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| Biting pain after composite filling | 11/4/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, I had a couple of composite fillings a week ago in my next-to-last molar on top. I'm not ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of dentistry! :) Unfortunately, everyone reacts differently to ...
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| Front teeth options | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have plenty of dental work that needs done that I've put off the last couple years because like so ...
A: A dentist will probably do the front teeth first, as long as you understand that the other teeth ...
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| Pain when flossing | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I had a filling on one of my top molars several months ago. When the dental assistant took out the ...
A: I'm not sure what exactly happened. It can be that the rubber dam clamp was placed in a way that ...
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| crown | 11/1/2009 |
Q: i just got a permanent crown on my two back teeth. the very back one is gold covers the complete ...
A: First of all - you shouldn't feel silly calling the dentist! Especially when you are in this amount ...
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| Whitening | 10/18/2009 |
Q: There seem to be several different approaches to this. I've seen dentists advertise a one treatment ...
A: This is a hotly debated topic in dentistry. Let me give you a brief breakdown of my opinions; - ...
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| chlorhexidine | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I understand that chlorhexidine-containing mouth washes can stain teeth and bonding. Just wanted to ...
A: Chlorhexidine (Chx) causes superficial stains on the teeth that can easily be removed by your dental ...
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| Root Canal and waiting | 10/16/2009 |
Q: About a year ago I went to my dentist because I had a very painful toothache. Come to find out he ...
A: You hit the nail on the head. Originally, you felt pain because the nerve was dying. So you were ...
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| Black in the cracks of two molars | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could help, it's a simple question. In the cracks and crevices of two of my molars ...
A: Without examining the tooth, it would be hard for me to say. It can be a stain, especially if your ...
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| Black on crown of back molars | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I just noticed in the past day or so that I have black on my lower back molars in the crown. I had ...
A: Do you have a dental crown on the tooth? If so, then this is normal if the crown was made with a ...
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| root canals | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I've had a heck of a bad dental year with my molars resulting in two root canals and two ...
A: Sometimes, the pain can linger on for a while. If the pain is still as intense as ever, then see and ...
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| 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'm glad to hear that you are interested in dentistry! It's a fun and rewarding experience, but the ...
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| Pain after Fillings | 9/3/2009 |
Q: 2 and a half weeks ago, I got 5 white fillings on the back left side of my mouth, 3 on the bottom ...
A: If the filling was deep, it is common to feel pain for a period of time. Everyone is different, so ...
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| Site Preservation following extraction | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I had molar #three extracted due to extensive eternal resorption in June 2009. At that time, site ...
A: I'll try to do my best, but since I don't have xrays or a view of your mouth, my knowledge of this ...
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| Crown | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Last week I had a permanent ceramic crown cemented. The tooth did NOT have RCT. Acrylic temp. was ...
A: 8 weeks is a long time to have a temporary crown on the tooth! :-o I would recommend letting your ...
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| 7 month old baby teeth bumped out | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My 7 month baby already pulls to standing and he is very fast when he crawls. He crawled over to a ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this. You do need to take him to a dentist to make sure that the teeth are ...
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| 2nd molar removal | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have had the upper 2nd molar removed and the bottom 2nd molar removed on the opposite side...with ...
A: When removing teeth, they need to be removed in pairs. Otherwise, they will shift and can cause ...
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| apiectomy | 8/3/2009 |
Q: right, this is a bit of a long story but here goes: over a year ago now, i started experiencing ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this predicament. Root canals can be very difficult procedures. Sometimes ...
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| braces | 8/2/2009 |
Q: what is the price of adult braces?
A: The price ranges based on location, severity of treatment, and type of braces. Average costs range ...
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| re-occuring cheek swelling | 8/1/2009 |
Q: The left hand side of my face is swollen again!! I have no pain and visit my dentist every 6 months ...
A: This is a tough question to answer. The reason could be one of many, and a thorough work up and ...
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| braces and root damage | 7/17/2009 |
Q: After an x-ray, the dentist identified 4 teeth that need to be removed because of damaged roots and ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I thought I responded to this much earlier, and I realized that I never fully ...
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| invisalign | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 year old male considering getting orthodontic treatment again. I had braces for 6 years ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Invisalign is a great way to move teeth in an invisible ...
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| Troubling 2nd molars | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Schwartz: I am 46. I see my dentist regularly for cleanings (every six months) and x- rays (once a ...
A: This is a tough question. It sounds to me like a cracked tooth. However, if your doctor is 100% ...
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| advice | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I need your advice on something. I am having problems with my root canal and I have been referred ...
A: I see no harm in going to get a free consult. Worse case, you can request a copy of your xrays and ...
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| Burn just below lip after root canal | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I just had the first part of a root canal done yesterday and some of whatever is put in a tooth to ...
A: It most likely is one of two things; 1. An etchant, used to condition the enamel and/or dentin of a ...
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| Infection/Pain | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, I have a question in regards to infections. If infection were to cause pain for a ...
A: That's a good question. Many teeth have more than one root to them. Therefore, the infection can be ...
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| crown | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have a crown that has broken off and it is one of my front teeth. What sort of strong adhesive ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this. Fixodent does usually work well. If it's not holding, the pharmacy ...
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| Cavity under filling? | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, A few months ago, I had a broken composite filling replaced in 14. There was decay ...
A: This is a tough question.. :) In my opinion, digital xrays are superior to traditional ones. The ...
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| RC | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I wanted to ask you a few general questions. After a RC, can a tooth still feel hot, cold, sweet ...
A: After a tooth has a root canal, it should not be sensitive to sweets or cold sensations. This is ...
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| apicectomy | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have recently had a root canal done on a lower jaw pre molar tooth. I cracked it around 2 years ...
A: Without xrays or seeing your mouth this is a tough call. It depends on why the tooth is not ...
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| Post-filling sensitivity when flossing | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Dr. Schwartz, about 3 weeks ago I had resin fillings on my back molar teeth #18, 19 and 20 and they ...
A: Depending on how deep the cavities were, will determine how long it takes to heal from them. If they ...
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| possible problem with my root canal | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal about 2 years ago on tooth 2, and it still hurts till this day. I mean, it does ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this problem. The cause of your pain is most likely one of two things; 1. ...
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| gum pain | 4/3/2009 |
Q: i am suffering with gum problem.i met one dentist she gave SPORIDEX 250mg,DICLOMOL.But it couldn't ...
A: Did you ever get a cleaning and proper examination? Most likely, the teeth and gums are highly ...
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| bridge vs. implant | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I recently had root canals (in Thailand where I live) on two back lower teeth. At the end of the ...
A: Does the other tooth need a cap? (The other tooth where the bridge will connect to?) If not, then ...
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| root canal | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I suspect I have a root canal that has gone south. I got this canal about three years ago and last ...
A: It's hard to say what the problem is without xrays and examining you. Here's what I would suggest; ...
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| 12 year molars | 3/17/2009 |
Q: almost a week after surgery my mouth continues to hurt. should my mouth still be in pain? Also, on ...
A: It can take up to 2 weeks for the pain to go away. If there is some extra bone there, let the ...
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| root canal | 3/16/2009 |
Q: recently, upon taking new x-rays, my dentist noticed tooth decay on my molar #15 and advised me to ...
A: If the tooth does need a root canal, and is otherwise a good, functioning tooth, I would try to save ...
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| Root Canal Failed | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I was just told by a new dentist that my root canal has failed - that there is a "chronic infection" ...
A: How did your doctor come to this conclusion? Is the tooth or surrounding area painful? How long ago ...
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| Wisdom teeth gum healing | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Dr. Schwartz, thank you for taking the time for my concern. I had a lower impacted wisdom tooth ...
A: That's a good question. As long as the site is healing, albeit slowly, you are on the right track. ...
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| novacaine on tongue | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Sat. morning around 8:30am a novacaine injection was administered to my jaw, tooth number 30. A ...
A: The anesthetic hitting the tongue probably has nothing to do with this. Did your dentist administer ...
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| RCT on Tooth #3 - Core Build Up or Crown? | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I had rct therapy on tooth #3. My dentist states that since my tooth is "dead", she's not going to ...
A: Once a root canal has been performed, the tooth is essentially dead. The living part of the tooth ...
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| Root Canal | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal about a year ago and was suppose to have a crown put on the tooth. Lower right ...
A: You should tell the dentist it is an emergency, and need to be seen sooner. Or, you should see an ...
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| delay in teething of my baby | 3/5/2009 |
Q: My baby is 19 months old but have only two teeth in the upper and two teeth in the lower jaw . Do ...
A: Everyone's teeth come in at a different time. Yes, there are time frames, but those vary greatly. I ...
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| sudden bite change/post root canal pain | 3/5/2009 |
Q: First let me start by saying that I have TMJ and I am a grinder/clencher, especially at night, but ...
A: If the nightguard was made properly, then the bite shouldn't really have changed at all. The ...
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| post root canal pain | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal 7 days ago and am still in pain. I basically can't chew using the tooth. Even ...
A: It can be one of a few things; - After the root canal, the tooth can still be sensitive for up to ...
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| Invisalign | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I started invisalign in February of last year and had a total of 10 trays. The first month went well ...
A: I wish I could help you out more here, but this out not an easy thing to answer. Here's what I ...
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| root canal pain | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I just had a root canal done two days ago on tooth #19. The pain before the surgery was absolutely ...
A: It can be normal to still be feeling these symptoms for a few days following the procedure. If the ...
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| Yellow teeth | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I am 30 years old and have always had yellow teeth--that's my natural color. I have never smoked, ...
A: If your teeth are naturally yellow, then bleaching is definitely something you should try. As long ...
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| root canal | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal done about 12 years ago - recently the metal post broke and than the tooth broke- ...
A: I would recommend seeing a dentist ASAP. Depending on the level of the fracture, and the remaining ...
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| Pain after rebonding of bridge | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, Three days ago I had to go to my dentist because the top left bridge (3 teeth) had ...
A: It could be one of two things; 1. The bridge wasn't cemented exactly the same way as it was put in ...
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| Crown restauration | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Dr. Schwartz, Last year I had 3 crowns replaced. The first one was under the insurance plan and the ...
A: It sounds like you've been through a lot. Unfortunately, the only real way to know what type of ...
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| Wisdom tooth filling | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you could give me an opinion. About four weeks ago, I had a relatively severe cavity ...
A: Often, when a cavity is very deep, the nerve inside the tooth can get affected. When a cavity is ...
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| Needle | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Last week when I went to the dentist I received full mouth x-rays. When the dentist came into the ...
A: I would go to a competent oral surgeon for another opinion. If indeed it is a needle or something, ...
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| Question failed root canal | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, I had a root canal (with an abscess prior to the root canal) and crown on tooth #29 around ...
A: It's possible that the tooth is fractured. Often, fractures don't appear on xrays, as they are ...
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| extraction | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I had one of my wisdom teeth extracted three weeks ago. It had it for over 6 years and had gotten a ...
A: Everyone heals up differently. Some people heal right away, with minimal problems, others take ...
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| problem with new crown | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I had a permanent crown cemented two days ago. The crown was too tight on one side and the dentist ...
A: 1. If the crown is too high, your dentist can easily adjust this. Often, after the crown is ...
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| broken bridge | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I had a bridge in back, lower right for over 5 years. No problem with it. two teeth and then a ...
A: That does sound like quite an ordeal. Unfortunately, I don't know what to tell you. You can tell ...
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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 style since they don't hold up well over time. They often become ...
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| Extreme pain during normal drilling | 2/3/2009 |
Q: About 15 years ago, I lost a filling on my left lower molar. It was the second to last one. I went ...
A: That does sounds interesting. I don't now if I have the exact answer to this. However, often ...
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| Please | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, Would you please let me know your opinion and any information you could impart regarding ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this experience. Depending on the condition of the teeth previously, is ...
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| prosthetic work | 1/29/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, I'd like to get your opinion about prosthetic work on implants, and front lower teeth: ...
A: >1. Can a bridge over a number of implants be made from oxide zircon >covered by porcelain, (not ...
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| Displaced Teeth | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I hope I'm in the right category. Well, first, I had a basketball game around a week ago. And I ...
A: Since you are young, there is a good chance the teeth will heal. When teeth are injured, the blood ...
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| Root Canal Treatment | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed root canal surgery in my 19 molar tooth. I live in Tempe, AZ. I am a ...
A: Here is a good endodontist in that state; http://www.endodovgan.com/ However, if you need to find ...
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| Tooth bled excessively during root canal | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I recently had root canal performed on two teeth, one a molar and the other a bicuspid, (former ...
A: That's a good question. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to answer that. There are many different ...
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| Marilyn Bridge and Mecury | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Does this type of bridge pose a mercury risk? Thanks, Dominick
A: While technically the bridge does release small amounts of mercury, it is only a miniscule amount. ...
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| baby cuspid/ eye tooth at 21 | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, I am a 21 year old senior in College. I still have my baby eye tooth, something that ...
A: That's a good question. The problem with removing both teeth, is that then there may not be enough ...
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| Crowns | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I just got my first 4 crowns on my front teeth 10 days ago. They all have black at the top of them ...
A: They usually have that black line, because underneath the porcelain is a metal substrate. By the gum ...
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| My 5 year olds tooth discoloration | 1/13/2009 |
Q: About 2 months ago my son was on antibiotics for an illness, since then we have noticed a ...
A: Just to clarify, your son already has some adult teeth in his mouth? I am asking, because most adult ...
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| Crown | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I recently had a root canal on a back upper molar with a crown placed last week. I can feel a gap ...
A: It doesn't necessarily mean the crown was made wrong. It can be that this tooth is more above the ...
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| Broken tooth | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, Last year I had a root canal with core build up and post insertion after the corner of my ...
A: Well, that's a doozy! ;) Depending on how deep the fracture is, will determine the best treatment ...
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| intermitten pain | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I had gotten a root canal though a tooth that had been capped prior to this about 7 mos after that I ...
A: Just to make sure I understand, you are saying that now is 7 mos. after the root canal has been ...
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| shaving porcelain crowns | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I wonder what is the name of shaving /filing machine, which used on the porcelain crowns? is there ...
A: I really wouldn't recommend doing this yourself. You can easily damage the crowns, underlying tooth ...
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| Increasing lower gum pain | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Over the past 3 days, I have noticed pain in my lower gum, where it connects with my lower lip. The ...
A: Was the root canal performed anywhere near this area? Either way, a dentist should examine and xray ...
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| Root Canal | 1/7/2009 |
Q: "I have a teeth, where a root canal was done some years ago and a crown was fixed. Before 6 months ...
A: Well, hopefully it will come out in one piece.. ;) If not, the dentist has a lot of cool instruments ...
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| Root Canal | 1/6/2009 |
Q: "I have a teeth, where a root canal was done some years ago and a crown was fixed. Before 6 months ...
A: If the tooth is cracked and needs to be removed, then yes, it can. With fractured teeth, they often ...
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| cap vs. pulling the tooth | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have a rather large filling in my bottom left wisdom tooth. Part of the remaining tooth broke off ...
A: If it's your wisdom tooth, then I don't think you need to save it. The only disadvantage is that you ...
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| bonding on crowns? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, I got 12 porcelain crowns on my top teeth just about 3 years ago. And I have never ...
A: Your dentist can try bonding directly to the crowns. The problem is that it's harder this way to ...
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| bonding on crowns? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Schwartz, I got 12 porcelain crowns on my top teeth just about 3 years ago. And I have never ...
A: The good news is that there can be changes made to the crowns! There are certain products, that can ...
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| tooth extraction | 12/31/2008 |
Q: what should i do if the blood clot from an extracted tooth comes out while eating?
A: Happy New Year! If you leave the area alone, then a new blood clot should form normally. Just try ...
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| broken tooth on a molar root canal | 12/31/2008 |
Q: My husband had root canal on a 2nd {?} molar about 2 months ago. I though the lab fee for the crown ...
A: Happy New Year! As you know, prices vary by region. Here in NYC, the average crown price starts at ...
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| Root Canal while pregnant | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if it is ok to get a root canal while pregnant. My OB says the procedure itself is ...
A: Happy New Year! If you need the root canal done, get it now before the infection gets worse and ...
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| novacaine problem | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I went to my dentist yesterday to get a crown put on. The dentist gave me two injections of ...
A: Happy New Year! There can be a myriad of reasons why it didn't work; 1. The anesthetic wasn't ...
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| Lower jaw | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I have recently went to my dentist and had a pano taken and when she was telling her asst what ...
A: Happy New Year! I am sorry to hear that you have been dealing with this. Although your doctor saw ...
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| gum problems | 12/22/2008 |
Q: (I hope I did not ask you this before - I apolgize if I did - I don't think so though). I have a ...
A: Good question. Root planing is used to remove the bacteria from inside the pocket. This is an ...
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| abscess tooth | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I am 30 years old. I went to the dentist Thursday and he gave me 500 amoxiciellen? my face was ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this. I am not sure why a root canal or extraction wasn't performed. The ...
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| Swollen Parotid Gland | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I know this is not a dental question but I've been trying to research my symptoms for the last 2 ...
A: I would advise you to see an ENT. Do you have very dry eyes and a dry mouth usually? If so, this may ...
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| retainer | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if this is your area. I wear a clear plastic retainer to prevent shifting teeth (prior ...
A: Good question. Teeth love to touch each other. :) When there is a tooth missing, the surrounding ...
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| root scaling | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Would you explain what root scaling is and if the work is done through the top of the tooth or just ...
A: Root scaling refers to treating the disease above the gum level. However, root scaling is usually ...
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| Who's Right, Who's Wrong? | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I have a concern about the welfare of my teeth in the hands of my dentists, past and present. ...
A: It's hard to say who is right and who is wrong. Looking at an xay now won't show anything. If there ...
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| Thinner, | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I somehow feel that my teeth are becoming thinner and the gums are receding. The gaps between some ...
A: Teeth generally get thinner in diameter from the top of the tooth to the root area. Sometimes, the ...
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| tooth extractions and retainers | 12/15/2008 |
Q: How soon after a tooth extraction can a person usually wear a retainer and also how soon after may ...
A: You should be able to start wearing the retainer a day or so after the extraction. It shouldn't ...
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| sanitizing a retainer | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Do you know of any appliance one can buy to sanitize a retainer? (similar to toothbrush ...
A: In most drug stores, they sell denture cleaners. They are little kits, where you place water and a ...
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| bridge | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Are lower molar bridges generally effective? The bridge would be to the small tooth in front of the ...
A: Yes, lower molar bridges are usually effective. However, you do need to account for a few things.. ...
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| Pulpotomy healing | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I had a pulpotomy on one of my lower back molars over a week ago and the tooth feels tender and ...
A: Are you getting a root canal performed on this tooth soon? The pulpotomy should make the tooth feel ...
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| Buckling fillings | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My dentist has recommended that I replace all the fillings (amalgam) in my mouth, as they are ...
A: The amalgam fillings over time, do have a tendency to pull away from the teeth. This pulling away ...
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| internal root resorption | 12/10/2008 |
Q: 1 1/2 yrs ago tooth #8 had internal root resorption & a root canal was performed by my endodontist ...
A: Once the root canal is completed, and all the bacteria are out of the tooth, then the resorption ...
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| severe jaw muscle pain after filling | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I had a filling in my lower right tooth. In fact, the denstist had to remove the silver filling ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are not 100% better yet. I would recommend the following; Stay on the ...
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| Root canal too long... | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I'll try to explain my situation and hope that you help me out in figuring whats happening to me... ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this problem. It's hard to say exactly what is going on. Some people do ...
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| Swelling 8 days after tooth extraction | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I had upper molar #15 extracted 8 days ago after a failed root canal. My dentist removed the tooth ...
A: It sounds like this was a tough extraction. Even if you followed all the instructions to a 'T', ...
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| Knocked tooth | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I was in a soccer game and my front tooth got knocked backward into my mouth but not disconnected ...
A: That's why dentist always recommend wearing a sports guard! ;) I'm not as concerned as the ...
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| internal root resorption | 12/4/2008 |
Q: 1 1/2 yrs ago tooth #8 had internal root resorption & a root canal was performed by my endodontist ...
A: This is a tough one to answer without an xray. I need some more information before I can answer ...
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| chipped filling | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Hope you can help me with this one: after a very rough pregnancy and some mis-treatment I went from ...
A: Unfortunately, without an xray, I can't say whether you need a crown or not. If both dentists said ...
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| Root canals | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I had root canals done on my 4 back molar teeth when I was 17 in Mexico. At the time the dentist in ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this experience. Without xrays and seeing the teeth, it would be hard to ...
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| Root canal or extraction? | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I have a tooth with a long, sad history. At least 30 years ago it got a gold crown, which ...
A: Root canals, if done properly have an awfully high success rate. As long as no cracks or fractures ...
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| tapping on tooth causes slight discomfort | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Three months ago I had a root canal on one of my premolars. It has been fine since, but on Saturday ...
A: This does sound like an interesting dilemma. I would try avoid eating any hard food on that side at ...
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| Crown too big | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I had a crown done a week ago on my last upper tooth and it feels and looks much bigger than my ...
A: 1. When a tooth is restored, it usually does get a little bigger. However, most people get used to ...
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| Pain in new tooth after apicoectomy | 12/2/2008 |
Q: 2 yrs. ago I had a RC on #2 (rt. upper molar). It became infected and had an apicoectomy performed ...
A: Without an xray, this would be a tough one to answer. If your dentist saw no cracks, or pathology ...
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| Brown Tooth, loose | 12/1/2008 |
Q: About a week ago I donated blood and passed out from the event, and fell on my face, i.e. my front ...
A: I'm sorry that this mishap occurred though. You should see a dentist ASAP. When a tooth is hit, as ...
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| Chipped Tooth? | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I just recently bit down on a fork. Hard. I saw a microscopic chip come out, less than a millimeter ...
A: Unfortunately, once a part of the tooth is broken, it can't be fixed by itself. All that will ...
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| severe jaw muscle pain after filling | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I had a filling in my lower right tooth. In fact, the denstist had to remove the silver filling ...
A: Sometimes, when the dentist is administering the anesthetic, the muscles around the nerve get ...
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| Chipped Tooth? | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I just recently bit down on a fork. Hard. I saw a microscopic chip come out, less than a millimeter ...
A: When you bite hard on something (like a fork), the ligament holding the tooth in place gets injured. ...
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| Wisdom Tooth Extraction and TMJ | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I am 41 years old and recently (2 weeks ago) had one of my lower wisdom teeth extracted. It was ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this. As you described, you most likely caused some sort of inflammation ...
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| help | 11/25/2008 |
Q: had a rc on tooth #3 in late june. crown prep and seating done in july. late august the tooth ...
A: This can be frustrating to say the least! I would wait a little longer and see how the tooth feels. ...
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| after my root canal | 11/24/2008 |
Q: after i had a root canal, about 3 hours later i realized my tounge was still numb, this was november ...
A: That sounds a little odd to me. Do you have an xray of this tooth? Your tongue shouldn't be numb ...
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| Root Canal to be redone! | 11/24/2008 |
Q: From time to time since I would feel sensations in my 3rd molar but when my dentist did x-rays they ...
A: I understand you concerns about this procedure. Allow me to do my best to honestly answer them. - ...
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| after my root canal | 11/24/2008 |
Q: after i had a root canal, about 3 hours later i realized my tounge was still numb, this was november ...
A: Is your tongue still numb today?! If so, I would return to your dentist for a follow-up visit. He ...
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| wisdom teeth extraction | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I am a 38 year old female. On Monday, Oct. 17 I had my upper and lower left wisdom teeth removed. ...
A: I would return to your dentist for a follow-up visit. It can be normal healing, just very slowly. ...
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| dental cleaning, infection, lymph nodes | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I had a routine dental cleaning 2.5 months ago. About a week later I noticed that the lymph nodes ...
A: It is a very weird occurrence, and it may be related to the cleaning. However, it is very rare, to ...
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| dental cleaning, infection, lymph nodes | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I had a routine dental cleaning 2.5 months ago. About a week later I noticed that the lymph nodes ...
A: Have you recently seen a physician for a full exam and blood work up? It is very rare that a dental ...
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| Post filling extreme pain | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I had a filling redone about three weeks ago. It is on my upper right side about five teeth from the ...
A: Good question. Sometimes, when we drill into a tooth, the nerve goes crazy, and only a root canal ...
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| severe pain after filling | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I went to the dentist 2 weeks ago and had my last two teeth on the right side filled. I had no pain ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your problems. Often, xrays don't give the full story. The only way to ...
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| lengthening for a crown. | 11/19/2008 |
Q: A crown lengthening was done on #3 and #5, in prep for crowns. A flap was laid across #4, which has ...
A: Crown lengthening (CL) is the process of removing gum tissue and the underlying bone to make the ...
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| Captek vs Lava | 11/18/2008 |
Q: In your opinion is there a difference esthetically between Captek crowns and Lava..my dentist's ...
A: Good question. Often, dentists will push the materials they feel comfortable with. Both materials ...
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| Root canal | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Two years ago I saw my dentist for a sore second molar (bottom left)and was given a root canal and ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about all that you're going through. As dentists, we generally like to try and ...
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| Root Canal, Extraction! | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My name is Elise and i have a dentist appointment tomorrow morning. I've always been scared of the ...
A: To make you feel better - sometimes, if a tooth has a large infection around it, the extraction is ...
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| pain during a root canal | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Schwartz My dentist was trying to complete my root canal yesterday-and numbed the area quite a few ...
A: The endodontist should have a few more methods of making the tooth numb. He can also numb the bone ...
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| pain after a bridge removed | 11/12/2008 |
Q: How long do I have pain for , its been 4 days so far with a lot of pain along my jaw? ANSWER: Hi ...
A: The discomfort can last up to about 2 weeks time. After the first 4-6 days it should start feeling ...
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| RE: extracted teeth | 11/12/2008 |
Q: i had my uppers and lowers extracted over 2 wks ago and fitted with temporary dentures, which still ...
A: You may need to still go back a few times to have them adjusted. In my practice, after about 6 ...
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| swollen red gums | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I went to the dentist thinking I had a cavity because my gums didn't seem sore. Now 4 days later, I ...
A: Did you see a dentist? If so, what did he/she say? What you are describing may be one of a few ...
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| Root Canal Filling - Percussion Sensitivity | 11/11/2008 |
Q: hoping you can help. Approx 6 weeks ago I had a root canal filling done on one of my molars, lower ...
A: After a root canal, the tooth is very weakened. That's why it needs to have a crown on it, to ...
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| Wisdom teeth extraction | 11/11/2008 |
Q: If all 4 wisdom teeth are to be removed, will that effect the way a person look ? Will it make the ...
A: After wisdom teeth removal, you shouldn't really notice any change at all in your profile or ...
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| perio-scale and root planing | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Is it okay if my dentist's hygienist does this procedure or should I go to a periodontist? ANSWER: ...
A: You definitely need to discuss this with your dentist before continuing with care. Depending on ...
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| dentures | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Do you work with dentures? I'm wondering what problems people have with them when gotten just for ...
A: Dentures are a great way to replace missing teeth. Do you have the rest of the teeth and are using ...
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| perio-scale and root planing | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Is it okay if my dentist's hygienist does this procedure or should I go to a periodontist?
A: Yes, that's 100% ok. Hygienists are trained to do these procedures, and go to school to learn how to ...
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| Pain after Root Canal/Crown/filling | 11/6/2008 |
Q: a few months ago I had a root canal performed on a tooth that had already been crowned. They drilled ...
A: I would go back to the dentist and have him check the bite. It might just be that the bite is high, ...
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| teeth clenching / receding gums | 11/6/2008 |
Q: During a period of stress over the past 2 years, I have noticed that I often clench my teeth while ...
A: When you clench and grind your teeth, the teeth move around. The teeth are held in ligaments, and ...
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| tooth resorption | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Is tooth resorption a risk of rapid orthodontic manipulation as with the use of such products that ...
A: Good question. In essence, anytime you move a tooth, there is a chance of root resorption. However, ...
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| painful tooth | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I am having a pain issue with a back molar that I recently had a permanent crown placed on without a ...
A: Sorry to hear about this.. It seems that the nerve inside the tooth was irritated. Sometimes, this ...
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| Sensitivity and low-grade fever after crown placement | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I had a crown put on a molar about ten days ago. Nothing was particularly wrong with the tooth ...
A: When teeth have large old fillings, they tend to start breaking down and cracking. This can then ...
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| Gums/Wisdom Tooth | 11/5/2008 |
Q: 2 days ago i went to my dentist because my wisdom tooth was hurting for about 4 days and he cut the ...
A: It can take up to a week for the area to heal. It will probably be sore for another day or so. In a ...
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| X-rays | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Please can you tell me the radiation dose received during an intraoral x-ray using digital ...
A: Radiation dosage is measured in Millirems. The yearly occupational dosage limit is 5000 Mrems. ...
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| underbite | 11/4/2008 |
Q: my son is 7 years old, and he has lost all 4 front teeth and the 2 next to the 2 fronts on the ...
A: I am not a pediatric dentist, so please bear that in mind. However, I would see an orthodontist. If ...
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| next to my wisdom tooth | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My wisdom tooth has half come through on one side, and caused me no pain but at the side of it there ...
A: It sound like the wisdom tooth is impacted. When it grows in, a part of the gum tissue is still ...
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| I think I've got a bad dentist | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have been seeing this dentist since Aug '05. Have spent $9141. Have come to the end of my rope ...
A: When dealing with complex restorative issues, it is more difficult to get the desired results. In ...
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| jaw pain after replaced filling | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago I had 2 small fillings on right lower back teeth replaced. My dentist said that they ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this. It can be a number of different things; - First off, when you ...
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| temporary bridge | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Due to a crazy schedule and a dentist who recently took time off to get married I have had a ...
A: As you noticed, the temps do pick up discolorations quite easily. Unfortunately, there is no real ...
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| what if I postpone my root canal to two months | 10/30/2008 |
Q: My friend is experiencing a severe pain in her tooth and went to see a dentist. The dentist ...
A: The Amoxicillin will help alleviate the pain, but it won't get rid of the infection. She needs to ...
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| Help!!! | 10/29/2008 |
Q: My incisor tooth #7 is turning gray, I have no pain 2 years, I had root canal on tooth #8- what can ...
A: Teeth usually darken when the nerve inside of it dies. Did you have an accident, or get hit by your ...
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| Dark Color Tooth | 10/29/2008 |
Q: This morning while brushing my son's teethes I noticed one tooth was turning black (no pain). He is ...
A: I would recommend taking him to see a pediatric dentist. Often, a tooth getting darker in color can ...
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| Scale Root Planing 1-3 teeth per | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I went to a dentist who looked at my mouth and he measured the gums in just a few spots and said ...
A: Unfortunately, without a dentist to examine you, there is no way to tell what procedure was ...
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| crown buildup | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I just had a root canal done by an endodontist. He charged insurance for the root canal and a crown ...
A: There seems to have been a lack of communication between your dentist and the endodontist. Here's ...
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| Scale Root Planing 1-3 teeth per | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I went to a dentist who looked at my mouth and he measured the gums in just a few spots and said ...
A: As you described, an SRP is defined as scaling and root planing. The root of the tooth, where a lot ...
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| Crooked front teeth | 10/28/2008 |
Q: If someones teeth were knocked out in an accident, would insurance cover a partial, or implants?
A: Most insurances do cover some form of treatment for front teeth. It may be either a partial, ...
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| exposed nerves | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I went to my dentist a couple days ago for a cleaning and found out that I had some tissue damage ...
A: You need to use a soft headed toothbrush. Also, you need to brush gently, in circular motions. No ...
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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: Good question. Plaque is basically bacterial junk. The bacteria adhere to your teeth, and form a ...
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| cracked tooth | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Two month ago I had an old amalgam filling removed on the second to last right side upper molar ...
A: Unfortunately, that is not for me to say. If you don't feel comfortable with your dentist, then you ...
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| cracked tooth | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Two month ago I had an old amalgam filling removed on the second to last right side upper molar ...
A: That sounds like a tough situation to be in..! I agree with you, that the tooth appears to be ...
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| types of dental cleaning | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My adult nephew has moderate mental retardation and I assist him with his dental care including ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not sure what you are referring to. It may be that since he had a deep ...
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| composite fillings, estrogenic? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I had 2 composite fillings placed in my teeth when I was 14 years old and am currently 23 ...
A: I have not heard about composite restorations having this effect. My opinion is that if there is no ...
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| Any restrictions with porcelain onlay? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I recently got a porcelain onlay on a back molar. I wondered if there are any food restrictions ...
A: Congrats on the new restoration! :) Treat it as you would any normal tooth. Do not eat hard food ...
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| root canal | 10/24/2008 |
Q: i had a rc done in early july. later in july it was crowned. all was fine until about 6 weeks ago. ...
A: Do you have a cold or sinus infection at this time? Sometimes, a sinus issue can masquerade as a ...
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| Root Canal and questionable prognosis | 10/17/2008 |
Q: during a sporting accident in June 2008, I broke my front tooth and it cracked at the back up above ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this unfortunate series of events! When teeth are physically moved, as the ...
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| Zinc oxide temporary filling and pregnancy | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I received an emergency root canal approximately 4 weeks ago, I am going to get a crown placed ...
A: I don't know definitively, however, I don't think there is any great risk associated with it. The ...
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| pressure sensitivity after filling | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My dentist replaced my amalgam fillings for teeth #19, 20 with tooth colored filling last March. ...
A: An xray wouldn't show a fracture. Your dentist can check each of the cusps on your tooth to ...
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| pressure sensitivity after filling | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My dentist replaced my amalgam fillings for teeth #19, 20 with tooth colored filling last March. ...
A: When you clench your teeth together, with no food in your mouth, do the teeth hurt? While ...
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| adding enamel to teeth, or ??? | 10/6/2008 |
Q: My daughter had beautiful teeth, but a bit of an overbite. She wore braces, and after that, a ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this experience your daughter had. Unfortunately, there is no way to add ...
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| Cracked tooth? | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Can a tooth that had a root canal (with a post) many years ago and is the anchor tooth for a bridge ...
A: Yes, the tooth can crack. Actually, teeth with root canals and posts are prone to crack the most. ...
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| Root Canal with Crown? | 10/2/2008 |
Q: recently I visited an endodontist as a second opinion bc I have had some discomfort on my left upper ...
A: When a tooth is cracked, you get pain to biting on the area. A crown on the tooth, will help to ...
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| tmj & root canal | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with TMJ last year. I had a root canal done yesterday and today i am having severe ...
A: I find that some patients have temporary discomfort in the TMJ after a root canal. Not because of ...
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| Sore gums after wisdom tooth removal | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I got my upper wisdom tooth removed 4 days ago. I did not have any surgical complications with my ...
A: Congratulations on getting your wisdom teeth out! :) Yes, it is normal to feel soreness on the gums ...
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| broken tooth | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Last summer I decided to get all of my metal fillings removed and replaced them with white ones. ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no real way to tell if the tooth broke during treatment or not. You said ...
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| loose bridge | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have a bridge on the right side of my mouth that covers four teeth total, two missing teeth in the ...
A: Bridges can be removed easily. However, the bigger question is why is the bridge loose? If it's ...
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| root canal infection | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I had an infection and it was decided I needed a root canal. Ever since the root canal the ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your discomfort. How long ago was the treatment performed? In some people, ...
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| timing and caries | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 30-year old woman who has, until yesterday, never had dental caries. Yesterday I observed a ...
A: Good question! I don't think a cleaning can cause a cavity to happen. However, what I have ...
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| root canals | 9/24/2008 |
Q: About 5 years ago at a routine 6 mth check up i was told that they found a external absorption on ...
A: In most cases, the resorption is limited to one tooth. However, since no one knows exactly what ...
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| root canals | 9/24/2008 |
Q: About 5 years ago at a routine 6 mth check up i was told that they found a external absorption on ...
A: I am sorry to hear about these events! Unfortunately, external resorption is not fully understood. ...
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| Problems after a wisdom tooth extraction | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I got my wisdom teeth removed 6 months ago by a dentist. He had trouble removing one tooth and had ...
A: Sorry to hear about your experiences. I would recommend a trip to a dentist (preferably, an oral ...
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| discoloration of the gums | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Two years ago I had crowns insitu on first and second premolar on right and left upper top teeth. ...
A: Usually, the gums appear darker since the material inside the crown is dark. Most crowns made today, ...
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| Front tooth!!! | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Q I have had a root canal on my front tooth, it keeps going grey and i keep having it internally ...
A: Unfortunately, teeth that have had a root canal, do tend to turn grayish, and will continue to do ...
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| post-wisdom tooth extraction question | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I got all 4 wisdom extracted 5 days ago. I took good precautions (of not spitting and sucking) as I ...
A: You took the right steps, and that is great! It may just be some buildup around the extraction ...
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| Problems with root canal | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have chronic dry mouth which causes me to have ongoing dental problems. It is very frustrating. I ...
A: First off, tell you MD about the dry mouth. Maybe there is a different medication that can be ...
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| Problems with root canal | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have chronic dry mouth which causes me to have ongoing dental problems. It is very frustrating. I ...
A: I completely understand your concerns, and they are indeed good ones. First off all, if the tooth ...
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| tooth loss | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am a 44 year old with weak enamel. This past weekend I lost #29 bicuspid. The root remains but ...
A: You don't want to leave the roots behind. Most likely, they are cariously infected. Leaving an ...
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| Tooth longer than other | 9/16/2008 |
Q: What is the price to have your tooth or teeth filed down?
A: Each office has their own fee schedule. It depends on what needs to be performed. If the teeth are ...
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| Composite Filling coding | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I just took my son in to have cavities filled. The dentist told us at his last cleaning that he had ...
A: That's actually a good question. According to what I know, a two surface restoration (D2392) refers ...
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| Bruised Tooth? | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I was at the dentist a week ago for a full check up (incl. x-rays) and everything was fine. A ...
A: This can be a number of different things. It can be that you are grinding on the tooth, and this is ...
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| Root canal | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, At the end of June I had a root canal done by an endo on tooth #3 and shortly thereafter ...
A: How long ago was the crown put in? Also, when you bite together, with no food in your mouth, does ...
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| root canal | 9/12/2008 |
Q: my partner had all four wisdom teeth taken out. They were all impacted so she had to be sedated and ...
A: Sorry I didn't see this sooner! Was your partner put to sleep during the procedure? If so, they ...
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| 3/4 crown and root canal treatment | 9/11/2008 |
Q: following the advice of my dentist I had on old brittle amalgam filling removed from a molar and ...
A: This is a question that I hear quite often. First off, I do agree that the dentist should have ...
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| Five unit bridge | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have three upper teeth missing 10,11 and 12. On teeth next to 10 and 12 I have 2 crowns. I was ...
A: Yes, it definitely is possible to make a 5-unit bridge! There are many suitable materials out there ...
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| Had root canal now pain after cleaning | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I had a broken tooth due to weakness from a very old filling. Dr. gave me a cap but had pain when ...
A: If the root canal was successful, then this particular tooth should feel no pain at all. The nerve ...
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| Failure of a root canal | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Recently, I had a bad experience where an upper molar started hurting; my dentist(DDS) gave me an ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this occurrence. The best form of treatment, is prevention. By having ...
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| Abcessed Tooth | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I went to the Dentist on Monday because I had facial pain in my cheek and thought I had a tooth ...
A: You need to return to the doctor ASAP! Even though you have started on antibiotics, further ...
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| Root canal? | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have had a deep filling put in one month ago. Since then, I have had soreness 2-3 times a week, ...
A: I would return to the dentist for further evaluation. With deep fillings, the nerve inside the tooth ...
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| Dying Tooth | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Recently, a couple of weeks ago, my dentist did a filling on a fairly small (but apparently deep) ...
A: I completely understand where you are coming from. Let's answer your questions; A)There are more ...
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| Gum Grafting | 9/10/2008 |
Q: Is it worth my while to have my gum grafted where the gum has receded to have a partial plate made ...
A: Truthfully, I don't know. Maybe the doctor is afraid that the non-metal hook will accelerate the ...
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| Root Canal complication | 9/9/2008 |
Q: First of all, thank you for your time and consideration. I am a 56 year old male who has had a lot ...
A: Those are some good questions. When performing a root canal, the dentist needs to get all the way ...
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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: Has your daughter seen a dentist recently? Without seeing the teeth, it is hard to tell what it ...
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| root canal came out | 9/9/2008 |
Q: i had a root canal done September 5, 2008 and the root canal came out today September 9, 2008 and i ...
A: I am not sure what you mean that the 'root canal came out'..? Do you mean that the temporary ...
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| Bridge | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I just had a bridge put in less then a week ago. Tiny pieces of food get stuck under the fake tooth ...
A: Unfortunately, yes, this does happen with bridges. That's why it's important to keep the area clean, ...
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| Root end resection or not? | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have a tooth(premolar number #21) that has been painful for a few months. My endodontist did a ...
A: This is a difficult situation to be placed in. Let's look at your questions.. >1. In your opinion, ...
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| Dentist says nothing, but tooth keeps hurting... | 9/8/2008 |
Q: some quick history: Wisdom teeth are removed... June 2005- had large silver colored filling placed ...
A: This does sound like a tough one! You did the right thing by getting a night-guard. Has that helped ...
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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: I am not so concerned about the post/crown getting stuck. My bigger concern would be that it might ...
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| Crown replacement after root canal | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I recently had a root canal procedure done on a tooth that already had an existing gold crown. The ...
A: I completely understand where you are coming from. In truth, every dentist has their own opinions, ...
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| Unhappy | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have started treatment and just finished the first phase where I am now wearing the temporary ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your predicament. Even though on the smile design it looks great, that ...
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| Root Canal Pain. | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Two and a half months ago I had a very deep filling on my #30 molar. About three weeks later I had ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your discomfort. I would recommend seeing an endodontist as soon as ...
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| invisaligns | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have a deep overbite and I wanted to know if invisaligns can fix it. I have been to 2 ...
A: Invisalign is great, but like anything in life, it has it's limitations. The question you need to ...
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| Internal (non-vital) bleaching | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I was just wondering if you could give me your opinions on internal tooth bleaching. More ...
A: Did you ever fall or get hit by this tooth? If so, that's most likely why it is darkened. Sudden ...
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| pain after crown | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I had a porcelain crown replaced after having one for 15 years. As soon as it was done, I felt ...
A: Here's my guess.. The gum procedure your doctor did allowed for more of the tooth to be exposed. ...
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| Tooth Decay | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal and a crown done on the lower left side tooth many years ago. When I went to my ...
A: It depends on how extensive the decay was, and where it was located. If the decay was very ...
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| interproximal filing | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have been adamant with my orthodontist about the fact that I didnt want him to smooth the surfaces ...
A: There have been a number of studies on this. Most show that polishing between the teeth does not ...
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| gum | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I had a tooth pulled a few months ago and now my gum is swollen in that spot. it is not painful, ...
A: Sometimes the area of gum above the tooth gets infected. This causes the tissue to become swollen ...
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| decay & jaw stiffness | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Both of my top wisdom teeth have been in for many years. I have never gotten the lower ones. The ...
A: Sometimes, if there is an infection by the wisdom tooth, then it can cause trismus. Trismus is when ...
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| Sensitive Tooth | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have one particular tooth in my mouth that is sensitive to sweets. My first suspicion was that I ...
A: If your dentist is 100% positive that there is no cavity, then I'd be happy. :) It may be that ...
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| alveoplasty unnoticed | 8/19/2008 |
Q: last week I had one of my molars removed due to a gum inflammation (under local anesthesia). Then I ...
A: An alveoplasty is when the doctor smoothes out the remaining bone, to make sure there are no ...
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| pain after crown | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I had a porcelain crown replaced after having one for 15 years. As soon as it was done, I felt ...
A: This is a tough one to answer based on the information.. Was the crown redone originally due the ...
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| Internal (non-vital) bleaching | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I was just wondering if you could give me your opinions on internal tooth bleaching. More ...
A: *If* the tooth does need a root canal, then it may or not need a crown. If there is minimal to ...
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| Internal (non-vital) bleaching | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I was just wondering if you could give me your opinions on internal tooth bleaching. More ...
A: I think what you are asking is two separate, but related questions. First - does my tooth need a ...
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| Veneers/Root Canal | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I had a veneer put on my upper left incisor around 4 years ago. In the past few months I've had a ...
A: Dentists will often access the tooth from the back, as to not make the tooth un-aesthetic. I would ...
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| Veneers/Root Canal | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I had a veneer put on my upper left incisor around 4 years ago. In the past few months I've had a ...
A: The reason you probably needed a root canal was due to decay inside the tooth. If so, this decay can ...
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| whiteners | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Is there an over the counter whitening gel you would recommend? I have a mold of my teeth that was ...
A: The OTC whiteners are pretty good. They may not be as strong as the dentist prescribed ones, but ...
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| Mouth | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I woke up this morning and my whole bottom mouth was swollen. I can not talk and my tongue use to ...
A: Yes, you should go to the doctors ASAP! Sometimes, if there is a severe tooth-ache, the bacteria ...
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| Bridges and Braces | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Is it a problem with my bridge being loose? My braces are attached to the bridge and its only one ...
A: The wisdom tooth shouldn't have anything to do with the bridges. However, I am not sure what you ...
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| child spacers | 8/15/2008 |
Q: It seems the pediatric dentists are all on vacation, and I just need to know: my 3 year old has had ...
A: Sorry to hear that your daughter is going through this.. The spacers prevent the drifting of the ...
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| Pediatric dentistry | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I know you do not specialize in pediatric dentistry but the other expert in pediatrics is out of ...
A: If this was my child, I would most likely go with the Nitrous Oxide route alone. I find that the N20 ...
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| Bridges and Braces | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Is it a problem with my bridge being loose? My braces are attached to the bridge and its only one ...
A: You have braces attached to bridges? Are the bridges supposed to be moving..? Bridges can not move, ...
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| Re: Cracked Root Due To Zealous Scaling and Planing | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Re:Cracked Root Due To Zealous Scaling and Planing. I have a cracked incisor root, I believe is due ...
A: To be honest with you, I have never heard of such a thing occurring. However, I guess anything is ...
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| Jaw Pain after Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have read several of the questions on here and would like to figure something out. I had my wisdom ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the discomfort you are going through. I think you should try the regimen ...
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| Build-up for crown | 8/13/2008 |
Q: What are the practical differences between getting a resin or amalgam build-up for a crown on a ...
A: Good question. In all practical purposes, there is no difference. Your dentist may decide to use ...
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| inlay | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Schwartz about a month ago i cracked a back molar, the last one, top right, not a wisdom tooth i had ...
A: I understand your concern in this matter. An inlay is a porcelain restoration, that is used to ...
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| Novocaine Injections | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am a professional natural bodybuilder and have a concern with having two fillings replaced three ...
A: Most dental anesthetics in use today, are metabolized in the liver. Assuming your liver is healthy, ...
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| Temporary Crown | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Just went to a new dentist a couple weeks ago.. needed a crown.. got temporary crown. Paid 1/2 down, ...
A: I can definitely understand why you are concerned about this. A temporary crown is just that.. ...
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| LED teeth Whitening | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I am considering undergoing LED teth whitening. Is that safe. The practitioner tells me there are ...
A: While the light can be a cause of sensitivity, it is not the only cause. The whitening gel itself ...
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| Recementing a crown on the roots of the damaged tooth | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i am 24yrs old. i am having a problem with a tooth for a few years now and i have a denstist who is ...
A: It sounds like your dentist did the best he can to try and save this tooth for as long as possible. ...
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| Maryland Bridge | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 y.o. daughter with root resorption of tooth #7 due to orthodontia. I've been told she ...
A: I completely understand! I am not qualified to say when the best time is to place the implant. I ...
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| ine tooth longer than other | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I am a major coward when it comes to visiting the dentist due to a bad experience some years ago. ...
A: Don't be embarrassed! A lot of people are afraid of the dentist, due to bad past experiences. The ...
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| Maryland Bridge | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 y.o. daughter with root resorption of tooth #7 due to orthodontia. I've been told she ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. A Maryland bridge is a 'winged' bridge. You can ...
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| root canal re-treatment | 8/6/2008 |
Q: 8-5-08 Benjamin, Is it common practice for a DMD to refer their patients to an endodontist when a ...
A: Good questions. >Is it common practice for a DMD to refer their patients to an >endodontist when a ...
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| boil/bump on gum | 8/6/2008 |
Q: About six weeks ago, I got a filling in China for one of my tooth. The whole process took about ...
A: In most cases, a bump on the gum is an indication of something brewing under the surface. Did the ...
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| filling keeps breaking | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My 4-year-old son has a couple of cavities filled. The last one that they did was 2 surfaces on his ...
A: If there really is an abscess under the tooth, then he will need treatment. He will either need the ...
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| pain after fillings | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I had 4 teeth worked on. It's been a week now and I'm in so much discomfort and pain. Here are my ...
A: If the pain is still present, I would return to the doctor for a follow up. It may be that one or ...
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| evaluation | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am going to an oral surgeon to get an evaluation. I had my teeth extracted and a 4 quadrant ...
A: By most, an evaluation is a consultation. However, the good part is that depending on the doctor's ...
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| continuing pain after root canal | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Benjamin, First, I would like to note I am writing for a lady who does not speak English well. ...
A: >1. Would the duration between preliminary canal work and final >completion cause complications or ...
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| Root Canal | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I had undergone a root canal(#14) around 6 years ago but did not get the Crown or a permanent ...
A: You did the right thing. Even though you had no pain in the tooth, leaving it open for years ...
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| oral surgery | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I am desperate for the pain to go away! I had all four wisdom teeth removed almost three weeks ago ...
A: I'm glad to hear that you are back on the road to recovery! Just out of curiosity, you weren't taken ...
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| posts or pins in root canals | 7/31/2008 |
Q: On another post a dentist answered: "Sometimes a post is placed down into the roots too." Can you ...
A: You have a lot of good questions! Here goes... >Can you explain when and why pins and posts are ...
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| Diagnosis of pulpitis | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I'm the person who contacted you a couple of weeks ago about the indirect pulp cap with ...
A: Do you have any other xrays of this tooth? Has anyone examined the tooth behind it (#18)? Are we ...
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| oral surgery | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am desperate for the pain to go away! I had all four wisdom teeth removed almost three weeks ago ...
A: I really feel bad that you are going through this experience. There usually is some pain for up to ...
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| Diagnosis of pulpitis | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I'm the person who contacted you a couple of weeks ago about the indirect pulp cap with ...
A: From what you are describing it sounds like you might have a fractured tooth. I don't remember if I ...
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| Dental Bridge | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I live in Australia and am a 48 year old female. I have a metal bridge that takes the place of my ...
A: Most of the mercury is actually in the silver fillings, not in the metal bridges. However, there is ...
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| front fake tooth | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i have a crown on a front upper tooth [15 yrs]..when it was about 2yrs old the front half came ...
A: The best way to make it stay, would be to have a new crown placed. ;) However, there are some ...
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| Dentist Recommended Lollipops | 7/29/2008 |
Q: OK. I realize that dentist recommended lollipops sounds like an oxymoron, but I am going to ask ...
A: That's very considerate of you to take this upon yourself. Cavities are caused when fermentable ...
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| Torn Labial Frenulum | 7/29/2008 |
Q: "Hello! Over 6 weeks ago, I tore my labial frenulum while asleep and using a night guard for my ...
A: This is really a tough case. You can try a hot compress, as it can't hurt. However, whatever damage ...
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| Torn Labial Frenulum | 7/29/2008 |
Q: "Hello! Over 6 weeks ago, I tore my labial frenulum while asleep and using a night guard for my ...
A: This is really a tough case. You can try a hot compress, as it can't hurt. However, whatever damage ...
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| Torn Labial Frenulum | 7/29/2008 |
Q: "Hello! Over 6 weeks ago, I tore my labial frenulum while asleep and using a night guard for my ...
A: I guess the scenarios you mentioned are feasible.. Was this a very deep cut? If it was only a ...
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| VERY BAD tooth pain | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I had a molar chip (causing a small hole) about 2 months ago and since then I have had off and on ...
A: Teeth usually chip when there is a large amount of decay inside of them. The bacteria is actually ...
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| Torn Labial Frenulum | 7/29/2008 |
Q: "Hello! Over 6 weeks ago, I tore my labial frenulum while asleep and using a night guard for my ...
A: Without being able to examine you, this one is going to be tough to answer. If the trauma occurred ...
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| my son broke his incisor tooth | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, my son got hit with his own golf ball, that ricocheted from a guard on the field a foot ...
A: I feel bad that you and your son had to experience this. However, the good news is that there is ...
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| Root canel | 7/28/2008 |
Q: will i be in pain? i just received a free NH root camel, but didn't get a crown, the filling they ...
A: The worst part is over. You had the treatment, now you just need to heal. Depending on how vital the ...
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| Trying to straighten my teeth. | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I've never been to a dentist in my twenty years of living. When I was younger, my mother took me to ...
A: I definitely can understand your concern. Today's dental technology has really made going to the ...
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| compatibility of over the counter pain meds | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering which over the counter pain meds you can take together, such as : if you have ...
A: Yes, you can take Aleve and Tylenol together, since they are two different types of medications. ...
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| Dry Sockets | 7/25/2008 |
Q: my name is Angela, I had my bottom wisdom teeth removed 7 days ago, Friday July 18, 2008. After 4 ...
A: Dry Socket occurs when a proper blood clot does not form in the extraction site, leaving the bone ...
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| I am going to lose my teeth! | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I am hoping you might be able to offer me some advice. My situation seems rather bleak and I am ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this predicament you are in. You seem to be trying to get on the right ...
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| 100% Porcelain Crown vs Porcelain/Ceramic Substrate | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My dentist suggests a 100% porcelain crown but don't see an Insurance procedure code on my plan to ...
A: In my NYC office, we almost exclusively do all porcelain crowns. We always use the ...
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| Bad taste in mouth since crowns | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have a constant metallic like taste in my mouth now that I've had two porcelian crowns installed. ...
A: How long ago were the crowns placed? Are these all procelain crowns, or metal fused to porcelain ...
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| Was it the filling? Nerve damage?? | 7/24/2008 |
Q: i went to my dentist a couple of months ago and found out that i needed a filling, thing is that it ...
A: From what you are describing, it sounds like there may be two separate issues. The first is that ...
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| my bridge work | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding the bridge my restorative dentist did. It is a bridge that is on my ...
A: The debate as to whether an implant and natural tooth should be connected is an old one. There are ...
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| NiteWhite treatment | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I just got my braces off and along with my retainer, my orthodontist gave me a whitening treatment ...
A: As you have found out, the peroxide in the product is very strong. It should only come in contact ...
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| Root Canal Treated Wisdom Tooth | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a dull pain below my wisdom tooth that was root canal treated a year ago. If I have a low ...
A: To see a change on an xray, would mean that the bone surrounding the tooth has been modified. Bone, ...
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| pain after root canal | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal 7 days ago & still in pain. i went back into dentist & he said that there is no ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your discomfort. Sometimes, after a root canal treatment, the tooth and ...
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| Was my DOCTOR going after my money..? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: WHen i first vistied my doctor for a checkup i was told i had one cavity. Ok so i go get it done. ...
A: I completely understand your frustation. When diagnosing a patient, the doctor uses what tools she ...
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| Strange pain after a crown | 7/22/2008 |
Q: One week ago, I had the top two rear molars ( 14 & 15) on the left, prepped for crowns. Everything ...
A: You know the old saying; "The only silly question is the one unasked". Pain very often is referred ...
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| Strange pain after a crown | 7/22/2008 |
Q: One week ago, I had the top two rear molars ( 14 & 15) on the left, prepped for crowns. Everything ...
A: Welcome to Murphy's Law. :) If the dentist made certain that 14/15 are not the culprits, then it ...
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| Jaw Popping | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I understand that you have answered a question on this exact problem im having, my lower right jaw ...
A: In short, if you recently started having 'popping' when you chew in your jaw, then eventually this ...
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| pulpectomy | 7/15/2008 |
Q: My 2 yr old experienced trauma to his two front primary teeth in feb. they both slightly chipped and ...
A: I don't know the pediatric dentist, so I can not judge. Also, I am not a pediatric dentist, so I am ...
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| teeth shifting | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am 30 years old and have impacted wisdom teeth. I consulted with an oral surgeon and he said that ...
A: The debate as to whether wisdom teeth cause shifting in the jaws is an old one. (I personally think ...
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| pulpectomy | 7/15/2008 |
Q: My 2 yr old experienced trauma to his two front primary teeth in feb. they both slightly chipped ...
A: It's frustrating to see your son in discomfort, and you only want what's best for him. A pulpectomy ...
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| root canal re-treatment | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I received a root canal last summer of 07 in my hometown, but wasn't able to afford the crown. My ...
A: Yes, the dark area might be healing, as opposed to a new infection. I can't say this for certain, ...
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| molar extraction | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, On June19, I had a root canal performed on my upper molar. It was realized, the tooth is ...
A: Being faced with a decision to extract a tooth is never easy. Let's start backwards, and then I ...
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| Questionable charges and procedures | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I recently went to a dentist because an old crown had become pressure sensitive and I was ...
A: I too believe that your mind plays a big part in how things turn out. If you have the right outlook ...
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| Questionable charges and procedures | 7/15/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I recently went to a dentist because an old crown had become pressure sensitive and I was ...
A: When a tooth with a crown becomes pressure sensitive, there are two main reasons associated with it; ...
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| root canal re-treatment | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I received a root canal last summer of 07 in my hometown, but wasn't able to afford the crown. My ...
A: Hey Jen, Please look at this picture; http://www.prodentny.com/graphics/endo2.jpg When decay (ie; ...
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| gum pain after filling | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I had a small cavity on my one of my first molars on the top of my jaw, and it was filled in early ...
A: Did your doctor have an old xray she was looking at? If there is no cavity on the xray, and your ...
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| gum pain after filling | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I had a small cavity on my one of my first molars on the top of my jaw, and it was filled in early ...
A: Do you have any pain when you drink cold drinks, or eat sweets? What about when you bite down, any ...
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| root canal re-treatment | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I received a root canal last summer of 07 in my hometown, but wasn't able to afford the crown. My ...
A: To answer your question; yes, a tooth can get re-infected after a root canal, even if it's only ...
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| my son's teeth | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My son is almost 10 and until a month ago had all of his baby teeth on the top. He had a grown up ...
A: I completely understand your frustration and annoyance at this. However, without seeing your son or ...
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| hi | 7/11/2008 |
Q: my jaw popped today i dont feel pain but when i open my mouth it make a slight cracking sound , do i ...
A: Where you yawning or was your mouth open wide when this occurred? Either way, you most likely ...
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| Ceramic Crown Damage | 7/10/2008 |
Q: A while ago I had a tooth root canalled and a Porcelain or Ceramic Crown placed over it (it was ...
A: Yes, often crowns do need to be adjusted at the time of insertion. The reasons can be many-fold; The ...
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| Ceramic Crown Damage | 7/10/2008 |
Q: A while ago I had a tooth root canalled and a Porcelain or Ceramic Crown placed over it (it was ...
A: If the crack in your crown was very small, then bonding is sometimes used to repair that defect. The ...
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| pain in adjacent teeth after root canal and crown | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I had broken my 2nd premolar on my left side, and subsequently had a root canal and crown ...
A: If the tooth with the root canal bothers you when you tap on it or eat on it, then I would probably ...
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| pain in adjacent teeth after root canal and crown | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I had broken my 2nd premolar on my left side, and subsequently had a root canal and crown ...
A: If the bite is off, this will cause inflammation of the periodontal ligament, and thus cause pain. ...
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| pain in adjacent teeth after root canal and crown | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Schwartz, I had broken my 2nd premolar on my left side, and subsequently had a root canal and crown ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are having this pain. If there are no lesions noted on your xray, and ...
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| abcess/gum | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I took my 21 month old to the dentist yesterday. They said that a abscess. Now they want to remove ...
A: If you daughter does have an actual abscess, and the teeth are beyond the point of being restored, ...
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