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Dentistry/Questions Answered by Expert MelissaRDH
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Mixed questions | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: 1. What is the tooth letter for a primary mandibular right cuspid? 2. In what cycle should a cold ... A: Are you in dental school? These sound like questions instructors would ask...Let's see if I can ... | |
| Plaque build up | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: i have plaque build up on the side of one of my upper front teeth. I'm experiencing no pain at all ... A: I will first define plaque and tarter for you. Plaque is that sticky white substance that you remove ... | |
| My 2 years old daughters four front cavities | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My two year old daughter has four cavities on the upper front row of her mouth. The pediatric ... A: James, If her cavities are large enough, then yes a surgical procedure would be your best option. ... | |
| dental query during braces treatment | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: i got started my braces treatment before 2 month n i observed some white marks on my front teeth.is ... A: You are correct. People with braces tend to have these spots more so than people without. To help ... | |
| dental sealant color and BPA | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Melissa: What color is dental sealant? My son just had sealant on three of his permanent molars ... A: Dental sealants range in color, from clear to yellow. Perhaps the sealants that are more yellow were ... | |
| Painful tooth | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: 9 years ago, when I was 14, I hit my front teeth on a pull-up bar at the gym. I had to get my ... A: It's possible that the pain can be due to the trauma. Your pain can be due to a variety of things ... | |
| toothache | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I had filled my lower teeth( 5th from the middle) two times. Last time i had a filling the dentist ... A: It's hard to say. It's very possible that it could be an abscess, but you can see it in your mouth. ... | |
| rotten teeth | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: my 11 month old daughter just cut through a rotten tooth.please tell me what to do.i'm very worried A: I'm not quite sure what you mean by "cut through", but if you mean that the cavity is through and ... | |
| Concern Raised by my Dental Hygenist | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: My dental hygenist recently cautioned me about my habit of "cheek biting" or chewing the inside of ... A: This habit can be a difficult one to break, but your hygienist is correct about her concern. My ... | |
| Root fragment, post wisdom teeth removal | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I got my wisdom teeth removed about a week and a half ago, and about two or three days ago i noticed ... A: It's possible, but you would need a radiograph to determine that. Root fragments generally do not ... | |
| pain question | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: This is very normal during injections on the inside of the jaw. This is caused by the way ... A: Can I ask which teeth in the past you have had root canals and extractions? There is a certain ... | |
| Crown on 4 year old | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I was shocked to find out that my four year old had many cavities in between her teeth since her ... A: Perhaps she had some beginning cavities 6 months ago that progressed into larger ones.. I'm sorry to ... | |
| Jaw Ache | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: A few days ago i noticed an ache in my jaw when i woke up, which would subside after a couple of ... A: It could be wisdom teeth or it could be night grinding/clenching. Grinding your teeth at night can ... | |
| A few questions about crowns | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an appointment for 3 crowns the day after tomorrow and would so appreciate your opinion and ... A: Gold crowns are the most compatible with your teeth. If you don't mind having gold in your mouth and ... | |
| tooth falling into pieces | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a cavity on my back molar, but have been stalled a bit getting it filled due to financial ... A: It's hard to say because I don't know what your tooth looks like. Usually when the area that needs a ... | |
| dangling flap of gum because of erupting molar? | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: My seven year old showed me something I have never seen before and feel terrible that I had not ... A: If the piece of tissue hanging is on the tooth, then it's normal. Sometimes, however, the gum tissue ... | |
| daughter's tooth | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My 7 year old daughter goes for cleanings at the dentist every 6 months. We have gotten rid of all ... A: I'm a pediatric hygienist, and I see things like this every so often. Some children just are more ... | |
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MelissaRDH
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am a registered dental hygienist and can answer any question related to the field of hygiene and am knowledgeable in some dental material questions.
Experience
I am currently working in a pediatric dental office. I have 2 years of clinical experience.
Organizations
ADHA
Education/Credentials
Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
Awards and Honors
Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society
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