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| Severe pain | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I started to get a pretty big cavity in my very front tooth, and it started making my smile icky ...
A: sounds like it could be a root canal. call your dentist and let him/her know about this. he/she can ...
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| Cracked tooth after filling. | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I recently had tooth #3 fixed as it had a cavity and a small crack in it from a silver filling I had ...
A: there might have been a crack in there all along and a filling will not help. only a crown will help ...
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| advice on digital x-rays | 11/20/2009 |
Q: Dalin I have been having symptoms on a tooth for awhile now, and I went to my regular dentist and ...
A: first off copies of digital xrays should not cost anything. all that is needed is to print them on a ...
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| Sensitivity after Fillings | 11/20/2009 |
Q: My dentist put fillings in a few of my teeth last week and the sensitivity ranges from slightly ...
A: sometimes fillings can be sensitive but this should not be too intense and should not last too long. ...
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| tooth extraction | 11/20/2009 |
Q: hope u can help! I got my lower molar extracted 4 days ago. i am not swelled up or in pain. my ...
A: you do have to be very careful. you do not want to dislodge the clot. you can irrigate gently. if ...
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| Delayed eruption of permanent teeth | 11/20/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 7. She lost her two upper front teech about 10 months ago. She still doesn't have her ...
A: sounds like they are finally coming in. if you are still worried, get her in to dentist for an xray. ...
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| Root Canal | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I've had a root canal done on my second to last molar on left side of my mouth. Like many other ...
A: this does not sound good. i have a feeling that the tooth is fractured vertically and probably will ...
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| gum recession and orthodontics | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I received braces 3 years ago (I was 28 years old at the time) and still have them. I just finished ...
A: it is hard to prove anything one way or the other. does orthodontics cause recession? nobody can ...
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| tooth injury | 11/19/2009 |
Q: my 7 yr old daughter fell 2 wks ago and seriously damaged her two front top perm teeth. the tooth on ...
A: it sounds like he has it under control here. this sounds like a rough injury. most likely root ...
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| Avoid root canal treatment for children | 11/19/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 5 years old. Two of her teeth needs root canal treatment. Our doctor said, since 6 or ...
A: if these are on her back teeth (i assume they are...if they are on front teeth, then you do not have ...
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| Fractured Tooth | 11/18/2009 |
Q: my question surrounds my right back upper tooth (already had wisdom teeth pulled) It started hurting ...
A: root canal teeth usually cause a lot of pain. one thing to do is have the occlusion or bite checked ...
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| Bite not correct after new crown | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I recently had a crown placed on a lower molar, second from rear. During the bite adjustment my ...
A: once you grind away tooth or crown material, it is gone. you cannot add anything to the crown. ...
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| Rinsing with salt water | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I refer to your answer in the following URL, where you mention salt water rinsing as a partial ...
A: sometimes the tissue swells around a partially erupting wisdom tooth. it can be quite sore to touch. ...
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| Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Last Tuesday (11/10) I had my upper right wisdom tooth removed along with a crown and filling also ...
A: janet i would call your dentist. it sounds like there might be an opening into your sinus from the ...
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| bleeding from gums | 11/14/2009 |
Q: sir, my gums are very much bleeding at the upper side of jaw from the sharp teeths. this problem is ...
A: i cannot give you any definitive answers without seeing things in person. but it is not normal to ...
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| balance | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Been having a Prosthodontist try and balance my bite with 7 crowns. He is having a rough time and ...
A: ask him point blank if he is recommending a different dentist. one option i would think is to put ...
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| floss stuck under onlay bridge | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have a gold onlay bridge from #18 -20, the pontic is #19. While flossing on this quadrant of the ...
A: sometimes floss shreads and pieces of it get stuck. usually you can thread a new piece in there and ...
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| balance | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Been having a Prosthodontist try and balance my bite with 7 crowns. He is having a rough time and ...
A: sue tough call here. i believe in good, open communication with my patients. i would recommend ...
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| teeth numbness | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I fractured my right cheek bone in a couple places from a softball (not so soft) 6 weeks ago and my ...
A: john have you seen an oral surgeon? i might consider visiting one and having an xray taken to make ...
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| extraction | 11/11/2009 |
Q: hi i have had a extraction today and i have notice a hollow hole going all the way up to my nose and ...
A: michelle call your dentist ASAP. i wonder if taking the tooth out created an opening into your ...
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| crowns and bite | 11/11/2009 |
Q: When crowns are adjusted to accommodate for one's bite, does the dentist remove much? Is this ever ...
A: if you do very minor adjustments, it does not hurt things. but the dentist has to have a good idea ...
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| follow-up questions | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Shouldn't my general dentist have known what you have told me? And shouldn't he have informed me ...
A: some dentists have better eyes for this sort of thing than others. plus you did not really notice #8 ...
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| crowns/bridge | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I am in treatment for a crown replacement and a bridge. I am very upset because it has been very ...
A: it is not a problem asking for a new temp if the first one looks bad and/or is cracked. this is very ...
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| crowns/bridge | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I am in treatment for a crown replacement and a bridge. I am very upset because it has been very ...
A: i can understand your frustration. this is taking a long time. has your dentist ever sent you to the ...
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| Trying to improve results | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I had implants in #8 and #9 about a year ago. #8 was knocked out about 35 years ago, and #9 was ...
A: paul from what i can see, the contour on #7 looks okay. what i see is the concavity on #8. but that ...
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| possible tooth infection? | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I received 2 fillings about 4 months ago. Since then I have had pain in my upper jaw that only goes ...
A: jaclyn call your dentist ASAP. if the filling is loose and has been loose, you can easily get decay ...
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| ephinephrine | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Is is normal for a dentist to use epinephrine as an anesthesia when performing a root canal? How ...
A: epinephrine is not an anesthetic. epinephrine is added to the anesthetic to make it last longer. it ...
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| cavities | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I'm an eighteen year-old female and I'm extremely anxious about the state of my teeth. I think I ...
A: gwyn first off, let me apologize about the delay in getting back to you. i did not get this question ...
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| childs dental problem | 10/5/2009 |
Q: what is the reason that my 5years &8 months daughter's 5 milk teeth have already fallen & 1 tooth is ...
A: sometimes kids start losing their primary or baby or milk teeth by age 5. they may be done losing ...
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| Dental pain that resolved | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I had a pain that started in one tooth, the one right next to my front tooth. It started 3 days ago ...
A: niki this sounds like you have a tooth that is beginning to abscess. you need to get into your ...
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| My sons teeth aren't coming in | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My son is 6 will be 7 in 3 months, he lost 6 baby teeth approximately 6 months ago and only 2 ...
A: sometimes it takes 6-9 months go get some in. the best way to really know what is going on is to go ...
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| Continuous pain after root canal | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I had a straightforward root canal 12 days ago on tooth 24 (lower front L incisor) after it showed ...
A: normally you do not have these issues. once root canals are done, things are usually back to normal. ...
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| question about porceline crown | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I just had a few porceline crowns done and they almost feel "ridgy" on the inside, almost like there ...
A: calling your dentist is the best idea. have him/her take a look and put your mind at ease. and if ...
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| treatment | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I am a dentist and unfotuntly i have a problem about my tooth.i have done RCT and post and core to ...
A: i unfortunately agree with what you have already been told. if the endo looks perfect and you do not ...
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| Crown | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to have a porcelain crown installed above the gum line to avoid any possible allergic ...
A: you can always ask for an all ceramic or zirconium/porcelain crown. there is no metal used here at ...
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| question about porceline crown | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I just had a few porceline crowns done and they almost feel "ridgy" on the inside, almost like there ...
A: alisha i cannot really answer this without seeing things in person. i assume these are front teeth. ...
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| dental procedures | 9/5/2009 |
Q: The dentist drilled on my tooth for three hours several weeks ago. He filled a small cavity in the ...
A: connie here goes...first amalgam 1S means one surface silver filling....resin 2S means 2 surface ...
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| large holes after wisdom teeth removal and rotten taste in mouth | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My daughter got all 4 of her wisdom teeth out 1 wk. ago; she has large holes and food keeps getting ...
A: you have to be very careful when irrigating these extraction sockets. you do not want to dislodge ...
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| Milk teeth not falling out | 8/15/2009 |
Q: My son is 6.5 years old. I just noticed that his two central bottom permanent teeth have erupted ...
A: if they are not loose, then you might have to see the dentist to have the baby teeth removed. this ...
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| Can I do it myself? | 7/29/2009 |
Q: If I don't have a dentist how can I repair my tooth that is turning black. Please I really need help ...
A: you have a history of trauma to this tooth. what you are seeing here is an internal bruise. if this ...
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| Broken Temp Crown | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I had a temporary crown fall out and break while eating lunch today. I called the dentist and they ...
A: katy i do not like leaving things open for any length of time. i like things covered. they are using ...
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| broken tooth | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I broke my tooth on a piece of popcorn. My dentist had told me for several years there was a ...
A: you cannot prove that the preparation hurt the nerve. after all, you had a crack in the tooth for a ...
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| Toothache | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Dalin – First I’d like to give you a little bit of my history with this tooth. Back in Summer of ...
A: uli i would go back to the oral surgeon and have your sinus rechecked...just play it safe and make ...
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| broken crown | 7/29/2009 |
Q: January 2007 I had root canal done on my lower right 6 year molar and had a crown put in which has ...
A: mary this unfortunately does happen. hopefully not often...but does still take place. sometimes you ...
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| front tooth crown | 7/29/2009 |
Q: one of my teeth beside my main front teeth broke in half so I'm having it crowned, but i need to ...
A: it should be an exact match. before you have the permanent crown cemented, ask for a mirror to check ...
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| painful tooth | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Dalin, Okay, I had a root canal on this tooth a couple years ago. I thought there were issues with ...
A: i am not sure what medication you have heard about. i assume this is a base that can be placed over ...
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| Brushing after breakfast | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I was wondering whether you can clear up a well known theory on whether people should brush their ...
A: this is an easy one. you always need to brush AFTER eating. the purpose of brushing is to get food, ...
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| painful tooth | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Dalin, Okay, I had a root canal on this tooth a couple years ago. I thought there were issues with ...
A: lots of good questions here. lets start with root canal tooth. these can have a sensation when they ...
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| gum over new tooth 6 year old | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My nephew is six and his front tooth fell out. When it grew back, it grew down but never broke ...
A: have him go into the dentist. maybe it is just taking a little longer to poke through. there are ...
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| 2 broken teeth | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My husband has two broken teeth one on either side of his mouth. He gets food stuck in them at ...
A: jennifer you need to get into the dentist to have these teeth examined. you need to find out if ...
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| Sinus cavity | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I had a tooth pulled six days ago and the doc said there was a chance the root of the tooth was in ...
A: have the dentist take an xray of the area. it will be quite apparent if the root is up there or not. ...
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| black between gum and tooth | 7/25/2009 |
Q: On a couple of my teeth, there is a black area between my gums and the tooth. I brush twice a day ...
A: this can be a number of things. i would need to see the area in person to give you a definitive ...
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| Custom Abutments | 7/25/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I am getting an implant bridge that will be screwed in. Is it possible for the Custom ...
A: the abutments get attached to the fixtures (what is screwed into the bone). the bridge is made to ...
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| Please help!! | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I went online to find a similar case and completely relate to this person's symptoms, except their ...
A: sylvia this is something that needs to be diagnosed by your dentist in-office. i cannot do this over ...
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| Bridge Guard and excess saliva | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Since receiving a new bridge and bridge guard I have excess saliva difficult to retain -- drooling. ...
A: very often people salivate more with an appliance...especially when they first get it. see if things ...
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| pain during drilling | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I had a cavity that needed to be filled the other day. The dentist gave me a shot to numb the area ...
A: this is not unusual. sometimes when you numb a tooth, it becomes around 90% numb. sometimes extra ...
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| Blood packet | 7/23/2009 |
Q: A few days ago I got my teeth cleaned by a local dentist. Today I noticed I felt something on my ...
A: definitely looks like a blood blister. need to go in and have your dentist look at it and decide ...
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| crossbite appliance | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My daughter had a crossbite appliance when she was 6 years old. In first grade. The pediatric ...
A: i have to say that these things rarely relapse. most of the time once you move the teeth, the ...
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| clenching or grinding | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Dalin, When a person clenches their tooth, does it possess the same symptoms as a tooth that ...
A: decay usually will show up on the xray. rarely it can be hidden by the filling...but this is rare. ...
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| Custom Abutments | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I am getting an implant bridge that will be screwed in. Is it possible for the Custom ...
A: excellent question anita. an implant consists of a fixture which is screwed into the bone and an ...
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| clenching or grinding | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Dalin, When a person clenches their tooth, does it possess the same symptoms as a tooth that ...
A: jennifer the answer to your question is yes...it is possible. if you are really clenching and ...
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| Blood packet | 7/22/2009 |
Q: A few days ago I got my teeth cleaned by a local dentist. Today I noticed I felt something on my ...
A: juan i would hate to try to diagnose this without seeing it in person. it could be a retained blood ...
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| penicillin and bcontrol pills | 7/22/2009 |
Q: "I am taking birth control pills but will have extraction in a week. During my consultation, they ...
A: there are studies to show that taking antibiotics can have an effect on birth control pills. you ...
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| Chipped Filled-In Tooth | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I'm a 16 adolescent. I had poor dental hygiene as a early teen. I still only brush my teeth 1-2 ...
A: you do not have to wait for the ortho appointment. the orthodontist will not fix the tooth...your ...
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| Chipped Filled-In Tooth | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I'm a 16 adolescent. I had poor dental hygiene as a early teen. I still only brush my teeth 1-2 ...
A: you need to call your dentist and get in there for an evaluation. if a lot is broken and there is a ...
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| Orthodontic teeth removal | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I finally got my teeth removed, not as bad as I thought. But there's one thing I am curious ...
A: absolutely this happens. there are two kinds of sutures...one is nylon and the other is something ...
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| sensitive teeth | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I think I may have a cavity on this tooth with symptoms, where when selective foods and ...
A: one option is to replace some of your old fillings and see if that helps. your dentist can isolate ...
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| gum numbness | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am experiencing numbness in my top teeth...this causes pain in my cheek and gives me a headache. ...
A: karen there are no simple answers for this one. you need to call your dentist and get in there for ...
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| sensitive teeth | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I think I may have a cavity on this tooth with symptoms, where when selective foods and ...
A: if it is not bad (the recession and i would bet you do not have much or you would have been told ...
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| sensitive teeth | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I think I may have a cavity on this tooth with symptoms, where when selective foods and ...
A: carolyn your dentist took an xray and checked things clinically and found nothing. another few ...
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| billing question | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Is it common practice to bill D0104/limited eval and D2392/composit,PST-2 or D0104/limited eval and ...
A: chuck you will have to ask your dentist why this was done. normally that code is used for emergency ...
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| Permanent Crown Spacing | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I recently received permanent crowns for teeth #7-10. Before they were cemented, they were put in to ...
A: you will need to call your dentist and go in and discuss all of this with him/her. i am not sure ...
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| x-rays, x-rays, x-rays | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Well let me get straight to my question, so here I go.... You know how when decay becomes a ...
A: there are no hard, set rules here. some people with minimal decay will be very sensitive and some ...
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| x-rays, x-rays, x-rays | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Well let me get straight to my question, so here I go.... You know how when decay becomes a ...
A: large silver fillings can block out things. it does not matter if you are taking images digitally or ...
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| foods and liquids | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, I have went to the dentist just yesterday to do an exam on my teeth and such. I got ...
A: since you just had a checkup with xrays and everything looks fine, maybe this is a gum recession ...
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| large silver fillings | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I'm wondering, when there are large silver fillings on teeth, is it normal sometimes for ...
A: next i would look into receding gums leaving root surfaces exposed. this can cause temp and sweet ...
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| White spots | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I do a lot of mouth breathing because my nose is very stuffed up, I have 2 white spots on the bottom ...
A: alicia this very well might be dehydration due to the excessive mouth breathing. you might have some ...
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| Front teeth not growing in. | 7/19/2009 |
Q: My daughter is almost 7. She lost her 2 upper front teeth about months ago but the adult teeth have ...
A: Meghan I have seen permanent teeth take 6-9 months to come in after baby teeth lost. So do not ...
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| crowning for cavities | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a lot of large cavities at my back teeth when I was younger. It is embarrassing when people ...
A: if these fillings are really large, then porcelain fused to gold or all porcelain crowns might be ...
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| large silver fillings | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I'm wondering, when there are large silver fillings on teeth, is it normal sometimes for ...
A: silver fillings, particularly when they are first placed, transmit temperatures and can be cold ...
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| CAVITIES | 7/19/2009 |
Q: Dalin, Okay here goes my story and I will keep it brief as possible. I had a root canal done a ...
A: there are many times where a tooth is symptomatic and we can not find anything on an xray or ...
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| CAVITIES | 7/18/2009 |
Q: Dalin, Okay here goes my story and I will keep it brief as possible. I had a root canal done a ...
A: nicole i do kind of agree with dentist who told you that once a tooth has a root canal, it should ...
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| tongue irritation lateral left lower side | 7/17/2009 |
Q: dalin. after 3 biopsies over 3 years, i have the diagnosis of oral lichen planus/leucoplasia. the ...
A: this should be fairly simple. when we get a crown or bridge done at a dental lab, they can send us ...
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| ABBREVIATIONS AND SUCH | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I have a question in regards to these abbreviations I received on my treatment plan ...
A: no...does not tell you if this is a first time filling, decay under old MOD restoration, tooth with ...
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| ABBREVIATIONS AND SUCH | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I have a question in regards to these abbreviations I received on my treatment plan ...
A: MOD means decay in between the teeth on both sides and you connect the two together across the ...
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| ABBREVIATIONS AND SUCH | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I have a question in regards to these abbreviations I received on my treatment plan ...
A: these are surfaces of the teeth M = mesial (in between the teeth surface toward the midline) O = ...
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| hello! | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I know this is a bit long, but necessary in order to complete the information I want to ...
A: i cannot believe they will charge for this...this takes no time or labor or expense...oh well. in ...
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| Chipped Tooth | 7/15/2009 |
Q: , I just had a root canal completed July 9, 2009. The tooth was filled and everything, but I have ...
A: from the picture, it does not look that bad at all. the crown preparation should take care of the ...
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| Orthodontic teeth removal | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am going to remove my 4 second bicuspids for orthodontic procedure. The dentist plans to extract ...
A: bone replacement is the same as bone grafting. this is done to preserve bone. i am not sure about ...
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| Orthodontic teeth removal | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am going to remove my 4 second bicuspids for orthodontic procedure. The dentist plans to extract ...
A: i always tell my patients that it is easier to just do them all at one time...that way you only have ...
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| Teeth Whitening | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Could you explain the different types of teeth whitening procedures that dental professionals ...
A: here is exactly what i tell my patients: you have 4 choices to whiten your teeth. #1 is over the ...
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| hello! | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I know this is a bit long, but necessary in order to complete the information I want to ...
A: kary i do not think you are having any nerve issues here. if there is a nerve problem, you would see ...
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| Crown | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I broke off a portion of a back molar while eating popcorn. The dentist is recommending a crown. I ...
A: bette you have only two choices: filling or crown. the decision to go crown is based on how much ...
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| pits | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I was wondering, sometimes do teeth have itty bitty little gray dots on the tooth, like tiny gray ...
A: often we see dark spots in grooves of teeth. if they are not soft to the touch and nothing shows on ...
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| swelling/inflammation | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Dalin, I was wondering if you can help me with a root canal procedure I just had. I was referred ...
A: There is a chance there is an extra canal in there. I would let the specialist take a look at things ...
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| upper right side new bridge | 6/4/2009 |
Q: In September of last year I had my upper bridge extended for a cost of $4000 or so. I needed a ...
A: Carol Time is not your friend right now. You can try to have the bite adjusted further. There are ...
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| 6yr child root canal | 6/4/2009 |
Q: My child had a pulpectomy on the upper left side molar. The dentist wants to put a stainless steel ...
A: Gail There are no absolutes here. This is strictly an odds game. If I say it is okay to leave it as ...
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| dental crowns-choices and confusion | 6/4/2009 |
Q: i visited a Dentist for a check up yesterday, and was explained that i will need two crowns for ...
A: Sami If you have gum issues, deep cleaning is a treatment for that. If there is no bone loss, etc, ...
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| black spots on teeth srufaces | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I've noticed very recently what look like pinpoint black spots on the chewing surfaces of my lower ...
A: Michael They can be a few things: 1) stain in the grooves...can be from coffee, tea, etc 2) ...
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| odd | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Dr. Dalin: I've been noticing this dot on the back of my tooth after a root canal treatment. I do ...
A: Cornella This is a strange one. The root canal filling inside of the tooth is a pink color. But it ...
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| clicking / cracking sound when chewing? | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My 94 year old mother has all of her teetyh but one. The past few weeks she's complained of a ...
A: Sounds like something in her temporomandibular joint...the joint in front of your ears that is how ...
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| dental crowns-choices and confusion | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i visited a Dentist for a check up yesterday, and was explained that i will need two crowns for ...
A: Let's see if I can help here. I do like the high noble or precious metals in crowns. Many people ...
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| bad teeth | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I am a 24 year old woman and I have bad teeth. My two front teeth are gapped and ont is crooked ...
A: Meg Sounds like you have to get going and have your teeth treated. The longer wait, the worse they ...
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| Payments | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have a question in regards to payment. I went to a general dentist office, and they helped me do a ...
A: i would think a partial if not a full refund is indicated. now every office does things differently. ...
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| crown | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have a crown that has come loose on one of my front teeth. Since I do not have much natural tooth ...
A: there really is not much you can do. i hope the tooth did not break off inside of the crown. i would ...
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| rc | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I wanted to ask you a few general questions. After a RC, can a tooth still feel hot, cold, sweet ...
A: adele a tooth with a root canal can have symptoms but not temperatures. if you are feeling that, you ...
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| silver fillings | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I wanted to know, when there is a large silver filling on a big molar, is it common to see a line or ...
A: june you can see lines in fillings. sometimes you are seeing grooves carved into them. sometimes you ...
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| infection after wisdom teeth removal | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My 17 year-old son had his 4 wisdom teeth removed in November 2008 by an oral surgeon recommended by ...
A: sometimes it takes time for bone to fill in when wisdom teeth are removed, especially if they were ...
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| decalcification | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My wife went to the dentist to have a cleaning. She has had large white spots on her teeth since I ...
A: eric we see these hypocalcified areas often after braces. if the patient does not object to them, ...
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| problems with fillings | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my wife's teeth. As a young girl she had poor dental hygiene, as a result ...
A: fillings do not cause teeth to rot. rotting teeth are decayed teeth. decay is caused by bacteria ...
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| my root canal | 4/13/2009 |
Q: "Hi Doctor. I have a couple of concerns and questions that I want to address that I need your ...
A: i will try to answer these one by one 1) xrays do not always show everything. they are good but ...
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| orthodontics | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I'm in orthodontics. My bottom front teeth seem to be slanted. One side is higher then the other. I ...
A: this is tough for me to evaluate online. needs to be seen in person. it is good that you are ...
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| over retained deciduous teeth in a female patient aged 15 years.. | 4/12/2009 |
Q: . i am a student of dentistry.. just completed my final theory exams.. i have a female patient aged ...
A: sometimes genetics is an issue. sometimes the baby teeth do not get resorbed so the permanent teeth ...
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| 8 montb old's abnormal tooth | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I have an eight month old. He has been chewing and chewing trying to get in his teeth. He has four ...
A: sometimes the tissue swells and bruises as the tooth tried to come in. i cannot tell you exactly ...
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| Toddler tooth extraction | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My son injured his front tooth (upper left incisor) while playing. It was displaced slightly and ...
A: i would get a second opinion. i have seen this happen many times over the years...fall on tooth, ...
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| Bridge rubbing cheek | 4/10/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: hi chrissie the lump could be from rubbing against the bridge. if it irritates the ...
A: chrissie, there is not much to rub on these things. you can use the numbing gels but they tend to ...
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| Mini dental implants | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have recently lost my upper central incisor. Is mini dental implantation an option for me? I ...
A: MDI's are more for denture stabilization not for single tooth impants. for a central incisor, i ...
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| Cracked crown and failed root canal | 4/9/2009 |
Q: The saga of my tooth started with a cavity that was filled. About 2 years after the filling was ...
A: i think you need to get a second opinion from a root canal specialist or endodontist before redoing ...
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| mass above teeth | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Let me apologize first. I apologize for the lack of brevity to follow, I apologize for what has been ...
A: this sounds very complex to me. you need to start with an experienced dentist. you will need to get ...
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| Bridge rubbing cheek | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Hi I have had a 5 piece bridge fitted here in Spain and for the last year my dentist has tried to ...
A: the lump could be from rubbing against the bridge. if it irritates the lip/cheek, you get something ...
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| bone loss | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Is it true that bone can regenerate itself? How long would it take? Are there supplements that can ...
A: alicia i hate to say it but it is tough to get bone to regenerate around teeth...and i assume you ...
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| Teeth Pain | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I woke up one morning and the teeth on the right side hurt when I chew food. This has been going on ...
A: greg here are some possibilities: 1) you grind your teeth and do so very excessively...can make ...
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| BONE SPLINTS COMING THRough GUM | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I had a tooth execration about a month ago ,,now I have bone coming through my gum,,,,Can I pull the ...
A: mike be careful here. i would let your dentist do this. better to let him/her take a look here to ...
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| dentures | 4/8/2009 |
Q: i had 16 teeth removed and a temporary set of denture and a bottom partial made. it has been i ...
A: you need to call your denist ASAP and get in there for an evaluation and adjustment. we often have ...
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| 9 month old fell and hit mouth on coffee table | 4/7/2009 |
Q: When my daughter was 9 months old she fell and hit her mouth on the coffee table splitting her gum. ...
A: amanda permanent teeth start developing up in the gums at birth. whatever damage has been done can ...
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| 3 year old & fixed tongue loop | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old uses a pacifier only at night and we just visited a dentist who identified him as ...
A: these open bites can be really severe. my now 21 year old had a terrible one with her pacifier and ...
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| My 2yr old has two loose teeth from a fall | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old daughter fell and knocked her two front teeth loose. Her dentist told us they could ...
A: she has to drink so sippy cup should be fine. just don't let her chew on it for long periods of ...
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| My 2yr old has two loose teeth from a fall | 4/7/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old daughter fell and knocked her two front teeth loose. Her dentist told us they could ...
A: bridgette unfortunately there is nothing you can do other than wait things out. does your daughter ...
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| facial numbness post crown prep | 4/7/2009 |
Q: 4 days ago I had my last rear molar on the left side prepped for a crown. I was given novacane first ...
A: it sounds like your nerve has reacted to the shot and is still numb. this does happen in rare ...
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| 3 year old & fixed tongue loop | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old uses a pacifier only at night and we just visited a dentist who identified him as ...
A: julie the anterior open bite can be caused by both the pacifier and the tongue thrust. is this ...
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| CAD/CAM crown | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I had read one should not mix metals in the mouth. I have about 9 amalgams and need a crown on #18. ...
A: gail whenever you start seeing studies like this, you can never rely on any single study. there are ...
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| Childhood tooth decay- What Corrective action can be taken? | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My Son who is 2 years has been diagnosed by dentist here in India with early childhood tooth decay. ...
A: these are all excellent questions. let me answer them one by one... 1) sealants work only in the ...
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| CAD/CAM crown | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I had read one should not mix metals in the mouth. I have about 9 amalgams and need a crown on #18. ...
A: gail these are excellent questions. porcelains are not metallic in the sense you are thinking. do ...
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| adding a tooth to a partial denture | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have a partial upper denture which is attached to two natural teeth - one on each side. One of my ...
A: christine this is good that you have choices. i am big on saving teeth at any time. you never know ...
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| wisdom tooth | 4/3/2009 |
Q: 3 out of 4 of my wisdom teeth have alread come in with no problems. however, the fourth one is ...
A: sarah one possibility is pericorinitis which is when the tissue gets infected around the erupting ...
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| 8 yr old with yellow teeth | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My eight year old daughter's teeth are very yellow. She flosses, uses a rinse that points out ...
A: at eight, i would hold off on bleaching for now. her teeth are erupting and you will bleach only ...
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| filling | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I had a tooth ache which was filled. It was decay inbetween two of my teeth. How long is it suppose ...
A: resins can be a little tender for a little while but should fade away. if sensitivity continues for ...
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| filling | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I had a tooth ache which was filled. It was decay inbetween two of my teeth. How long is it suppose ...
A: brian sometimes a tooth stays sore for a bit after it is filled. make sure your bite is right...not ...
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| Damaged tooth | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I want to get braces to straighten my teeth, but I have a damaged front tooth (I fell) that is a ...
A: the orthodontist will make the call here. some do not like moving teeth with nerve issues. some do ...
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| tooth enamel erosion and celiac disease | 3/6/2009 |
Q: For the last 15 years, I have worked with 3 different dentists to get to the point of building up my ...
A: i have not read of any direct correlation between celiac disease and tooth issues. the erosion issue ...
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| tooth roots | 3/5/2009 |
Q: if a tooth breaks off do the roots die?
A: joy it depends how much breaks. if it is fairly superficial then usually not. if it down to gumline ...
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| Oral cancer | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I went to the dentist 2 weeks ago and he told me the roof of my mouth was severely bruised. He ...
A: there is no way for me to give you an answer here without seeing things in person. i will tell you ...
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| temp filing | 3/5/2009 |
Q: had a tooth pulled the dr knocked out a filling the next day i had to have a temp pit it. i have 2 ...
A: tell him that the tramadol is having no effect. do not ask for anything by name. ask him what he ...
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| Crown on front tooth | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have always had out of place teeth - the two front ones are a little in front of the rest of my ...
A: sometimes it is impossible to totally match things up identically. nature does not always do this. ...
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| mouth pain | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i have been having very bad pain , the dentist told me it was stress, i had to go to the a/e last ...
A: i would let an endodontist or root canal specialist take a look at things. he/she will tell you if ...
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| lip swelling after filling | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I recently had a cavity filled (lower R 1st or second molar) here in Honduras by a trusted Dentist, ...
A: brian even with the "cut" i still cannot figure out why it is still getting swollen 4 weeks later. ...
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| lip swelling after filling | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I recently had a cavity filled (lower R 1st or second molar) here in Honduras by a trusted Dentist, ...
A: generally any swelling you have post novacaine is due to a reaction to it right away. it will take ...
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| bad tooth pain | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with TMJ about 6 years ago. I have two teeth that have gone bad on my left side. ...
A: ashley you have to get into your dentist. an xray needs to be taken to make sure you do not have an ...
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| tooth decay and gastric by-pass | 3/4/2009 |
Q: After gastric-bypass my dentist noticed cavities new one in all my teeth in the difference of a ...
A: i have not ever read about any correlations between gastric bypass and tooth issues. here are some ...
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| Getting a Crown/Crown Lengthening | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Im in the process of getting 3-3/4 crowns on my back molers.I went in today to have the impression ...
A: i am not exactly sure what was done to you. normally crown lengthening means removing gum and bone ...
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| broken metal bridge | 3/4/2009 |
Q: i have a porcelin fused to metal full upper bridge attached by 7 implants the bridge broke with 12 ...
A: this one is simple...find a new dentist. you should not be trying to reattach things on your own. ...
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| Implant failure | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I had a dental plant done on my front tooth about 2 years ago. Recently, I've noticed that my teeth ...
A: symptoms of implant failure are mobility of the implant for the most part and sometimes swelling. if ...
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| debris in implant | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Dalin, In a process of placing a crown on implant (Zimmer, screw-went), during numerous removal of ...
A: this one sounds unique. i am not sure what is going on here. if there is something loose in there, ...
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| Tooth sensitivity | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I had Zoom whitening done about 12 months ago. My teeth were not sensitive at all before the ...
A: this is rare but i have heard this before. do you have bleach trays? if so, load the sensodyne right ...
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| toothache | 3/3/2009 |
Q: my boyfriend has really bad toothache, he had one tooth taken out this afternoon , what can i do ?
A: call your dentist...it sounds like he did not have all of his problems taken care of. you can use ...
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| SCIENCE PROJECT | 3/3/2009 |
Q: i am doing a science fair project and i need to interview someone and so i have 15 question. 1. ...
A: 1) tooth enamel is tooth enamel. the strength is the same at every age. it only gets weak when it ...
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| Implant failure | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I had a dental plant done on my front tooth about 2 years ago. Recently, I've noticed that my teeth ...
A: teeth are dynamic. what i mean here is that they do shift and change over time. but this is ...
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| A tooth broken off above gum line but still in the gum | 3/3/2009 |
Q: Frist I am deathly afraid of doctors and needles. Ill-logical as it is I am. A long time , years,I ...
A: i know this is scary but do not worry. modern dentistry can be done in a simple and pain-free ...
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| Frenulectomy | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I am 70 y.o. male. What should I expect to pay for this procedure?
A: jerry my first question to you is why you need this at age 70. it is mostly done when you are a lot ...
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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: i am located in st louis so i have no way to get you the name of anyone out there. i would recommend ...
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| cavity | 1/2/2009 |
Q: in have got cavity on my teeth.the lower part of my teeth is completely yellowish what should i ...
A: if you have a cavity then you have to go to your dentist and get it restored. you really do not have ...
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| Periodentitis | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I am 31 and have had Periodentitis for the last 2-3 years, My dentist is very nasty about this and ...
A: jane if you take out your teeth, your would no longer have gum problems...the problem you are having ...
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| Tooth growing after a root canal? | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Both crowns are under 5 yrs old and the lower one is one year older than the upper one. While the ...
A: this is a strange one. but here are a couple of possibilities...1) if the tooth is abscessing, it ...
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| reaction to novocaine | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Today I had a filling put into the right bottom second to last molar. Immediately following the ...
A: here is one possibility...most anesthetics have epinephrine in it. this makes it last longer. if you ...
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| toddler use of a pacifier | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Dalin, My daughter is just over two and uses a Nuk pacifier(size 0-6 months) only at night. It ...
A: my rule of thumb in my practice is that it is okay to use until age 3-4. i do not like it after age ...
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| Sensitive tooth | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I noticed I have a small gap or chip at the top of one of my teeth, just below the gums. I saw a ...
A: this is common. it sounds like you have a little erosion area up at the gumline. this is very minor. ...
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| Sugar & whiteners | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Are artificial sweeteners better for your teeth than actual sugar? Im wondering because most of them ...
A: you are young but there might not be that much recession taking place. that is why i recommend ...
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| Sugar & whiteners | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Are artificial sweeteners better for your teeth than actual sugar? Im wondering because most of them ...
A: patrick interesting questions here... artificial sugars - these are not metabolized by plaque to ...
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| Crown on a live tooth? | 12/3/2008 |
Q: , I'm scheduled to have a crown on a tooth w/a large filing but cracked (this tooth is not ...
A: do not worry. the rule is every tooth with a root canal has to have a crown...not visa versa. i ...
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| crown | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I recently had a permanent crown temporarily placed over a root canal. The root has been removed ...
A: ray this is something you need to discuss with your dentist. it is strictly an esthetic decision. ...
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| dental law | 12/2/2008 |
Q: What does the law state about requirements for dental xrays and can they bere fused by signing a ...
A: john there is nothing in the dental law regarding xrays. this is something the dentist and patient ...
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| hole in gum area | 12/2/2008 |
Q: A week ago I went to the dentist for a cleaning, It went ok with some pain due to lack of flossing. ...
A: rosanne that is a muscle attachment that connects your upper lip to your gum area. it is called a ...
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| My 5 yr old sons milk tooth | 12/1/2008 |
Q: today my 5yr old son lost his first tooth which came as a bit of a suprise as he hadn't had any ...
A: it sounds a little strange to me. normally the baby tooth gets loose as the root is resorbed away by ...
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| super glue (Cyanoacrylate) used on a crown | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I had a temporary crown fall out while on vacation and the Dentist did not have an emergency number ...
A: you will have to go with what the second dentist told you. i cannot give you any definitive reasons ...
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| first cavity | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I'm 14 and have my first cavity. Is that something to worry about (like is it unusual for people to ...
A: do not worry, Ed. you can get your first cavity at any age. unless you are seeing a bunch of ...
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| Gray tooth | 12/1/2008 |
Q: Jeff Dalin, a young friend of mines (11 years old) right canine tooth is turning gray ...
A: i wonder if the tooth turning color is merely due to the fact that it is getting closer to be lost. ...
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| 2 Front Teeth - Enamel Severly Damaged? | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My lower teeth, the two right in the front. They are a dark yellow or a very light brown but only on ...
A: it could be some sort of hardened stain. maybe it is even some sort of stain that can be polished ...
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| child cavity | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My child is 6. She has a molar that looks to me like it has a cavity in it but, her dentist says it ...
A: if they keep saying no, then it would be surprising to get something that large that it needs ...
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| 2 Front Teeth - Enamel Severly Damaged? | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My lower teeth, the two right in the front. They are a dark yellow or a very light brown but only on ...
A: is there a filling on that tooth already? maybe it is just aging and starting to discolor. if not, ...
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| Tooth Enamel | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to regain tooth enamel lost through acid erosion? Thank you.
A: i am sorry to say no...once the enamel is gone, it is gone. if the erosion becomes significant, the ...
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| Numbness after wisdom teeth removal | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if you can answer my question but it is worth a try. About 7 or 8 months ago I got my ...
A: it is not uncommon for this to take place. the nerves often run near the wisdom teeth and numbness ...
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| Deep Gum Treatment | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I have the first of 2 deep gum treatments on 11/4 and my dentist has given me 2 (TWO!) anti-biotics ...
A: every dentist does this a little differently. some use antibiotics, some do not. i often do use ...
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| soft receding gumline with moving teeth | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I am 21 yrs old, and I have good dental higene. I brush with a soft bristle brush...after learning ...
A: you really need to get into your dentist right away for a good, thorough cleaning and gum evaluation ...
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| Question | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My 28 months old daughter chipped her from tooth over the weekend. We talked to pediatric dentist. ...
A: i would go ahead and try it. best case scenario is that it stays. worst case is that it pops off and ...
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| Odor following permanent crown placement | 10/31/2008 |
Q: A couple of months ago, I had a retreatment of a 25-year-old root canal on tooth #2. The retreatment ...
A: usually that happens when the crown is loose. get back into the dentist and have him/her evaluate ...
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| How should my baby's teeth look? | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My baby is 10 months old and is getting teeth. Here first bottom front tooth seems to be developing ...
A: i am not sure which tooth is coming in. if it is cuspid or canine (at corner) then it is meant to be ...
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| 6 year old molars | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I think my 5 year old is getting his six year old molars but the gum looks weird. It started out ...
A: there are four corners to a six year molar so often they come through one cusp or or one point at a ...
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| overjet | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have recently seen a 26 month old boy with what I believe to be a significant overjet. I think it ...
A: melanie does he having any habits i.e. thumb sucking, finger sucking, pacifier, etc? this could be ...
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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: without seeing things in person, i cannot really give you a definitive answer. from what you are ...
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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: generally from what you describe, a crown is needed at this time. this will restore the tooth in the ...
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| Hit my tooth. | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Ok well i was playing airsoft with my friends, and forgot to wear my full face mask. Of course the ...
A: anthony you need to call your dentist and get in there today. you need to first get an xray to make ...
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| worried | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My 6 year old lost one of her top front teeth. I know it may be normal to have a flap of the gum ...
A: i really cannot give you any definitive answers without seeing things in person. it very well could ...
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| Crown fell off | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Dr. Dalin: My # 30 crown fell off 2 days ago. The crown was done 1996. In June 2003 my tooth hurt ...
A: Ru I would need to see the tooth and an xray of the tooth to give you a definitive answer. I am not ...
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| black teeth | 9/1/2008 |
Q: on my back teeth there is black matter kind of stuck in the middle.. i brush my teeth very well and ...
A: ella this could be some stain in the base of the groove. it could be a cavity. an xray and clinical ...
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| Pull Baby Teeth? | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My daughter just turned 5 and we recently found out that at some point injured her 3 front teeth. ...
A: First off, if your daughter is 5, there may not be a lot of time left before she will lose them ...
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| bridge made wrong | 9/1/2008 |
Q: ANSWER: i always feel that a patient has to have good communication with their dentist. i encourage ...
A: it is really tough for me to give you any definitive answers on this without seeing the bridge in ...
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| bridge made wrong | 9/1/2008 |
Q: hi there i have a ques i live in las vegas nevada i went to a dds here and he pulled all my upper ...
A: i always feel that a patient has to have good communication with their dentist. i encourage my ...
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| missing tooth | 8/8/2008 |
Q: One of my adult teeth did not come down, so I am missing a tooth on the top near the front of my ...
A: Rachel...this one is simple. Orthodontists will often attach a plastic tooth to the arch wire in the ...
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| Crossbite in 4 year old | 7/10/2008 |
Q: My son went to the dentist today and we were told he has a crossbite and narrow upper palate. The ...
A: christy this is exactly the way things are done. when the child gets his/her first permanent molars ...
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| linea alba | 7/9/2008 |
Q: i have linea alba on both sides of my cheeks. How can i get ride of it. Sometimes i wear a night ...
A: pam was this diagnosed by your dentist? linea alba is a single white line of tissue on cheek. it is ...
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| Loose gum after wisdom teeth surgery | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth out on May 30. On the lower left side I had severe pain and swelling for ...
A: laurie this one is impossible to answer without seeing you in person. sounds like the flap of tissue ...
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| Caps on a 2 yr old | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My 2 yr old daughter has four decayed top teeth. The dentist suggested putting caps on them. But ...
A: jennifer it is true she will lose these teeth but not until age 5-6 or so. so you have a number of ...
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| SEDATION DENTISTRY | 7/9/2008 |
Q: WHAT NARRATIVE WOULD YOU SUBMIT TO INSURANCE FOR A HIGH FEAR PATIENT REQUIRING SEDATION FOR ROOT ...
A: Lisa all you can say is that sedation was required to perform this procedure. there was no way that ...
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| please help me!! | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Dalin i am 11 year old girl i am on vacation in china i went with my familey to climb a famous ...
A: at this point, it should be okay for a few more weeks. i am not sure how much is broken...is the ...
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| please help me!! | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Dalin i am 11 year old girl i am on vacation in china i went with my familey to climb a famous ...
A: there is not much you can do at this point. you need to see a dentist and have the teeth repaired. ...
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| jaw | 7/8/2008 |
Q: had filling on lower left side a week ago,dentist injected 3 times as kept feeling pain when she ...
A: sometimes if repeated shots are given in back, the masseter muscle can get irritated and spasm ...
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| Could a tooth abscess have been prevented? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: My #31 molar became sensitive [to anything cold] starting the week of May 12. Then after a sharp ...
A: As far as could you have prevented this abscess...the answer is really no. The nerve started dying ...
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| broken tooth | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I chipped one of my back teeth today and we are leaving for 2 weeks on vacation on Sunday. I could ...
A: i am sorry to hear that you could not get into 5 dentists to have a temporary placed. without seeing ...
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| extraction and spacers | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, My 7 year old son has to have 2 molars removed because of abcess. After that they will ...
A: Orion Sorry about the delay...Was out of computer range for a day or so and just got this. You ask ...
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| Metallic taste after third crown | 5/2/2008 |
Q: A couple of weeks ago, I recieved my third crown (metal underneath porcelin) on a molar in the lower ...
A: michelle metallic tastes can be a tough one. i do not know why a new crown would casue this. i would ...
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| Why do I have to have a temporary filling first? | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I need many fillings and have hesitated to go to the dentist more regularly as I can't afford it. ...
A: anne when we remove the deep decay, we want to avoid the nerve. the process that a temp does is as ...
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| Why do I have to have a temporary filling first? | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I need many fillings and have hesitated to go to the dentist more regularly as I can't afford it. ...
A: Anne The reason a dentist would do a temporary first would be the depth of the decay. If the decay ...
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| Dental Crown | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, I'm not sure if I'm going with a All Porcelain Crown or a "Porcelain fused to Gold" ...
A: i have heard nothing negative about captek crowns. i used to do the bio2000 crowns which is a ...
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| Need second opinion please | 4/10/2008 |
Q: This is about my grandson who is 10 years old. Ever since he started getting his adult teeth, there ...
A: i really cannot give you any definitive answers without seeing him in person. i am only giving you ...
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| Dental Crown | 4/9/2008 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, I'm not sure if I'm going with a All Porcelain Crown or a "Porcelain fused to Gold" ...
A: personally i use plastic as a buildup material. it is not porcelain but plastic (composite resin is ...
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| Dental Crowns | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I had 2 root canals completed about 3 weeks ago on teeth #4 and #5. I have have since gone for a ...
A: we never talk about gold in carats. in fact we never even know that number when it comes to the ...
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| Dental Crowns | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I had 2 root canals completed about 3 weeks ago on teeth #4 and #5. I have have since gone for a ...
A: the normal metal used in porcelain fused to metal crowns is a platinum, palladium, gold alloy. it ...
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| Dental Crowns | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I had 2 root canals completed about 3 weeks ago on teeth #4 and #5. I have have since gone for a ...
A: very good questions here. they have come up with new ways to bond porcelain to all but pure gold. ...
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| possible re-acurring abcess after pulpotomy | 4/8/2008 |
Q: About 3 weeks ago, I had a pulpotomy done on tooth 19 (18 was pulled 2 years ago) to hold me over ...
A: you can get a partial denture to replace as few or as many teeth as you want. they are removeable ...
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| Dental Crowns | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I had 2 root canals completed about 3 weeks ago on teeth #4 and #5. I have have since gone for a ...
A: all procelain crowns were a little brittle in the past. now we use a zirconium base and bake ...
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| possible re-acurring abcess after pulpotomy | 4/7/2008 |
Q: About 3 weeks ago, I had a pulpotomy done on tooth 19 (18 was pulled 2 years ago) to hold me over ...
A: jessica from what you are describing, it sounds like it is definitely abscessing again. you need to ...
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| permanent teeth coming in | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My grandson is almost 9. He has been slow losing his baby teeth and getting his permanent teeth. ...
A: call your dentist and have him evaluated. first you want to make sure they are not getting caught ...
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| Bridge work | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I had a bridge put in two years ago. The bridge was to fill a missing tooth (since birth) that ...
A: without seeing the bridge in person, I cannot give you any definitive answers. I do have one ...
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| baby tooth out, something still there? | 4/6/2008 |
Q: My daughter who is 7 lost a front tooth yesterday. The hard white part of the tooth came out but ...
A: i wonder if you are seeing the erupting permanent tooth already poking through the gum. they do that ...
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| Electric shock like pain | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I had an amalgam filling in my UL6 a few days ago and since yesterday i have been getting electric ...
A: this sounds like something called galvanism. this takes place when you place a new silver filling ...
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| Craze lines removal | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I noticed that I have some craze lines on one of my front teeth. I really do not like the way they ...
A: it depends where they are and how many there are. often we see a single vertical brown line down the ...
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| pulpal vs. extraction on 3yrs old girl | 4/4/2008 |
Q: What is the benefit of doing the pulpal on front teeth e&f would it be easier, and cheaper to just ...
A: emily it is difficult to get spacers to stay in on baby teeth...short teeth, hard to fabricate and ...
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| Bridge | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I was told by one denist that a brige should not be attached to one of the eye teeth, something ...
A: without seeing you in person, it is tough to give you a definitive answer. i cannot think of any ...
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| 3 year old feel and her two front teeth are dead | 4/3/2008 |
Q: we visited my daughter's dentist this morning after she feel and hit her two front teeth, he ...
A: if she recently fell, then you have a little time to make this decision. see how dark they get. see ...
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| No pain - really? | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My upper wisdom teeth are fully erupted, but they both have cavities and my dentist would rather ...
A: it is tough to do this online. sometimes things do not come out like you want to say them. plus you ...
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| No pain - really? | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My upper wisdom teeth are fully erupted, but they both have cavities and my dentist would rather ...
A: to become a dentist, you go to undergrad and get a degree and some prerequisites. you then go to ...
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| Dead Tooth | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Yesterday, I was in the bathroom, and my friend accidentally slammed the bathroom door closed when I ...
A: You should call your dentist today and get in there for an evaluation. You need an xray taken and ...
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| Porcelan Crown | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I had a Porcelan Crown put on in November 2004. It came loose on March 23, 2008 after only 4 years. ...
A: Nila I am not sure exactly what happened here. I am assuming that decay got under the loose crown ...
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| class III under bite | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have worn braces for roughly 6 months now.Before they were placed the ortho. told me that I should ...
A: this is called orthognathic surgery in case you want to do some research online. the normal process ...
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| No pain - really? | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My upper wisdom teeth are fully erupted, but they both have cavities and my dentist would rather ...
A: Robin Lots of questions here. Let me get them answered for you one at a time. 1) there is no right ...
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| most effctive antibiotic | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I am a pharmacy student in need of a root canal, but I cannot afford it. I do not want to lose the ...
A: ken i hate to say it but there is no way this can be put off for a year. any antibiotic will only ...
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| Dental School | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I graduated from UC Irvine in 2006 with a degree in psychology. Never took too many courses in ...
A: garrett this is no simple way of doing this. to get into dental school, you will need a year of ...
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| Bad Breath | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Dalin, I don't know what is causing my bad breath. About three months ago I went the the dentist ...
A: Lisa I would ask the dentist what he/she used to fill the teeth. Is is silver or plastic? do you ...
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| 4 year old's recent teeth discoloration | 2/18/2008 |
Q: She hasn't had any trauma to her teeth and her diet hasn't markedly changed. We were giving her a ...
A: my guess is that she bumped these teeth and you did not know about it. when teeth are bumped they ...
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| child's grey teeth | 2/16/2008 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old daughter fell about 3 weeks ago with a sippy cup in her mouth. Her sippy cup ...
A: teeth turning grey could very well mean the nerves are dying. It might be simply some bruising ...
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| Daughter's pain | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My 12 year old daughter had a baby tooth removed at the end of November. The root was fused to the ...
A: sally i wish i could give you something definitive. but without seeing the area in person, i do not ...
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| "socket infection" | 1/23/2008 |
Q: To start - I have NEVER had strong teeth, I've had at least 10 root canal and and about the same ...
A: wow...that is some history. i feel bad for what you have gone through. but you cannot leave ...
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| abscess tooth | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I am not trying to self medicate myself but I was just wondering as a dentist if someone were to ...
A: you need to see a dentist to get a definitive diagnosis. you could have a nerve abscess...you could ...
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| pulling baby teeth | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My 5 year old has her two front bottom adult teeth coming in behind her baby teeth, which are loose ...
A: diane this is quite common. if the permanent teeth are totally behind the baby teeth and the baby ...
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| caivity | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am a college student so I cannot go to the family dentist easily, and last time I went back I had ...
A: here is what you need to do...cut down on sweets...brush and floss daily (2-3 times a day is ...
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| after fillings | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I just got a few cavities filled the other day, ever since then Ive had alot of pain in 2 spots, ...
A: ashley i cannot give you any definiive answers unless i see these sores in person. it sounds like ...
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| Can Kenalog in Orabase cause Burning Mouth Syndrome? | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Recently I have been on a course of medicine for Geographic Tongue.I have stopped using Kenalog in ...
A: eric i really cannot diagnose or recommend treatment for anything without seeing things in person. ...
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| tooth extraction | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I had a tooth extracted about 6 months ago..I had pain after the extraction. I went to numerous ...
A: i have no way of diagnosing this online. i would need to see it in person. call your dentist and get ...
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| bridge work | 1/17/2008 |
Q: need to know a fair price to pay for bridge work. crown-proc fused to noble metal on tooth 28. ...
A: bob prices vary from city to city, area of the country, etc. I am in St Louis. The cost for a crown ...
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| Dental Crown Pain | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I had a temp crown put in a week ago today. The first couple days it was tender as expected, ...
A: your pain level is sounding pretty intense. sometimes temp crowns can cause some sensitivity. but it ...
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| my daughter | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My daughter had her jow hit by a friends cast and now one of her molars is slightly loose, but is ...
A: carrie i cannot diagnose anything online. you need to get your daughter into your dentist to have ...
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| Concern that a nerve was hit! | 1/11/2008 |
Q: My six year-old son had a cap put on upper back tooth yesterday. The dentist seemed to numb the ...
A: there are some possibilities here. one is that he bit his lip while he was numb. this can force ...
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| irregular tooth order | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My granddaughter is sixteen months. Her two bottom middle teeth came late. Her third tooth came in ...
A: roslyn do not worry about order. mother nature can do all sorts of variations. i have seen teeth ...
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| Dentist cleaning and sensitivity | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I have some sensitive teeth and I need a cleaning, but I am so gun shy on having them cleaned for ...
A: here are some choices: topical anesthetic (either conventional topical which is benzocaine...or ...
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| Receding gums | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have noticed my gum line is receding. I am 25 years old and I have great oral hygiene. My ...
A: gums do not usually grow back. you sound like you are doing all the right things. sometimes patients ...
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| Lump After Local Anesthesia Injection | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I went to the dentist who sent me to a periodontist last week, 6 days ago for evaluation. Above ...
A: without seeing this in person, i really cannot give you any diagnosis. i would think if this was an ...
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| Baby Teething | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have a one year old daughter, with no heath problems, but she has not started teething yet. Her ...
A: I wonder if the hardness you are feeling is merely the teeth just getting ready to cut through? I ...
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| (Urgent!!)About side-effect of novocaine shot on the gum tissue. | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I just had deep-cleaning for left hand side of my teeth done last Tuesday, 4 days ago.The dentist ...
A: It is tough to make this call online. This is something that needs to be looked at in person. You ...
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| Crowning a tooth in which the roots are alive and PAIN | 12/9/2007 |
Q: Your Q/A website has been very helpful and I am struck by your generosity to discuss these issues! ...
A: There are all sorts of possibilities here. Your dentist needs to see you in person to make the call ...
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| tooth discomfort, | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Good afternoon Doctor, Tooth number 17 (wisdom tooth) is having some sort of pressure issues. Not ...
A: Lisa You need to see your dentist to get a definitive diagnosis. I cannot diagnose anything online ...
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| Chuldhood teeth loss | 12/6/2007 |
Q: My 4 1/2 year old boy has just lost his bottom front tooth and the one beside it looks like it is ...
A: Michele 4 1/2 is a little young but not that young. I have seen plenty of 4 1/2 year olds start ...
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| canker sores | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I have chronic reocurrent canker sores. I get them from trauma such as biting my lip or cheek or I ...
A: Nobody really knows the exact cause of canker sores. Part of this deals with where the sores are ...
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| scared HELP | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Will it hurt??will I need an injection. The tooth never had a root canal will I feel pain. Please ...
A: Gena A good, compassionate dentist can do a filling without hurting you. If you are really nervous ...
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| tooth stain on my 6 year old | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My 6 year old daughter lost her 2 bottom teeth. One is coming back with a dark yellow circular stain ...
A: Margo I would need to see the tooth to give you a definitive answer. It might be something that ...
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| pain+pain+pain | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have swelling in the bottom left of my back teeth.it's red, and I've been taking Tylenol for it ...
A: annie this is impossible to diagnose without seeing you in person. it could be swollen wisdom teeth. ...
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| resorption | 11/2/2007 |
Q: After experiencing minor pain in my upper molar, I visited my dentist for a diagnosis. After a gum ...
A: there are two types of resorption...internal and external. both are usually caused by some sort of ...
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| Pain after an extraction | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I just had all 4 of my first bicuspids pulled on thursday. I do not feel like i have a dry socket ...
A: impossible to diagnose anything online over the internet. you need to be seen in person. you might ...
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| bridge durability | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Last winter, I had a 4-tooth bridge (front two teeth and the two teeth to my right)replaced. The ...
A: durability of a bridge is usually excellent. bad habits as you describe are not a good thing to ...
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| root canal | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Doctor i had a root canal done on my lower wisdom tooth(the last molar on that side) ,55 days ...
A: i am really not sure what is going on here. most of the time, these are finished in one visit. if ...
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| Crown questions | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I had a molar break about a month ago. I couldn't get in to the dentist for approx. 2 weeks but I ...
A: without seeing things in person, i cannot really give you any definite answers. but i can tell you ...
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| 6 yr old with abcess tooth | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 yr old daughter that had approximately 8 cavities. The dentist that she went to used ...
A: Terri I cannot really give you any definitive answers without seeing your daughter and seeing her ...
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| Gum growing over 2nd molar | 8/4/2007 |
Q: Ihave a 5 year old and we have just noticed her gum is growing over her second lower molar. We ...
A: without seeing things in person, i cannot give you any defitive answers. but from what you describe, ...
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| Dental xrays | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, It has been 2 years since I have seen a dentist. The last time I paid a fortune on just ...
A: xrays should not cost a fortune. i am in st louis. costs vary from city to city. i will tell you ...
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| gap in 2 front teeth 5 year old | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My 5 year old daughter has a gap between her top two front teeth. My dentist suggested to me that ...
A: there is no set percentage where this happens. what i tell my patients is to wait until the child is ...
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| crown | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Doctor i had a root canal done on my lower wisdom tooth ,46 days back.However the dentist put only a ...
A: i prefer a crown on a back tooth after a root canal has been performed. these teeth become very ...
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| Gold crowns | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I just got a gold crown for my back molar and was surprized at how dark it is. Are there different ...
A: kelly without seeing it in person, i cannot give you a definitive answer. there is a really simple ...
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| tooth ache after filling | 8/1/2007 |
Q: how long after i have a tooth filled should i have pain in that tooth and how long will the ...
A: this depends on material used...if silver was used, it takes a few days to calm down since it ...
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| wisdom tooth removal healing | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I had my wisdom teeth out 2 weeks ago. I was told at my post-op that everything looked fine and ...
A: Catherine I would need to see this in person to give you a definitive answer. But from what you ...
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| Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Dalin!, my name is Brenda and I'm a Dental Assistant here in Des Moines, Ia. there seems to be a ...
A: I am happy to see a bright person like you is working in the dental field. Keep up the good work and ...
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| White coating in mouth associated with toothpaste | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I clean my teeth and rinse before going to bed each night (well, nearly each). In the morning, in ...
A: Without seeing things in person, I have to guess here. It sounds like you might be having a dry ...
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| When will they come in | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I had 4 teeth pulled when I was 21 now I am 25 almost 26 and they never came back in...I just never ...
A: I am not understanding what was pulled. If you were 21, then I have to assume that permanent teeth ...
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| Toddler's teeth | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 16 month baby girl and I noticed this morning that her front teeth seemed to be more ...
A: Relax...most teeth are more transluscent at the edges than near the gumline. This is normal dental ...
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| toothache/possible root canal | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I've been having throbbing and burning pain in tooth #13. I've had x-rays with no problems noted ...
A: yes...sometimes nerves die for no obvious cause. we have to treat the teeth after evaluating ...
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| Average dental health | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am 37 and have several fillings including 3 huge ones. I also have one crown. My gums are in ...
A: you sound like you are in good shape...compared to anyone at any age. 3 fillings and 1 crown is not ...
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| root resorption | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I am scheduled to see a endodonist on Monday for root canal consultation. I was told by my dentist ...
A: not much you can do to avoid root resorption. trauma is a major cause of this. orthodontics can ...
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| tooth | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I was recently hit in the mouth, and now i have pain coming from one tooth, it is the sharp bottom ...
A: i wonder if the tooth has been pushed into a different position. call you dentist and get in there ...
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| bridge after extraction | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I had an extraction a week ago because the dentist could not save my broken tooth (vertical brake ...
A: 6 months seems a little long. generally i wait around 8-10 weeks. maybe there will be some bone ...
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| toddler root canal | 1/6/2007 |
Q: "My son is 32 months old. He was at a friends house when he got hit in the mouth by a fusball table ...
A: he is recommending the pulpotomies (that was probably the term) to help retain these baby teeth ...
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| swollen inside of lips | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Me and my dentist are both stumped about something, I'm hoping you might be able to provide some ...
A: generally this sounds like something called angioneurotic edema. you can google this and see if it ...
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| deep cleaning | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I have an appointment for deep teeth cleaning. I am worried because i feel my front teeth very ...
A: deep cleanings are done to prevent tooth loss. you are having some sort of gum issue going on ...
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| Toddler Teeth | 1/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter just turned 2 in Nov. and I noticed that one of her front teeth is just now coming in. ...
A: without seeing her in person, i do no know why her teeth are coming in like this. take her in to ...
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| root canal | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal on one of my molar teeth almost 6yrs ago. My crown is still on. My problem is ...
A: i cannot diagnose anything over the internet. to put your mind at ease, go see your dentist. it ...
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| Root Canal on a 10yr old | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 10yr old that had a bad cavity, With no insur.a dentist cleaned it deep to root & filled ...
A: is this on a baby tooth? if so, then consider getting the tooth out. if it is a permanent tooth then ...
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| Cannot chew food on temporary Crown | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Since getting a temporary crown 3 weeks ago I am now unable to chew food on that tooth. Not sure of ...
A: it may very well need a root canal. but sometimes you just do not know for certain. one good option ...
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| numb tooth | 1/3/2007 |
Q: my left front tooth is fairly numb. it just started yesterday and now it's back again. very weird! ...
A: i cannot diagnose anything over the internet. you need to see your dentist. you need an xray taken ...
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| Prolonged wisdom tooth extraction numbness | 1/2/2007 |
Q: In mid October of '06 I had my two bottom wisdom teeth extracted. The dentist said it was a hard ...
A: this can happen with wisdom teeth extractions. usually it means that when the tooth was removed, it ...
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| Second Molar Improper Growth (impaction)? | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Dr.Dalin, I have a question about the proper way a second molar should grow in. My second molar ...
A: i would do exactly what youu are doing...send you to the orthodontist. maybe a retainer can be made ...
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| Build-Up on Teeth | 1/1/2007 |
Q: Mr. Dalin, I read what you wrote about calcium build up and deposits/build-up on teeth. ...
A: i have never heard of toothpaste doing this. toothpaste is water soluble and does not have anything ...
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| pain after extraction | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I had my lower wisdom teeth removed 3 days ago, both were impacted and it was not an easy procedure ...
A: you need to call your dentist ASAP. you might be having some postop issues i.e. dry socket, ...
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| Possible crack in filling | 1/1/2007 |
Q: Dr Dalin, A couple of years ago I had a tooth break. I was scheduled for a root canal but my ...
A: this is something i need to see in person to give you a definitive answer. you might be able to ...
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| Question | 12/31/2006 |
Q: Greetings, Can a porcelain crown scratch a gold crown? I have a porcelain crown on #15 and ...
A: this used to be a problem years ago with older porcelains. they did abrade opposing teeth. the newer ...
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| tooth removal | 12/31/2006 |
Q: my gum line has receded so far that the whole top portion of my upper inciser is bare,this is ...
A: you really need to let a dentist handle this. there is no way that i can recommend anything else. ...
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| Gum didnt heal over after extraction | 12/30/2006 |
Q: Immediately after I had an infection and was given antibiotics. The gums havent healed and there is ...
A: a dry socket hurts very badly and happens a day or so after the extraction. what you describe rules ...
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| Deep Filling Questions | 12/30/2006 |
Q: Dalin, how are you? My name is Paul. I have some questions regarding a deep filling I had done just ...
A: paul this is exactly what i would tell my patient: if the pain is not too bad and intermittent, then ...
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| Continuing pain after fillings | 12/30/2006 |
Q: 6 weeks ago, at a routine check-up, my dentist told me I needed two fillings. I was really taken ...
A: the first thing to try here is a bite adjustment. you mention that the bite feels high. if it does ...
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| Gum didnt heal over after extraction | 12/30/2006 |
Q: Immediately after I had an infection and was given antibiotics. The gums havent healed and there is ...
A: i have never heard that statistic before. if the area was infected you would have pain and swelling. ...
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| Baby's First Teeth | 12/30/2006 |
Q: My 11 month old daughter is just now getting her first teeth. Instead of the bottom teeth coming in ...
A: do not worry at all here. teeth come in in all sorts of different orders. often there is a gap ...
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| baby tooth in an adult | 12/30/2006 |
Q: Some of my baby teeth were slow to fall out. I remember losing an upper canine at 17 years old. ...
A: very slim chance of it coming in at this point. usually you need to guide it in at an early age. is ...
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| TEETH WHITENING | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I was given a gift certificate by a relative for a professional teeth whitening. On the gift ...
A: bob you are asking me to diagnose something over the internet. this is impossible to do. you needed ...
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| defective crowns or misalignment | 12/23/2006 |
Q: I had a crow put on my firs molar, left upper a couple years ago. At the time, it didn't feel ...
A: i cannot give you any definitive answers here without seeing things in person. that is the problem ...
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| 20 min deep cleaning? | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I just had deep cleaning done. I feel that it wasn't necessary because I take care of my teeth and ...
A: mike you are asking me to give you a definitive answer for something that i could not see in person. ...
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| wisdom tooth | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I recently had a wisdom tooth extracted. It was fully out so the removal was not too bad. However, I ...
A: james without seeing you in person, it is impossible for me to diagnose anything. you went back to ...
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| ask about first molar teeth in children | 12/16/2006 |
Q: Jeff, My daughter is 7 years old and she got a big cavity in the upper second back-most of her ...
A: my question is why not try to fill it and see if the tooth can stay around longer. if this cannot be ...
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| Replacing old amalgam fillings | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have decided to replace the old fillings (>20 years old)however, I have one other concern and that ...
A: lower molars are sometimes tough to numb. sometimes it takes a few injections to get them numb. ...
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| the nerve | 12/14/2006 |
Q: i was just wondering if the nerve (root) is removed from the tooth or teeth that are going to have a ...
A: you need to get him into the dentist to have an xray taken. first, i am not sure exactly what you ...
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| Dental Fillings | 12/13/2006 |
Q: In general how long do amalgam fillings last and how can you tell when they need to be replaced? I ...
A: 20-25 years is pretty good longevity. they might last longer but if you are getting worried, then it ...
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| hygiene | 12/13/2006 |
Q: My son was given a palate extender, yesterday. But today, he has food stuck in between his palete ...
A: i assume you could not get it out with a brush and heavy duty rinsing. one option is to get ...
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| incisive papillae numbness | 12/12/2006 |
Q: The following day I had pain to that area and numbness just behind my front teeth, I went to see my ...
A: i would see if your dentist wants to send you to an oral surgeon for an evaluation. this is what i ...
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| dental cleanings | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I have my doubts about the safety of dental routine cleanings, and my husband and I are at odds as ...
A: Sheva Let me put your mind at ease. A dental cleaning is totally safe. Let me answer your questions ...
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| 6yr old son | 12/6/2006 |
Q: my 6yr old son seems to be loosing his baby teeth, faster than his permanent teeth are coming ...
A: sometimes it takes longer than that for the permanent teeth to come in. i have seen 9-12 month ...
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| Dental Implant Fragility | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I just can't seem to stop rubbing my tongue against this post and am afraid that I might loosen it-- ...
A: they are generally not fragile at all. but this seems to be driving you crazy. call the dentist and ...
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| Teeth bleaching at age sixteen. | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I am sixteen years of age and I just got my braces off and I was anticipating teeth bleaching from ...
A: nick most dentists like to wait until age 18. the main reason is that your teeth continue to erupt ...
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| Tooth/nerve Pain | 11/30/2006 |
Q: The best way I can explain is that I have a pain in (what feels like) by 2nd to last tooth on the ...
A: without seeing you in person, i can only give you some ideas. since your wisdom teeth are out, you ...
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| Infected Tooth | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a tooth that has been slowly decaying over the last year. I will be getting dental insurance ...
A: a bad upper back tooth can refer pain upwards...but usually it is a sinus issue that refers pain ...
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| I bit my tongue | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I inadvertently bit the right side of my tongue yesterday and it hurts when I eat on my right side. ...
A: tongues are tough. there are ointments that numb areas. but when you put them on your tongue and ...
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| Fluorosis/Treatment | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I've suffered with this hideous disfigurement for all of my life. I'm now 22, and a single mom, and ...
A: i really am not sure if there is anything out there that handles this. there is one program called ...
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| baby tooth | 11/25/2006 |
Q: My 11 year old has a permanent tooth starting to erupt on top, about the third tooth from his front ...
A: you need to get him into the dentist to have the area looked at. it should not be anything tough to ...
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| jaw/tooth pain | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I recently went to the dentist for a pain in my lower back molar on the left side. It hurts when I ...
A: i would need to see you in person to give you a definitive answer. but from what you describe, it ...
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| time for a 2nd opinion or new dds? | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I was wondering i you could guide me. I have been seeing the same dentist for about 10 years (I am ...
A: kate you are definitely not having good luck here. maybe it is time for a second opinion. you do not ...
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| teeth cleaning | 11/15/2006 |
Q: ok so my friend and i are debating over how you get a regular teeth cleaning. i say they use the ...
A: people use different methods. i feel you always need to use the metal instruments to do the final ...
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| temperary dental bridge | 11/10/2006 |
Q: what do i do if my temperary dental bridge falls out
A: call your dentist first thing in the morning and get in there to have it recemented. this is the ...
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| Is a dental visit necessary for chipped teeth? | 11/8/2006 |
Q: This morning a portion of my left lower molar chipped away from the filling in the tooth. The ...
A: anna from what you describe, this is very common. i see these about weekly. usually there is a 2 or ...
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| new molar / swollen gum | 11/3/2006 |
Q: My 6 yr old recently cut one of her top molars and now has a very swollen painful gum (looks like a ...
A: with swelling you always want to make an appointment with your dentist. it could be the erupting ...
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| Flipper or crowns for 11 yr old broken front teeth | 11/1/2006 |
Q: My 11 year old son fell on ceramic tile without breaking his fall, and broke his 2 front top adult ...
A: actually doing the root canal and posts and cores and crowns is the least maintenance way to do ...
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| Metal sensation after R/C + Temp.crown | 11/1/2006 |
Q: In June'06 had R/C on upper right molar- tooth # 3. Dentist had mentioned that he put a metal post ...
A: what is the temporary crown made out of? is there metal in it? or do you have the permanent crown ...
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| porcelain veneers | 11/1/2006 |
Q: Would you please advise me how long porcelain veneers last? Do they last forever or do they need ...
A: most likely they will have a definite life...but at this point, i cannot give you any definite ...
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| dental treatment whilst pregnant | 10/31/2006 |
Q: Im a 29 yr old female and im 6 weeks pregnant. I recently went for a check up at the dentist and i ...
A: maryanne these are all excellent questions. i would run these by your OB-Gyn. they are the ones who ...
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| Is this an eruption cyst? | 10/31/2006 |
Q: My son, aged 26 months, has most of his teeth except his lower incisors. He has a swelling on his ...
A: celia sometimes they are blue, sometimes they are not. they disappear as the teeth erupt. but ...
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| Fixing bad teeth- what to expect? | 10/30/2006 |
Q: My wife, age 22, has recently developed a hole near the top of one of her front teeth, facing ...
A: jim you need to find a really good dentist and get her in there for a complete evaluation. this ...
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| Mercury and skill | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Dr. Dalin. I am in Memphis, Tennessee. Here a dentist who was highly recommended, and does very good ...
A: kali memphis should have plenty of excellent dentists to choose from. i wish i had a name for you ...
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| universal numbering system | 10/28/2006 |
Q: what do you know about universal numbering system? with pictures
A: very simple starting with upper right third molar, this is tooth #1...then you move around to upper ...
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| Mercury and skill | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I am having a hard time finding a dentist to replace mercury fillings that are failing - and needing ...
A: kali this is hard to understand. most dentists should have no problem honoring your wishes. it does ...
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| Deep cleaning | 10/27/2006 |
Q: Thx Jeff - Regarding my son's experience, how is it that two different dentists look at the xrays ...
A: rob dentistry is very much an art as much as a science. like i said earlier, there are philosophical ...
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| deep cleanings | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I had a deep cleaning in Dec. 05 and am now being told by a new dentist that I am in need of another ...
A: i am one who feels these are needed when there is some bone loss present. some dentists will do it ...
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| Deep cleaning | 10/26/2006 |
Q: Many thanks for your advise regarding second opinions! After two dentists and a hygenist at a ...
A: Rob I have no explanations for you. I cannot get into that first dentist's head to figure out what ...
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| Invisalign vs Conventional | 10/25/2006 |
Q: One more thing- what are the disadvantages of invisalign?My teeth are 'crossbite' (both of my rows ...
A: there are no real disadvantages of invisalign. in fact there are distinct advantages of being able ...
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| xrays | 10/24/2006 |
Q: normally, how often should receive x-rays? thanks.
A: it all depends on your history. people without any problems can go 1-2 years in between. people with ...
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| Invisalign vs Conventional | 10/24/2006 |
Q: My teeth are 'crossbite' (both of my rows of teeth) and I don't know whether to get conventional ...
A: this is a very easy question. make an appointment with an orthodontist and have records taken. they ...
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| extra tooth | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I have an 11 month old baby with her front 4 teeth on top already out. I just noticed that behind ...
A: have your dentist look at this. i am not sure what is going on here without seeing it in person. it ...
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| mettalic taste | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have noticed an increasing taste of metal in my mouth right by my two gold crowns. These crowns ...
A: lil gold crowns usually do not cause this. but you need to analyze the type of metal used and if ...
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| Question about Cavities and Filings | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I have a question about cavities. I have never gotten a single cavity in my life until my last visit ...
A: fanny if decay is present, a filling has to be done. or the decay will continue to get deeper until ...
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| choosing an electric toothbrush | 10/8/2006 |
Q: Apologies for the pretty mundane question, but my electric toothbrush is broke and I'm really ...
A: jon nothing mundane about your question. electric toothbrushes come in all prices and features. ...
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| root canal | 10/6/2006 |
Q: About a month ago i had fillings in two teeth next to each other in my lower back teeth. Ever since ...
A: Suzanne Normally things go a lot smoother than this. Are you seeing your general dentist or an ...
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| Injections, tooth extraction | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I've had problems with my teeth for awhile now. Until yesterday I'd had toothache in several teeth ...
A: Stephen You are always supposed to wait a period of time after giving a local anesthetic before ...
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| peeling/white gumline | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, On my upper gumline on the left side near the back of my mouth, there is an areas ...
A: Joe I wish I could give you a definite answer here...but without seeing the area in person, I cannot ...
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| antibiotics after extraction | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My girlfriend recently had a tooth extracted after numerous fillings fell out of it. After the ...
A: clint it is not standard to do this...it all depends on what shape the tooth is when it is removed. ...
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| 5 year old teething | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My 5 year old is cutting her back molars and her adult front lower teeth are also growing in before ...
A: you need to take her in to your dentist ASAP. do not try to explain all of this with teething. it ...
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| Tooth Tipping | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I will replacing the 1st molar with an implant. I have to delay that for one year. My concern is the ...
A: if you are doing an implant then you can do the permanent crown at any time. in fact, when they do ...
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| Tooth Tipping | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I have to have a root canal and crown put on my 2nd molar. It has tipped somewhat because of missing ...
A: Chris If you are thinking of doing a bridge to replace the missing first molar then you cannot do ...
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| Sensitivity | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I was wondering at what point tooth sensitivity becomes worrisome. I had tooth #18 filled about 4 ...
A: Katie Tough question here. You had this filling done 4 years ago. It has been sensitive but you have ...
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| white streaks on teeth | 10/1/2006 |
Q: very small not so numerous white streaks on my two front teeth..what exactly is the common cause of ...
A: nick you need to see your dentist and have him/her evaluate things. i cannot diagnose much over the ...
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| local anesthesia | 9/30/2006 |
Q: When administering a PSA/lingual injection the patient says they felt a zing, also called lingual ...
A: Brandi Both of what you describe is caused by the same thing: the anesthetic was deposited right ...
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| sensitivity | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I had 3 cavities filled, all on the same side. It has been a little more than week after and my ...
A: if the fillings are deep, it can take a little longer to calm down. silver fillings are more ...
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| Sensitivity to cold/hot | 9/29/2006 |
Q: Out of nowhere around 2 of my top right molars became extremely sensitive to cold and hot. It is to ...
A: it could be recession of the gums and the temps are hurting the exposed roots. try using sensodyne ...
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| filings | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I have filings that are silver and they were done many years ago. They have lasted very long. Now my ...
A: Nickey Plastic materials are relatively new materials. We cannot tell you exactly how long they ...
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| Tooth ache | 9/25/2006 |
Q: A couple of years ago, I have been fitted with a crown on one of the back bottom teeth. I had a bad ...
A: roman the nerve cannot regenerate. it sounds like maybe the bite might be off. have the occlusion ...
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| I'm scared!!! | 9/23/2006 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, Thank you so much for your response. I guess my next question is...should I look for a ...
A: Tanya This dentist seems to put the fear in you. Why put yourself through this. This is as good as ...
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| I'm scared!!! | 9/22/2006 |
Q: Dalin, I am 29, and in the last 18 months I have had extensive dental work done. 3 root canals, 3 ...
A: Tanya You need to find a dentist who has all of these other options when it comes to relaxing you. ...
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| Abscess tooth | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I had an abscess tooth back in July, which resulted in a cyst on the roof left side of my mouth. I ...
A: Maureen There is nothing you can do at this point. You have had the root canal done and you have ...
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| tooth root resorption | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I began orthodontic treatment approximately 16 months ago. This week, while seeing my dentist for a ...
A: Daniel From the images you sent me, yes...there is resporption taking place. This is something that ...
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| Baby Crowns | 9/20/2006 |
Q: My daughter, who will soon turn 6, had baby crowns since the age of 4. The crowns are over bottom ...
A: Yassin I think you are describing a stainless steel crown. These are cemented right onto the baby ...
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| Abcessed tooth resistant to Rx Tx | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I have an ongoing problem with an abcessed tooth. This tooth is on the lower left and has had a ...
A: Carol IV antibiotics are not usually used until you get some facial swelling. My question here is ...
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| Root Canal and Gums | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I just had a root canal re-treatment done on the bottom left, second tooth from the back (still have ...
A: Dave you point out a lot of troubling points here. i am not happy to read what you have said here. ...
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| cold sores | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I am so upset right now. I took my 2 year old daughter to play with a new neighbor's 2 year old ...
A: Melanie This is something you need to discuss with your pediatrician, not a dentist. He/she will be ...
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| Pain after filling | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I had a composite filling on my upper 2nd molar about about two weeks ago. I still have some pain at ...
A: stephanie it is always good to call your dentist to touch base with him/her. they will know how deep ...
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| deformed tooth | 9/13/2006 |
Q: My 7 yr old son's front(adult)top tooth came in appearing as two teeth. However, as it came out of ...
A: Stephanie I wish I could give you a definite answer here but I would need to see your son in person ...
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| Toothache w/jaw numbness & swelling | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I woke this morning (Saturday) with a severe toothache and a bit of jaw swelling. As it is the ...
A: donna you need a definite diagnosis here. you merely went there and got some antibiotics and pain ...
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| dental crowns | 9/9/2006 |
Q: What do you think when you compare a porclien over metal crown to a cerec crown if the crown is not ...
A: nadine this is a dentist to dentist preference thing. i will give you my opinion. i prefer porcelain ...
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| Tooth whitening | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I really want to have my teeth whitened but cannot afford to have it done professionally at the ...
A: Diana Carbamide peroxide is what we use in our offices. The brands we use do not hurt your teeth or ...
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| artificial sweeteners and teeth | 9/7/2006 |
Q: How do artificial sweeteners effect teeth? How would i go about showing that in a science fair ...
A: great questions here!!! dental plaque, the bacteria that colonize on teeth, metabolize sugars and ...
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| Chipped tooth-24 month old | 9/6/2006 |
Q: My child was in the bathtub last night and he fell with me sitting right there in front of him! i ...
A: lori since he is only 24 months old, he will probably need a pediatric dentist to work on him. i ...
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| flourosis | 9/6/2006 |
Q: My dentist told me that i have flourosis and that this condition is irreversible. He also said that ...
A: if you are looking for a fluoride-free toothpaste, try looking in a health foods store. they are the ...
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| baby teeth | 9/6/2006 |
Q: My daughter just turned 1 year old and the top teeth are coming in, but not the center ones. It ...
A: cynthia you can take your daughter in any time you have any questions. some pediatric dentists ...
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| Late teeth | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 18 months old. She didn't cut her first tooth until she was close to one year old. ...
A: Barbara Most likely you have nothing to worry about. Rarely do we ever see missing baby teeth. The ...
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| 2 year old bumped fron tooth | 8/25/2006 |
Q: My 2 year old bumped his front tooth about 2 months ago. It started to turn gray. We saw a dentist ...
A: you can bond plastic over the tooth to change the color. the problem here is that he is only 2 years ...
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| Baby teeth not falling out | 8/24/2006 |
Q: My 7 year olds front teeth have been loose for 5 months, and have now started to turn grey at the ...
A: lois i cannot give you any definitive answer over the internet. i can tell you what to do ...
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| denture plate | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I have a top denture plate with 6 teeth on it. Why is it that when I smile, the inside of my top ...
A: janet take this into your dentist and let him/her evaluate things. when we make these appliances, ...
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| dentist | 8/23/2006 |
Q: Is there any powder type of material that a person can use in the mouth while flossing to provide ...
A: al you do not want any abrasive on floss. floss is made to remove soft plaque. abrasives over time ...
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| Crown and Bridge | 8/22/2006 |
Q: 1. I am having an old six-unit bridge replaced that covers my front six teeth. There is a pontic ...
A: ellen great questions! i will answer them one at a time... 1) you are very observant here. ...
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| crossbite teeth chewing on one side | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I have a cross bite and tongue thrust .The tongue thrust never seem to bother me and I only grind if ...
A: nadine this one sounds fairly easy...you need to visit an orthodontist and have records taken and ...
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| Baby Teeth | 8/18/2006 |
Q: My 4 year old son has just lost his first tooth...is this too early. I am worried it is, as a week ...
A: to completely answer this, you need to call your dentist and get your son in for an xray and ...
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| Frenulectomy | 8/16/2006 |
Q: My 9 yr old just had a frenulectomy-separate pro done today. The tissue under upper lip was removed ...
A: Jo I cannot give you any definitive answer without seeing your son in person. You might very well ...
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| root cannal over a bridge | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I have just recently had my front bridge removed to be replaced by a tempory bridge. This has caused ...
A: gail a root canal is needed when the nerve of the tooth is going bad on you. once it has been done ...
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| periodontist | 8/14/2006 |
Q: Is there some way to find out who is the best periodontist in my area?
A: the first thing to do is ask your dentist. he or she will give you 1 or 2 names. then you can call a ...
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| a | 8/13/2006 |
Q: What are the strongest available bonding materials for small chips?I chipped two teeth as a result ...
A: john all of the commonly available composite resin materials (plastics) come with excellent bonding ...
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| Tooth may turn gray | 8/12/2006 |
Q: My 17 month old today hit one of his top teeth and cut his lip. The doctor said in the next two to ...
A: Jim This happens quite often. Let me explain what goes on here. When the tooth is hit that hard, it ...
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| a | 8/12/2006 |
Q: I chipped two teeth as a result of stress related grinding. I went to a dentist and was told a ...
A: John This is something I would have to see in order to give you an accurate answer. Let me talk in ...
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| Front crowns replaced | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I will go for an evaluation as soon as possible , but I would REALLY LIKE TO KNOW what could be done ...
A: brea i assume you mean too tight next to each other and the other teeth. by now, you should have ...
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| Front crowns replaced | 8/11/2006 |
Q: When the crowns were first put in they were very tight - I expressed concern but the dentist said ...
A: glad that i could be of help, brea. have your dentist check out all of those things i mentioned in ...
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| Side tooth cavities | 8/10/2006 |
Q: Is it important for children to receive fillings for cavities on the side of their teeth? I've heard ...
A: stewart cavities can occurs on any surface of any tooth. they occur quite often on the ...
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| Decay under crown | 8/10/2006 |
Q: In the past 16 months I had extensive costmetic work done, with crowns on 20 teeth. I had some ...
A: hakim anything is possible...even in 12 months. as far as patching the decay, it all depends on ...
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| Fluoride in toddlers | 8/9/2006 |
Q: My son is 22 months old and ever since he started getting teeth, (around 9 months), his pediatrician ...
A: laura all research shows that this is safe and effective. it does help make the teeth stronger. just ...
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| fluoride treatment for 4 year old | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I recently took my 4yr old to the dentist for a cleaning/check-up and they asked it I wanted a ...
A: becky one topical dose of fluoride cannot cause this. i really have no other explanations for ...
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| my son | 8/9/2006 |
Q: Dr. thank you for your response I took your advice and took my son to a specialist and he found that ...
A: there are no guarantees that this is the source but it definitely could be the source and definitely ...
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| Alternative to Maryland Bridge | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I just got a Maryland Bridge and it has come loose and had to be recemented 3 times. Are there any ...
A: for a missing tooth, you have the following choices: 1) do nothing...leave the space blank...not a ...
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| Front crowns replaced | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I had two front crowns replaced and now it hurts to bite into pretty much anything - this was never ...
A: Brea You need to get back into the dentist for an evaluation. first off, make sure the bite is ...
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| My 2 yr old's front tooth is loose after a camping accident | 8/8/2006 |
Q: My 2 yr old son fell onto a cold metal fire ring while camping 2 days ago. We took him to the ER and ...
A: katelyn i cannot diagnose anything over the internet. i would need to see the tooth in person to ...
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| Root planning and antibiotics | 8/7/2006 |
Q: ----------------------- Hi Jeff and many thanks for your answer!! I very much appreciate it. Do ...
A: Rob There is no way to give you any percentage. Dentists make this decision based on a case by case ...
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| Root planning and antibiotics | 8/7/2006 |
Q: ----------------------- Hi Jeff and many thanks for your answer!! I very much appreciate it If I ...
A: Rob Gingivitis will not change tooth color. Here is what you need to do. Get in and have a good, ...
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| Root planning and antibiotics | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Wissot: I have two questions: 1) Do most dentists use antiobiotics in conjunciton with deep ...
A: Rob First off, I am not Dr. Wissot. I am Dr. Jeff Dalin. I can still answer these questions for you. ...
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| Incoming teeth | 8/6/2006 |
Q: I have two teeth in the front coming in sideways. The dentist told us that if we didnt take care of ...
A: Shay I am not quite sure how these teeth are coming in. I would need to see things in person. I can ...
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| 3 yr old with bad front teeth | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I have a 3-yr old daughter that grinds her four top front teeth. She has completely wore out the ...
A: crystal this sounds like a difficult case. before doing anything as drastic as removing front teeth, ...
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| Baby Teeth | 8/3/2006 |
Q: my daughter is 17 months old, and did not get her first two teeth until 5 months ago. She got her ...
A: Athena She is not that late. There are ranges of ages when teeth come in. And over the years, I have ...
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| 16 month old and baby teeth | 8/2/2006 |
Q: My almost-16 month old has her two front teeth on top and two incisors on top and her two bottom ...
A: Terri Kids have teeth erupt in all sorts of orders and all sorts of timing. I have seen just about ...
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| Pain After Root Canal | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding the pain I am in. 6 days ago, my dentist gave me a root canal on one of ...
A: Sue You should not wait 2 weeks for your next appointment. You really need to be seen today or ...
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| loose decidous fractured tooth | 8/2/2006 |
Q: 2nd try. Accidentallly hit a key and not sure if my question went thru. I have a 6 yr old daughter ...
A: Phillip I wonder if the entire tooth came out when you knocked it. At this age there probably is not ...
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| Gap in 2yr old's front teeth | 8/1/2006 |
Q: My 2year old daughter has a gap in between her two front teeth. Also, it kind of looks like a ...
A: Krystal I will give you a lesson in dental anatomy here. The fleshy part in between the teeth is ...
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| my son | 8/1/2006 |
Q: my son broke his front teeth a few years ago and has permanent false teeth now (on front top only). ...
A: when it comes to mouth odor, you run through a list of possibilities and take care of things one by ...
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| Bright yellow staining on childs gumline | 7/31/2006 |
Q: My 3 yr old daughter has 4 upper teeth that are extremely yellow near the gumline. I have supervised ...
A: ann i cannot give you any definitive answers here over the internet. i would need to see your ...
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| abcessed tooth | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I have a swollen glum near a capped tooth and the tooth has a root canal. The root canal ...
A: annette unfortunately this is true...if a root is fractured, then there is nothing anyone can do to ...
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| Dentistry? | 7/27/2006 |
Q: Peace be upon you, I am a first year dentistry student could you please brief me on the what is the ...
A: Here in the United States, cosmetic dentistry is hot in demand. This can be bleaching teeth to ...
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| Chipped tooth | 7/27/2006 |
Q: today i felt off my bike and chipped my teeth. it is the front baby tooth. Should i see a dentist ...
A: how old are you? you say this is a front baby tooth. am i to assume you are under age 7? regardless ...
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| swollen glands | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I have had swollen glands for two days now after a receiving a root canal. Last night I had a low ...
A: mike it could be related to the root canal. an antibiotic might be needed. call your dentist or ...
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| Root Canal Necessary? | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I had a large filling come out of my molar and my dentist says I need a root canal. He doesn't ...
A: anna maybe he is seeing something on an xray that tells him it definitely needs a root canal. we can ...
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| Abcesses | 7/26/2006 |
Q: If I take penicillin for an abcessed tooth which has been crowned but with no root canal, and the ...
A: daniel it depends on the diagnosis. if the tooth looks like it is a root canal abscess on the xray, ...
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| Dental injury? | 7/26/2006 |
Q: I understand that you can't really diagnose online. Perhaps you could ask a few general questions: ...
A: melanie some dentists will recommend proactively placing crowns on teeth to "prevent" fractures. i ...
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| New fillings that keep coming off | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Dalin. I recently had several cavities filled. After a few days 1 filling came off. I went back in ...
A: cheryl this happens to every dentist. everything he said is true. he sounds okay to me. he is ...
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| filling a cavity | 7/26/2006 |
Q: i have a simple question about filling a cavity. recently, i discovered that there was a small hole ...
A: a week is not that long. this is what i would do in the meanwhile. go into your dentist today and ...
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| Dental injury? | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Dalin, After a recent dental experience, I'm concerned my dentist may have injured my tooth and gum ...
A: melanie i cannot really make any diagnoses over the internet. i would have to see you in person to ...
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| Ketamine for toddlers. | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Dalin, I have written to you before about my son's root canals. They said that Ketamine will be ...
A: Lisa I am a general dentist. I do not use sedation on any of my patients. So I am not a good source ...
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| Sensitive front tooth | 7/25/2006 |
Q: About a week ago, my front right tooth began being sensitive to cold drinks and foods. No other ...
A: Dina Without seeing you in person, it is impossible to come up with a definitive diagnosis. I can ...
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| chipped tooth | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I had a cap put on my front tooth about 10 yrs ago, I had a bit of a mishap playing soccer at the ...
A: damien it is very difficult to repair porcelain crowns or caps. you can try to bond plastic but the ...
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| Filling Pain/Possible Crown | 7/24/2006 |
Q: This is a long one...so please bare with me. I went to the dentist to take care of some cavities I ...
A: JB You have answered your own question here. By all means, you need a second and maybe a third ...
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| Tender after crown | 7/21/2006 |
Q: If I have to have the root canal, will they remove my crown and do the root canal and then replace ...
A: Mary This happens now and then. The root canal doc cuts a tiny hole in the top of the crown and does ...
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| Gums | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I am 17 and my wisdom teeth are all in. I think they still need to grow a bit more but, they are all ...
A: Absolutely call your dentist and get in there to have the area looked at. I am not sure what is ...
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| adult teeth growing behind baby teeth | 7/20/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 4 years old. About a month ago I noticed that her bottom front tooth was a little ...
A: Michelle relax..this happens a lot. the permanent tooth just misses the roots of the baby teeth as ...
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| Tender after crown | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Dalin, First a little background, I have 6 or 7 Crowned teeth, probably 3 root canals and an ...
A: Mary Here are some possible explanations for your discomfort: 1) the bite or occlusion is off on the ...
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| New hole after wisdom teeth | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I just got my wisdom teeth out 2 days ago, everything seemed fine for a bit. I havent even had any ...
A: Edwin WIthout seeing this in person, I really cannot picture what you are seeing here. Maybe there ...
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| Brige Work Vs Implants | 7/20/2006 |
Q: My son is missing two upper teeth (eye teeth I believe) and two lower teeth. We have been seeing an ...
A: I think if you ask any dentist, you will hear that implants are the best choice here. When you do a ...
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| MY CHILDS TEETH | 7/19/2006 |
Q: MY SON IS 6 YEARS OLD AND NONE OF HIS TEETH HAVE FALLEN OUT YET. ON HIS LOWER JAW HE HAS A TOOTH ...
A: celia these are good questions. first let's talk about the spacing. this is good to have. first off, ...
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| Broken tooth | 7/18/2006 |
Q: Sorry about that. 6 months ago I had a root canal and never went back for my crown , just last night ...
A: tina- this is why we always tell people to do crowns on root canaled teeth...they become very ...
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| Need a recommendation in the Bay area (CA) | 7/17/2006 |
Q: Sir, We are new to the bay area (CA) and my wife urgently needs root canal treatment. I would be ...
A: Namit I am located in St. Louis. I do not know any endodontists personally. I do have two general ...
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| Dental Cost | 7/17/2006 |
Q: Over the past 2 months I have spent over $600. just for cleaning my teeth and my 7 year old. I am 49 ...
A: cathy the only way to do this is go and get some other opinions. see if the work really needs to be ...
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| Jaw Pain | 7/17/2006 |
Q: Approximately two weeks ago I started experiencing jaw pain on the left side only when eating. The ...
A: art it sounds like something to do with the TMJ. usually it is related to the muscles and ligaments ...
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| small lump in gum | 7/17/2006 |
Q: over the past year I have been having problems with an impacted wisdom tooth on my left side bottom ...
A: anna i cannot give you any definitive answers here...i need to see the area in person to tell you ...
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| Lines in teeth (Children) | 7/17/2006 |
Q: 3 days ago I noticed my daughter, who is 5, has very prominate lines on her upper 2 front teeth. ...
A: russell i am not exactly sure what you are seeing here. i would need to see things in person to give ...
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| root canal | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I am 11 and scared to death to have a root canal. How do I calm myself?
A: megan i am assuming you need to have one done. i can only tell you a few things here and hope they ...
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| Broken top front tooth | 7/16/2006 |
Q: Today I was eating a sandwhich which in the meanwhile I had broken my top front tooth which was ...
A: marsha do not panic yet. there are ways to save teeth...even if they look that scary. has this had a ...
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| Interior cheek pain in my 4 y.o. | 7/16/2006 |
Q: My daughter who is nearly 4 years old has been complaining about pain in the insides of her cheeks ...
A: cynthia this could be something viral. it can cause the fever and feeling lousy. but usually you ...
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| wisdom teeth extraction | 7/16/2006 |
Q: yes i am having my wisdom teeth out in hospital so i presume it will be an oral surgeon doing this ...
A: Julie Let me walk you through this. I just lived through this with my 18 year old. She had her ...
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| Extreme Pain | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I was to the dentist a few weeks ago for an infection and I needed a root canal. I decided to wait ...
A: you can call your dentist and get back on the antibiotic and some medication to control the pain. ...
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| wisdom teeth extraction | 7/15/2006 |
Q: i am havin my 2 upper wisdom teeth extracted shortly and am embarrassed to say i'm absolutely ...
A: julie are you using an oral surgeon? they are very good at doing this...very atraumatic. you should ...
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| Fluorosis | 7/15/2006 |
Q: My son is 9months and started growing teeth but I notice that some of them have a brown spots on ...
A: nadine I cannot give you any definitive answer without seeing your son in person. it might not be ...
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| early molar loss | 7/15/2006 |
Q: My 7year old son just lost his 2nd molar today. Is that to soon? I thought he would loose that one ...
A: 7 is a little early for primary 2nd molars to be lost. i wonder if his permanent first molar erupted ...
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| Please help | 7/15/2006 |
Q: My bf does not have his wisdom teeth taken out.His bottom left gum is swollen and its hard for him ...
A: i cannot tell you much without seeing him in person. it sounds like the wisdom tooth gum might be ...
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| Unfinished Crown work | 7/14/2006 |
Q: After one visit where my dentist worked for five hours, installing three temp. crowns, I am deathly ...
A: this is going to be a tough one. the dentist spent time working on you and had some crowns made. ...
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| Itchy Teeth! | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I notice you covered a question about 'itchy teeth' previously and I was wandering if you could tell ...
A: i honestly do not have a definitive diagnosis for itchy teeth. i would recommend getting into your ...
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| nitrous oxide vs. general anesthesia | 7/14/2006 |
Q: Dalin, My 17 year-old daughter needs to have wisdom teeth removed. She thinks she would like to be ...
A: nitrous oxide can be used as an analgesic or an anesthetic. as an analgesic, it merely makes you ...
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| Ouestions on Dentistry | 7/14/2006 |
Q: What are the age ranges for dentist? What are some growth opportunities in this field? What are the ...
A: to become a dentist, you have to go to college first and take a number of prerequisite courses. then ...
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| Root resorption in 4 yr old | 7/13/2006 |
Q: My four year old daughter has two cavaties in her front top teeth.... the Dentist wants to pull ...
A: THis all depends on how much resorption. Roots resorb naturally as the permanent teeth come in. I do ...
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| Adding Vertical [to my bite] | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I am in the middle of getting implants(posts in with no abuttment or crown yet)in most the places ...
A: Len The only downside is this increased wear. You are not showing any TMJ symptoms. You are merely ...
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| Adding Vertical [to my bite] | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I am in the middle of getting implants(posts in with no abuttment or crown yet)in most the places ...
A: len this can be a difficult thing to do. testing is the way to accomplish this. i do not recommend ...
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| Teeth irritation | 7/13/2006 |
Q: Having being checked by a dentist, I was told that I have a normal teeth. In fact, the dentist told ...
A: we are limited by what we can see clinically. that is why we take dental xrays of the teeth. this ...
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| Slow-growing teeth | 7/13/2006 |
Q: My daughter is eight years old. Her adult teeth are extremely slow-growing. For example her two ...
A: shawn i need to see your daughter in person to answer this. i cannot diagnose over the internet. you ...
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| Root canal for 2.6 year old | 7/12/2006 |
Q: My son went to visit a pedodontist yesterday and apparently the x-ray showed that he needed 6 ...
A: root canals can be done on baby teeth. they are a little simpler than those done on permanent teeth. ...
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| Cavities, fillings and dental bill | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I recently went to a new dentist after not going for a few years. I was told that I have a few new ...
A: angela i am a firm believer in this: if a tooth is cracked, it would be cold and chewing sensitive. ...
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| LOCK LEFT JAW, What should i do? | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I went to the dentist 3 weeks ago to have my teeth near my jaw remove, the dentist failed to remove ...
A: this is temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles/ligaments problem. first off, is the ...
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| daughter's gums | 7/11/2006 |
Q: It is definitely not the frenum. I had that problem and eventually had skin from the roof of my ...
A: luke then i really cannot picture exactly what is going on here. i really would need to see it in ...
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| 14 day white teeth product bad for gum. Why? | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I heard in news-- the product WhiteStrips are bad for your gum. That you need to be careful putting ...
A: ALex It is not anything that will permanently damage the gums in that percentage for that short of a ...
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| Teeth irritation | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I've been facing teeth irritation for the past 2 months. It's like this, when my upper teeth touches ...
A: You obviously do not like it when your teeth grind against each other...and it is worse when you lie ...
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| abscess tooth | 7/10/2006 |
Q: I had a tooth pulled (abscess) & now my ankle is swollen & sore _ very. I did not hit it etc. ...
A: Connie I have not ever heard of this happening. There is no way that infection in a tooth can spread ...
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| daughter's gums | 7/10/2006 |
Q: My daughter has a small piece of her gum, loocated in between her middle, lower teeth that can be ...
A: Luke I am not sure what this is. Your dentist saw it and said it would heal in time. I assume you ...
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| teeth calcium and build up | 7/10/2006 |
Q: What is calium build up ?What causes it ?How can you tell if its tarter or calcium or both?I try to ...
A: Nadine, When you see deposits on your teeth, they can be one of a few different things: 1) ...
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| 17month old | 7/9/2006 |
Q: My 17 month old son has both of his top and bottom central incissor teeth and his lower latteral ...
A: Verna At 17 months there is absolutely nothing you can do to stop this. Do not worry here. As more ...
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| Pain after filling? | 7/9/2006 |
Q: 10 days ago I had 4 fillings. I had to have an injection on my left side. After the injection wore ...
A: Beckie There are a lot of variables here. The first thing you mentioned made sense. When you get an ...
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| swollen gums | 7/9/2006 |
Q: My gums have become swollen around a cap that i had fitted a few years ago. The teeth are not ...
A: Becky Without seeing this in person, I cannot give you any definitive answers. It most likely is not ...
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| dentistry school | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I appreciate your reply from a previous question and would like to ask one more. How do students ...
A: Nick It would be a rough 4 years. I did it as a single person. Most were married. Many had kids. It ...
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| jaw pain after temporary crown | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, A week ago I went in for a build up on #3 to repair a partially broken tooth with a ...
A: Chris I understand your frustration. If I were your dentist, I would at least try a few things to ...
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| Wisdom Tooth | 7/7/2006 |
Q: First off, i'm 20 and last month I started to feel soreness on my lower left gums next to my last ...
A: Ann Everyone is different when it comes to getting these out. And then there is the oral surgeon. ...
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| Managing a practice | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I am thinking of having my own business someday and I am curious if running a dentistry practice is ...
A: Nick Dentistry is a great profession. It is challenging work to do...working on small things in ...
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| toddler chipped tooth | 7/7/2006 |
Q: My 23 month old son just chipped his front tooth. I took him to our pedi dentist and there is no ...
A: Carrie The tooth can have some bonded plastic added to it to build it back up whole. The issue here ...
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| tooth coming in behind baby tooth | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I was just told by a pediatric dentist that my five year old sons tooth would have to be pulled out. ...
A: Dee Just wiggle on it 5-10 times at a time, 5-10 times a day. This will help loosen things up. You ...
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| Sore gums after injections | 7/6/2006 |
Q: :-) I looked at my poor gums last night and now realise that they the skin is now peeling off in the ...
A: Ange From that description, it could be an outbreak of canker sores (from the trauma of the ...
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| Pulling Wisdom Teeth and Replacing Fillings | 7/6/2006 |
Q: Hope you can give me an answer for my husband, 62 y/o. Just had a visit to the dentist and they ...
A: Diane I cannot really give you any definitive answers over the internet. I am not looking at your ...
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| FREAKED OUT | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I took my son to the Dentist today, he saw the hygeinest (sp?) and the Dentist, I watched carefully ...
A: R This protection gear is more for the dentist and his/her staff. Gloves are mostly for the ...
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| Sore gums after injections | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I had injections into the gums above my front teeth yesterday. The places which were injected are so ...
A: Ange At this point, the only thing that will make them feel better is some sort of topical ...
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| Gum receding while having braces | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I noticed a few weeks ago that my gum is receding on just one of my teeth... I have had braces for 3 ...
A: Billie Jo Recession can occur during orthodontics. When you twist a tooth or tip it around, this can ...
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| Holes in toddler teeth. | 7/5/2006 |
Q: Dalin, My son is two and half is will be visting the dentist soon. While he was sleeping the ...
A: From what you are describing, these sound like small defects along the gumline...not anything too ...
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| loss of tooth order | 7/4/2006 |
Q: My 5 1/2 year old daughter is losing her teeth out of order. The two teeth on the bottom next to the ...
A: Katie Order is nothing to be concerned about..especially at the beginning here. Order has been ...
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| root canaled tooth - abcess - help! | 7/4/2006 |
Q: my dentist showed me I have an abcess in a root canaled 1st upper molar. He said we can re--treat ...
A: Dee You have a lot of things to consider here. First off, I would consider having it retreated...and ...
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| baby tooth with split | 7/4/2006 |
Q: My 9 month old has both of his front teeth through, although one has a clear split or gap in it. We ...
A: Stephen With a 9 month old, this will be very tough to do. He will not want anyone even looking in ...
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| deep filling pain and antibiotics | 7/3/2006 |
Q: About a month ago I had had a fairly sensitive (to touch) 1st molar which over a period of 2-3 days ...
A: Jan I wish I could give you a definitive answer but I cannot do so without seeing you in person. ...
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| Curious about Childhood Procedure | 7/3/2006 |
Q: When I was about 6 or 7 years old, the dentist performed a procedure in which he removed the ...
A: Donna I am not sure exactly what you mean by this. It sounds like a frenectomy. This is done when ...
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| Pediatric dentistry questions | 7/2/2006 |
Q: Dalin, I have a few questions. First, my son (just turned 3) went to the dentist yesterday. We ...
A: Lisa These are all excellent questions and I will give you absolutely honest answers. 1) Sometimes ...
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| sonic vs spin brush | 7/1/2006 |
Q: Dr. Dalin Which, if any, would you recommend: a sonic toothbrush (i.e. Oral B Sonic Complete) or a ...
A: Dave These are two excellent brushes. We have them both at my office to sell to patients. The ...
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| dental shots without epinephrine | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I need to have dental work done that i have put off for 10 years because the shots with the ...
A: Dawn I do not understand why the dentist will not comply with your wishes. There are anesthetics ...
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| delayed permanent teeth | 6/30/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 8 1/2 years old, she has lost 6 baby teeth, four on the bottom in the front, which ...
A: Cheri 6 months is not unusual. But to put your mind at ease, make an appointment with your dentist ...
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| extraction of baby molar under IV | 6/29/2006 |
Q: My daughter is six year old. She has a deep cavity on her upper last molar. Her pediatric dentist ...
A: Lillian This all depends on the child and her behavior. By age six, usually they are very ...
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| baby teeth and permanent teeth | 6/29/2006 |
Q: My daughter has 2 permanent teeth coming in behind 3 of her baby teeth. One baby tooth is loose and ...
A: Connie It is not uncommon at all for this to happen. I would be handling this exactly as your ...
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| Temporary Bridge Options | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I've very recently had my Upper Right 1 tooth removed due to an accident and have had an implant ...
A: Rodger I am not quite sure what you are describing here. Is this something removable? If so you are ...
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| IV Sedation for 5 yr old | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I took my 5 year old for his first dentist check-up and cleaning in February 2006. I was told he had ...
A: Everything this dentist told you is true. I could not agree more with everything he has told you. ...
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| Flossing | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I understand the need to floss between teeth and practice this procedure faithfully. Is there a need ...
A: Art It can't hurt to do this because it might get down under the gum a little better. But it is not ...
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| Swollen hard palate w/ pressure sensitive pain | 6/27/2006 |
Q: My hard palate in the upper part of the mouth, near the rear molars, is swollen and painful to ...
A: George I would need to see this in person to give you a definitive diagnosis. One possibility is ...
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| cavity | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I am traveling in Europe and suspect I have a cavity in one of my molars because a piece of the ...
A: Carolyn There is no way for me to guarantee anything here. Especially without seeing it in person. ...
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| nitrous oxide | 6/27/2006 |
Q: i have a six year old child that has a baby tooth lodged oddly in her front gum.her adult teeth are ...
A: sandy nitrous oxide is safe if used as an analgesic. what that means is that your child will get 50% ...
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| children dentistry | 6/27/2006 |
Q: this place i go to has about 15 different dentists in it with i guess every speciality. they have ...
A: a pediatric specialist knows how to handle children. he/she knows if he/she can do it with local ...
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| my 3 1/2 year olds teeth | 6/26/2006 |
Q: I am very concerned about my sons teeth. His front teeth on top are rotting away. I have had him ...
A: the infection might have caused some weaknesses in his teeth but do not cause the large amount of ...
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| Sonicare | 6/26/2006 |
Q: I purchased a Sonicare toothbrush last year. My hygenist every six months keeps telling me I need to ...
A: Maybe the best thing to do is to bring it in and do it in front of the hygienist. There is no ...
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| children dentistry | 6/26/2006 |
Q: my son now aged 4 years has from his first dental app found out. his 2 front teeth need root canal ...
A: My first question to you is this: did he see a general dentist or a pediatric specialist? If he ...
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| CHILD WITH | 6/26/2006 |
Q: My 7 year old son normally sees a family dentist. That dentist has always mentioned my son's soft ...
A: Without seeing things in person, I really cannot give you a good answer here. These are decisions ...
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| crown removal | 6/25/2006 |
Q: If a crown has to be removed, what are the options? (assuming no root canal has been done ...
A: If a crown needs to be replaced then there is no need to get it off intact. I usually cut a groove ...
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| Significant breakthrough | 6/25/2006 |
Q: Could you please enlighten me a little more on magnification (loupes)? What are these predominantly ...
A: Loupes are magnifcation lens's on glasses. When we look at our patients' mouths, everything is then ...
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| Significant breakthrough | 6/24/2006 |
Q: What is the most important/significant dental breakthrough in the last 10 years?
A: Chris This is an impossible question to answer. In dentistry we are constantly having new ...
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| sensitive teeth | 6/24/2006 |
Q: Could I have sensitive teeth due to using Listerine Whitening? I used if twice a day faithfully for ...
A: Jean If you are sensitive to any of the ingredients, this can occur. It sounds logical because you ...
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| Tongue lump | 6/24/2006 |
Q: I was feeling with my tongue the squishy area of the tongue, and felt a thick feeling I was not sure ...
A: jb this is impossible to diagnose over the internet. i would have to see your tongue in person to ...
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| 4.5 yr old losing baby teeth | 6/23/2006 |
Q: My 4.5 yr old son has started losing his baby teeth. He lost the bottom 2 last week, and now has ...
A: Shelly There is an age range for losing teeth. 4.5 is a little on the younger end but everyone is ...
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| lo | 6/23/2006 |
Q: I recently saw a dentist who took it upon himself to grind down enamel on the back face of two teeth ...
A: John I am not sure how much this dentist adjusted or how rough he left it. You can always go back ...
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| re: Braces removal | 6/22/2006 |
Q: What is it that is used to remove braces? I know they are bonded on but is there a chemical used to ...
A: The orthodontist has an instrument that "pops" off the bracket. He/she then polishes off any ...
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| Pain after Root Canal/Crown | 6/22/2006 |
Q: I recently had a root canal on the 2nd to last molar on my bottom right side. The root canal went ...
A: Karin I am not sure what exactly is going on here. I am not looking at your tooth now and have not ...
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| EMERGENCY DENTIST APPOINTMENT | 6/21/2006 |
Q: GOOD MORNING: FOR THE PAST WEEK I HAVE BEEN HAVING A SLIGHT TOOTHACHE ON MY LEFT SIDE - THE TOOTH ...
A: Kristen It sounds like this tooth might need a root canal. All of your symptoms point to this. You ...
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| Crown fit? | 6/20/2006 |
Q: After 3 months back and forth (not all dentists are good), I have a crown that does not make contact ...
A: Deborah Without seeing the tooth and the bite in person, it is impossible for me to give you a ...
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| tounge | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I have a question about the tounge. Out of the blue Saturday night, the underside of my tounge ...
A: Erin I really need to see this area to be able to tell you what it is. Some of what you describe is ...
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| orbit chew gum | 6/19/2006 |
Q: spearmint orbit chew gum is useful for teeth?
A: the key with any gum is lack of sugar. so any sugarless gum works well with me. but you asked if ...
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| Tipped of front tooth chipped off | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I was sitting watching television when I noticed one of my front tooth felt different. I soon ...
A: David, This is not a rare occurrence. With just plain wear and tear, the edges of these teeth can ...
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| Cracked tooth? | 6/16/2006 |
Q: Just this afternoon I ran my tongue along one of my back molars and realized there was a chunk ...
A: Nicole, This is very common. A cusp breaks off clean. That means there is no decay. It is strictly a ...
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| bumps on side of tongue | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I have bumps on the side of my tongue that are rather painful and purple and another two bumps at ...
A: rachelle without seeing your tongue in person, there is absolutely no way for me to tell you what is ...
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| Perioscaling | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I had perioscaling done and anitbiotics injected into my gums about three weeks ago. My gums are ...
A: Piper I cannot diagnose anything over the internet. What I would do is call the dentist or ...
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| Dead Tooth | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I have a dead/gray tooth (one of my front teeth - on top). About 9 months ago I had a rootcanal on ...
A: Salvatore It is very common for root canal teeth to darken. In order to try to match color of other ...
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| Baby teeth | 6/12/2006 |
Q: My son is 10 just had a xray and cleaning and found 9 cavites only one is a permanent tooth and 1 is ...
A: lisa it all depends on the size of the decay and how soon they will be lost. sometimes boys do not ...
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| Occlusal Guard | 6/12/2006 |
Q: About 8 years ago I was advised by an orthodontist to start wearing a night guard for my clenching ...
A: Jana I do not even know what bruxees is. We use a clear acrylic that patients find very comfortable. ...
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| sensitive tooth | 6/10/2006 |
Q: If a 35 year old man has a certain tooth that is sensitive to cold food, i.e., ice water or ice ...
A: Al cold sensitivity can mean a few things. the easiest explanation is some slight recession of the ...
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| blackening | 6/10/2006 |
Q: iv been brushing heavivly for the last 2 weeks hoping to see some change but to no avail what is ...
A: one possibility is stain from coffee, tea, or other foods. it can be polished off by the dentist. ...
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| Pain after root canal | 6/10/2006 |
Q: Dalin for your response. I hope you don't mind if I update you on my situation, with a few more ...
A: Now it is getting interesting...There are many times where some of the cement or gutta percha (root ...
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| toddlers teeth | 6/9/2006 |
Q: i have a four year old daughter. when she was two she fell and chipped one of her front tooth. we ...
A: Permanent upper front teeth usually come in around age 5-6 in girls (7-8 in boys). This can vary ...
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| t | 6/8/2006 |
Q: The chip is partially covered by a composite done on the adjacent tooth and at present the exposed ...
A: John Oxalates are known to help desensitive teeth. One really good brand to try is called Soothe Rx. ...
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| Invisiline | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I am a seventeen year old and I have had three teeth pulled with one crown over the top of metal ...
A: Amanda, I am not quite sure what was done to you from your description...crown with a metal bar. I ...
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| Periodontis, Night guards, root canal pain | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I have several questions: - I've recently been told I have Periodontis with some bone loss, not due ...
A: Darlene Let's try to tackle these one at a time. Let's talk night guards first (for grinding). $1800 ...
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| decalcification | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I have been checking on the internet for something? I took my son in January/Feb. for his first ...
A: Tonia You are doing the right thing here...getting a second opinion. And a pediatric dentist will be ...
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| numbness?? | 6/8/2006 |
Q: Recently I had a UTI, and I took Macrobid for one day and i got rid of it, and i was drinking ...
A: Desiree I am not sure what is going on here. It sounds to me like you might have some canker sores. ...
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| t | 6/8/2006 |
Q: Do you have any recommendations on how to treat sensitive teeth? I chipped a tooth slightly years ...
A: John I cannot tell you what is going on here. I do not know why a plastic filling would make things ...
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| Fluoride | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I have been going to the dentist every 6 months for routine exams, cleaning and I have had some ...
A: Kim I cannot give you any definitive answers over the internet. I would have to see you and your ...
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| Root canal/crown. | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Well i am having my root canal done tomarrow and my post/core on monday. My question is Because of ...
A: There is a little bit of a risk waiting 4-5 weeks. A root canal tooth often becomes brittle and can ...
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| Partial | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Can you get a partial screwed down in your mouth permanently? If no then why not? I know of someone ...
A: Beulah A denture can be screwed in only on a bunch of implants. It can also snap in and out on ...
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| Tongue Pimple | 6/7/2006 |
Q: A couple months ago, I felt something like a bubble on the bottom of my tongue. I looked in the ...
A: Dana I cannot give you any definitive answers without seeing things in person. From what you ...
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| Sad About Losing 10 Healthy Teeth | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I am 26 years old guy, I live in Midwest USA, and I recently have 10 porcelain crowns done only on ...
A: Danny I am very sorry to tell you that you cannot get back your natural teeth. Once they have been ...
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| Soft tissue removal around wisdom teeth | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I am 35 years old and have never had my wisdom teeth removed. Though they are impacted, they came ...
A: Scott, I am kind of like you. I am a firm believer in that if it is not broken, then why fix it. I ...
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| Pain after root canal | 6/5/2006 |
Q: Dr. Dalin: My dentist recommended replacing an old filling (which felt absoultely fine) with an ...
A: Laura Let's tackle things one point at a time. You need to let the endodontist look at that lump. ...
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| Gum/tooth | 6/5/2006 |
Q: There is a swelling in my gum line by one of my molars. The tooth is a baby tooth that never fell ...
A: Chris Most likely the swelling is telling you that it is time to get that baby tooth out. Sometimes ...
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| Gluten-free anesthetic | 6/4/2006 |
Q: My son needs to have his 1st cavity filled but he has Celiac Disease. He cannot have anything that ...
A: Judy, Epinephrine should not be a problem with Celiac Disease. Your dentist should call the ...
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| metallic taste since new gold crown | 6/3/2006 |
Q: 3 months ago my dentist took one look at my fractured many-times-repaired lower rear molar and ...
A: You are good. The metallic taste is exactly what you described...two disimilar metals touching in a ...
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| post RCT,NO INVASIVE REMEDY pls! | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I'M 25.3 YEARS AGO,MY UPPER PREMOLAR DEVELOPED CARIES FOR WHICH RCT AND PORCELAIN CROWNING WAS ...
A: Annie I wish I could give you a more definitive answer but I cannot diagnose anything over the ...
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| Wisdom teeth removal | 6/2/2006 |
Q: On the 3rd of July I have to have all 4 wisdom teeth taken out under a general, can you tell me how ...
A: Mel This one depends on the surgeon and his or her skills and the wisdom teeth and how they are ...
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| Root Canal w/no cavity? | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I just went to the dentist because I have a tooth that is slightly sensitive to cold and if there ...
A: April You can see dark spots at the end of the root of tooth and this can mean a tooth needs a root ...
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| filling for non-cavity tooth | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I have never had any cavities, but I have one molar that my dentist said just never completely ...
A: Melissa I think I know what he is saying. Now remember that I am just guessing here. I cannot give ...
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| extraction or apicectomy? | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Psychologically I am at the end of my nerves with a tooth problem. I have been prodded touched, ...
A: Chloe None of this makes sense to me. You do not do a root canal every time it flares up. If it is ...
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| Abcesses on a root canaled & crowned tooth | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I am 23 yr old female with a terrible mouth. I have had 6 root canals and 3 crowns on 3 of the root ...
A: Kennan You need to go to your dentist or an endodontist (root canal specialist) to have an xray ...
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| 2.5 yr olds teeth | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 2.5yr littel girl who fell a couple of weeks ago on slick tile floor. i thought she bit ...
A: Leslie The darkening of the front teeth usually means that the nerves of these teeth have been ...
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| Nitrous Oxide Sedation | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I have been avoiding returning to the dentist for longer than I should. I am extremely anxious of ...
A: Nitrous oxide is a great adjunct for dental care. It does not put you asleep. It just makes you ...
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| Baby Teeth | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I just noticed this morning that one of my 16 month old son's teeth seems to be growing out of the ...
A: Susan The easiest thing to do here is take your child either to your dentist or to a pediatric ...
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| Funny taste after filling | 5/29/2006 |
Q: Answer - Mike, What type of material did your dentist use? If it is silver and you place it next ...
A: Mike- One option is to have the silver be replaced with plastic. Another option is to get a second ...
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| Funny taste after filling | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me with this general dental question. I recently had a filling replaced, as the ...
A: Mike, What type of material did your dentist use? If it is silver and you place it next to an older ...
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| root canal | 5/29/2006 |
Q: About 6 years ago I had to have a root canal on one of my molars on the top left side. Things went ...
A: Jennifer, I would call the endodontist and see if he/she has any other ideas for you. I would not ...
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| hole in crown of my 7yr olds eye(?) tooth | 5/29/2006 |
Q: My daughter is loosing her teeth ~ normal; but today I noticed the upper eye tooth had a brown spot. ...
A: Alycen 7 is a little young to get that tooth out early. You do not want to lose space. My ...
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| Hole in tooth | 5/28/2006 |
Q: I am very concerned because I can feel with my tongue that I have a hole in one of my far back, flat ...
A: Jennifer Do not panic!!! Even though you see something dark and appears to be a hole, it might not ...
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| allergies and toothache | 5/28/2006 |
Q: It is allergies season and I got my nose congested, runny nose, after few days I woke up 3am with ...
A: Beata Sometimes a sinus infection can cause your teeth to throb. I would not write off this pain to ...
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| Preventing Root Canal | 5/27/2006 |
Q: Is there anything a dentist can do procedure wise that would deliver less nerve trauma to a tooth ...
A: Chris There are some patients who always seem to have this problem. Their teeth just do not "like" ...
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| Denlat work | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I am in need of major dental work. Many root canals and many extractions. My pay after insurance ...
A: Andrea The first thing that has to be addressed is your pain and swelling. The rest of the treatment ...
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| white tongue after using listerine whitening | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I used listerine whitening as described on the bottle. I only used it once a couple of days ago, ...
A: Gayle One of the ingredients in there is hydrogen peroxide which can make pink tissue look whiter. I ...
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| Novacain & Cavities | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I'm having some small cavities filled soon. This will the first time I've had this done, and the ...
A: First off, when is your appointment and when is the dinner? If an anesthetic is used that does not ...
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| Prevident Use | 5/23/2006 |
Q: Following a series of cavities over the past few years, I was prescribed Prevident gel by my ...
A: Peter, This is something totally up to your dentist. I often do the same thing with my patients. I ...
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| Teeth keep chipping; black buildup | 5/21/2006 |
Q: I am a 21-year-old with extremely good dental hygiene and what I considered decent teeth. They're ...
A: Josh, I cannot give you any definitive answers without seeing you in person. It is possible to get ...
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| very bad pain behind lower wisdom tooth | 5/21/2006 |
Q: my mouth has been huting very bad keeping up at nite and asprins only lasting a couple hours i am 39 ...
A: Joey I would need to see you and the tooth in person to give you a definitive answer. You need an ...
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| My 3yo daughter needs two fillings | 5/18/2006 |
Q: My three year old has been seen by a pediatric dentist 3 times since her 2nd birthday. At her last ...
A: Karen You are using a pediatric dentist. They excel at treating young kids. Just sit down and ...
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| flossing | 5/18/2006 |
Q: What I meant is that I have trouble flossing manually, I have cerebral palsy. I have seen some ...
A: Ken Thank you for clearing things up. Glide makes a floss pick. This is a small plastic piece with a ...
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| flossing | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I have troulbe flossing , I was wondering if there were alternative ways other then the traditional ...
A: Ken- Do not give up on floss yet. Waterpiks, etc are good for getting rid of debris but not plaque. ...
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| roof of mouth | 5/17/2006 |
Q: Bit of background, I'm a 22 year old male, good health, just got out of college. Drink a bit, used ...
A: Matt I cannot give you a definite answer without seeing the roof of the mouth in person. The best ...
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| Mexican dentistry | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I can not afford even the Los Angeles Student Dental Clinic of $495 for porcelain inlays. Do you ...
A: Alix- There is no way to know if the inlays made in Mexico for $240 are safe or as good as those ...
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| toothpaste | 5/15/2006 |
Q: : I have been swallowing my toothpaste as I brush my teeth in front of the TV for a long time. I ...
A: Cathy, Toothpaste is made to be expectorated not swallowed. Swallowing a little bit is not harmful. ...
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| Stubborn Primary teeth | 5/10/2006 |
Q: My 6 year old is having a difficult time losing his primary teeth. Many are loose but only one has ...
A: I would for sure get a second opinion. I cannot give you any definitive answers without seeing your ...
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| Cavity filled | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I had a cavity filled yesterday. My first one ever and I am 31 years old. I find it feels bruised in ...
A: Chrystal, Part of this answer depends on what was used to fill the tooth. If silver was used, then ...
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| veneers | 5/2/2006 |
Q: i was wondering i wanted to have cosmetic dentistry becasue my tell are uneven at the front and i ...
A: Sarah, What you need to do is make a consultation appointment with a dentist who does a lot of ...
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| 2 year old | 4/23/2006 |
Q: My daughter just turned 2. She got her first tooth at 12.5 months old. She only has 10 teeth and ...
A: Michelle, There is a large range of ages when teeth erupt. Some kids get their first baby tooth at ...
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| missing adult teeth gaps | 4/19/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 14 and missing 3 adult teeth, 2 upper and 1 lower. The lower has been removed but the ...
A: Pam You ask a lot of questions here. Get ready for a lot of information here. I cannot give you ...
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| bridge falling out | 4/12/2006 |
Q: Hey Dr. Dalin, I've got a bit of a problem I would like to ask you about. I was born without an ...
A: Tram, I cannot give you any definitive answers over the internet without seeing things in person. ...
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| recommended electric toothbrush | 3/20/2006 |
Q: I am looking for an electric toothbrush. I know of Sonicare (leading towards Sonicare) and Oral-B ...
A: Tim To be 100% honest with you, I have not seen the Waterpik Synchrosonic. I am very familiar with ...
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| Is it an abscess or a cyst over my root canal? | 3/13/2006 |
Q: About two years ago, I had a root canal on a badly cavitied molar (top left, second back from my ...
A: Lauren, I am sorry that I did not answer this sooner...I just received it from All Experts. This ...
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| Bleaching | 3/9/2006 |
Q: Sir, I wanna know about bleaching technique that how it work, is this change the composition of ...
A: As I understand it, bleaching works by penetrating through the enamel layer of the teeth and ...
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| Abscessed tooth | 3/8/2006 |
Q: About two weeks ago I was expierncing a great deal of jaw pain, I went to the doctor and was told it ...
A: anjelica anything is possible. there are some people whose teeth just do not like to be worked on. ...
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| Toddler's Teeth | 3/7/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 21 months old. She has 20 teeth (got second molars about 6 weeks ago). In the last ...
A: Debi Without seeing things in person, I am only guessing here. From what you describe, it might be ...
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| prosthetic problem | 3/2/2006 |
Q: Dalin, I have endless prosthetic problems with two of my upper bridges (3-8, and 9-14), which I ...
A: Vlad, We used to see implant screws loosen up years ago when we first started doing these style of ...
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| 2 year old tooth extraction | 3/1/2006 |
Q: RE:well i believe he was a pedodontist do u still think i should get another opinion? Or should i ...
A: First make sure he was a pediatric dentist. Then discuss the options: holding down versus some ...
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| 2 year old tooth extraction? | 3/1/2006 |
Q: I recently brought my 2 year old son to the dentist after his tooth broke and a few days later ...
A: Jodi, First off, did you take him to a pediatric dentist? With a 2 year old, this is the only way to ...
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| prosthetic problem | 3/1/2006 |
Q: Dalin, I have endless prosthetic problems with two of my upper bridges (3-8, and 9-14), which I ...
A: Vlad, This all sounds extremely complicated to me. I cannot possibly make any recommendations ...
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| Cleaning teeth away from home. | 2/28/2006 |
Q: Could you please give me some suggestions, for cleaning your teeth when you can't brush. I know ...
A: Sallie, There really is not good substitute for brushing. What we tell people to do is rinse real ...
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| What happend to my teeth? | 2/27/2006 |
Q: Hey there, I have an odd question. I just noticed in the mirror that I have small brown stains on ...
A: Candice Without seeing the teeth in person, I have no good way of giving you a definitive answer. ...
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| fillings and decay | 2/27/2006 |
Q: Question. Im a healthy 38 yr old male. I go to the denstist every 6 months for check up and and ...
A: Todd, Very good questions here. First off, just because you are getting a few fillings does not mean ...
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| HELP A.S.A.P | 2/25/2006 |
Q: My husband had two teeth pulled yesterday and they put something in the holes, my husband just ...
A: R- This could be some sort of antibacterial cotton or gauze. It might be something called gelfoam ...
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| I AM IN PROCESS OF WHITENING... | 2/25/2006 |
Q: I AM IN PROCESS OF WHITENING MY TEETH USING A HOME KIT. I HAVE NOTICE THE GUM BETWEEN MY TWO FRONT ...
A: Kelly I am not sure what you are describing here. I cannot tell specifics over the Internet. I would ...
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| tooth extraction due to periodontal disease | 2/24/2006 |
Q: I am a 56-year-old woman with severe periodontal disease. My dentist is recommending the extration ...
A: Peggy It is impossible for me to give you a definitive answer over the internet. If the bone loss is ...
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| Invisalign vs. braces-Now introducing the jaw break | 2/23/2006 |
Q: Doctor Dalin, Thanks for the info yesterday. I sincerely appreciate the response. I saw my dentist ...
A: Cindie, What he is saying is correct. When people's teeth are not in allignment, there are two ...
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| THINNING AND CRACKING | 2/22/2006 |
Q: MY BOYFRIEND WEARS A GOLD MOUTHPIECE OVER HIS FRONT FOUR TEETH. IT IS REMOVABLE AND HE HAS BEEN ...
A: Erica, Without seeing him in person, I cannot give you a definite answer. But from what you ...
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| Cavities, identification and treatment | 2/21/2006 |
Q: Please bear with the slightly involved sentence structure, and i will try and clarify with any ...
A: Ike, You ask a lot of good questions here. I will try to help you out with all of them. 1) Why the ...
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| Extraction necessary? | 2/16/2006 |
Q: Is it really necessary to extract teeth prior to putting in a bridge. #'s 9 & 10 are broken at the ...
A: Most of the time it is best to get broken roots out before doing bridge. You would hate to spend all ...
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| Crown Prep Pulling Gums | 2/7/2006 |
Q: What are the benefits and downsides to the following two different scenarios? In what cases might a ...
A: There are no downsides to using retraction cord when doing a crown preparation. It is used to get ...
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| Spitting | 2/6/2006 |
Q: Dalin, I am 34 years old and I have a problem of spitting on people when I talk. I have just ...
A: Victoria This is a tough problem to figure out. If you have not had any dental work done recently ...
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| Two year olds front tooth | 2/5/2006 |
Q: My grandson fell about a month ago and bumped his mouth...now, one of his front teeth has a ...
A: When you hit a baby tooth, often it darkens. At first this is due to a "bruise" of the tooth. Some ...
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| BOTTLE MOUTH | 2/3/2006 |
Q: I HAVE JUST NOTICED THAT MY 2 YR OLD HAS SOME DECAY IN BETWEEN HER TOP FOR TEETH. IT IS NOT IN ...
A: Stephanie, some kids and adults are just more sensitive to sweets and get cavities easier. do you ...
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| Must stains be treated? | 1/30/2006 |
Q: Dalin, I went to a Coast Dental office for a dental examination and was told that I had a cavity ...
A: joseph, i responded to this last week. it still is sitting here so i am not sure if you got my ...
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| Electric toothbrush | 1/30/2006 |
Q: How often are you suppose to change brushes on electric toothbrushes? Thanks in advance.
A: Sallie, It varies by the brand of brush and how hard you press when you use it. Usually they need ...
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| oral cyst | 1/28/2006 |
Q: I have a small ?cyst inside my lip in the third quadrant, which will periodically swell with fluid ...
A: I cannot diagnose anything without seeing it in person. From what it sounds, it could be a ...
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| swollen gum | 1/16/2006 |
Q: My lower back wisdom tooth is what I think partially impacted. When I recently visited my Dentist in ...
A: Tina Of course there are no guarantees either way. The fact that the tooth is partially through ...
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| swollen gum | 1/15/2006 |
Q: My lower back wisdom tooth is what I think partially impacted. When I recently visited my Dentist in ...
A: Tina, Even though your pain is better, the bad odor usually means things are still getting caught ...
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| 6-year old | 1/15/2006 |
Q: Does a child get extreme rosy cheeks when cutting teeth?
A: Aretta, I have not ever heard about any connection between getting in new teeth as an infant or as a ...
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| baby late teething | 1/14/2006 |
Q: My baby boy is now 14 months old, still not one tooth! i saw your answer for a worried mother about ...
A: Jessy 14 months is not that old...i have seen older babies get their first teeth. the best thing to ...
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| I recently started having... | 1/13/2006 |
Q: I recently started having some pain in lower right side on the very back tooth. I went to my ...
A: reggie, one possibility is a hairline crack in the tooth. this will give you chewing pain and ...
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| baby teeth | 1/10/2006 |
Q: my son is 14 years old and still has 3 baby teeth should they be pulled or should we just let them ...
A: It depends on what the roots look like. Ask your dentist to take some xrays. First off, make sure ...
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| Fight or Switch | 1/7/2006 |
Q: I know one dentist who will work on my teeth for just the fee covered by my insurance. My regular ...
A: Michael Fees are a tough subject. As a dentist, I can tell you that we establish fees at a certain ...
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| Dental implant | 1/4/2006 |
Q: I am 19 but due to the lack of oral hygienic habits and great fear I am going to have 2 of my sixth ...
A: Vladislav, What you are talking about here is your teeth drifting because of missing teeth. As far ...
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| Pain in my jaw? | 1/3/2006 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, I have this severe pain in my jaw that I only feel when I first start to chew food... ...
A: Earl, I cannot give you any definitive answers without examining you in person but from what you ...
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| canker sores | 1/3/2006 |
Q: I have been getting canker sores for about a year now and it seems like one a month. Is there ...
A: Dayna, Nobody really knows the exact causes of canker sores. You just got braces put on. This might ...
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| wisdom tooth | 1/2/2006 |
Q: I am a 29 yr old female with a family history of tooth decay. On 12/08/05 I had my 6 month cleaning. ...
A: Christina, Well...usually the lower wisdom teeth cause more problems than the upper ones. When they ...
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| Irritation from mouthwash & teeth whitening | 1/2/2006 |
Q: I don't regularly use mouthwash but yesterday I decided to include that as part of my dental hygiene ...
A: Lisa It sounds like you are sensitive to the Listerine. Something in it gave you some sort of ...
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| White spots on teeth | 12/22/2005 |
Q: Can you tell me why I always get a white spot on the bottom left hand corner of my top front tooth ...
A: Anna, Without seeing the tooth in person, I am only guessing. But here is a real possible ...
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| tooth | 12/15/2005 |
Q: Maybe I can ask you a followup? I took her to the dentist,the blood on her shirt was from her ...
A: Jen I am glad to hear that nothing serious took place. I guessed what happened from your ...
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| tooth | 12/15/2005 |
Q: the school just called,my 1st grader tripped in gym.she said she saw a few drops of blood on her ...
A: Jen, Of course without seeing your child, I cannot give you any definitive answers. Here are some ...
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| Swelling in the lip and cheek | 12/11/2005 |
Q: I went to the dentist four days ago. She replaced the old silver fillings in the back two teeth on ...
A: Anna, Anxiety does not cause swelling. You need to see your dentist...not call her. You might have ...
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| Cavity Becomes Root Canal | 12/10/2005 |
Q: Dr. D., I am pleased, but have a follow up. You write, "You can have a tooth that absolutely looks ...
A: A dead nerve does not show up on an xray. An abscess forming at the end of a dead nerve does. So if ...
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| Cavity Becomes Root Canal | 12/10/2005 |
Q: D., About a year ago my dentist took a complete set of x-rays of my teeth, and since that time I've ...
A: James Without seeing you and the collection of xrays, I cannot give you any definitive answers. You ...
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| Invisilign | 12/8/2005 |
Q: Dalin, I am being so obsessive about my teath lately. I have never been told I need braces but I ...
A: Amy, Without seeing your teeth in person, it is impossible for me to give you any sort of definitive ...
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| Sensitive Teeth | 12/8/2005 |
Q: Dalin, I am writing because I have sensitive teeth & brush 2-3 times a day with sensodyne. However, ...
A: Jennifer, You ask a very unique question here. There is no real explanation for this. It sounds like ...
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| my boyfriend teeth | 12/7/2005 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, When my boy friend was younger (in his 20's) he had his teeth knocked out with a base ...
A: Natalie, When myt patients are missing teeth, I give them options. Some are inexpensive but not the ...
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| Bridge/dentures | 12/3/2005 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, My father, who is 76, has a bridge for his front teeth. The bridge has come loose and ...
A: Harrison, I cannot fully answer your questions without seeing your dad in person and looking at ...
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| bad breath | 11/24/2005 |
Q: i just went to my dentist on wednesday for the first time in 14 years. he said my teeth are very, ...
A: breath issues are tough sometimes. to rule out dental causes, have your teeth cleaned thoroughly and ...
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| stains | 11/16/2005 |
Q: Ever since I was a child I have always had white marks on my teeth. I brush three times a day and I ...
A: Ryan, White splotches are very common. Many times we do not know why they occur. Sometimes they can ...
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| tooth extraction | 11/14/2005 |
Q: I am 4 months pregnant and a cracked tooth got infected last week and sent me to the emergency room ...
A: Megan, Taking a tooth out is totally safe for you and for your baby. Do not worry. Leaving it in is ...
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| Bulimia | 11/8/2005 |
Q: I am currently dealing with bulimia and usually purge about 5 times a week. How can I approach my ...
A: The best thing you can do is seek treatment for the bulimia. You need to get the purging under ...
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| Re: After Extraction | 11/7/2005 |
Q: I will definitely ask my dentist again about my concerns. What do you think about my other ...
A: Sorry about not answering question #2. A bone graft should work within 2-3 months. You are at 6 ...
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| Re: After Extraction | 11/7/2005 |
Q: Dalin, I had two front teeth removed #7 & #10. I now have a 6 unit bridge. There are now dark, ...
A: Dena, How long ago did you have the teeth removed? I assume it has been a while. And then the next ...
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| Marilyn Bridge | 11/4/2005 |
Q: Dalin: I am 58 years old. I had this type of bridge in my mouth for 15 years with no problems. I do ...
A: Nancy, Yes...these are still being made. They are Maryland Bridges or Resin Bonded Bridges. You have ...
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| Tooth extraction/implant | 11/3/2005 |
Q: I have a cracked tooth, a 1/4 of which has already broken off. It is towards the back of my mouth ...
A: Cassy, Drifting can vary from person to person...situation to situation. Most often with only 1 ...
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| Tooth extraction/implant | 11/3/2005 |
Q: I have a cracked tooth, a 1/4 of which has already broken off. It is towards the back of my mouth ...
A: Cassy, If only 1/4 is gone, why not try a filling or a crown first? This could save the tooth and ...
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| reporting a dentist for fraud | 11/1/2005 |
Q: 1)How can I report a dentist for fraud? 2)what did they do? ?#1)my point directly...bear with me and ...
A: Valerie, I am not sure what exactly took place here. I cannot give you any definitive answers ...
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| 6 year old | 10/31/2005 |
Q: my 6 year old daughter has had a silver vertical line appear on her teeth.it lasts for weeks and ...
A: i wish i could give you a definitive answer but without seeing the tooth/teeth in person, i do not ...
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| Teeth staining. | 10/26/2005 |
Q: Dr. Dalin- Whenever I go for my regular dental cleaning every 6 months, I have terrible teeth ...
A: Todd Sometimes people just get stain on their teeth and we cannot figure out why. It must be some ...
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| tongue problem | 10/23/2005 |
Q: I recently felt a discomfort under my tongue. It looks linda weird. Looks like a long skinny taste ...
A: George, Without seeing under your tongue in person, I have no idea how to tell you what is going on. ...
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| Does the toothpaste that one... | 10/20/2005 |
Q: Does the toothpaste that one uses contribute towards healthy gums and teeth? If yes, could you ...
A: The act of brushing and flossing is really what makes your teeth and gums healthy. It is the physcal ...
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| toddler grinding | 10/19/2005 |
Q: My 18 month old still only has 5 teeth. She grinds these teeth (3 on top and 2 on bottom- all front ...
A: Michelle, Yes, you can continually wear down teeth. I am more worried about her grinding on her crib ...
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| Injured gray baby tooth | 10/17/2005 |
Q: My daughter fell and hurt her top front tooth about 2 1/2 weeks ago. Nothing major. No blood and it ...
A: Brandi, A tooth that is bumped can turn darker. What is happening here is like a bruise. Some of the ...
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| Halitosis | 10/12/2005 |
Q: Dr. Dalin- I am 37 years old with very good oral health. I go to dentist every 6 months for ...
A: Todd, There are no easy answers here. If your teeth and gums are healthy and you brush your tongue, ...
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| Chipped tooth | 10/11/2005 |
Q: I'm a 17 year old girl with a huge phobia of dentists. I recently chipped a tooth in which I have a ...
A: Katie It sounds to me like you cracked a corner off...a cusp. If the filling is large then this ...
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| I have been suffering for... | 10/8/2005 |
Q: I have been suffering for years with tooth pain in my 2 upper back teeth. (Not my molars, they have ...
A: Vincent, An apicoectomy is done when a tooth which has had a root canal has the root canal go bad. ...
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| impacted wisdom tooth removal | 10/6/2005 |
Q: I had an impacted wisdom tooth removed 4 days ago. I develop huge swelling and bruising. I am on ...
A: patricia, why wait any longer! call the oral surgeon and get in there for an evaluation. you should ...
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| Braces or Caps? | 10/5/2005 |
Q: I have spaces in between every teeth: Yes very embarrassing and unattractive, I wondering if braces ...
A: Emani, I usually see excellent results with braces. You need to use an experienced orthodontist to ...
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| lump under chin | 10/2/2005 |
Q: I think i have an abcessed tooth, i used clove oil to sooth the pain which burnt my mouth gums and ...
A: Shaun, You may be getting the swelling from the tooth infection getting worse or from the burn area ...
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| Losing primary teeth & pain | 10/1/2005 |
Q: When I asked me dentist('s office staff), they told me to just let it be because pulling the tooth ...
A: Shelle, If the tooth has been loose that long and still not out and it is bothering your daughter, ...
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| cavities | 9/29/2005 |
Q: My 5 year old son had dental x-rays yesterday, and the dentist noticed 2 small cavities (one in the ...
A: Dawn, If it is a cavity, then doing fluoride will not help. The decay will only get bigger. The ...
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| stringy white saliva? | 9/28/2005 |
Q: I have had this problem on occasion in the past, but lately it has gotten worse. I have a stringy, ...
A: Gary, I wish that I could give you a definitive diagnosis of your cheek but cannot do so without ...
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| Problem with bridgework | 9/27/2005 |
Q: Dalin, I've got in unpleasent situation at teaching dental center and don't really know how to ...
A: Vlad, You are asking a number of tough questions here...and most cannot be answered without seeing ...
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| Crowning Possible Or ? | 9/14/2005 |
Q: Further questions below after visiting a crown and bridge specialist for 2nd opinion.Thanks. Below ...
A: Angeline, I cannot say whether or not you need to have that tooth removed in order to straighten out ...
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| Root Planing | 9/5/2005 |
Q: In your opinion, do 6MM pockets necessitate root planing and antibiotic treatment? My dentist tells ...
A: Rob, First off, I apologize for the delay in answering this question. I have had some email problems ...
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| halitosis | 9/4/2005 |
Q: i brush my teeth twice a day, floss once a day, use mouth wash and scrape my tongue but after 3 ...
A: Justin, First off, I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. I have had some email ...
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| Abcessed tooth?? | 9/4/2005 |
Q: I have a condition that my regular dentist "thinks" is an abcess on #23 but he was not sure so he ...
A: Tsonka, First off, sorry about the delay in responding. There was a problem with my emails and I ...
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| school | 9/2/2005 |
Q: I am conducting a science fair project for school and am required to write a 2 page paper invoving ...
A: Jerrod, I did some Google research for you and found some sites for you to look at: ...
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| Bicarbonate of Soda teeth whitening | 9/2/2005 |
Q: I would be grateful for some advice. I smoke and have slightly yellow teeth as a result ( I am ...
A: Rachel, Baking soday will not bleach teeth. Occasionally if you dip your brush into peroxide and ...
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| first cavity | 9/1/2005 |
Q: My 5 year old has what looks like a cavity on one of her back bottom molars. We took her to a local ...
A: Sam, I cannot give you a definitive diagnosis over the Internet. The diagnosis can be made from the ...
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| very painful filling | 8/24/2005 |
Q: The last time I had a cavity filled, the dentist hit a nerve (it was the bottom wisdom tooth on the ...
A: Leigh, It sounds like the local anesthetic given to you did not completely numb the tooth before you ...
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| Crowning Possible Or ? | 8/17/2005 |
Q: I had a root canal done on my 2nd molar(top right), and was supposed to have my tooth crowned ...
A: Angeline, I am not sure what materials are being used that is cracking. A normal crown is either all ...
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| essays in med school | 8/14/2005 |
Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health.I have one final question that will make up my decision ...
A: Matt, I am a dentist so I am not sure if I can answer your question about writing essays. I can tell ...
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| Dry Socket | 8/7/2005 |
Q: I had a tooth pulled on Thursday, I am terrified of getting a dry socket, when is the risk of a dry ...
A: A dry socket is merely when the clot that is forming in the extraction site comes out and exposes ...
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| Composite restoration or tooth bonding | 8/5/2005 |
Q: For a very large chip, 1/4 of the front upper tooth, do I need composite restoration or tooth ...
A: Elena, Bonding is getting something to stick to your tooth. When you chip part of a front tooth, ...
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| weakened tooth | 8/2/2005 |
Q: I have a cracked front upper tooth from being hit in the mouth with a basketball. It was repaired ...
A: Elena, I would not worry about anything as of this time. You had the tooth repaired with a composite ...
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| Gum | 7/27/2005 |
Q: Just the past week, I had a couple of sores in my mouth, followed by something I had never had ...
A: Shelley, I wish I could help you but there is no way to diagnose anything over the Internet without ...
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| Reattachment of tooth fragment | 7/26/2005 |
Q: One week ago, my daughter fell and fractured her upper front tooth diagonally. Half the tooth was ...
A: Anne, You raise some interesting questions here. First off, there is no specialty called Cosmetic ...
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| Fluoride | 7/26/2005 |
Q: What is your opinion about the use of fluoride tablets for my 6 year old son? His pediatrician and ...
A: Dave, In my opinion, fluoride in the proper amount is safe to use and VERY effective in giving the ...
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| help | 7/25/2005 |
Q: sir, i brush reglary 2 times a day don't take nicotine,cffee?even then i have yellowish teeth? plz ...
A: Sam, Genetics often dictate the color of your teeth. Here is what you need to do. Go to your dentist ...
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| 3 teeth turning black | 7/22/2005 |
Q: Recently I had gum treatment and then 5 teeth pulled. A tooth next to the molar that was pulled had ...
A: Ellen, I wish I could give you a definitive answer but without xrays and a clinical exam, I cannot ...
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| Hello, I had dental work done... | 7/16/2005 |
Q: I had dental work done today and when I went outside and looked at my teeth in the sun, I noticed a ...
A: Thea, It is impossible for me to diagnose anything from a note over the Internet. I can give you ...
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| crowns and bridgework for implants | 7/5/2005 |
Q: Dalin, I had my implants installed at the teaching dental center and every procedure takes long ...
A: Vlad, Let me answer one of your questions right away: there is no way to tell you the lab fee for a ...
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| tongue | 7/2/2005 |
Q: What is the best way to get the tongue clean and back to the pink color it should be? I have used ...
A: Michelle, You seem to be doing everything possible. I think tongue scrapers work better than ...
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| Gums | 6/26/2005 |
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ...
A: Charlie, You need to call a dentist ASAP. Sounds like you might have a gum problem there with some ...
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| crooked lips | 6/26/2005 |
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ...
A: Shanda, Most people have some asymmetry when it comes to facial features. I cannot explain why your ...
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| thumb sucking | 6/23/2005 |
Q: Our daughter is a healthy, happy 5-year-old. She started sucking her thumb in utero (we actually ...
A: Laurie, this is a tough question to give you a definitive answer. All kids are different. By age ...
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| this dentist said i need to... | 6/21/2005 |
Q: this dentist said i need to remove one of my wisdom teeth that has a cavity because ti may help ...
A: Yomku, I am a firm believer in second and third opinions. You have to feel comfortable with what is ...
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| CAREER | 6/18/2005 |
Q: What are the feilds that one can specialise after passing BDS?What do they specifically deal ...
A: Specialties here in the USA: endodontics - root canals periodontics - gums oral surgery - ...
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| CAREER | 6/18/2005 |
Q: I Hope this letter finds you sailing in the ocean of good health. I am student from India. My main ...
A: I had a little help with my decision...my father was a dentist. He always made the field appealing ...
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| CAREER | 6/18/2005 |
Q: I Hope this letter finds you sailing in the ocean of good health. I am student from India. My main ...
A: I can only speak about my opinion of the field of dentistry. I love what I do and would recommend it ...
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| enamel | 6/16/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - Dr Dalin- I am 37 years old and have tetracycline stains on all my teeth. ...
A: Sorry Todd...I do not know anyone in Largo. Just ask around. See which dentists do a lot of esthetic ...
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| enamel | 6/15/2005 |
Q: Dr Dalin- I am 37 years old and have tetracycline stains on all my teeth. When I was 18 yrs old I ...
A: Todd, You are absolutely correct with your assessment here. When you grind off the bonding, you ...
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| dark teeth | 6/14/2005 |
Q: Are veneers expensive to get, also do they hold up over time.What are the negatives of veneers if ...
A: Bob, The cost of a veneer varies for area to area across the country. It is usually around the price ...
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| About Crowns | 6/8/2005 |
Q: Dalin, My upper front tooth is bucked/sticking out(due to biting finger nails in childhood). 7 years ...
A: Rahan, It depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want perfectly alligned, equally colored ...
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| Swollen Gum behind the Wisdom Tooth | 5/28/2005 |
Q: I am 23, and I have a wisdom tooth and i think i have had it for years, my question is, you know ...
A: This is very common. When a wisdom tooth is almost in, sometimes things get caught under the gum on ...
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| wisdom teeth | 5/21/2005 |
Q: My wisdom teeth have needed to be removed for a while, but were never painful. I am 33 years old, ...
A: Michelle, Call your dentist ASAP and have him/her meet you and get you some pain relief. You can ...
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| supernumerary | 5/18/2005 |
Q: My son will be 8 on 7-4-05. He got his baby teeth very late and finally just lost his 2 bottom ...
A: Treena, As far as timing on this goes, make an appointment with an orthodontist. I usually leave the ...
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| whitening | 5/16/2005 |
Q: Last week I went to get 'zoomed' and lasted only 3 min. because my teeth are so sensitive. My ...
A: Cheryl, There are no absolute answers here. There is merley trial and error. Try one way and see if ...
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| whitening | 5/16/2005 |
Q: Last week I went to get 'zoomed' and lasted only 3 min. because my teeth are so sensitive. My ...
A: Cheryl, I would look into conventional mouthguard bleaching. You can vary the concentration of ...
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| info on the career of dentistry | 5/14/2005 |
Q: What it your basic schedule look like daily? What are the requirements you need to be a dentist? How ...
A: Here are answers to your questions: Schedule look like: it varies from day to day. as a general ...
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| i want to know about your... | 5/7/2005 |
Q: i want to know about your career what do you have to do at patients is ti stressful i am a student ...
A: Dentistry is a great profession. You can be your own boss and therefore control your own destiny. ...
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| Chilren's Dentistry | 5/2/2005 |
Q: My son is 5 years old and had his top four front teeth surgically removed on 4/26/2003. How long ...
A: Pamela, This can vary from child to child. Some boys do not lose baby front teeth until age 8 or so. ...
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| orthodontia | 4/23/2005 |
Q: My son is 22 and has had braces for about 8 months. One problem is an overbite. However, today ...
A: Normally you would think this would have been corrected. When you check the bite, you have to make ...
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| braces | 4/12/2005 |
Q: i have had braces for 2 years now and started smoking about 2 months ago. somebody told me that i ...
A: Nattalie, Smoking can make teeth yellow with or without braces. If you have plastic brackets, the ...
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| swollen mouth lining | 4/6/2005 |
Q: ) Thank you so much for your reply. I looked up mucocele on the internet and the pictures it ...
A: Do not count on it being a mucocele just from what I was telling you. Without seeing something in ...
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| swollen mouth lining | 4/5/2005 |
Q: I need your help! This has happened to me twice in the past week. All of a sudden my lower lip ...
A: I would experiment around a bit here. Brush your teeth in the day instead of before bed and see if ...
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| FRONT BRIDGE QUESTION | 4/3/2005 |
Q: Had all teeth capped many many years ago, when they ground the tooth to a small point. Sometimes ...
A: Joan, If there is decay under your old bridge, it cannot be reused. You must have a new one made. If ...
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| gums | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I went to my dentist 2 weeks ago for a cleaning. All was well and nothing had changed (except I am ...
A: Edie, I do not think I can make the call as to what is going on here without looking at you in ...
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| deep chewing surface | 3/20/2005 |
Q: I just went to a new dentist, who i really like. As far as I can tell, she is good (however, I am ...
A: Angela, Lots of questions to answer here. So here goes: 1) Deep chewing surface in new filling: this ...
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| front permamant tooth on a 6 year old crooked | 3/18/2005 |
Q: I noticed one of my daughters teeth(6 years old) in the front looks like its growing in crooked.even ...
A: Jennifer, Getting bumped like that should not have any effect on how a tooth grows in. It sounds ...
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| Denture lining | 3/16/2005 |
Q: My husband needs his dentures relined. We are very low income and Medicare and Medicaid doesn't pay ...
A: I do not know that material. I just know that it might be tough for you to reline your own denture. ...
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| root canal | 3/11/2005 |
Q: How are you, Dr. Dalin, I wanted to ask your opinion if that is normal to have an inconvinience (a ...
A: Vlad, Sometimes they flare up. You may need an antibiotic to help the healing process along. Call ...
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| cosmetic | 3/9/2005 |
Q: I recently had a composite filling on my front tooth to imrove the shape and colour of the tooth. ...
A: jt, the best way to handle this is to tell your dentist. it is his/her job to match the color. ...
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| dentures | 2/23/2005 |
Q: My dad's dentist at the VA wants to pull his teeth, then leave him without teeth for 2 months while ...
A: Jo, This is a good way to make a denture. You remove the teeth and let the gums and bone heal so ...
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| Dental phobia | 2/18/2005 |
Q: Please help me, i have a really bad phobia of anything dentist related. I have tried going on ...
A: Jenny, This one is an easy one. There are dentists who take a lot of extensive post-graduate ...
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| Teeth Science Project | 2/11/2005 |
Q: I am a 3rd grader.My mom helped me type this email so that you can understand what questions i need ...
A: Victoria, Wow...what great questions. Let me see what i can do to help you out. First off, all of ...
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| Cost of childrens dental treatments | 2/9/2005 |
Q: My 5 and 6 yr. old have had their first trip to the dentist and my six year old was diagnosed with ...
A: Mary, My first reaction to your question would be to get a second opinion. I would want a second ...
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| swollen gum after root canal | 2/9/2005 |
Q: My 4 year old daughter had a baby root canal (right molar) 3 weeks ago. Just today, i noticed her ...
A: Jessica, I am assuming the swelling is next to the tooth that just had the baby root canal done on ...
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| 37 | 2/8/2005 |
Q: I have a PFM crown on my 37, which was placed approximately 3 years ago, after having a root canal ...
A: Carmen, First off, I do not know what a 37 is. This must be a different type of numbering system ...
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| lower jaw/gum color | 2/5/2005 |
Q: I'm sure you probably remember me...27 yr. old female, huge fear of cancer(grandmother died of ...
A: Tara, I would love to be able to put your mind at ease but without seeing an area in person, I ...
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| ROOT PLANNING | 1/31/2005 |
Q: If someone had root planning and scaling and after two months one quadrant is still redish and ...
A: greg, you need to show your dentist what it looks like. i cannot explain why one quadrant still ...
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| Electric Toothbrushes | 1/28/2005 |
Q: Is using an electric toothbrush better for your teeth than using a regular one ? Isn't all the same ...
A: Michael, If you brush well with a hand brush, you can do a fine job. It is all technique. Electric ...
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| options | 1/28/2005 |
Q: I have been calling around with your advice you gave me concerning my two year old with cavities in ...
A: Tera, Call the Dental School at the University of Washington in Seattle and ask to talk to the ...
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| 2 year old and cavitiies | 1/26/2005 |
Q: I wrote to you previously and told you my 2 year old had cavities on his four front top teeth and ...
A: Tera, I too hate when someone wants to do silver caps on front teeth. Make some calls to other ...
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| Dry Mouth | 1/26/2005 |
Q: I'm sure that you remember me (27 yr. old female w/ anxiety/panic/OCD issues - grandmother died of ...
A: Tara, If you want to see a specialist, your choice is two: oral surgeon or ENT. Call a few and see ...
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| WHITE TEETH | 1/26/2005 |
Q: BJ, I have teeth not yellow, but not bright white...am getting married in less than 6 months...I am ...
A: BJ, So-called whitening toothpastes do their thing by removing surface stains better than normal ...
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| Baby's Gums | 1/21/2005 |
Q: My 14-month-old son has a black spot on his upper left gum in the back. He only has his front 8 ...
A: Laura, I cannot diagnose what you are seeing over the Internet. I need to see your son in person. ...
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| toothpaste | 1/14/2005 |
Q: My son is almost 3, and I wondered if the non-fluoride toothpastes do a good job of cleaning a ...
A: Melanie, Brushing itself is what removes the bacteria that causes the decay. The fluoride is in ...
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| pacifier | 1/6/2005 |
Q: I took my almost 3 year old to the dentist today. He asked if she still used a pacifier, and I ...
A: Michelle, There is no way to predict how things will work out. I have found over the years that if ...
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| baby teeth | 1/3/2005 |
Q: I know you cannot diagnose online. But hopefully you can describe what I need to look for in my ...
A: Shelly, Cavities are not always visible to the eye. If you can see a definite hole, then it is ...
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| baby teeth | 1/1/2005 |
Q: If my kid's baby teeth started coming in a little later than normal, does this mean their permanant ...
A: Yes...there is some correlation between timing of eruption of teeth. It is not set in stone but we ...
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| Toddler with chipped tooth | 12/30/2004 |
Q: Tonight my husband and I noticed a small chip on our 18-month old daughter's front tooth. We think ...
A: Karen, Without seeing the chip, I cannot give you any definitive answers. But if it is small, then ...
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| cut on gums? | 12/29/2004 |
Q: My gums were extremly puffy at that time because she mentioned that.So if they are very puffy the ...
A: Jen, You should be seeing improvement by the weekend. Make sure you keep them clean now during the ...
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| cut on gums? | 12/29/2004 |
Q: The hygenist said that I had a pocket,which was right around that area.What is that? JenI had my ...
A: Jen, Now you are giving me more information. A pocket is the space from where you see your gum to ...
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| cut on gums? | 12/29/2004 |
Q: I had my teeth cleaned the other day and there was ALOT of tarter. I noticed by one tooth that the ...
A: Jennifer, It is tought to give you a definite answer without seeing the area in person. I can speak ...
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| bleach | 12/28/2004 |
Q: Do you know anything about Nite White Excel 3 (22%)? I have been using it to bleach some yellowing ...
A: Keri, Your tray should be clear so that you can see if the bleach covers the front of the tooth. You ...
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| Baby teeth not falling | 12/28/2004 |
Q: Dalin, My 6 year old daughter has permanent teeth already grown behind two of her front baby teeth. ...
A: Sanjay, This one is an easy one. Call your dentist and make an appointment to have this checked out. ...
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| bleach | 12/27/2004 |
Q: Do you know anything about Nite White Excel 3 (22%)? I have been using it to bleach some yellowing ...
A: This is the brand I use and the 22% strength for 1 hour works well in my patients...so I do not know ...
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| White patch | 12/20/2004 |
Q: you probably remember me.... 27 yr. old female, hypocondriac, huge fear of cancer (grandmother died ...
A: Tara, You really need to get into a dentist to have your mouth examined. I really want you to relax ...
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| Tooth Extraction | 12/15/2004 |
Q: I am going to have a tooth pulled tommorow. I have many worries about this but what I am wondering ...
A: R, As the oral surgeon about the risk of blood clots because you are on BC pills. I have not heard ...
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| dry/burning feeling and spot | 12/9/2004 |
Q: Sorry to kept bothering you and asking you "Stupid" questions. I'm trying so hard not to repeat old ...
A: Tara, It does not sound like cancer at all. But I cannot give you any definitive diagnoses without ...
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| extraction time | 12/5/2004 |
Q: I've gotten some bad but expected news. Through bad gum disease at 43, I have to have all my upper ...
A: You need a denture. You have two ways to do this. The best way is to pull all of the teeth, let you ...
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| Tooth extraction | 12/3/2004 |
Q: I have a tooth that has given me alot of trouble. It is the second one from the back on the bottom ...
A: Once you pull the tooth, it is gone. So make sure this is what you really want to do. You will then ...
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| LASER | 12/1/2004 |
Q: Is there some laser treatment to give health to the gums, and if so what problems can it cure?
A: Alex, This is a brand new area of dentistry that is getting some attention. Dentists are starting to ...
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| second molars in kids | 12/1/2004 |
Q: My daughter is almost 3 years old (33 months old) and is just now getting her 2nd molars on the ...
A: Joanne, There really are not any medical problems that cause delays in tooth eruption. The timing ...
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| Teeth whitening | 11/30/2004 |
Q: Dalin, I have tried several kinds of teeth whitening over the years from carbamide peroxide to ...
A: Jay, I am not sure why bleaching worked then and no longer is working for you. I would have your ...
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| crown | 11/26/2004 |
Q: I had a bridge replace & several crown put on & already had a number of crowns. The latest crown ...
A: Bill, I am thinking the same thing you are. This "specialist" is telling you how to be perfect...and ...
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| gums problem | 11/25/2004 |
Q: Hi I am 57 years old woman.i wear denture. i have problem with gums at bottom side as swelling,pain ...
A: I do not understand why a dentist cannot make you comfortable. If you have minimal bone, there can ...
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| 2.5 year old has a cavity | 11/24/2004 |
Q: I just took my son to the dentist for his 1st check up. He is 2.5 years old. The dentist looked at ...
A: Let me answer your questions, one by one... 1) Does this cavity mean he will be more prone? No...one ...
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| scaling | 11/19/2004 |
Q: For scaling and root planning is it necessarily better to use sonic instruments instead of manual ...
A: Al, It is good to do all of the above (although I use Arrestin or powdered tetracycline instead of ...
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| fluorosis | 11/18/2004 |
Q: My daughter is 33 months old. I am concerned that we may have been causing her to have fluorosis in ...
A: Jade, There is no way to predict if this will cause any problems in your daughter. You will have to ...
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| 4 questions | 11/17/2004 |
Q: I went to the dentist today because I thought I had a cavity. There are 3 little holes (craters) on ...
A: Good questions here. Let me answer them one at a time. 1)Your molar has wear facets in them. I like ...
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| Unusual or not? | 11/17/2004 |
Q: I went to the dentist for the first time. I had an impression of my teeth. I noticed that the my ...
A: Adam, I am not quite sure what you are describing here. I would need to see the models to make sure ...
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| crown | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I have a crown. At my checkup my dentist said he thought the crown was little gummy, I believe that ...
A: Jan, Then maybe he is saying the crown is loose...and thus the gummy feel. Then you need to get the ...
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| Tongue Numbness from Surgery? | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I don't mean to keep bugging you about this but I had a few more questions: My tongue is still ...
A: Tara, Playing with it will definitely make it feel strange. You have to do your best not to ...
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| medicianal irrigation | 11/8/2004 |
Q: i am a 41 yr old male. teeth are in rather good shape for my age. 3 mm gaps just measured however ...
A: Paul, Chlorhexidine is a presciption rinse. If you have presecription coverage, it may not cost you ...
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| receeding gums | 11/6/2004 |
Q: I am 32 years old and it looks like my gums are receeding. They are not red or swollen, but ...
A: Michelle, I would check to see if you can see a periodontist or gum specialist instead of a general ...
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| Tongue Soreness from Surgery? | 11/5/2004 |
Q: You might remember me - 27 yr. old white female -hypocondriac/anxiety/panic attacks - huge fear of ...
A: Tara, When you have surgery, you are often intubated. this can cause tongue and throat soreness ...
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| Mercury dental amalgams | 11/1/2004 |
Q: My main question is about mercury toxicity from dental amalgams. I have heard lots of histories ...
A: Roberto, Here is my take on this issue. I too have never seen anyone improve healthwise after ...
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| MOUTHWASH | 11/1/2004 |
Q: I have noticed that if I use Listerine mouthwash 3 or more times a day plaque does not form in my ...
A: Eric, On a temporary basis, it is fine to use the Listerine. I thought you meant on an ongoing ...
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| MOUTHWASH | 11/1/2004 |
Q: I have noticed that if I use Listerine mouthwash 3 or more times a day plaque does not form in my ...
A: Eric, Listerine is a good rinse but I would not recommend using it 3 times a day. I believe once a ...
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| SCALING | 10/28/2004 |
Q: For root scaling and planing, should that be done by a dentist or periodontist? Should that whole ...
A: Jeff, A general dentist, a periodontist, and a dental hygienist are all trained and can perform root ...
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| Saliva Gland | 10/26/2004 |
Q: I think I contacted you before, I have an enlarged saliva gland under my tongue, ( a couple ...
A: Your wisdom teeth are way in the back behind your back molars. Your salivary glands are under your ...
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| Abcessed tooth | 10/22/2004 |
Q: A dentist told my friend she has several abcessed, she is not in pain and they are not first on a ...
A: Why wait and wonder. Have your friend make an appointment at a different dentist if her dentist will ...
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| Abcessed tooth | 10/22/2004 |
Q: A couple questions. What are the symptoms of an abcessed tooth? I always heard that an abcessed ...
A: An abscessed tooth generally causes a HUGE amount of pain. There may be swelling if the infection ...
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| Dental Cap Problems | 10/21/2004 |
Q: I got a root canal done ages back and just recently went to the dentist to get a dental crown placed ...
A: You seem like you have been more than patient here. You have given this dentist three tries to get ...
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| Extraction with Bridge or Root canal with Crowning Necessary or Better | 10/19/2004 |
Q: From what I've described below, does it confirm that I've a dead nerve for the 2nd molar that ...
A: A dead nerve can sit dormant for years and not cause any pain or swelling. Nobody really knows why ...
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| Extraction with Bridge or Root canal with Crowning Necessary or Better | 10/19/2004 |
Q: I've a decayed 2nd molar on the right side of the mouth filled quite many years back. 2 years ago, ...
A: Angel, I am always big on saving teeth if possible. It your tooth is not badly broken down, a root ...
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| wisdom teeth | 10/15/2004 |
Q: I had all my wisdom teeth removed 3 days ago. The numbness wore off on the first day but slowly the ...
A: I would not wait. I would call your dentist and have things checked out. Why wait and get yourself ...
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| Occasional soreness | 10/15/2004 |
Q: I'm 27 yr. old white female. You might remember me - I was the one with the huge fear of cancer ...
A: The more this worries you, the more these symptoms will stay around and may even intensify. The only ...
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| child with loose permanent tooth | 10/12/2004 |
Q: Our 6 year old girl has a permanent tooth that appears loose. No known accidents. How can this be ...
A: George Make sure the tooth in question is a permanent tooth and not a baby tooth. An appointment ...
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| Lines in teeth | 10/11/2004 |
Q: I notice in my front top teeth there is like lines in my teeth, I don't know if they are cracks or ...
A: From what you are describing, these are craze lines. They look like cracks but they are not actually ...
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| possibilites | 10/10/2004 |
Q: I know I actually need to see a Dentist so my problem can be looked at, I have an appt. next week, I ...
A: I am not sure what this can be without seeing them in person. Try to make your appointment early in ...
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| gum swelling | 10/5/2004 |
Q: For a year, the gum near the tip of tooth 13 has been a little red and swollen, but no pain to speak ...
A: Don, I am inclined to listen to the endodontist, because he/she does nothing but these and has a ...
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| second set of permanent top lateral incisors | 10/5/2004 |
Q: my daughter is 9 1/2 yrs. old she lost these teeth when she was seven years old and has had her ...
A: Diana, Without seeing your daughter or her xray, I cannot give you a definitive answer. What I can ...
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| Hello. A while back I found... | 10/3/2004 |
Q: A while back I found under my tongue on the left side of the little piece of skin two little pimple ...
A: Well, as you can expect, there is no way for me to diagnose anything without seeing it in person. ...
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| TEETH | 9/29/2004 |
Q: Is it ever normal for healthy teeth to wiggle EVERY SO SLIGHTLY by pushing it with the tongue.Thanks
A: Teeth do have the ability to wiggle VERRY slightly. They are suspended in their socket by ligaments. ...
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| side effects of a filling | 9/24/2004 |
Q: Five days ago I had a cavity in a far back molar on my right side filled with a composite. (Filling ...
A: Eileen, The first thing I would have checked is your bite. If the bite is off, you will experience a ...
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| Bottom teeth used to be nice, now way too narrow | 9/18/2004 |
Q: I'm 24 years old and got braces recently. I've had them for a few months. I had very very minor ...
A: Ashley, Unfortunately the teeth have already been reduced so you cannot easily put things back on. ...
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| Cavity | 9/16/2004 |
Q: I know I have a cavity, and how long does it take to fill the cavity when I go to the dentist? and ...
A: John, It depends on the size of the cavity and the speed level of the dentist. A normal filling ...
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| wisdom teeth | 9/14/2004 |
Q: I am 32 years old and the dentist said my wisdom teeth need to be taken out. They are growing into ...
A: Michelle, This is common. Wisdom teeth often come in at an angle and can cause problems if they ...
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| upset | 9/14/2004 |
Q: I went to the dentist today for the first time in a long time. I am having sensitivity on the top ...
A: Joanne, A dentist uses everything to make a diagnosis. I like to look at things clinically, feel ...
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| upset | 9/14/2004 |
Q: I went to the dentist today for the first time in a long time. I am having sensitivity on the top ...
A: Joanne, It sounds like you have a small defect in the outer surface of the tooth. It is not into the ...
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| sedation | 9/10/2004 |
Q: Would it be ridiculous to ask for IV sedation for cavity fillings? Would the dentist laugh at me? I ...
A: Michelle, It is not ridiculous to ask for IV Sedation. But only do this if you have no other ...
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| cavity | 9/7/2004 |
Q: I am 32 years old and I am pretty sure I have at least one, maybe 2 cavities. The one that hurts ...
A: Michelle, Prices vary from area of the country to area of the country. Plus different for each type ...
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| cavity | 9/6/2004 |
Q: I am 32 years old and I am pretty sure I have at least one, maybe 2 cavities. The one that hurts ...
A: Michelle, You need to find a good dentist...one you have confidence in. Even if that means finding ...
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| tooth pain | 9/5/2004 |
Q: If it is root sensitivity, what should I do to treat it. I was seen by the periodontist post ...
A: Brush with sensodyne toothpaste or crest or colgate for sensitive teeth toothpaste. Use it 2-3 times ...
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| tooth pain | 9/5/2004 |
Q: I had planing and root scaling done and have had intermittent pain in about six teeth on one side of ...
A: Patty, After root planing, the teeth can be a little tender. This tenderness should pass quickly. If ...
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| what can any of the folowoing... | 8/26/2004 |
Q: what can any of the folowoing speciaties do for tmj? regular dentist oral surgeon tmj ...
A: regular dentist: this depends on what the dentist feels comfortable with. he/she can adjust ...
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| just one more question (dry mouth) | 8/24/2004 |
Q: I always thought that I had a good relationship with my current dentist. He has told me in the past ...
A: That thing that connects your tongue to the floor of your mouth is called a frenum. It is a muscle ...
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| Dry mouth follow up from yesterday | 8/24/2004 |
Q: Just so I get it straight in my head - a few more questions -- my high levels of anxiety and ...
A: Tara, There are no hard fast rules for dry mouth. You cannot categorize it in any regular fashion. ...
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| braces vs invisilign | 8/23/2004 |
Q: I promise this will be the last time I bother you! My 21 year old son had a 2nd opinion and needs ...
A: Invisalign is used in limited cases. Since his overbite is so deep and he has crossbite, you have to ...
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| Dry mouth question-next step? | 8/23/2004 |
Q: don't know if you remember me but I'm 27 yrs. old white female. I drink once a week and ex-smoker. ...
A: Tara, A periodontist is responsible for gums and bone. I do not know why he referred you there. I ...
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| Dental Crown | 8/23/2004 |
Q: I had a Crown put in about 2 months ago and it partially came off a couple of weeks ago. I had it ...
A: Randy, It is hard for me to give you a definite answer online without seeing things in person. I ...
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| dental | 8/21/2004 |
Q: I'm sorry I wasn't clear. The dentist said that his bottom teeth hit his gums (right behind his top ...
A: Lauren, Now it makes a little more sense. He has a deep bite not overbite. His lower front teeth are ...
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| dental | 8/20/2004 |
Q: My son is 21 years old and has a overbite 6mm. He refused to have braces. His orthodontist has me ...
A: Lauren, I cannot picture what your son's teeth look like. But overbite by itself will not cause ...
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| Sealants and STILL got 11 cavities | 8/18/2004 |
Q: My 19 year old son was just told that he has 11 cavities UNDER his sealants. This is the same ...
A: This is a tough question. I cannot explain what has happened. You can only discuss this with this ...
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| Just curious.... | 8/18/2004 |
Q: you might remember me, I'm the hypocondriac from earlier in the week. Background: I'm a 27 yr. old ...
A: Tara, Sounds like thick ropey saliva. Saliva comes in two forms: serous or thin, watery saliva and ...
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| Dry mouth or should I be concerned? | 8/16/2004 |
Q: I'm 27 yr. old white female. Medicine that I am currently taking: Allegra-D along with Flonase for ...
A: tw, You have asked a lot here. Let me try to answer things for you. You mentioned some of the ...
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| oral health fo kids | 8/15/2004 |
Q: WHAT SHOULD BE THE THEME FOR MAKING A POSTER ON ORAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN SCHOOL GOING ...
A: Salman, You can do one on fluorides (how they protect teeth). Another idea can be on diet (how foods ...
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| Mouthwash | 8/12/2004 |
Q: I'm wondering if it's ok to use Listerine more than twice a day.
A: Susan, I would not recommend using Listerine more than once a day...twice a day at most. You have to ...
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| My kids teeth | 8/4/2004 |
Q: I have two problems / questions. I am the father of two small children. My son is 5 years old and ...
A: Richard, This is a tough question. You are helping him brush and floss and he does not eat a lot of ...
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| Dry mouth | 7/29/2004 |
Q: I'm a 27 yr. old female, drink once a week (4-5 beers), ex-smoker, take Aciphex for Reflux, ...
A: Tara, You definitely have what is known as burning tongue problems. This is not that rare of a ...
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| white teeth | 7/29/2004 |
Q: What is the best way to get my teeth whiter ,I used the over counter creames with no effect,Should I ...
A: Bob- When you want to whiten your teeth, you have a few choices. You seem to have already tried the ...
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| Saliva Glands | 7/27/2004 |
Q: I believe I talked to you the other day about sores in the back of my throat. I went to an ENT to ...
A: Swollen salivary glands can cause pain. I do not like the ENT's comment to wait it out. My question ...
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| tongue still numb | 7/21/2004 |
Q: i had work done yesterday and felt an "extreme" sense of electric shock sensation from the local ...
A: Ron, If anesthetic is injected really close to the nerve, you will get the exact large "shocking" ...
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| whitening gum? | 7/16/2004 |
Q: Dr. Dalin, what is the actual efficacy of these gums that supposedly whiten your teeth(dentyne, ...
A: Joe, There is nothing in there that will bleach teeth. To bleach teeth, you need to hold the ...
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| Temp crown removal & tooth sensitivity | 7/13/2004 |
Q: Dalin, My #14 tooth had a loose filling, and I went to the DDS to get it checked and was told I ...
A: Rain, It is impossible for me to diagnose anything like this over the Internet. My advice to you is ...
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| Allergy | 7/8/2004 |
Q: I recently got a surfuce filling and braces. I noticed though that after getting those, I developed ...
A: Mara, Do you have a nickel allergy? One way to know this is do you have trouble wearing certain ...
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| TMJ | 7/5/2004 |
Q: I am so happy to have found this site. Last year I went to the ER after suffering several days with ...
A: You need to find a dentist who understands TMJ problems. Ask around until you find one. In the ...
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| toothpaste | 6/29/2004 |
Q: How come you cant eat toothpaste?
A: Kimberly, Toothpaste is made to help clean the surface of your teeth. It is not made to be eaten. ...
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| Problem with new porcelain fillings | 6/28/2004 |
Q: I went 4 months ago for my annual checkup to a new dentist in mexico and she told me I should ...
A: Ray, Sometimes patients do get postop sensitivity to plastic fillings. If the bite has been adjusted ...
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| Risks involved with temporary cement of a bridge in someone's mouth for a prolonged time | 6/24/2004 |
Q: I have 3 questions: Question # 1: What are the risks involved with temporary cement in a bridge ...
A: Bill- Here are the answers to your questions: 1) Don't leave temporaries in that long. The cement is ...
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| Tooth Coming Out | 6/7/2004 |
Q: I'm a single mom who was layed of for some time. I have a great new job now, but I will not be able ...
A: Lisa, Sorry about the delay. AllExperts would not connect last night. It is working again tonight so ...
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| School Project | 6/5/2004 |
Q: Dr.Jeff Dalin My name is Sabrina and I am a Junior at Ramona High School; we where assigned ...
A: I will try to answer your questions... 1) # of years in my career: almost 24 2) like the most: ...
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| Tongue Bite | 6/3/2004 |
Q: This may sound like a weird question. But, while jogging, I accidentally bit my tongue. That was ...
A: Dan, Normally the tongue heals pretty quickly...within 3-5 days. If the bite starts looking bad or ...
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| pediatric question | 5/20/2004 |
Q: Yesterday I took my 4 year old in for her check-up. Our dentist said everything looked good, "no ...
A: Lauren, I am not sure what that means. Baby teeth are listed by Letters not numbers...her teeth are ...
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| Stain or cavity? | 5/7/2004 |
Q: I had a dental cleaning 9 months ago from a close friend dental hygenist and my uncle (who is her ...
A: Annah, I would get a second opinion...I would tend to believe your first dentist. Stain does not ...
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| Implants and crowns | 4/29/2004 |
Q: Dalin, Next month I will have surgery to incert 8 upper implants: two front, two on the left and ...
A: Vlad, There are a lot of factors that come into play here. If you are putting in 8 implants to ...
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| teething delays | 4/12/2004 |
Q: My 2-year-old began cutting teeth at 11 months, and seemed to be cutting them regularly and in the ...
A: There is an age range when teeth are expected to come in. What you describe is not that far off. The ...
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| teeth whitenings | 4/11/2004 |
Q: I have another question if you don't mind: I do have a custom made mouthpiece that was made for me ...
A: Jade, It is simple to test...just put it in and see if it still fits. When I make my patients a ...
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| teeth whitenings | 4/9/2004 |
Q: I'm wondering if you could tell me how these 2 whitening gels are different and which one is more ...
A: Jade, I am not familiar with the brand you are talking about. I use Discus Dental Nite White in my ...
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| X rays for children | 4/6/2004 |
Q: My five year old son went to a pediatric dentist last week and they took a set of x rays for the ...
A: Dave, I am speaking as a dentist here. We can only diagnose what we can see. Clinically we can only ...
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| individual dental insurance | 4/3/2004 |
Q: I hope you can help us. My husband and I are disabled and on a limited income. He really needs his ...
A: Julie, I have no simple ideas for you here. You have to call around to different dentists and see ...
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| 6 year old daughter's front tooth | 3/31/2004 |
Q: ), and her top two middle ones are loose (not super loose, though). One of the two has turned gray ...
A: Tess, Without seeing your daughter, I cannot give you a definitive answer. Baby teeth turn grey ...
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| Teeth Gap | 3/29/2004 |
Q: My daughter who is 12 years old has a gap of about 1 cm between her upper two front incisors. Her ...
A: John, Without seeing your daughter, I cannot give you any definitive advice...but I cannot figure ...
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| whitening | 3/28/2004 |
Q: I've heard that cigarette ashes actually whiten your teen! Is this true? thanks, Jenny
A: Jenny, I have never ever heard of that one...ever. So I would not believe that this can have any ...
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| Bridge | 3/16/2004 |
Q: My fiance has had a metal bridge for a number of years (she plans to move to a porcelin bridge in ...
A: Harrison, I hate to give you bad news but there is no way to temporarily reconnect a broken metal ...
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| Capped Tooth & Pain | 3/14/2004 |
Q: , I am actually an expert over in the Optometry section and thought I would give the service a try. ...
A: Mike, The dentist could not know for certain about whether or not the tooth needed a root canal at ...
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| Capped Tooth & Pain | 3/14/2004 |
Q: , I am actually an expert over in the Optometry section and thought I would give the service a try. ...
A: Mike, A permanent cap should not bother you after a day or so. If it does, then it needs ...
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| tooth problem | 3/1/2004 |
Q: I am 30 Male from Nigeria. i notice that my teeth is cracking and chipping off at the edges. Could ...
A: Ini You need to get into your dentist to have your teeth looked at and fixed if needed. This is the ...
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| Diabetes/Heart Attacks | 2/27/2004 |
Q: Dalin, I am in need of an upper denture. I've heard of an outfit called "Affordable Dentures". ...
A: Mike, I wish I could give you an impartial opinion but I have not heard of that outfit called ...
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| dentures | 2/26/2004 |
Q: I would like t know if there is a way to remove nictione stains from my dentures? I can't find ...
A: David, Call your dentist and see what he or she can do for you. We have tartar and stain removing ...
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| Cavity? | 2/22/2004 |
Q: Dalin, I usually get my teeth cleaned every six months, but this time nine months have passed since ...
A: Debi, I cannot tell you one way or another without seeing the tooth in person. We have not figured ...
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| Toddler Teeth Extraction Crises | 2/8/2004 |
Q: My son is 2 and a halfHello, My son is suppose to be seen Monday to have his 2 front teeth ...
A: Now that helps me out. He would not lose these teeth until age 6 or 7 or so. If they are extracted ...
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| VANEERS | 2/3/2004 |
Q: HEY DOCTOR I have invisalign's on and my scenario is once done with braces, my front 2 teeth will be ...
A: Joe, It is your dentist's job to make those 2 veneers match your two front teeth EXACTLY. That is ...
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