosthodontics | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: Here are few questions if you can aswer would be highly appreciated How should the occlusion in ... A: Arora: I just came back from vacation and was notified by the AllExperts staff that your question ... | |
| Crown Lengthening w/bone shaving. | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Kaufman, My husband is having a crown lengthening procedure which will include removal of some ... A: I can certainly understand your husbands trepidations about the surgical procedure. However, in ... | |
| Root Canal vs. Extraction | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Kaufman, I recently went to the dentist and was told I need a root canal on my #3 molar. The ... A: You dilemma is very common. However, let's get a few things straight, first. Dental care is not "a ... | |
| cavitron use | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Kaufman, I recently had a dental cleaning where the hygienist polished my teeth before using the ... A: You are correct. The order DOES matter. The ultrasonic scaler (cavitron is actually a brand name, ... | |
| infection? | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: i have an infection i think inbetween my 2 lower molars. the gum is a little puffy and there is some ... A: I am sorry to hear about your pain and discomfort. However, without proper x-rays and diagnosis, ... | |
| Crown or Implant | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My tooth #11 is broken at the gum line. I have implants on tooth #10 and #12. For tooth #11, my ... A: There is no right or wrong here. You may go with any of the three choices, since they are all ... | |
| partial denture | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Could the plastic and metal wires of partial dentures adversely affect adjacent teeth that have ... A: Use of a small partial denture, or as it is commonly known--flipper, while an implant is integrating ... | |
| Canine Extraction | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I had a canine tooth extracted 3 weeks ago and am still in some pain. I have been back to the dental ... A: It is unlikely that the problem is with the maxillary sinus. Usually the sinuses are located ... | |
| Fillings-Resin/Amalgam | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: My daughter went in for several fillings. On each tooth filled they charged me for a Resin based ... A: The question is... did they bill your insurance? Insurance companies and medicaid normally allow ... | |
| how natural does a gold crown feel? | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: A dentist wanted to do root canals on my second upper left molar (the one just in front of the ... A: I have never had a complaint of a "feeling different" from a restoration. Any crown or restoration ... | |
| A large filling fell out during flossing | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I am concerned it has been about 6 months since it came out and I have been chewing on the other ... A: Fillings don't just fall out. There usually is caries (decay# underneath and that creates a gap ... | |
| DENTAL IMPLANTS PROBLEM | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Kaufman, I thank you indeed for your kind and supportive words. Two dental implants were placed in ... A: Jindal: It is disheartening to hear that so much damage was done by such a wonderful treatment ... | |
| Dental Implants problem | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Kaufman, Sub: Dental health I am S.R.Jindal and I shall appreciate for favouring me any remedy on ... A: Jindal: I have read your story intently several times. It is not that unusual, even here in the ... | |
| Gold Caps? | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Can I remove the six gold caps permanently bonded to my teeth? How does the process work? A: I do not know much about your situation. However, the six gold crowns can be removed by using a ... | |
| tooth extraction without implant | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have decay under a crown where I had a root canal. My dentist recommends extracting the tooth and ... A: It sounds very peculiar to me that your dentist recommends an extraction and a graft procedure ... | |
| mouth getting dry because of tension | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: does a mouth gets dry because of tension????? A: The mouth, as well as any other mucous membranes (eyes, genitals) get dry for many reasons. Stress ... | |
| loss of bone from teeth extraction | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: About 5 to 7 years ago I had my front 6 top teeth extracted. My top and bottom back teeth were ... A: This is far more common than you think. Most people are just not as aware of it as you are, and ... | |
| Pain in nose after front teeth implants | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My wife, 48, had a fall 13 months ago which loosened her two front teeth. Dr.s told her that the ... A: Without a proper physical examination and X-rays, it is very difficult for me to give you a proper ... | |
| xray diagnosis | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with a cavity by my new dentist. I rarely get cavites, so I decided to get ... A: It is not an issue of legality, but an issue of professional responsibility. There are many things ... | |
| broken crown/infection? | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: 7 years ago had a root canal done with a crown put on. It is a very back molar on the botton. ... A: You have posed a very interesting question, which has been bothering the dental profession for the ... | |
| Baby bottle tooth decay and surgery | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 2 years old a few days ago. I took her to the dentist on her birthday for ... A: I can understand your concern very well. I am a parent, of two small children as well. At the same ... | |
| Crown problems | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am 18 years old.Growing up I did not take great care of my teeth an add that w/ bad genetics it ... A: Medicaid is a tax-payer based program that funds medical and dental care for those who cannot afford ... | |
| partial denture | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Could the plastic and metal wires of partial dentures adversely affect adjacent teeth that have ... A: You are correct. The wires around teeth that are used to hold removable dentures in place, called ... | |
| tooth issues--clearly! | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been having pain in a tooth where I have a filling. I don't know if it is because the cavity ... A: It is always difficult to give individual consultations over this very limited forum. I cannot ... | |
| failled composite filling? | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My 16 year old son had his first 2 fillings an interproximal and occlusal on teeth 3 and 4. The ... A: I was going to write a lengthy explanation as to how restorations are bonded to the teeth. However, ... | |
| Crown problems | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am 18 years old.Growing up I did not take great care of my teeth an add that w/ bad genetics it ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I got a new computer and the new version of outlook ... | |
| Charges | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I have fortunate enough to have dental insurance at this time. However, the charges for the ... A: I was just informed by the ALLExperts staff that your question was waiting an answer. I get a ... | |
| Braces...teeth shifting | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I had braces when I was about 14 for about a year and a half. The orthodontist place a permanent ... A: It is unfortunate that your teeth have moved apart. It is a common scenario. It is generally ... | |
| toothache pain, nausea, headache. | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: I found a wonderful new dentist that is going to start repairing 10 years of damage from my previous ... A: Your question is the last one I answer before I go on a small vacation myself, so it is good that ... | |
| split line down middle of tooth? | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: if I feel that it looks like a split line running vertically from the bottom edge of an upper molar ... A: You are correct in examining your options. Without having X-rays and a clinical examination, I can ... | |
| Dental Cap/Crown Styles and incorrect sizing | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Kaufman, Thank you for reviewing my question. Please advise me with some concerns I have. I recently ... A: You MUST address these issues with your dentist!. Any restoration of teeth, an other structures ... | |
| x-rays and explorers | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Kaufman, in your opinion do you think that digital x-rays are more accurate or the traditional ... A: The digital revolution came to dentistry at the same time it did to the photography world. Dental ... | |
| Multiple Extractions | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: This is wednesday. On monday I had 15 teeth extracted and got immediate dentures. The bottom plate ... A: I am sorry to hear that you are struggling. This is totally NOT unusual, especially since you have ... | |
| sensitive teeth | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you will answer questions about sensitive teeth, but I have quite sensitive teeth ... A: It is very difficult to determine the cause as to why you have gotten sensitive over the years. ... | |
| CORRECTION OF OPEN BITE | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Sir, Am 32 years old having skeletal class III malocclusion with anterior open bite (of about ... A: Please do not be offended, but you are not a very good candidate for any kind of restorative work. ... | |
| Brown/Gray Between Teeth out of the blue | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a phenomenal mouth. I have never had a cavity and I am 31. Every dentist has told me I have ... A: What you are describing sounds like smoking/coffee/tea stains. They can be readily removed during a ... | |
| gray stains | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Kaufman, After a root canal procedure, if there is a gray stain on the tooth, does that ... A: First, it is not uncommon to have some residual pain after root canal treatment. Depending upon the ... | |
| CORRECTION OF OPEN BITE | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: Sir, Am 32 years old having skeletal class III malocclusion with anterior open bite (of about ... A: Corrections of open bite situations can be done prosthetically with crowns, or veneers. As long as ... | |
| black spot | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: My husband noticed a small round black spot in his mouth. He never saw it before. Its probably the ... A: As with any condition, a correct diagnosis is necessary. It has to be based on a clinical ... | |
| Gum Pain | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Kaufman, I have pain in my gum above my #3 back molar. I have a cap on it. But I experience no ... A: The pain in the gum can definitely come from a gum infection around the tooth, or in between the ... | |
| 9 year old lost tooth but a large piece of skin is left in its place | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My 9 year old lost her tooth today. In the hole there is large piece of skin or gum that is ... A: Sounds entirely normal. It is just an inflamed tissue tag. It should go away in a couple of days. ... | |
| toddler tooth extraction | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 26mo. She fell from the bed and hurt her tooth, and front tooth extracted. will her ... A: I am so sorry for your daughters mishap. As a parent, I understand your concern. However, the ... | |
| dental | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I lost all of my top teeth to loss of bone. I have a few bottom teeth. However, i am losing gum in ... A: I am sorry to hear the you are losing your teeth. However, if you are already feeling your teeth ... | |
| wisdom teeth | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago my top wisdom teeth started to push through.A day or 2 later i got this sore in my ... A: Taking medication without a proper diagnosis is not recommended. It is downright dangerous in ... | |
| Pregnant and chipped tooth | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I am 10 weeks away from my scheduled c-section with my second child (first one is now 4). I am ... A: First of call, allow me to congratulate you on your pregnancy. Do not worry, your baby is not ... | |
| Becoming an orthodontist... | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: This is probably a very strange question, something very unrelated to other questions you receive... ... A: I was just directed by the AllExpert staff that your question is still pending. I get a tremendous ... | |
| Becoming an orthodontist... | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: This is probably a very strange question, something very unrelated to other questions you receive... ... A: I have answered a very similar question to the one that you have asked me. It is a very good ... | |
| dental x-rays | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Kaufman: I just came back from the dentist today. I took some digital x-rays and they apparently ... A: First we have to correct some misconceptions... The only difference between conventional (old style) ... | |
| Tongue | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My husband was playing a pick up game of soccer this morning and was kicked in the side of the jaw, ... A: Unfortunately, I agree with the dentist who saw your husband. The tongue is very vascular and ... | |
| advice about these digital x-rays | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering about something. I have a regular dentist that I go to. I had symptoms on this tooth ... A: Technology is no substitute to proper expertise, judgement, and experience. When digital technology ... | |
| anesthesia | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Each of the last 3 times my dentist has given me anesthesia, I've had a different, troubling ... A: You have actually described the most common side effects to dental injections. The only strange ... | |
| root canal or grown | 11/18/2009 |
| 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 pain | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 implants | 11/15/2009 |
| 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 bridge | 11/14/2009 |
| 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 crown | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| doubt | 11/12/2009 |
| 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 done | 11/11/2009 |
| 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 implant | 11/9/2009 |
| 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 later | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 Canal | 11/7/2009 |
| 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 implant | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Crowns | 11/5/2009 |
| 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 pain | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 tooth | 11/3/2009 |
| 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 Canal | 11/2/2009 |
| 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's | 11/1/2009 |
| 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 infection | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Braces | 10/19/2009 |
| 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 surgery | 10/18/2009 |
| 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 canal | 10/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| bridge | 10/13/2009 |
| 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 Cap | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 canal | 10/8/2009 |
| 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 - implants | 10/6/2009 |
| 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 procedure | 10/5/2009 |
| 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/gum | 10/3/2009 |
| 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 bridge | 10/1/2009 |
| 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 old | 9/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Brushing | 9/25/2009 |
| 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 dises | 9/23/2009 |
| 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 flipper | 9/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Advice | 9/17/2009 |
| 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 infection | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 infection | 9/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Advice | 9/14/2009 |
| 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 extraction | 9/11/2009 |
| 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 - Minor | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dental | 9/4/2009 |
| 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 imperfecta | 9/2/2009 |
| 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 gums | 8/31/2009 |
| 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 teeth | 8/27/2009 |
| 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 crown | 8/26/2009 |
| 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 canal | 8/23/2009 |
| 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 treatment | 8/22/2009 |
| 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 extractions | 8/21/2009 |
| 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 Elongation | 8/20/2009 |
| 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 filling | 8/18/2009 |
| 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/mouthguards | 8/17/2009 |
| 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 cracking | 8/16/2009 |
| 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 extraction | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 recession | 8/10/2009 |
| 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 extraction | 8/7/2009 |
| 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 canal | 8/5/2009 |
| 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 crown | 7/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Toothache | 7/26/2009 |
| 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 crown | 7/25/2009 |
| 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 Tooth | 7/24/2009 |
| 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 damage | 7/20/2009 |
| 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 abbreviations | 7/19/2009 |
| 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 gums | 7/18/2009 |
| 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 abbreviations | 7/14/2009 |
| 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 filling | 7/13/2009 |
| 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 filling | 7/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Disfigurement | 7/11/2009 |
| 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 prep | 7/10/2009 |
| 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 filling | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 control | 7/5/2009 |
| 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 pain | 7/4/2009 |
| 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 canals | 7/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| augmentin | 7/2/2009 |
| 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 boil | 6/28/2009 |
| 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 post | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 endodontist | 6/23/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Irrigation | 6/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Root | 6/21/2009 |
| 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 fillings | 6/20/2009 |
| 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 Treatment | 6/17/2009 |
| 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 Input | 6/16/2009 |
| 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 implants | 6/15/2009 |
| 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 advice | 6/11/2009 |
| 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 surgery | 6/9/2009 |
| 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 problems | 6/8/2009 |
| 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 tooth | 6/6/2009 |
| 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 gum | 6/4/2009 |
| 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 gum | 6/3/2009 |
| 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 bone | 6/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| CROWN | 5/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| CROWN | 5/29/2009 |
| 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 spots | 5/26/2009 |
| 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 Technique | 5/22/2009 |
| 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 canal | 5/21/2009 |
| 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 filling | 5/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| infections | 5/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| fillings | 5/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| infections | 5/16/2009 |
| 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 crowns | 5/14/2009 |
| 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 & Bite | 5/13/2009 |
| 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 taste | 5/12/2009 |
| 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 preparation | 5/11/2009 |
| 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 ago | 5/9/2009 |
| 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 tooth | 5/8/2009 |
| 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 Bridge | 5/7/2009 |
| 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 extraction | 5/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Crown | 5/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| gap | 5/4/2009 |
| 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 Abuntments | 5/3/2009 |
| 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 hurts | 4/29/2009 |
| 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/crowns | 4/9/2009 |
| 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 cavities | 4/8/2009 |
| 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 gum | 4/6/2009 |
| 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/reconstruct | 4/5/2009 |
| 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 number | 4/3/2009 |
| 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 up | 4/1/2009 |
| 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 extraction | 3/31/2009 |
| 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 transplant | 3/30/2009 |
| 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 infury | 3/28/2009 |
| 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 reworks | 3/27/2009 |
| 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 old | 3/26/2009 |
| 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 canal | 3/25/2009 |
| 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 dentist | 3/23/2009 |
| 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 crowns | 3/22/2009 |
| 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 MOLARS | 3/20/2009 |
| 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+surfaces | 3/19/2009 |
| 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 Tooth | 3/18/2009 |
| 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 Tooth | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 pain | 3/15/2009 |
| 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 Gum | 3/14/2009 |
| 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 tooth | 3/11/2009 |
| 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 pain | 3/8/2009 |
| 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 Stone | 3/3/2009 |
| 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 swelling | 3/2/2009 |
| 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 Tooth | 2/28/2009 |
| 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 gland | 2/27/2009 |
| 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 pfm | 2/24/2009 |
| 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 teeth | 2/23/2009 |
| 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 teeth | 2/21/2009 |
| 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 crown | 2/20/2009 |
| 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 Complication | 2/19/2009 |
| 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 pain | 2/13/2009 |
| 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 plaque | 2/12/2009 |
| 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 out | 2/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| partials | 2/8/2009 |
| 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 teeth | 2/6/2009 |
| 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 teeth | 2/5/2009 |
| 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 extraction | 1/30/2009 |
| 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 tooth | 1/27/2009 |
| 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 years | 1/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| help | 1/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| crown | 1/22/2009 |
| 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 dentistry | 1/19/2009 |
| 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 titles | 1/16/2009 |
| 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 procedure | 1/14/2009 |
| 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 & implants | 1/13/2009 |
| 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. Crown | 1/12/2009 |
| 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 teeth | 1/10/2009 |
| 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 teeth | 1/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| retainer | 12/22/2008 |
| 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 grafts | 12/19/2008 |
| 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 grafts | 12/18/2008 |
| 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 gum | 12/17/2008 |
| 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 teeth | 12/16/2008 |
| 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 partials | 12/13/2008 |
| 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 off | 12/12/2008 |
| 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 question | 12/11/2008 |
| 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 extractions | 12/8/2008 |
| 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 treatment | 12/7/2008 |
| 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 Protect | 12/4/2008 |
| 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 sedation | 12/3/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| extraction | 12/2/2008 |
| 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 line | 11/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| question | 11/26/2008 |
| 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 Tooth | 11/24/2008 |
| 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 extractions | 11/21/2008 |
| 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 Veneer | 11/20/2008 |
| 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 bit | 11/19/2008 |
| 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 problems | 11/18/2008 |
| 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. old | 11/17/2008 |
| 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 removal | 11/16/2008 |
| 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 Tooth | 11/15/2008 |
| 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 crown | 11/14/2008 |
| 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 COMPLICATION | 11/13/2008 |
| 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 teeth | 11/12/2008 |
| 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 failure | 11/11/2008 |
| 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 field | 11/9/2008 |
| 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 Loss | 11/8/2008 |
| 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" smile | 11/7/2008 |
| 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 Implant | 11/6/2008 |
| 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 braces | 11/5/2008 |
| 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 crowns | 11/3/2008 |
| 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 flap | 11/1/2008 |
| 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 teeth | 10/31/2008 |
| 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 concerns | 10/29/2008 |
| 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 crown | 10/27/2008 |
| 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 Gums | 10/24/2008 |
| 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 teeth | 10/23/2008 |
| 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 calcification | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 time | 10/20/2008 |
| 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 Question | 10/19/2008 |
| 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 Floss | 10/17/2008 |
| 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 work | 10/16/2008 |
| 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 tooth | 10/14/2008 |
| 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 replaced | 10/10/2008 |
| 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 Received | 10/3/2008 |
| 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 disease | 10/2/2008 |
| 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 disease | 10/1/2008 |
| 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. Partial | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 post | 9/19/2008 |
| 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 expansion | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: thanks A: Orthodontics is based on our bodies' ability to grow and resorb (eliminate) bone. When a tooth is ... | |
| post root canal problems | 9/14/2008 |
| 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 trauma | 9/13/2008 |
| 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 dentures | 9/13/2008 |
| 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 CANAL | 9/1/2008 |
| 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 change | 9/1/2008 |
| 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 fillings | 8/31/2008 |
| 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 molar | 8/30/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| resorbtion | 8/30/2008 |
| 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 tooth | 8/29/2008 |
| 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 Teeth | 8/28/2008 |
| 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 off | 8/27/2008 |
| 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 partial | 8/27/2008 |
| 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 Teeth | 8/25/2008 |
| 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 IPR | 8/25/2008 |
| 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 teeth | 8/24/2008 |
| 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 change | 8/23/2008 |
| 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 biting | 8/22/2008 |
| 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 Lengthening | 8/19/2008 |
| 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 mouth | 8/17/2008 |
| 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 Allergy | 8/17/2008 |
| 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 old | 8/14/2008 |
| 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 bridge | 8/13/2008 |
| 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 Question | 8/11/2008 |
| 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 Difficulty | 8/10/2008 |
| 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 Difficulty | 8/10/2008 |
| 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 Antibiotics | 8/9/2008 |
| 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 tooth | 8/8/2008 |
| 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 bridges | 8/8/2008 |
| 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 side | 8/5/2008 |
| 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 gums | 8/5/2008 |
| 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 & bridge | 8/4/2008 |
| 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 tooth | 8/3/2008 |
| 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 implant | 8/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| novacaine | 8/1/2008 |
| 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 Crowns | 8/1/2008 |
| 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 tooth | 7/31/2008 |
| 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 teeth | 7/31/2008 |
| 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 replacement | 7/29/2008 |
| 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 Bridge | 7/29/2008 |
| 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 surgery | 7/26/2008 |
| 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 crown | 7/25/2008 |
| 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 teeth | 7/24/2008 |
| 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 Orthodontist | 7/24/2008 |
| 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 pain | 7/23/2008 |
| 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 lumineers | 7/23/2008 |
| 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 replacement | 7/22/2008 |
| 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 problem | 7/22/2008 |
| 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 expansion | 7/21/2008 |
| 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 molars | 7/20/2008 |
| 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 care | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Crown | 7/19/2008 |
| 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 right | 7/18/2008 |
| 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 extraction | 7/18/2008 |
| 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 expansion | 7/17/2008 |
| 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 teeth | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 braces | 7/16/2008 |
| 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 extraction | 7/15/2008 |
| 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 shifting | 7/14/2008 |
| 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 Implants | 7/13/2008 |
| 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 teeth | 7/12/2008 |
| 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, Implant | 7/11/2008 |
| 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 Gracie | 7/10/2008 |
| 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 guard | 7/10/2008 |
| 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 loss | 7/9/2008 |
| 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 abroad | 7/8/2008 |
| 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 not | 7/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| bridgework | 7/7/2008 |
| 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 removed | 7/5/2008 |
| 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 implant | 7/4/2008 |
| 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 Extraction | 7/4/2008 |
| 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 out | 7/4/2008 |
| 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 Extraction | 7/3/2008 |
| 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 implant | 7/3/2008 |
| 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 filling | 7/2/2008 |
| 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 Tooth | 7/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| equilibration | 7/2/2008 |
| 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 extraction | 7/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| cavity | 7/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| bridgework | 6/30/2008 |
| 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 TONGUE | 6/30/2008 |
| 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 abroad | 6/29/2008 |
| 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 Causes | 6/29/2008 |
| 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 fitting | 6/28/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Abcess | 6/26/2008 |
| 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 pain | 6/26/2008 |
| 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 pain | 6/24/2008 |
| 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 tip | 6/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Retainers | 6/23/2008 |
| 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. RCT | 6/22/2008 |
| 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... ugh | 6/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dentures | 6/19/2008 |
| 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 bridge | 6/18/2008 |
| 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 water | 6/17/2008 |
| 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 peroxide | 6/15/2008 |
| 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 water | 6/15/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| RPE | 6/15/2008 |
| 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 Crown | 6/14/2008 |
| 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 tooth | 6/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lumineers | 6/12/2008 |
| 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 Crown | 6/12/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| cavity | 6/11/2008 |
| 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 gums | 6/11/2008 |
| 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 tooth | 6/10/2008 |
| 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 exercise | 6/9/2008 |
| 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 crowns | 6/9/2008 |
| 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 crowns | 6/9/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| mouth | 6/8/2008 |
| 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 tooth | 6/7/2008 |
| 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 crown | 6/6/2008 |
| 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 bridge | 6/6/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| implants | 6/5/2008 |
| 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? bridge | 6/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| implants | 6/4/2008 |
| 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 extraction | 6/2/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| implants | 5/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Apicoectomy | 5/29/2008 |
| 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 extraction | 5/29/2008 |
| 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 molar | 5/26/2008 |
| 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 implants | 5/26/2008 |
| 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 implants | 5/25/2008 |
| 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 canal | 5/23/2008 |
| 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 canal | 5/22/2008 |
| 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 Molar | 5/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Crown | 5/21/2008 |
| 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 procedure | 5/20/2008 |
| 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 Molar | 5/20/2008 |
| 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 Crowns | 5/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| implant | 5/19/2008 |
| 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 crowns | 5/18/2008 |
| 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 bad | 5/17/2008 |
| 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 jaw | 5/16/2008 |
| 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 extraction | 5/16/2008 |
| 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 problems | 5/15/2008 |
| 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 in | 5/14/2008 |
| 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 realignment | 5/13/2008 |
| 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 Gums | 5/12/2008 |
| 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 plate | 5/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Crown | 5/9/2008 |
| 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 guards | 5/9/2008 |
| 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 canal | 5/9/2008 |
| 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 bridges | 5/8/2008 |
| 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 bridge | 5/8/2008 |
| 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 crown | 5/7/2008 |
| 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 Extraction | 5/6/2008 |
| 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,toothache | 5/6/2008 |
| 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 problem | 5/5/2008 |
| 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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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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