| Subject | Date Asked |
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| papilla | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Had two implant crown restorations (#8 and #9) done during this past July. The dentist left space in ...
A: In my practice, when I am restoring an anterior implant restoration, I fabricate a temporary that ...
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| Dark spot on surface of filling | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I recently noticed a small dark spot that appears to be on the surface of an old silver filling in ...
A: Sometimes as silver fillings age they can oxidize and turn black and it does not indicate a problem, ...
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| Not sure what to do | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I will try my best to make this short. I have had severe complications (in my belief) from an ...
A: Although it is not possible for me to diagnose your problems without a physical examination, I will ...
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| Implant in Back Upper Right Region - Safe? | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Spindel: I recently lost a crown on a tooth that had been root canalled in the back upper right ...
A: I do believe that a second opinion is in order. I would advise you to make an appointment with a ...
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| pain after filling | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a question about pain after having an old filling replaced. About a week after, I started ...
A: Your symptoms may be caused by a high bite. The fact that the bottom tooth is also bothers you does ...
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| white spot inside mouth | 10/28/2009 |
Q: but it dosent hurt like a canker sore or has not got any bigger.it is a light white color.i do not ...
A: It sounds like you have an ulcer. I do not understand from your question exactly where the ulcer is, ...
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| Crowns and root canal | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My wife went to the dentist because one of her teeth hurt. The dentist told her that she needed two ...
A: A root canal can be completed if planned properly, without damaging your wife's crown. If an ...
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| post root canal complications | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Good Morning Dr. Spindel, I had root canal on back molar done last thursday (10/15) & really didn't ...
A: It is truly difficult to say what is going on without the benefit of an examination, but I will try ...
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| Abraded Area and Dark Staining | 10/16/2009 |
Q: On my back bottom molars I have a brown stain that runs along the gumline of both of them. I've had ...
A: Don't stay up nights worrying. It is not a big deal! The dark brown stain you describe often ...
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| Exposed Root vs. Cracked Tooth? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I have a molar that’s been bothering me for almost two years now. I’ll try to give you a ...
A: Although it is not possible to diagnose your problem without an actual examination but I will offer ...
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| mouth wash | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Spindel, Just wanted to confirm that the average mouth wash (whether alcohol-based or not) is ...
A: It is and interesting coincidence, but I have just written a post on this very subject on my Blog ...
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| deep filling on a cracked tooth | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have a broken molar on the bottom row--the very last one on the left side. My dentist said the ...
A: Without actually examining you it is not possible for me to know for sure what is going on with your ...
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| cosmetic dentistry | 10/6/2009 |
Q: hi i was looking to know if you would be able to tell me which crown or venneer would be best for me ...
A: If you have sound teeth without lots of fillings veneers are the best alternative, since they look ...
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| Upper canine tooth infection | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have a problem with an upper canine tooth. I have no back teeth beyond these canine teeth & had ...
A: You mention that you have some swelling. If you do have swelling associated with your canine , ...
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| Root canal with infection. | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I was once told that performing a root canal with an infection in my gums would be dangerous. When I ...
A: Many root canals are performed while an infection is present in the bone or the gums. This is not a ...
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| chewing pain on temp crown | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Spindel, In mid July of this summer I had my upper second to last right molar prepped for a crown. ...
A: I think your questions are on the money. In my practice, I find that patients commonly complain that ...
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| eyeteeth extraction | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I am 41, I have had the two ugliest top eyeteeth since I was 13. I would love more than anything to ...
A: Without seeing a photograph of your smile it is hard to give you a definitive answer, but I will ...
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| Loose teeth | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I know that I have periodontal disease. I have neglected my teeth and have lost teeth. I currently ...
A: You have many options including Full and Partial dentures. If you were a patient in my dental ...
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| Post Root canal pain | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I underwent a root canal treatment on my upper right molar(first session during the last week of ...
A: Sometimes after a root canal a tooth can hurt for a period of time or be sensitive to pressure or ...
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| Tooth | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a tooth that has been having problems over the past 2 or 3 years, and would like advice on ...
A: Of course without actually examining you I can not offer a diagnosis, but I can offer some general ...
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| lower jaw/chin pain | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have pain in my lower jaw/chin. My teeth and gums seem to be fine and do not hurt, however if I ...
A: It doesn't sound like a dental problem. The area you are touching sounds like the location of the ...
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| Do I need a root canal | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I am in a little anxious that my local dentist that I usually go to said that I may need a root ...
A: From your story it does seem likely that you do need a root canal, but getting a second opinion is ...
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| tooth pain after porcelain onlay | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I had a porcelain onlay done to replace a 15 year old mercury filling. I did not have any problems ...
A: Your pain is not all in your head and sensitivity and symptoms such as yours unfortunately are not ...
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| Root Canal | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I had root canal on two different Molars years ago. One was about 12 years ago, and the other about ...
A: If you are experiencing sensitivity to hot and cold on the left side of your mouth it is not coming ...
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| Gum damage | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I've had a molar extracted 9 days ago. Most of the pain i gone and the "gap" is tender and slightly ...
A: In my practice I ask patients to return seven days after an extraction for observation. I like to ...
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| perforation of root during RTC | 9/1/2009 |
Q: How would a dental patient know if the endodontist perforated a root during RCT on a molar if the ...
A: Do you suspect that you have a root perforation during a root canal performed by an endodontist and ...
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| Helioseal F Sealant color | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Dr. Spindel: What is the normal color for Helioseal F? My dentist put Helioseal F on my boy's ...
A: Helioseal F comes in a white shade. I use a different brand of sealant in my practice. When using it ...
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| impacted 6 year molar | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My eight year old has a six year molar that has not come down. X-rays were done and it appears the ...
A: Without examining your child it is not possible to fully advise you but I will give you some ...
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| Cracked Tooth | 8/21/2009 |
Q: My long time dentist has retired and my first visit with the new dentist resulted in a claim that I ...
A: Although I have not examined your tooth, you put in your subject 'cracked tooth', so I assume that ...
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| Root canal and crown | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I just had my root canal done. My endodontist does not have a microscope so she took 4 or 5 ...
A: Root canals can be well done by endodontist with or without microscopes. It is true that ...
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| A child's dental problem from the Philippines | 8/19/2009 |
Q: good afternoon to you sir, I'm recently in the Republic of the Philippines for a vacation, and in ...
A: Without actually examining this child it is not possible give you complete advice on her particular ...
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| Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Mitral Valve Prolapse | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I'm aware that the American Heart Association issued revised guidelines in 2007 regarding ...
A: I went to the American Dental Association website and found this information for you. According to ...
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| crowns on implants | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My wife has three new implants on molars. The crowns can back from the lab and when fitted there was ...
A: It sounds like the implant abutments are exposed and visible. This can happen either if the implant ...
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| 2 teeth have sharp pain when biting | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Last year I had one tooth filled because of a cavity. I had no problems with it until a few months ...
A: Your Question raises a number of issues. I will try my best to answer them. First lets start with ...
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| Problems with a crown... | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I am having problems with one of my front teeth. When I was 5 I fell and chipped the ...
A: There are couple of possibilities for your pain. Since your dentist has adjusted the bite, I will ...
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| sensivity to cold after rootcanal | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Respected sir; my name is shazia from India I had central teeth crowded,in the ...
A: I am sorry you are having this symptom even after you had a root canal. After the pulp is removed ...
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| Root canal | 7/23/2009 |
Q: i was at the dentist today and had the first stage of a root canal completed on an upper moler. ...
A: Since this pain occurred only at towards the end of the appointment, it is likely that your ...
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| Root Canal Problem | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I'm a 24 year old female. I have been having a lot of problems with my fifth front tooth (on my left ...
A: It is not possible to feel sensitivity to cold or sweets from a tooth after it has had a root canal. ...
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| Jaw pain | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I went to my dentist about one week ago with terrible tooth and upper jaw pain. I figured a tooth ...
A: Unfortunately some sinus problems do cause symptoms in the teeth and differentiating which is ...
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| Your Advice | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I need your advice. Well, you see, I had my tooth digitally x-rayed today, and they ...
A: It is not a matter of which type of radiograph is more accurate. I do not really believe one type is ...
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| Your Advice | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I need your advice. Well, you see, I had my tooth digitally x-rayed today, and they ...
A: Conventional and digital X-rays are not the same. Sometimes a problem might show on one but not the ...
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| Gum Pain | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have been experiencing gum pain in a specific area (upper right) of my teeth for the last couple ...
A: I am sorry that you are in pain. It sounds like your dentist may not sure either. Without actually ...
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| FLOURIDEX | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I'm confused about something and maybe you can help me. You see, I went in for my ...
A: First I must confess that in my practice I prescribe prevident, a comparable product that is less ...
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| swelling gums | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I had a root canal and it still hurt. My dentist said I have swollen gums and such, so ...
A: Sometimes when treating an infection with antibiotics and the infection is not clearing up, a ...
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| Essix appliance | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Dr. Spindel, i just got an Essix appliance for provisional tooth replacement for my upper central ...
A: It is likely that the appliance is putting slight pressure on the the lateral incisors and the first ...
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| soreness/pain after root canal- crown post | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal about a month ago. Front tooth. Every thing was fine . About 10 days after the ...
A: At this point in time the best thing for you to do is to wait and see if the pain goes away. It may ...
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| Root Canals | 6/25/2009 |
Q: Spindel, After a root canal, you know how some people do not need crowns, especially on front ...
A: It sounds like your dentist is correct. It is not the filling, since the tooth after a root canal ...
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| Root Canals | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Spindel, After a root canal, you know how some people do not need crowns, especially on front ...
A: Any tooth can hurt if a filling is high. If when you bite down and you hit the filling before the ...
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| Root | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I need you to tell me something in regards to the tooth I have. I have a concern about ...
A: It clarifies things for me. In my experience, sometimes after a root canal is completed things can ...
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| Root | 6/22/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I need you to tell me something in regards to the tooth I have. I have a concern about ...
A: I am sorry that your tooth is still bothering you after your root canal procedure.It is not clear ...
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| lumineers | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Can dental hand instruments scratch the surfaces on lumineers? I had a cleaning & the surfaces feel ...
A: Yes, it is possible for some of the dental instruments to make small scratches in veneers(lumineers ...
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| digital x-rays and cavities | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I want your advice on something. I just got some digital x-rays at this office, and they ...
A: Although decay can spread at different rates depending on hygiene and diet, usually it is not a ...
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| root canal | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Spindel, How come sometimes after a root canal, the tooth ends up aching more than befored the ...
A: Your question is an interesting one. This month the American Dental association journal includes ...
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| Crown Suddenly Sensitive to Cold Food/Drink | 6/11/2009 |
Q: i- I had a crown done on a cracked tooth nine months ago. The dentist said I still had good tooth ...
A: Your dentist is probably correct in his observation that your crown does not have a 'hole' in it. ...
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| inflammation | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I had a root canal a couple months ago due to an infection on the bone. then after the root ...
A: If you had the root canal treated several months ago and it still bothers you regularly, it is ...
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| Pain from anesthetic | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I went to get the last of my fillings the other day, which meant, getting the last molars (not ...
A: It sounds like your dentist gave you a mandibular block. When I give this injection, every 10th ...
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| Pain from anesthetic | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I went to get the last of my fillings the other day, which meant, getting the last molars (not ...
A: Although I can not say for sure where your dentist placed his needles for the injections, it sounds ...
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| local anesthetic | 6/4/2009 |
Q: After recieving a local anesthetic from the dentist a few weeks ago. My knees began to shake, my ...
A: It certainly sounds like you had a reaction to the epinephrine that is placed in the anaesthetic as ...
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| cracked porcelain fixed bridge | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i had my fixed brigde for one year now..8 units fixed bridge starting in my two front teeth ...
A: I think you should ask your dentist to replace it for you. If you were a patient in my practice and ...
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| Dental work with shingles | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I need a filling, crown and possible root canal done today. I have a rash that has been diagnosed ...
A: You did not mention where the rash is. Is it on your face? If it is not on your face it does not ...
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| Dental Filling | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a filling in one on my back teeth, a month ago a small part of that filling fell out as i ...
A: It is not possible for me to determine the status of your tooth. The dentist you saw found nothing ...
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| What do you think? | 5/26/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I need your advice on something. I had a root canal a couple years ago, and till this ...
A: Although I find your distress entirely understandable, it is not common practice for a dentist who ...
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| Darkening Spots | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I'm wondering about something. I have a white cyst on my gums between my two front ...
A: Without examining you and looking at your X-ray, it is hard to say exactly what is going on. Again I ...
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| Brushing | 5/19/2009 |
Q: When I got my teeth cleaned I was told that for brushing 2 minutes is recommended since some only ...
A: If you are using a manual brush and not putting excessive pressure on your brush 6 minutes will not ...
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| Darkening Spots | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I'm wondering about something. I have a white cyst on my gums between my two front ...
A: Without an actual examination it is hard to say what is going on, but I will try to give you some ...
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| cold test, root canal, etc... | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I went to the dentist several weeks ago, and one of my dentist found an infection on my tooth. The ...
A: I can not address all of your questions in this answer. I will answer some of them. A positive ...
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| cold test, root canal, etc... | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I went to the dentist several weeks ago, and one of my dentist found an infection on my tooth. The ...
A: Although sometimes it can be difficult to detect a tooth with an infection just by looking at the ...
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| Substitute for human teeth | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I am currently doing a research project in school entitled Averrhoa carambola (Star fruit) as Teeth ...
A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. There was a computer glitch. I can not think of an ...
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| pain on tooth | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I was wondering when it comes to a tooth which has received root canal therapy, and if ...
A: A crack away from the gum in a root canal tooth will not hurt. If there is a fracture near or in ...
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| pain on tooth | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I was wondering when it comes to a tooth which has received root canal therapy, and if ...
A: Although a tooth that has had a root canal has no pulp or nerve tissue inside, the ligaments ...
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| 10 yr. old lost bottom k9 | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I though he would get a couple new molars but didn't expect him to lose a tooth, especially the ...
A: Your son is fine, and on schedule. Kids continue to lose teeth until there about 12 years of age. ...
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| Tooth issues | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I know you cannot see my tooth and the situation, but I wanted to see if you can have any ...
A: From your description it is hard to tell whether anything serious is going on. If you were my ...
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| Root Canals | 5/1/2009 |
Q: Dr. Spindel: After a root canal, if we are still able to feel pain on the tooth, such as pain to ...
A: If there is a 'missed canal' on your root canal it is conceivable that it can still contain vital ...
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| Root Canals | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Dr. Spindel: After a root canal, if we are still able to feel pain on the tooth, such as pain to ...
A: Yes it is true that after a root canal your tooth will be unable to feel sensitivity to sweets cold ...
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| permanent tooth??? loss | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My 12 1/2 yr old son while flossing his teeth about 40 minutes ago - just "popped" out his second ...
A: Being a parent is an adventure! It is most likely that your son lost his deciduous (primary) first ...
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| difference between temp and perm bridge | 4/26/2009 |
Q: What is the difference between a permanent bridge and a temporary one. A periodontist informed me ...
A: Possibly I can clear up the confusion. A temporary bridge usually refers to a bridge that is me ant ...
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| Misc. questions | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions hopefully you can shed some light on. First, is it possible for a nerve in a ...
A: It is quite common for a 'nerve' to die without a patient being aware of it. Sometimes the way the ...
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| Immediate Partial | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I am having 5 extractions done this week, 4 simple and 1 surgical/erupt tooth. It will than be ...
A: Kathy, An Immediate partial lower denture(PLD) is a denture that is inserted at the time of ...
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| Root Canals | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have had a root canal on one of my tooth, and it still feels achy pain from time to time when I ...
A: If a tooth has had a root canal, it is extremely unlikely for there to be any living pulp tissue ...
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| 5 year old with lots of cavities | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My 5 year old son was born with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency(liver and lung disease). When he was ...
A: First let me say that I understand that raising your son must provide you with challenges beyond ...
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| Crown | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have recently gotten a 100% porcelain crown on one of my front teet that had a root canal and was ...
A: There are two possible reasons for the crown to appear grayish. If a translucent porcelain crown is ...
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| Molar extracted | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I'm getting braces in about 3 weeks and went to the dentist on Monday to have my 2nd pre molars ...
A: You needn't worry that the shape of your face will change. The space after the orthodontic movement ...
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| All ceramic vs metal fused crowns | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I'm 33 yrs male living in India. I'm about to have 6 of my upper teeth crowned after root canaling ...
A: Without actually examining you it is not possible to say for sure whether in your your dentist is ...
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| crowns | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I had three crowns put on at the same time at the end of November. Last night one came off and I ...
A: If your crown was permanently cemented and fitted properly it would be unusual for it to come out in ...
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| crown build up/pain | 4/5/2009 |
Q: On my upper left last molar I was told I had a fracture, and needed a crown. This was about a six ...
A: Pain, after a crown preparation and final impressions, is not uncommon and does not necessarily mean ...
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| My white fillings | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I just had a root canal done, and I did not need a crown for that tooth, so the dentist put a ...
A: Michelle, The filling should feel smooth and not bumpy. If it felt so, it did need to be 'shaved' ...
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| jaw pain | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I had a regular dental cleaning about 2 weeks ago. Four days later, I started having a lot of jaw ...
A: Although it is not possible to actually diagnose your problems without an actual examination, I will ...
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| fantom pain in bicuspids location after extraction | 4/2/2009 |
Q: two years ago i had my bicuspids extracted which caused phantom pain in those sockets which would ...
A: I am not sure what you are experiencing and it is even more difficult to help you with a diagnosis ...
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| broken teeth | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My husband has some broken teeth and the enamel is wearing off daily. We have been told it was from ...
A: Although I have had patients that are 'difficult' to get anesthesia, I have never had a patient that ...
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| tooth enamel | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I am currently 20 years old and for some time now (maybe a few years) I have noticed that my two ...
A: It is difficult to diagnose your problem without examining your teeth, but I will try an give you ...
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| Amalgam & gold cavity preparations | 3/29/2009 |
Q: i was wandering if you could help make a good comparison between Amalgam & Gold cavity preparations. ...
A: The preparation for these two restorations are quite similar. Both should have a depth of ...
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| Root Canal | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Spindel....I had a root canal done on #3 about 2 years ago. It has never been right since the ...
A: I do not think the ringing in your ear is at all related to the root canal in tooth #3. If you are ...
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| Cosmetic Denistry Newbie | 3/25/2009 |
Q: My parents were not very responsible folks, and now at age 21 i'm suffering the embarrassing effect ...
A: I would seek a second opinion prior to embarking on an extensive round of dentistry. Often times ...
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| Loose teeth | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Recently while playing sports I received a blow which made my top front teeth loose, or more so than ...
A: Although some teeth do tighten back even without splinting, I do believe splinting is helpful.No, I ...
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| Loose teeth | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Recently while playing sports I received a blow which made my top front teeth loose, or more so than ...
A: Without an actual physical examination it is hard to answer whether you would benefit from a root ...
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| tooth extraction | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have to have two teeth out and I am a nervous wreck, should i just have local freezing or be put ...
A: Although local anesthesia is fine, it will not do anything to alleviate your anxiety. If you are ...
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| Trouble with root canal/crown, Endodontist says extract #14, vacation coming right up?? | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal and crown placement 18 months ago. Never could chew properly on that side. ...
A: This is not a simple answer, but I will offer advice. With an infected tooth, there are no ...
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| endodontics | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Sir, I would like to know if it is possible for a tooth with non-vital pulp have dentinal ...
A: If a some nonvital teeth can experience sensitivity to hot. Nonvital pulps do not feel cold ...
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| crooked smile post filling | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Last night at 6PM I had a filling placed in a upper left molar. At the time I was given a shot of ...
A: Although I am surprised you still have residual numbness, this most likely will go away. Some of the ...
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| Rate at which tooth decay occurs | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Dr. Spindel, my daughter is planning an experiment on tooth decay for her school science fair. We ...
A: Never having tried this experiment out, it would is hard for me to say for sure. I would design the ...
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| Broken Molar--extraction | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have a broken molar on the upper right side. It is also next to a wisdom tooth. I have only had 1 ...
A: I do not recommend you take the loose tooth out yourself. You should go to a dentist to diagnose ...
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| dental bridge | 3/7/2009 |
Q: One year after recieving a dental bridge,(#7,8,9),tooth #9 required a root canal. Two years later I ...
A: If the pulp in #7 is necrotic, it will not be able to 'heal on it own'. The infection on # 7 will ...
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| Do you think this is reversible pulpitis which is resolving, or irrversible pulpitis? | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Spindel, Three weeks ago my dentist detected some deep decay under one of the fillings he placed a ...
A: As you have pointed out it is difficult to give specific information about your case without ...
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| bridges | 3/2/2009 |
Q: i am 72 hours status post temporary bridge placement 3-5. I have new onset pain mild throbbing with ...
A: It doesn't sound that you are experiencing unusual symptoms. Teeth prepared for crowns and bridges ...
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| First Molar Broken | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I'm a 29 yr old male and recently had a root cannel in my first molar (I think that's what it's ...
A: The tooth in front of the wisdom tooth is called the second molar. If a second or first molar is ...
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| Baby teeth in adults | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I am 28yrs and moved to the US from another country. I had my first dental visit a couple of years ...
A: It is difficult to advise you without an actual examination. I will offer you some general ...
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| 6yo daughters teeth | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a couple concerns and questions about my 6yo daughter. Let me start by saying that the reason ...
A: At around 6 your daughter was due to loose the deciduous lower central anteriors. She should also ...
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| pain in front top tooth post root canal | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal on my front upper left tooth Jan. 6th 2009. I had a bad accident invoving that ...
A: Although I can not diagnose your problem over the Internet, I can give you some information about ...
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| numb teeth from trauma | 2/21/2009 |
Q: A day and a half ago I was in a yoga class and dropped a 1lb. block on my face from 3 feet away. It ...
A: In my experience. I have not found that trauma to the pulp of teeth does not cause 'numbness'. You ...
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| Cavity filling or RCT? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I was having tooth pain with cold and sweet; it felt like the cold/sweet was shooting directly up ...
A: It is possible that you will eventually require a root canal, but before deciding on that it would ...
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| Jaw popping | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Sometimes if I yawn with my mouth open too wide, my lower jaw pops out of place. It actually looks ...
A: You appear to be experiencing Temporomandibular joint derangement(also known as TMD). The ...
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| cracked tooth | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am 59 years of age and in good health. In the last five years I have had three cracked teeth, all ...
A: Cracked teeth happen for a number of reasons. The most common cause is that teeth have overly large ...
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| Root Canal | 2/17/2009 |
Q: went to dentist because of pain in upper molar - next to last; said I needed a root canal. Was ...
A: It sounds like he gave you good advice. I think you should go to an endodontist for a second try at ...
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| Facial Numbness reoccured 30+ hours after novocaine | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Started experiencing pain last Sat on a flight. Pain became very intense at home on Sunday, started ...
A: Although I can not diagnose and treat your condition over the Internet, I can offer some general ...
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| Root canal likely if tooth sensitive to hot more than cold | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Spindel, Would you please give me information regarding indications for root canal therapy? I had a ...
A: Teeth can be extremely sensitive and not require root canal. Once the bite has been properly ...
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| Do all deep fillings one day require root canal therapy? | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Spindel. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I have various small fillings in my ...
A: Most deep fillings do not eventually require root canals. If the pulp was not actually exposed( a ...
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| Chewing Gum | 2/4/2009 |
Q: On your take as a dentist, what is your perspective on chewing gum? Is it true that it is good for ...
A: My feelings about chewing gum are mixed. On the plus side, it does relieve stress, stimulates ...
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| Maryland Bridge Question | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My wife's Maryland Bridge (for one tooth) fell out recently. Todays Dentists seem to not practice ...
A: Maryland bridges have fallen out of fashion due to their high failure rate. Most of them have to be ...
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| gum sore | 2/2/2009 |
Q: i have a sore above the back of my two front teeth it doesnt hurt but is in the way when i eat or ...
A: Without an actual examination, it is hard to tell exactly what is going on in your mouth. Most ...
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| Chipped Tooth | 2/1/2009 |
Q: When my daughter was about eight years old she chipped one of her adult front teeth.Just a small ...
A: Although the dentists are correct that a small chip will not grow back, sometimes the appearance of ...
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| canine tooth | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Im 21 and have a canine tooth that just ruins my smile. I really want to remove it but dentists keep ...
A: Even though your canine tooth is out of place, do not extract it. Although extracting it will not ...
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| Rotten Root Canal | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal and crown done to a rear molar. I have had severe pain since the night of the ...
A: A hematoma is a clot of blood in the tissue that will slowly go away. It can take some time to ...
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| 2 crowns or 1 bridge | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Tooth #30 already had a root canal but needed a crown. The temporary filling came out after 10 years ...
A: It really is not possible to advise you properly without the benefit of an actual physical exam or ...
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| tooth pulled | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Can a dentist pull out a tooth with out numbing the gum? The dentist didn't even offer, and it was ...
A: It seems like you are asking "Should a dentist extract a tooth without administering a local ...
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| Pain one month after root canal therapy | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I’m 27 years old and in November 2008 I was diagnosed with my first cavity. I should mention that I ...
A: You certainly should contact the root canal specialist. Seeing as you have just completed the root ...
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| 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: After a tooth is filled it can hurt for a number of reasons. The most common cause is a high bite ...
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| Sensitive Tooth | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have a tooth that has recently felt slightly sensitive to cold liquids. It is not real noticable ...
A: Cold sensitivity can came and go. If it keeps returning usually it means there is something wrong ...
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| did i get scammed | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I went to a new dentist today and I have black stains in the pits of my back molars. I've always had ...
A: Without examining you before it is truly hard to say. I will give some information and some of my ...
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| retainer/implant/graft | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I currently wear a retainer (cheap plastic clear kind) so my teeth won't shift. I had a lower molar ...
A: It sounds like you are wearing the type of retainer made on a vacuum former. If you cut it to ...
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| Cosmetic choices | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Spindel, I am considering cosmetic dentistry to help with crooked front teeth and slight ...
A: If your teeth are 'crooked' and slightly discolored, then you do have several options. Orthodontic ...
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| Intense Ache | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I got a crown on a tooth that had been filled with a silver filling when I was young and the tooth ...
A: Although it is not possible to diagnose your problem without seeing you, I can offer some general ...
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| partial crown possible? | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I had a tooth break down the middle that had a large filling. The part of the tooth on the inside ...
A: Yes there is a partial coverage option available for most broken teeth and you should feel free to ...
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| Crowns | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I just got my first 4 crowns on the top front of my teeth 10 days ago. They are black at the top of ...
A: It sounds like your dentist made ceramo metal crowns for your anterior teeth. Often these are made ...
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| to pull or not to pull a tooth | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Last year I had root canal done on my upper right molar, 2nd to the back. I has lost health ...
A: I am sure your decision is difficult for you, since you probably are concerned about the cost ...
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| somewhat loose tooth from impact | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I was doing so home repairs when a closet door knocked me causing me to bite down on my lip and ...
A: After a blow, teeth can get looser. Sometimes they heal on their own with out consequence, sometimes ...
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| Teeth Whitening and Infections | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have been reading on how to make teeth whiter and to get rid of infections. I have found some ...
A: Tooth whitening is generally considered safe, even for a 17 year old. That being said, I do not ...
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| Spaces in between teeth | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I am a 27 year old female who has never had a problem with her teeth. I have had my wisdom teeth ...
A: I am not completely sure what type of spaces you are describing, but I will give you some ...
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| if cavity is in the back of the last tooth | 12/17/2008 |
Q: How common is it to have a cavity that is in the very back of a molar when it is the last tooth in ...
A: It is indeed likely that you have gum recession and some exposed dentin on the distal of your upper ...
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| if cavity is in the back of the last tooth | 12/16/2008 |
Q: How common is it to have a cavity that is in the very back of a molar when it is the last tooth in ...
A: It is quite common to have a cavity on the back of the last molar.If the cavity is not on the root, ...
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| nesbit partials | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I asked several dentists about nesbit partials. I think it's a flexible apparatus. They all ...
A: It is true that valplast nesbit partials can cause some gum problems over time. The original type ...
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| question | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Does a bridge also serve the purpose of preventing teeth from shifting? My bridge would cover 3 ...
A: A Nesbit is not the same as a maryland bridge. Nesbits are 'removable' bridges-you take them out at ...
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| question | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Does a bridge also serve the purpose of preventing teeth from shifting? My bridge would cover 3 ...
A: The proposed bridge will tend to keep the space from closing. The bridge covers 'prepared' teeth and ...
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| bridge | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Are lower molar bridges generally effective? (bridge would be to small front tooth and then ...
A: The longer the span of the bridge, the less likely the bridge is to work without complications. ...
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| Partial Blood Clot | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I had one of my lower molars removed a day and a half ago, and I noticed the white blood clot in the ...
A: Obviously I cannot tell for sure what is going on without and actual examination, but I will try to ...
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| delayed permanent teeth eruption | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My son is 9 and a half years old and is a healthy boy in the 50th percentile for height and weight. ...
A: Although this is not that common, I have seen it before. Some kids have very delayed eruption of ...
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| Pulpotomy | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a large lower molar #30 that causes pain when I chew on it and is very sensitive to cold and ...
A: I am sorry you are having this problem and I wish I was able to examine you first hand but I will ...
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| severe pain in teeth | 12/1/2008 |
Q: This past July I had a routine dental cleaning. One week later, I went on vacation which included ...
A: A routine dental cleaning will not cause symptoms such as yours. Occasionally a routine cleaning ...
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| Going overseas for a bridge | 11/30/2008 |
Q: Spindel, I had one of my molars removed by my dentist several months ago and have been recommended ...
A: In my opinion, It is not a good idea to have a bridge done over seas. Fabricating a three unit ...
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| Bruised Nerve/Root | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I have had a few very deep cavaties filled, and ever since then I have had severe sensitivity. I ...
A: I am sorry you are in such discomfort and It sounds like you may have a tooth related problem. ...
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| severe pain where tooth was pulled | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled in 2001...no problems since untill 2 weeks ago I started having a ...
A: If you can, I would call the Oral Surgeon who pulled your wisdom teeth. If you need an appropriate ...
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| Permanent Onlay fell off | 11/22/2008 |
Q: It's my impression that onlays should last decades when well treated. I've worn a night guard to ...
A: I certainly understand that it is distressing to have your onlay fall out in only than three years. ...
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| Crown on my back molar | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I just got a crown on my back molar after a root canal. The process was grueling and more painful ...
A: In my practice, when I get a new patient who needs a crown, it is not at all uncommon for them to ...
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| lump behind teeth | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I really need help figuring out what is going on. For 2+ weeks now.. there has been a lump behind ...
A: It is not possible to tell from your description exactly what is going on. It is possible to have ...
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| space maintainer | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I'm 53 years old and lost my first adult tooth two years ago. After reading about the risks of root ...
A: You have a number of option for you missing tooth. You seem concerned with the 'risks' that go along ...
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| denture vs. bridges | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have had extensive work in my mouth in my 39 years and am quite tired of it. If my father had not ...
A: There is nothing wrong with treatment planning a removable partial denture. If your hygiene is good, ...
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| lost filling | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I recently lost a filling in my lower wisdom tooth for the second time. My dentist told me that I ...
A: Without actually examining you, I am not in position to determine why you are loosing your filling, ...
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| Potruded front jaw | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I am 22 year old girl.My problem is my front teeth are potruding in front.Its not visible as I am ...
A: It is difficult to give you a definitive answer with out actually examining you, but I will try to ...
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| Can a root canal be re-done? | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have had several problem teeth, at least 4 root canals, one tooth was later extracted due to ...
A: It does sound like you should have your root canal retreated by the endodontist. Root canals ...
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| pain after fillings | 11/13/2008 |
Q: 3 weeks ago i had 3 composite fillings done for the first time i am in pain daily not just sensitive ...
A: It is difficult without an actual physical examination, to be sure what the problem is caused by, ...
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| re: root canal and high blood pressure | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal 1 day ago after experiencing about 3 weeks of pain that became unbearable until ...
A: As long as you have no worsening swelling(a symptom of possible worsening infection) then over the ...
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| Complications of recent dental visit | 11/11/2008 |
Q: "PRIORITY:HIGH" Dear DR Spindel: I had a filling/cavity done 11/5/08 on the lower anterior teeth ...
A: usually lymph node that are swollen in the neck are not secondary to dental or oral problems. The ...
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| Complications of recent dental visit | 11/10/2008 |
Q: "PRIORITY:HIGH" Dear DR Spindel: I had a filling/cavity done 11/5/08 on the lower anterior teeth ...
A: It doesn't sound like your symptoms are related to the filling you had done in the front of the ...
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| sons tooth | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My son has had 6 milk teeth fall out. All second teeth have grown in naturally except one that fell ...
A: Sometimes when a deciduous tooth falls out there is a delay before the adult one comes in. It can ...
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| Onlays / inlays popping off | 11/4/2008 |
Q: After years of dental neglect, I once again got insurance about 8 years ago. For the next several ...
A: Partial gold restorations can be a wonderful thing or not. It is not that unusual for patients to ...
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| placing post into grafted site | 11/2/2008 |
Q: i am getting conflicting opinions on when to place an implant. i had a molar extracted and a graft ...
A: Implants can be placed into some sites immediately on the day of the extraction with grafting at ...
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| resorption in wisdom teeth | 11/1/2008 |
Q: On the OPG one of them seen to have a radiolucency in the crown that may be external or internal ...
A: Assuming that what is going on is idiopathic external resorption, probably it is safe to leave it ...
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| Pulling 2 year old's teeth? | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old daughter who was running down the driveway closelined by the leash of a friends dog. ...
A: It sounds like your getting good advice. As long as your taking out one, and making a retainer, than ...
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| tartar/plaque | 10/27/2008 |
Q: With regard to the teeth, could you please tell me whether plaque is part of tartar, or is tartar ...
A: Plaque is a muccopolysaccharide film that forms on your teeth that includes bacterial colonies. It ...
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| one more question about this composite filling | 10/26/2008 |
Q: .i find it odd that when it gets late my filling in my mouth becomes more sour and metallic..its ...
A: I am sorry you are having such a frustrating experience. It is not usually necessary to place a ...
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| RT FACE SWELLING 1YR AFTER ROOT CANAL | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I had root canal last September due to abscessed tooth #6 no pain just woke up one morning right ...
A: Sometimes root canal treatments are not a success on the first try. Sometimes the root canal anatomy ...
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| root only extractions | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I would like a second, or may I say third opinion regarding two roots in need of extraction. What my ...
A: Most dentists do recommend removing roots that are retained with out the clinical crowns,especially ...
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| Implant Bridge | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Spindel, Good Morning! I will be getting a PFM bridge that will be supported by four implants to ...
A: As I mentioned before, I think that the best design for the margin is a 45 degree chamfer. Although ...
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| Root canal with CBU but no crown | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter is away at college and visited a dentist there. She has a cracked molar and the filling ...
A: The fee for the molar root canal and cbu is quite reasonable. I practice in Manhattan and my fee for ...
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| pain killer injection | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I was wondfering what is in the needle the dentist uses to kill pain before working on the teeth. ...
A: Different dentist use several different anaesthetics. Sometimes dentists use anaesthetic with a ...
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| Meno | 10/14/2008 |
Q: my question is...what could happen if a new bridge was not well molded and lets the teeth under the ...
A: I am not completely sure I understand your question, but I will attempt to answer it. Usually when ...
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| Sudden tooth discoloration | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I've noticed in about the past two to three weeks, the bottom half of both my top two front teeth ...
A: Bonding can pick up stains over time. If your lucky the discoloration is only superficial and can be ...
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| Nightmare Crown Process | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I attended a newly qualified dentist to re-do a front crown that had cracked. On the first day he ...
A: It seems from your narrative, that he sent the crown back to change the shape so that it better ...
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| Recent root canal | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal performed about 2 weeks and currently I have a temporary filling on the tooth. I ...
A: If your root canal was started, but not completed, then you should return to the dentist to complete ...
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| pain after cavity being filled | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I am looking for somekind of opinion. I just had my tooth worked on today. Two weeks ago, I went to ...
A: Sometimes a tooth hurts after being filled. Hopefully, this sensitivity is related to the bite ...
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| 10 year old teeth pain | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My 10 year old son had 4 cavities repaired by a very qualified dentist we have been using for years, ...
A: Your theory may be correct. Kids do sometimes complain when their teeth are erupting and sometimes ...
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| crown | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I recently had a crown come off. Since I recently moved, I went to a dentist I have never gone to ...
A: If you had come to my office I would examine your tooth for decay, clean out the cement from the old ...
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| Implant Supported Bridge | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I will be getting four implants to replace my four front top teeth. My regular dentist has proposed ...
A: Having four implants makes a very stable and durable base for your bridge, but it makes the fitting ...
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| materials for abutments for implants | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I already have two titanium implants in my lower jaw, upon which will be affixed a bridge, so that I ...
A: Abutments are commonly used when restoring implants. The abutment is a screwed in post that allows ...
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| Pain around crown | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal and crown on a bottom back tooth 18 years ago. I never had any problem until ...
A: It sounds like you have an infection of your tooth. Most likely either the root has fractured or the ...
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| tooth pain | 9/28/2008 |
Q: hi i had the white fillin down on my tooth about 2 weeks ago and now i'm having sharp pain to it ...
A: Most often the sharp pain you are feeling is caused by a high bite. If every time you close your ...
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| gum grafting and exercise | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I am a model and trainer and had gum grafting today on my lower front gums. When is it safe to run ...
A: I think running is fine. Probably lifting weight is OK, but why not wait 48 hours until your healing ...
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| ouch | 9/26/2008 |
Q: a little less then a week ago i hit my gum with my toothbrush pretty hard. at first it really just ...
A: From your description, it sounds as if you caused an ulcer in the oral mucosa, a part of the mouth ...
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| Crown work | 9/24/2008 |
Q: About five weeks ago I embarked on having crown work done on my two upper front teeth. After having ...
A: your symptoms are truly confusing. This could be a job for the TV doctor Dr House! Seeing that he ...
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| pain in the whole jaw | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Since a few days i have been experiencing a lot of pain not just in one tooth but the entire gums ...
A: I sounds like you are experiencing inflammation of you gums. There are a number of possible causes. ...
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| missing molar | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a molar missing (top left). It does not show when I smile and has been missing for 28 years. ...
A: most likely you are right. After an extraction of a molar, most of the shifting that does occur ...
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| Toddlers teeth | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We took our 21 month old girl to her 1st visit to the dentist about 5 weeks ago and everything was ...
A: I understand it can be difficult being a concerned parent of a toddler. Every week there seems to ...
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| Numbness in lip due to dying nerve? | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I'm a 35 yr old healthy woman, but have always had dental problems. A month ago I had a bridge put ...
A: It is really hard to diagnose you from your e-mail. Bridges can be sensitive to air from many ...
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| Should my periodontist be responsible for the tooth fracture? | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I had tooth number #20 extracted at my periodontist's office several months ago, and during the ...
A: It is possible to fracture and adjacent tooth while performing an extraction. If pressure is ...
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| specialist | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I had a tooth pulled back in February because the crown broke in such a way that couldn't be ...
A: Your question is not an easy question to answer. One of the possible complications of having a ...
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| Pain after filling | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I recently had two fillings one on #19 and one on #14. After this I had immense pain so went to the ...
A: The answer to question one is definitely yes. The nerve can be harmed and irritated by a number of ...
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| apico surgery | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal 20 years ago that went bad in 2005. I went to a dental school and had a student ...
A: Given your dental history,if you were my patient I would advise you to have an extraction by a ...
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| black teeth | 9/9/2008 |
Q: The way she noticed was it appeared in the front between her teeth, and was subtle. That has gone ...
A: Most often what you describe is nicotine stain. Although it can be very hard to remove, but it can ...
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| Swallowed Crown | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal (#19) a few years ago and had a crown with a small post attached to it put in. ...
A: It is unlikely that it will get stuck. It is most likely will to pass through without andy ...
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| My temporary crown is driving me crazy | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I just went in today to get a crown. The temporary crown they gave me is too wide and it keeps ...
A: I think its entirely reasonable for you to be concerned. Occasionally a patient will call and ...
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| crown lengthening | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have had 4 veneers on the front teeth. Three were replaced by the crown from same prosteodontist ...
A: I personally do not often recommend crown lengthening for cosmetic reasons. If you personally are ...
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| chatter | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I wanted to ask what would cause my two front and two bottom teeth the chatter when I put them ...
A: Although I can not be sure without an examination, you may have an abscess(the left front tooth?). ...
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| partial dentures | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Can I get a partial denture for my molars if Im missing all three on my left hand side at the ...
A: Certainly you can have a partial denture made. If your missing the three molars, usually dentist ...
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| Caring for a crown and gums after surgery | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I should have asked this months ago, but I guess its better late than never. I had a crown done on ...
A: It does not sound like you have a problem. Often after patients have porcelain fused to metal ...
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| referred pain | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have had a root canal treatment in a cracked bottom left molar. I had not eaten on that side for ...
A: It is possible the pain you are experiencing is coming from any of the teeth in question. Try what I ...
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| partial denture | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago I was fitted with a partial denture. When I went in for the fitting originally the ...
A: Although it is necessary for a patient to get used to wearing a partial, this does not imply that ...
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| 6 yr olds tooth sideways | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My 6 yr old daughter's front middle upper permanent tooth was growing out of the front of her gums ...
A: It is not uncommon for the adult teeth come in a slightly 'rotated' and incorrect position. As the ...
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| Black spot where wisdom teeth were removed | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Ok So I recently had my wisdom teeth removed. (They were extracted on Tuesday and its now th ...
A: Without examining you I can not be sure what you are describing. That being said I will try and ...
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| Post Filling Pain and Sensitivity | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Five days ago I received nine fillings on my right side, on both my top and bottom teeth. I am ...
A: Since you've just had 9 filling done, it is extremely likely that you need a bite adjustment. If a ...
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| wisdom tooth removed | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I was having pain. I just had one of my wisdom tooth removed. However, when he examine me, he ...
A: When a dentist extracts a tooth sometimes some pressure can be placed on the adjacent tooth. After ...
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| root canal sensitivity | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal performed a year ago. Recently I began to feel an ache in the tooth and went to ...
A: It sounds like you had an periodontic infection which was treated. If you are still feeling ...
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| Root Canal | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I'll begin by saying I had a crown put over a molar that had been decayed. Several weeks later the ...
A: Sometimes there is some pain after a root canal is done and it doesn't mean that it is not working, ...
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| Lesion in Mouth | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have a pretty deep cut in the back of my mouth. I am unaware of what it is from, but the area is ...
A: It is hard to say without seeing you. You may have a localized trauma from something sharp ( a cut ...
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| teeth and heart valve disease | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have 8-9 cavities and two broken teeth. The teeth broke last year and I have not had dental ...
A: Although the bacteria from grossly carious teeth and or abscessed teeth can put you at increased ...
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| Tooth Hurting to Jaw swelling | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My left bottom tooth hurts and it started to effect the ones next to it. Three of my teeth hurt. Now ...
A: It sounds like you have an infection around one of the teeth. There are several likely types of ...
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| failed root canal | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal about 6 months ago. The filling fell out about a week ago but the outside half ...
A: When the root canal was done the pulp was removed. It consists of the 'nerve',the tooth's internal ...
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| CROWN | 7/19/2008 |
Q: IS IT COMMON PROCEEDURE TO DRILL ON A PERMANENT TOOTH TO GET A CROWN TO FIT PROPERLY?
A: Most Crowns need some kind of adjustment to fit. For a crown to fit it must fit internally against ...
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| 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: It is not uncommon for bonded teeth to be more 'prominent' labially(towards the lips) when an edge ...
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| enamel | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I think a part of the enamel on the front of one of my front teeth has chipped away. Is this ...
A: Probably you are right. It is common to have small pieces of the enamel to peel away from the tooth, ...
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| About the bridge. | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Hi. I am 20 years old. My bottom 1st and the above 1st molars were removed(total 4 lower 2 and ...
A: I really can't tell from the details given, whether you will require a bridge. Your dentist is ...
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| Pool ball? | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have a random question. I won't explain the long back story but I was playing pool with a friend ...
A: Yours is an interesting question. Its not just a matter of force, but hardness of what hits your ...
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| crown/root canal | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I recently switched to a new dentist due to lack of insurance and the fact that this dentist ...
A: Pins are different than posts. Pins are tiny metal pins that are placed into teeth as accessory ...
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| crown/root canal | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I recently switched to a new dentist due to lack of insurance and the fact that this dentist ...
A: Although pins can be used for both vital and nonvital(teeth that have had rcts), they are more risks ...
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| Root Canal Absess | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal done about a year ago on my upper right back molar (the one behind it has been ...
A: I really do not know if I can be of help. I would call the dentist's emergency number and ask that ...
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| partial removable bridge | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I just had an extraction and have no teeth on the upper left side to hold a bridge. Is there a ...
A: If you have no back teeth on one side, then a partial removable bridge is an affordable option. If ...
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| cantilever bridge pain question | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Spindel, I have a cantilever bridge on teeth #15 and #14, where #15 is the abutment and #14 is the ...
A: Often time patients ability to pinpoint pain is + or - one tooth. You possibly might be having pain ...
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| pain after crown | 6/28/2008 |
Q: It has been almost 2 weeks since I've had the 2 lower back molars crowned. (I had very large ...
A: If you didn't have pain in your temporaries, it is possible that your bite on the new crowns is ...
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| bleed out in cheek after temporary crown | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I am on a drug called Elmiron for interstitial cistitis which I have experienced some bruising as ...
A: I looked up your drug on it's web site and the site said"ELMIRON is a weak anticoagulant (blood ...
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| Wisdom Teeth and facial structure | 6/26/2008 |
Q: If a person have his or her 4 wisdom teeth removed, will the missing wisdom teeth lead to bone loss ...
A: I have not noticed any changes in a persons face shape after extraction of wisdom teeth. I also do ...
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| Infant Broken Tooth | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My 10 month old daughter fell last night and as a results broke more than half of her front tooth ...
A: First, even though she is only 10 months old she may require dental treatment. Look at the broken ...
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| Necessary extra work? | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have been advised that I need a crown redone on #30 because there is decay under the existing ...
A: Dentistry is an art and not a science and different dentists handle dentistry in different ways. In ...
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| Microscopes for RCT | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Do all endodontists use microscopic lenses when doing a root canal? If they don't, is that a red ...
A: Although microscopes are useful when doing root canals, not all root canal specialists use them. In ...
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| Epinephrine while pregnant | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I went to the dentist for a routine filling. He knew I was pregnant but told me that he would be ...
A: If you had given me a medical history including adrenal disease, I would have inquired what sort of ...
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| 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: Sensitivity to cold can be from a number of sources. Among the possibilities are seasonal allergies ...
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| broken front teeth | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I slipped a two days ago and hit my face on concrete, breaking one of my front two teeth. Half of it ...
A: Yes. You have two good choices. You can have bonding material added to the tooth to give it its ...
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| Frenum and Tooth Gap | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I had a moderate gap between my front two teeth, due to a frenum. I had them bonded, and I am very ...
A: Teeth can move 1mm in a month(or not)! It may not be your imagination. Your space may or may not ...
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| 32 and still have 2 baby teeth! | 6/5/2008 |
Q: My adult canines never grew in from childhood. I just have 2 baby teeth in their place. What ...
A: Your dentist's suggestion is probably the safest and most predictable way of solving this problem. ...
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| Swelling after root canal | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Do I really need to take antibiotics? I am nursing a 3 month old baby. My face has swollen a bit ...
A: If you have and infection, you should be on an antibiotic. It is possible to have some "puffiness" ...
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| pain from old 3 unit bridge | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I had a three unit bridge placed 16 years ago. One of the anchor teeth had a root canal at that time ...
A: I think you most likely do have a problem with the tooth that didn't have the root canal. Are you ...
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| teeth | 5/29/2008 |
Q: but I'm very scared of the dentist and my question is what would they do to get the fangs out, and ...
A: I am not sure I understand your question, but I will try and answer it anyway. When people refer to ...
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| Pain After A Composite Filling | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Last Thursday May 22, I had three fillings placed. Because the decay would only necessitate the ...
A: It is a good thing that you had your bite adjusted. Your teeth should be comfortable when you bite ...
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| Root Canals on #4 and now #2 | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Five months ago I had to have an emergency root canal on #4, which I actually managed to put off for ...
A: Since #2 is the last tooth in your upper right quadrant, a bridge is no a good option. You should ...
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