| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Gum Pain After Veneers | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Dr. Mike: I had two veneers placed on teeth 10 & 11 in June of 2008. I have had pain in my gum line ...
A: It does sound like a crown lengthening issue..if the edge of the veneers is put too far into the ...
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| teeth whitening | 10/26/2009 |
Q: However it does not seem to whiten the upper part of my teeth. I have seen zoom whitening being ...
A: Absolutely not...these are scams and typically done by people that are not trained dental ...
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| Sedation Dentistry | 10/23/2009 |
Q: Dr. Glasmeier, I am having some major dental work done in the upcoming weeks. I have major anxiety ...
A: Yes they are both medications that can help with anxiety. The Halcion has been shown to cause ...
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| ROOT CANAL WITH A CROWN | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I have had alot of work done a few years back . I had crowns put on my front teeth . I went to the ...
A: Your symptoms are suggesting root canal but cannot say for sure without seeing. Maybe consider going ...
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| Medicated Fillings | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Recently, while I was at the dentist getting a crown, he recommended that I get two fillings in my 2 ...
A: The reason for the medicated fillings is to rule out that you need root canals. If pain persists ...
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| Possible Need for Root Canal | 10/20/2009 |
Q: G, Recently my filling fell out because according to my dentist there was a cavity under the ...
A: If the root canal is needed for the back tooth, then yes I would recommend seeing an endodontist for ...
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| Is it a bad idea to wait to get cavities filled? | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I've noticed that I have several small but visible cavities on my teeth. They don't hurt at all, but ...
A: Read this blog as it explains what a cavity is and the problems caused by cavities. Even if you ...
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| permanent dentures | 10/16/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend has had all of his teeth extracted, 8 post implants and yesterday received his ...
A: I can't comment on recourse for the dentist since I don't all the circumstances around what has ...
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| pain experienced after composite filling | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I visited the dentist on 10th October to address a toothache problem. After testing my tooth, the ...
A: http://www.nashvillefirstimpressions.net/blog/post/what-is-a-tooth-abscess.html ...
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| Teeth whitening | 10/13/2009 |
Q: There seem to be several different approaches to this. I've seen dentists advertise a one treatment ...
A: All whitening materials work off some sort of peroxide formulation. Peroxide is the active ...
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| Root canal problems | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal last December (08) prior to that a pulpotomy in Feb (08) on the same tooth - ...
A: I would definitely go back to the endodontist before you see the oral surgeon to determine if this ...
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| blood pressure | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My question to you is, is it mandatory to take blood pressure on any patient that you inject with ...
A: It is not mandatory but you should have taken their blood pressure at their initial exam to ...
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| Related to endodontics | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I feel endo is a challenge to a common practitioner(BDS/DDS). Wats the success rate when they do it ...
A: If there are surveys out there, please let me know. I would like to review them. Depending on the ...
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| hole in gum after tooth extraction | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed 6 days ago, all cut out. the tope ones seem to be healing ...
A: The hole should eventually close but it can take weeks to months for it to close completely. Until ...
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| I broke one of my front teeth above the gumline | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I had crowns put on my front four teeth, and due to my grinding, they connected the outer teeth to ...
A: If cost is an issue, then having the tooth removed and replaced with a removable option such as a ...
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| Porcelain Overlay vs. Crown | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I recently saw a new dentist and he told me that two of my silver fillings need to be removed, one ...
A: I would disagree..I would opt for the crown..I have larger success rates with crowns than onlays and ...
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| Puffy under eye after dental work | 10/6/2009 |
Q: About five months ago I went to the dentist to have an un-finished root canal, finished. It had ...
A: It sounds like there may be a new infection around that tooth as there are very few things that was ...
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| decreased upper lip movement | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Last thursday I went to my dentist to prep for veneers and crowns for my center most eight teeth on ...
A: If sensation has not returned within 3-4 days following the procedure, I would definitely followup ...
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| severe sensitivity | 10/5/2009 |
Q: About 5 months ago I had to have both of my front teeth drilled due to cavities. Before that I had ...
A: Sounds you are developing symptoms consistent with needing root canals. When fillings get deep, they ...
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| RCT... Root perforation? | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Good Day! After a RCT (The dentist used electric-method to measure the length of the Root-Channel) ...
A: Depending on how much material has extruded from the root,sometimes the periapical area of the tooth ...
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| Absessed teeth | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have a stupid question. I am not one to get my regular examinations with the dentist...thus I am ...
A: Beyond using Oragel and Ibuprofen, there is not much that can be done until you see the dentist to ...
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| Tooth Advice | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I just broke my tooth number 13 on the chart. The tooth is missing about a third and has some ...
A: If the nerve becomes exposed, then yes you would need the root canal as well as the crown to further ...
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| #15 molar abscess | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My dentist after taking a xray found the tooth to be abscessed, said i needed a root canal, refered ...
A: Hard to say without doing an evaluation but it sounds like you are saying the tooth is not ...
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| extraction of the bottom front tooth | 9/30/2009 |
Q: He just got his braces. my concern is that the orth. wants to pull his bottom tooth number 24. I’ve ...
A: It depends on what it is for. If he has severe crowding of his teeth, the dentist may be recommended ...
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| Worsening pain 5 days after root canal | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal 5 days ago and have been in constant pain since then. I've had root canals before ...
A: If you are more than a week out, I would definitely get reevaluated to make sure the root canals ...
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| Crown/Root Canal | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I cracked my tooth (back tooth, two away from where the wisdom tooth was) by clenching at night. Now ...
A: Yes the pain can be an indicator for a root canal but you want to rule out grinding first as ...
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| Root Canal Pain | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal done a week and a half ago it was done in tooth #10. The tooth next to it #9 was ...
A: I have not typically seen root canals cause sinus infections but it is possible. Re: pain following ...
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| My son broke his tooth. | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Mike, My son Anirudh who is 3.5yrs old broke his front tooth(milk tooth) while playing. We are not ...
A: He needs to have the tooth extracted as soon as possible because the longer it stays there, the more ...
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| Chipped front tooth crown bridge | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 tooth crown bridge on the upper front center of my mouth that is 32 years old. One of the ...
A: I have also have several unsuccessful attempts to bond composite to the metal of a bridge and have ...
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| pain above treated teeth | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Three years ago I had a root canal done on one of my front teeth. My dentist told me it was one of ...
A: It is not unusual to see this but to make certain that is what is going on and that you are ...
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| "caine in the vein" | 9/25/2009 |
Q: How do you know if numbing agent was injected into a vein by mistake causing a very intense reaction ...
A: Yes to answer your question, if anesthetic is accidentally placed into a blood vessel such as a ...
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| Bicuspid pain | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I have had pain in my right upper biscuspid #5 on and off for about a year. I also have periodic ...
A: You are leaving out one person that you have not consulted with: an endodontist. They are root canal ...
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| broken tooth repair | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have had a large filling in an upper molar for about 20 years. This week while eating rice, my ...
A: It really depends on the size of the filling, location, symptoms present and the bite. So to answer ...
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| Resealing a Root Canal | 9/24/2009 |
Q: The question I have is that I have pretty good insurance that pays 100% of anything up to the 1st ...
A: It does make sense to me, you had a temporary crown placed over a root canal and never had it ...
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| Crowns | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I injured my tooth when I was 8 years old and had it bonded. It is slightly discolored compared to ...
A: Depending on the esthetic situation, this is sometimes done so both front teeth complement each ...
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| chewing pain on temp crown | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Glasmeier, In mid July of this summer I had my upper second to last right molar prepped for a crown. ...
A: Good question...yes I will sometimes put on the permanent crown with temporary cement and watch it ...
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| Brittle Teeth | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I am a 24 female. In the past six months I have had cavities appear in most of my teeth along the ...
A: It sounds like both...I would have your dentist evaluate what is going on. There are rare tooth ...
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| dentist liabilty | 9/22/2009 |
Q: About 3 years ago, I had a root canal done. About a week ago, I began to have a great deal of pain. ...
A: Tony, I can't answer liability questions as every dentist has their own policy and standard of care ...
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| filling | 9/22/2009 |
Q: Dr. Glasmeier, I know you are not able to diagnose my problem over the Internet, however I was ...
A: I cannot diagnose you but I can give you some things that I would think about. Depending on the size ...
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| crowns and sticky lollies | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I recently had a front tooth crowned by a posthodontist, and he was quite happy with the result. He ...
A: Your prosthodontist is correct. Hard foods such as ice, jolly ranchers, jaw breakers, etc. can be ...
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| Blisters | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Back in April '09 one of my front teeth broke. They put a temp material there and I wasn't able to ...
A: Hard to say without seeing but sounds like you may be experiencing infection around that tooth. The ...
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| extraction site bleeding | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I had a wisdom tooth and a molar extracted 3 days ago and received 3 stitches. It took several hours ...
A: I would try and stay away from smoking at least 5-7 days following an extraction...smoking after an ...
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| Bone fragment | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Is it unusual to have a bone fragment come through almost a year after an extraction? Should it come ...
A: Its not unusual to see this, as the fragment could could be small piece of bone or root that may ...
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| Why is my mouth still numb? | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I had a cavity filled on Thursday (17 Sep 09) around 3pm, on the lower left side of my mouth. It is ...
A: http://www.nashvillefirstimpressions.net/blog/post/numb-tongue.html This link highlights what you ...
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| extraction site bleeding | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I had a wisdom tooth and a molar extracted 3 days ago and received 3 stitches. It took several hours ...
A: Depending on the tooth taken out and the nature by which it was taken out, it is possible to notice ...
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| Recurring gum crack | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Glasmeier, I am a 37 year old woman who is having a curious issue with the gum above one of my ...
A: It is really hard to say without seeing what you are describing. Did they take an xray of the area? ...
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| Poorly designed crowns | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I had all porcelain crowns placed on my two front teeth 6 weeks ago. My teeth were healthy but had ...
A: I would spend a great deal of time discussing what your goals are with new crowns and what you don't ...
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| infected root canal?? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: i had a root canal done with a post and crown. it is three weeks later and the tooth is shaking and ...
A: Sounds like either the cement seal has weakened within the root of the tooth or there is a ...
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| tooth growth | 9/17/2009 |
Q: my son is 7 yrs old he lost his two front teeth in the beginning of this yr for the 1st time. i want ...
A: Good question, The two front adult teeth typically erupt anywhere from the ages 6-8. If you are ...
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| missing two molars in upper jaw | 9/16/2009 |
Q: finaly I find a branche in ortodonty what I dont know that exist, a prostodontist, hear in ...
A: Yes it is possible but you will need to talk with a prosthodontist as well as orthodontist. They ...
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| sore tooth/gum | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Approximately 2 yrs ago i had a root canal in my bottom right tooth, close to the front. now ...
A: I would have the root canal reevaluated to make sure it has not become infected. I would also make ...
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| My dentist has concerns about putting a post and crown on my root canal | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Dr Glasmeier, I had a root canal earlier this year that to me seem successful. No issues with the ...
A: I can understand your frustration. The answer lies back at the person that did the root canal. Your ...
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| Son's top front tooth is slightly discolored after having it replaced | 9/15/2009 |
Q: my son is 12 yrs old and had most of his front tooth knocked out- part of it was broke up into the ...
A: It depends on what what done..It is likely they did a crown. So would need to know, did he get a ...
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| dental crowns | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I am having dental crowns put in for my two upper front teeth, which were both broken. I have two ...
A: There are a couple things that can contribute to esthetic appearance...the two that jump out at me ...
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| What i'd consider inflammation... | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I think it's fair to say i have a love hate relationship with the dentist. I'm really glad you all ...
A: Derriello, Its really hard to say without evaluating you. I would feel more confident that the ...
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| hey | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have a light stings that comes and goes around my upper teeth, but I have no pain while chewing or ...
A: This is a possibility however stinging sensations typically refer to something going on with the ...
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| infection | 9/12/2009 |
Q: About 2 months ago an abcess popped up on my gum but I didn't have any pain. My dentist sent me to ...
A: Yes I would be concerned about whats going on and I would have the endodontist what he is seeing in ...
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| front lower tooth | 9/12/2009 |
Q: , About 2 weeks ago, I was hit with a football. I experienced pain and noticed my tooth was loose ...
A: Yes I'm really a dentist and if you look at my feedback on this forum, I think you would see most ...
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| Infected dry socket treatment | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have an infected dry socket of wisdom teeth 1 and 32, what is the best course of treatment for ...
A: Unfortunately there is not alot that can be done to relieve a dry socket beyond pain medications and ...
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| extraction/root canal failure | 9/11/2009 |
Q: i recently went to have a molar extracted and my dentist could not get my tooth out. So he gave me a ...
A: Sealing the tooth off will help prevent saliva and other fluids from leaking in and aggravating the ...
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| amoxil and infection | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I had a tooth abcsess and was given antibiotics(amoxil 500mg). I did not complete the course as they ...
A: Sounds like you are having a reaction to the antibiotic, and I would discontinue it if you continue ...
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| Cosmetic dentistry or combination | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have been for several opinions - and now making the decision is harder..I have four front caps (27 ...
A: 100% absolutely totally agree with the orthodontist!!!! This is more conservative and you can always ...
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| Root Canal Pain/Pressure Four months later | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I had two root canals done side by side on June 11 of 2009. It ached normally for quite awhile ...
A: The first thing that needs to be done is to get the bite on the crowns corrected...something as ...
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| Root Canal Pain/Pressure Four months later | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I had two root canals done side by side on June 11 of 2009. It ached normally for quite awhile ...
A: It is normal to have some blistering and soreness around the injections as well as the teeth to be ...
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| numb lip after partial | 9/9/2009 |
Q: It has been three weeks since I had a crown/partial and three other fillings re-done on my upper ...
A: I cannot say I have ever heard of permanent nerve damage on the top lip as it is very common on the ...
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| porcelain fused to metal crowns | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I am a 51 year old woman in pretty good health. In 2004 I had my 4 front teeth removed and porcelain ...
A: They have been around much longer than all porcelain crowns. They are known for strength and I ...
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| front lower tooth | 9/8/2009 |
Q: , About 2 weeks ago, I was hit with a football. I experienced pain and noticed my tooth was loose ...
A: Very rarely can a crack in the tooth be fixed. Normally the tooth needs to be taken out and replaced ...
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| What is your opinion on my Lumineers problem? | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I have no idea what to do. After receiving a cosmetic dentist referral from Lumineers, ten months ...
A: Sounds like there are some bite issues that are preventing the Lumineers from being successful. I ...
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| extraction | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My daughter had extra teeth where her front teeth should be. One of her baby front teeth came out ...
A: Before you have additional teeth removed, you need to take your daughter to an orthodontist to see ...
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| Cold sensitivity to wisdom tooth extraction | 9/8/2009 |
Q: Hey there I had one of my wisdom teeth pulled on the lower left quadrant about 8 days ago and the ...
A: Yes, it is likely that when the wisdom tooth was removed that the root of the tooth in front of it ...
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| Root Canal Treatment and side affects | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Sir, I am 42 male from India.I am a tee-totalar with clean habits. About 18months back I had Root ...
A: I would go see an oral surgeon as they might be able to speed up the healing process and there might ...
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| Temporary Bridge | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Last Monday I had my entire upper arcade broken down and rebuilt to support a 12 crown bridge. I am ...
A: Hard to say about healing time depending on how much the design of the bridge has changed. You need ...
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| front lower tooth | 9/7/2009 |
Q: , About 2 weeks ago, I was hit with a football. I experienced pain and noticed my tooth was loose ...
A: It doesn't sound like you need an implant, you are feeling the effects of blunt force trauma to the ...
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| 12 year old molars | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I am 13 and my 12 year old molars are coming through on my left top and bottom jaw and on the top ...
A: You are experiencing normal discomfort of your 12 year old molars cutting through the gums. It is ...
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| Small bump inside lower lip | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I am a healthy 50 year old woman with no medical issues and was hoping maybe this is a question a ...
A: Sounds like a "mucocele" which essentially is a small nodule of mucus that has accumulated within a ...
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| Root canal | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I recently developed an infection in two of my teeth. I went to a dentist an he put me on a course ...
A: Sounds like you are dealing with an advanced infection on the tooth. I would not say it not fixable ...
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| ugly crowns | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Glasmeier, About 5 years ago I had 12 porcelain crowns put on my top teeth. I have hated them ...
A: Yes the crowns can be adjusted a small amount but it really depends on how much you are talking ...
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| upper left end molar trauma | 9/4/2009 |
Q: each time my upper rear left molar gets a workout during meals, the aftermath is pain, i think, from ...
A: It sounds like you that the filling is very deep and perhaps it has gotten so close to the nerve of ...
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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: 1. Shadow a dentist and talk to them about what you want to do and see what they recommend 2. Your ...
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| tooth dying | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I have run through a coarse of antibiotics and was wondering if I should ask for more antibiotics ...
A: I would discuss that with your dentist...the purpose of the antibiotic to calm the area down and buy ...
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| 2 year old | 9/2/2009 |
Q: hi my son is not eating every time he wants to eat he starts to cry could he be getting his back ...
A: That is very likely and very normal. Consider some children's Oragel or using cold compresses or ...
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| pulp or root? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Dentistry/Answered Question Expert Stephen J. Moss Subject red spot on tooth Question Hello, ...
A: Depending on the age, it might be time to have that tooth removed. Its apparent the red spot is ...
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| cosmetic dentistry for dentinogenesis imperfecta | 9/2/2009 |
Q: We have just realized that our 7 month old baby inherited my genetic tooth disorder - dentinogenesis ...
A: There are different levels/variations of this and this ultimately determines what type of treatment ...
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| Pregnancy & Crowns | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have been having a lengthy cosmetic procedure involving root canals and installation of 6 top ...
A: The best person to answer that is not me or your dentist...its your OB/GYN. Talk with your OB/GYN ...
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| Listerine Whitening pre-brush rinse | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I started using the rinse with hydrogen peroxide about 4 weeks ago. THe teeth are getting whiter, ...
A: I am not familiar with this reaction. Typically the peroxide will foam up as it rinsed in the mouth ...
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| undiagnosed pain | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I had a crown replaced only after noticing a bad smell when flossing around the tooth: second from ...
A: The tooth aching likely has nothing to do with the gums and more to the fact that the crown is close ...
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| Root fracture | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I am having a new permanent bridge done on teeth #s 6,7,8 and 9. The old bridge (7,8 and 9) bent ...
A: I don't think there is anything wrong with how your bridge was treatment planned however I am ...
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| uneven bite/raised tooth | 8/31/2009 |
Q: Glasmeier, I have a question regarding corrective treatment for a significantly raised tooth on the ...
A: Without seeing the teeth in question, its hard to comment on whats going on. I can definitely say ...
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| Skin flap hanging from tooth | 8/31/2009 |
Q: My daughter 7 year old suddenly could feel a skin flap hanging from her extreme upper right molar ...
A: Not likely to be serious because typically when the permanent teeth erupt ("cut") they cause alot of ...
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| question | 8/31/2009 |
Q: can one get a blood disorder and flu like symptons, bacterial infection months after a root canal ...
A: I think it is a possibility but not very likely. An infected root canal to cause systemic problems ...
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| Procera vs Empress/PFM vs no PFM | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I just had invisalign treatment. My upper right front tooth has been dead for years and is dark. ...
A: You can't go wrong by being conservative..consider 4 with the possibility of going to 8. Ask them do ...
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| perforated root during RTC??? | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Is it possible that during my root canal therapy that my endodontist perforated the root during the ...
A: A perforated root can present with some of the symptoms you are describing but impossible to say for ...
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| top right k9 tooth | 8/29/2009 |
Q: when brushing my teeth i think i pushed something under my gum line or tore the gum and now for ...
A: If you pushed something under the gum and have not been able to retrieve it, you could be dealing ...
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| 3/4 crown over molar | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I just had a Cerec crown made for a molar, the dentist said all I needed was a 3/4 crown. I want a ...
A: Some dentists like to be more conservative and not file down the the other 1/4 of the tooth that is ...
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| failed root canal | 8/29/2009 |
Q: After re-treatment for root canal one week after the initial treatment, tooth #31 still has not ...
A: They can give you a second opinion and help rule out whether or not the tooth is in fixable ...
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| my teeth expander | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am a younger lady and I got my expander on a couple of days ago. Right now, eating is abit tricky, ...
A: It depends on why they put the expander on and how quickly you respond to therapy. It may or may not ...
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| split gum | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have a crown which required cementing in on several occasions. My gum has now split above crown. ...
A: If the crown needs to be constantly recemented, it is very likely at least you will need the crown ...
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| Stannous fluoride | 8/28/2009 |
Q: By mistake I was using too frequently and too much of stannous fluoride topical gel product for a ...
A: Very hard to say without visually seeing the teeth. You definitely need to discuss this with your ...
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| wiggling teeth | 8/28/2009 |
Q: im 16 and my teeth wiggle a little if i use my fingers. sometimes they'll make sort of a clicking ...
A: I would go see a dentist as by age 16, you should have lost all of your baby teeth at this point. I ...
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| Root Canal To Wisdom Tooth | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Can a root canal be done to a wisdom tooth if it's taken the place of two molars that were extracted ...
A: If you were going to get a root canal on a wisdom tooth, I would consult an endodontist first. ...
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| my babys gum are inflamed | 8/27/2009 |
Q: i have a question about my son in which he has 5 bottom front teeth and 4 top front teeth and 4 back ...
A: Your son is likely experiencing eruption of his baby teeth and as they cut through the gums you can ...
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| ROOT CANAL/ABSCESS | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have had intermittant pain in one of my molars going on 18 months or so. I was x-rayed intially ...
A: Good question, Antibiotics help clear up the infection around the tooth and by the sinus but it ...
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| root canal pain after second treatment same tooth | 8/27/2009 |
Q: First RCT was performed 8/14/09 by endodontist specialist because tooth had chipped filling and ...
A: He may or may not be able to see the fracture so difficult to say. The temporary filling doesn't ...
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| root canal pain after second treatment same tooth | 8/26/2009 |
Q: First RCT was performed 8/14/09 by endodontist specialist because tooth had chipped filling and ...
A: Yes you can insist on an apicoectomy but these are typically for infections that are the tip of the ...
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| pediatric anxiety and pain management | 8/26/2009 |
Q: First, thank you for providing this service. Second, I'm sorry this post is so long. My ...
A: I can't comment on why certain treatment was or was not prescribed. I can say that the instruments ...
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| infant teething | 8/26/2009 |
Q: my baby boy is 9 months he has 2 Central lower incisor and now he has 2 upper canine and the upper ...
A: That is a little unusual however there is no exact science in predicting which teeth will erupt and ...
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| crown lengthening | 8/25/2009 |
Q: Glasmeier I sleeked a 2nd opinion after 22 mos of fighting swollen red nasty fowl tasting gums where ...
A: I don't feel this to be all that uncomfortable of a procedure....compared to having a tooth ...
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| Teeth shifting after extraction | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 year old female. In February, I had my second to last molar, on the bottom left extracted ...
A: Michelle, Tough question to answer...teeth can very likely shift following removal and it is ...
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| Tooth extraction | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Please settle an argument at work. I had a tooth extracted several years ago. It was very difficult ...
A: Richie, Unfortunately I have heard of this, and this is the typical patient I encounter who is ...
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| Extraction Methods | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I have recently had two extactions, #2 an old R.C. and #30 a Brkn. tooth. They were done by breaking ...
A: There is no one correct way to remove a tooth because it depends on the following things: 1. Is it ...
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| extractions | 8/22/2009 |
Q: my 20 month old son had to have his two front teeth removed yesterday. we went in to get crowns and ...
A: Dentures are not indicated in children only on adults. I would consult a pediatric dentist about ...
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| Root Canal & Veneers | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I'm scheduled for my 1st root canal on Monday the 24th (today's the 21st). It's to be done on my ...
A: Katie, Veneers would be contraindicated based on what you are telling me. Veneers have great ...
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| infection? | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I am writing on behalf of my stubborn mother (who doesn't know), three days ago she told me she had ...
A: Stephanie, She likely does an infection that go go bad very quickly if not tended to. Take her to a ...
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| dental anxiety/ dental woes | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Background, barely a quarter century old. I have bad dental anxiety. Beyond oral sedition in my ...
A: James, I can see you are very apprehensive and very frustrated with your oral health. But going to ...
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| ROOT CANAL | 8/21/2009 |
Q: The dentist was using pain medication of course but for some reason,it hurt and I could stand it no ...
A: Cathy, Hard to say without seeing the tooth. Re: pain medications, you need to consult your OB/GYN ...
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| root canals/sedation | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Is it safe to have 4 root canals and four fillings done at the same time under sedation dentistry ...
A: Kelly, It is very much safe and I have done that many times before on patients. Having said that, ...
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| Money Hungry Dentist | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Im 22 and I previously went for 4 fill in's a week ago. I've never had any prior teeth pain. During ...
A: Shane, That is not likely...depending on the size of the cavity, the cavity may have encroached or ...
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| help! veneers | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help as I am in a quandary. I have just had veneers fitted and im not happy with the ...
A: I would let them try to match it to the other one before you replace both. Remember, if it doesn't ...
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| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 8/20/2009 |
Q: i had 3 wisdom teeth removed last Friday(14th) and i still hav pain on one side of my mouth today. I ...
A: Dry socket is fairly common after having wisdom teeth removed. What you are describing is exactly ...
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| Sensitive tooth/negative xrays | 8/18/2009 |
Q: lower right molar has been sensitive over a year. tried sensodyne. 2 different dentist xray shows ...
A: See this all the time, and I can't say I would recommend a root canal without further information. ...
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| Black dots on child's teeth | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I just discovered two small black spot on the back/top of my four year old daughter's teeth. It ...
A: I am not familiar with that option but I also don't agree with her being too young to see a dentist. ...
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| opinion | 8/17/2009 |
Q: my name is anika. I had one question for you.. what benefits does dentistry give you as a career ...
A: Working with people, learning new things all the time, serving the community, being active in the ...
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| cosmetic problem | 8/16/2009 |
Q: 24 years ago, I was hit in the face and almost lost my front tooth. The tooth was very loose. A ...
A: 1. Yes you can whiten individual teeth as you dont have to whiten everything. This is fairly ...
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| numbness of my lower right lip | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I had a teeth extraction of my lower right teeth the sixth one last year.After the numbness went ...
A: I would discuss with your dentist what you are describing as you may have irreversible damage to the ...
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| Tooth Injury | 8/15/2009 |
Q: About four months ago I tripped and fell, slightly displacing my front tooth and the tooth next to ...
A: If it were to darken, it would darken very slowly and I have never seen it occur overnight. There is ...
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| clenching/grinding and night guards | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I am wondering, when one clenches or grinds their teeth at night, can the tooth end up being really ...
A: I am not familiar with that brand...the thing about the number one brand by dental professionals is ...
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| clenching/grinding and night guards | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I am wondering, when one clenches or grinds their teeth at night, can the tooth end up being really ...
A: Yes heavy grinding/clenching will not only aggravate the jaw joints but certainly the teeth as well. ...
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| root canal | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I recently hurt my tooth(chip)a very tiny small one---people i knew didn't even notice, but i had ...
A: Not necessarily...there is a slight chance the tooth can darken over time as as result from a ...
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| needle in gums | 8/14/2009 |
Q: i went to get 2 more teeth preped for caps an crowns,the dentist broke the tip of needle off into ...
A: How much of the needle broke? Where did the needle break? Where are your headaches coming from? ...
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| Split tooth, broken bridge | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I chiped the 2nd tooth from the front left. I had a bridge done 2 years ago. can I superglue the ...
A: It does matter because the cement can also aggravate the gum tissue around the bridge. Before you ...
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| Split tooth, broken bridge | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I chiped the 2nd tooth from the front left. I had a bridge done 2 years ago. can I superglue the ...
A: ABSOLUTELY NOT. Superglue is very toxic to the teeth and the nerves of the teeth. Using superglue ...
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| Cracked Crowns | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have a tooth on the top near the front with a porcelain crown. This is my 2nd crown in 3 years ...
A: Cheryl, It is difficult to say with out seeing the crown. Was the tooth prepared correctly? Was the ...
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| crowns | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have cerebral palsy.I have a few metal crowns.over time my bite has become off and I ground at ...
A: This unfortunately is a very loaded question that I cannot give you a good answer for the following ...
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| root canal | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I went in to see my Army dentist about 2 years ago and he started on my root canal. He cleaned the ...
A: Judy, It sounds like the temporary filling has been out long enough that the tissue has grown into ...
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| Exposed nerve | 8/12/2009 |
Q: A week ago I was prepped for a porcelain overlay on a molar that had been giving me trouble. On ...
A: If the nerve is exposed, it would be better to resolve the pain prior to having the overlay ...
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| Tori Removal | 8/11/2009 |
Q: In the past two weeks, I've been experiencing pain with a Tori in the bottom of my mouth. I've been ...
A: Dave, It sounds like the tori are very thick and are impinging on the gum tissue. If the tissue is ...
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| Root Canal Treatment and side affects | 8/11/2009 |
Q: Sir, I am 42 male from India.I am a tee-totalar with clean habits. About 18months back I had Root ...
A: Kodandapani, It appears you are experiencing a phenomenon called "trismus" which is limited mouth ...
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| tooth | 8/10/2009 |
Q: i had a tooth removed from the left side of my upper mouth about 6 months ago and the gum has heeled ...
A: Implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and usually have very minimal discomfort. Sedation ...
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| numbness after root canal | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal done 4 days ago. I had two novacaine (?) shots. One towards the back and one ...
A: I would first have the dentist reevaluate the area as well as where the injections were given. ...
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| tooth | 8/9/2009 |
Q: i had a tooth removed from the left side of my upper mouth about 6 months ago and the gum has heeled ...
A: Joanne, You need to provide more information re: what the dentist is doing. I would have no idea ...
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| numbness after root canal | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal done 4 days ago. I had two novacaine (?) shots. One towards the back and one ...
A: There is a small possibility that you sustained some nerve damage either from the root canal or the ...
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| The dentist told me not to continue antibiotics even though I have a infection | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Here is my history of my problem A couple weeks ago the roof of my mouth started hurting and there ...
A: 1. I would continue your antibiotic regimen if there are remaining doses however an additional ...
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| pain after root canal | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Yes, I had a root canal done yesterday all in one visit, i.e., temporary put in, do not have to go ...
A: Kathy, It is normal to have discomfort following a root canal depending on how much infection was ...
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| nerve damage | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I am almost 10 weeks post op from double jaw surgery, I have had numbness in my lower lip and chin, ...
A: The numbness on the lower jaw is within normal limits being only 10 weeks out as it can take up to 6 ...
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| root canal problems | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal on 6/4/09 since then have had stomach problems dysphagia fever, sinusitis on the ...
A: I am not familiar with green fillings...but since you said the specialist mentioned that the filling ...
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