| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Gold Crown Repair | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I have viewed several Q&A forums online now and read where it seems to be fairly common practice to ...
A: Once the crown is perferated you have leakage.That leakage contaminates the inside of the tooth ...
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| ENAMEL | 11/9/2009 |
Q: IN THE PAST 2 YEARS I HAVE LOST 50PDS AND HAD A CHILD. I HAVE HAD VERY LITTLE PROBLEMS WITH MY TEETH ...
A: The chipped teeth are not related to your weight loss or pregnancy.There is no problem with your ...
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| canine extraction | 10/29/2009 |
Q: i would prefer to not get braces. Would it be possible to get it removed and insert a denture or ...
A: First you have to determine if the adult canine is pesent and impacted in some way that would ...
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| Extraction on Upper Back Right Molar/Implant? | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Mosary: I wrote you before when I had a lower molar implant done (#19) and you were most helpful. ...
A: If you have the full complement of teeth you describe it would be nice to replace the tooth with an ...
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| possible dentist malpractice? | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I recently changed my dentist because my original dentist retired. When i was having my teeth ...
A: When the filling was redone it was deeper than before due to whatever defects in the original ...
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| Hole in tooth | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have a tooth in the upper right rear of my mouth that had a root canal done several years ago. ...
A: If there's a hole in the tooth there's a problem because the root canal therapy that you had done ...
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| Extraction of 2nd to back molar | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I had my back 2 molars filled about 10 years ago the 2nd to back one developed pulpitis 12 weeks ago ...
A: The tooth requires a root canal treatment to eliminate the source of infection.After this is done ...
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| bone grafting for implants improve soft tissue? | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I had three pre molars extracted for orthodontics 2 ontop and 1 below, to fix a class 2 overjet and ...
A: No,I'm saying that the teeth definately support the facial musculature and tissues but in order to ...
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| bone grafting for implants improve soft tissue? | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I had three pre molars extracted for orthodontics 2 ontop and 1 below, to fix a class 2 overjet and ...
A: I don't believe that the amount of alveolar bone lost over the period you describe was the sole ...
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| Old silver filling now sensitive to cold | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there are symptoms that would suggest I need to replace an old silver filling. My ...
A: That doesn't sound like an old filling,to me 15 to 25 years is old.Anyway,it would be a good idea to ...
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| Cracked tooth | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal about 2 years ago this July, and I never got a permanent crown. I know this is ...
A: It has to be examined to determine if the crack makes the tooth no longer restorable.If all this ...
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| Permanent White Fillings | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Mosery, I hope you are doing well today. I wanted to ask you a question in regards to a permanent ...
A: First get the bite checked out and make sure it's not "high".After the bite is relieved,I would ...
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| Getting to the bottom of a toothache | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have a toothache, but I am afraid of the dentist. Can you tell me what the dentist will do (and ...
A: The dentist will take an x ray,examine your mouth and ask you some questions that could help in ...
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| dry socket | 6/18/2009 |
Q: after a tooth extraction last Wednesday I developed dry socket. I re-visited my dentist and he ...
A: It would be a good idea to find out what's in the gauze.Ask the Dr to inquire if that info isn't ...
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| Crowns | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I am from the UK but moved to South China in January due to work and will return back to the UK in ...
A: It is not normal to have the pain you describe.I could only advise you to try and get the proper ...
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| Abutments | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Mosery, I am getting an implant bridge for tooth # 22,23,24,25,26 and 27.(All six teeth are missing ...
A: The dentist and periodontist should coordinate what gets placed on top of the implant.It should be ...
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| infection around gold crown??? | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I am a retired dental hygienist, and know how to maintain healthy gum tissue with impecible dental ...
A: Sorry.Thats what I'm suggesting.Understand This has to be confirmed by an exam and follow up.Don't ...
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| infection around gold crown??? | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am a retired dental hygienist, and know how to maintain healthy gum tissue with impecible dental ...
A: Sounds like it may be a cracked tooth.Especially with the occlusion you describe.Staying off Fosamax ...
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| problem with gums after canker sore healing | 6/12/2009 |
Q: About a week ago, I had quite a bad canker sore which developed from eating too much citrus fruit. ...
A: I don't believe the flap is related to the canker sore.It's related to the erupting wisdom teeth and ...
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| effects of surgery for implant | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Four weeks ago I had an upper eye tooth removed and a screw/implant attached to the bone for a ...
A: Four weeks sounds like a long time to be having the symptoms you describe.I would get back to the ...
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| Tooth decay | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I just had my number 4 tooth pulled because i had really bad tooth decay with it but i was wondering ...
A: If the tooth was badly decayed perhaps a root canal would have been a good choice if there was ...
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| Bad breath. | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I went to my dentist 3 months ago about this foul smell i was having in my mouth and he had to ...
A: You should have a full mouth series of x rays and an exam.Both procedures were to treat problems ...
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| sons chipped permanent teeth | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Both teeth were more than 50% gone. He has had root canals on both teeth and the local dentist has ...
A: He could get caps at any time as long as it's with the undrstanding that they will need to be ...
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| Ibuprofen | 6/5/2009 |
Q: Mosery, I need your opinion on something. Is ibuprofen considered a good pain reliever for swelling ...
A: Advil is ibuprofen.All medications have nasty possible side effects.It a risk versus benefit ...
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| Root Canal/Pain | 6/3/2009 |
Q: , I had a root canal about a week ago. It was for a tooth that has been bugging me for about a ...
A: It could take a while to fully heal.The Dr. cleaned out and sealed up the tooth but the residual ...
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| provisional restoration | 5/21/2009 |
Q: Dr. Mosery, i'm a patient at a local dental school. My student dr. made me a flipper to replace ...
A: Flippers are a nuisance, bigtime.Perhaps seek out the student Dr's instructor who has more ...
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| implant / crown / gum transplant | 5/21/2009 |
Q: 4 years ago I broke my upper jaw by running into a netball pole on a tennis court. My lateral ...
A: What you're experiencing is root sensitivity from some recession of the gum in the area.It's quite ...
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| infection or something else | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I came back from the dentist, and the x-rays show a dark or gray spot above one of my front teeth. ...
A: Get to an endodontist have them perform the exam and tests to determine exactly what's going on. I ...
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| Cracked Tooth After Root Canal | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I hope I can describe this to you in an understandable manner. My tooth cracked about 5-6 weeks ...
A: Hard to say without seeing a preop x ray.He might have been excavating decay in addition to gaining ...
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| Cavity/filling advice please | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I no longer trust my current dentist and I am shopping around for a new one. However I was hoping ...
A: Your dentist is correct.The root canal is in order.We don't wait for antibiotics to clear up an ...
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| core build up | 5/11/2009 |
Q: a temporary cap came off and I had to go to a different dentist to have it put back in. Is it ...
A: Temporary cap is just that....Temporary.That means the restoration should be finished in a short ...
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| FMD, Resin filings and Implants | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I hadn't seen a dentist since Nov 07 and before that, I saw my dentist every 6 months from 1999 till ...
A: FMD is a very deep cleaning. An implant is a nice option and will give your more chewing ...
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| permanent bridges | 5/8/2009 |
Q: , I had a permanent bridge made for my bottom teeth about 7 mos. ago, and ran into money issues and ...
A: 7 months is a long time to have a temporary without finishing up the case.You probably got decay ...
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| red spot, and gray stain or spot | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I had a root canal procedure done on my tooth several weeks ago, and I noticed that next to the ...
A: The red spot could be a number of things ranging from minor inflammation to more complex ...
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| Pediatric Tooth Trauma | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My daughter fell at a park while on vacation and hit her front top two teeth. Since we have been ...
A: The other option would be to treat these teeh with a pulpectomy.It's like a baby root canal.Then ...
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| tooth color | 5/1/2009 |
Q: My sister's teeth have been turning black for years now. She is 40 and they are completely black and ...
A: The black you're referring to might be decay,stain or defective enamel.First you would have to ...
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| Dr. plz look it | 4/27/2009 |
Q: doc, i am Aryan from nepal.My abnormality is that i do lack enamel layer in my teeth.it seems ...
A: If it's tetracycline stain then the enamel will be present but dark.If it's amelogenesis imperfecta ...
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| TMJ Treatments | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My 17 year old son has been diagnosed with TMJ. The path of treatment being recommended is to place ...
A: Veneers on a 17 year old is not something commonly done.First I would get a 2nd opinion regarding ...
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| Pain after wisdom tooth extraction | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I had all of my wisdom teeth extracted on 15/04 and after swelling, pain etc had dramatically ...
A: Dry socket pain is usually quite severe.It would be within normal limits to have the pain you're ...
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| root canals | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I have had a root canal on one of my tooth, and it still feels achy pain from time to time when I ...
A: If you know its a problem you should take care of it.The possibilities of further complications to ...
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| root canals | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have had a root canal on one of my tooth, and it still feels achy pain from time to time when I ...
A: If the tooth is tender as you describe it may or may not show up on the x ray.If there are issues at ...
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| dentist | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 7 and has already lost about 4 teeth. How many more will she lose and re-grow and ...
A: Your daughter starts out with 20 teeth.10 upper and lower.These teeth will all be replaced. In ...
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| Implant/Bridge | 4/10/2009 |
Q: My number 3 tooth cracked and I had it extracted. But I can't afford an implant or bridge right ...
A: There is no danger to having the space open as it presents.Over a prolonged period of time the site ...
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| extraction site dislodged after 3wks | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I was advised on a Thurs. afternoon to have a root canal 3wks ago. The pain was so bad that Thurs ...
A: Sorry I couldn't respond earlier.The area should heal little by little .I can't really comment since ...
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| Dental Crowns, Cerac and Process | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am quite concerned about the materials in dental crowns. I have read an Italian study (2006) about ...
A: I don't think you concerns are warranted.Understand that these restorations are perfectly safe and ...
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| Gum Disease | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My step daughter has advanced gum disease and told that implants are not possible as back teeth were ...
A: Perhaps if there is adequate bone anteriorly she could get 2 or 4 implants in the anterior region ...
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| tooth extraction | 4/3/2009 |
Q: To whom it may concern; I have a question about what to do after pulling a molar tooth. It is ...
A: When you have a tooth removed the hole fills in gradually and eventually the gum smooths out ...
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| tooth enamel! | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I am currently 20 years old and for some time now (maybe a few years) I have noticed that my two ...
A: What you're describing sounds more like a bite issue than anything you have used to brush your ...
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| Implant abutment or healing cap being loose any problem? | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I recently had an implant done and the cap over it, which the dentist called an abutment has come ...
A: It would be most favorable to have the healing screw or abutment tightened.If not it's not the end ...
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| An Irratating burn from a wisdom tooth extraction | 3/29/2009 |
Q: A month ago I had a wisdom tooth pulled and some cavatities filled. I formed a "dry socket" from the ...
A: Dry sockets are infrequent but also unpredictable.We could do everything right and still get a dry ...
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| implants, veneers and gum/bone health | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Mosery, Would you tell me your opinion, please, regarding prognosis for restorations placed more ...
A: Occlusal overload is prevented by the dentist.Ant teeth have an excellent prognosis.Grafts do ...
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| implants, veneers and gum/bone health | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Mosery, Would you tell me your opinion, please, regarding prognosis for restorations placed more ...
A: 2mm under the gumline is a bit much.It would depend on the contour as well as the depth.Restorations ...
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| Caps vs Implants and Root Canals | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am 67 years old and need several caps. My Dentist wants to do root canals before he does a cap. My ...
A: Not every tooth that gets a cap requires a root canal.It would be indicated if there is much decay ...
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| What is dental catagory for cleaning tea stains, and what is the reasonable rate for such service? | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Rafael, Recently, I did a dental service for cleaning my tea stains on my teeth. It took no more ...
A: If you didn't receive local anesthesia I doubt you had a full mouth scaling and root planing which ...
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| Crowns | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I apologize for the length of it. My situation is this: I have had all four of my front teeth ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you a had a bad experience.This could be very frustrating for the patient as you ...
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| Implant Healing Caps | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I had implants placed immediately after having my top four front teeth removed. While healing, I ...
A: This second stage surgery is much easier than the first.You'll get numbed up and a small incision is ...
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| root canal | 3/10/2009 |
Q: why would you root canal and crown a baby tooth in a 7 year old
A: The function of the primary teeth is one of space maintainence.They stay in place until the adult ...
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| Bridge or Implant | 3/9/2009 |
Q: Mosery, I am a 23 year old woman and I am in good overall health. I have been trying to get my ...
A: The implants would be the best treatment hands down.They don't compare to a removable bridge or even ...
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| chipped tooth | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Yesterday I tripped and fell on a sidewalk that was uneven and managed to chip my front tooth in the ...
A: It depends on how hard you hit the tooth.This tenderness you're describing might be temporary or it ...
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| baby teeth | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I have a four year old girl who just had a dental visit. The dentist says she has four cavities two ...
A: The crowns you're referring to are not like adult crowns where the tooth is fully prepared an ...
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| dental bridge | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I am 21 year old my dentist performed a root canal on my two front bottom teeth after they had ...
A: The partial is an option though not ideal.If you can make this a financial priority the treatmentof ...
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| 6yo daughters teeth | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have a couple concerns and questions about my 6yo daughter. Let me start by saying that the reason ...
A: At 6 years old, sounds like she's right on schedule as far as eruption is concerned.You could get an ...
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| old filling under new crown | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a crown work on #15 based on "Old and big filling, that makes my tooth not safe in the long ...
A: I prefer to remove the old restoration in it's entirety and place a new buildup.This gives us a ...
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| old filling under new crown | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Morning, Doctor! I have crown job on #15 based on "my old filling is too big and old, so it makes my ...
A: The old filling you had could no longer support the tooth adequately.The Dr prepared the tooth and ...
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| Receded gums | 2/20/2009 |
Q: i just retired from playing professional hockey, i currently wear a partial that holds four teeth. I ...
A: If you're a candidate,implants are the way to go.As we get older the gums tend to receed.Normal ...
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| Implant Placement Complication | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Brief History: On November 11th of 2007, I was scheduled for a dental implant (tooth #12). The ...
A: After 6 weeks the extraction site bone scaffolding begins to shrink.An X ray taken in the dental ...
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| cracked tooth | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am 59 years of age and in good health. In the last five years I have had three cracked teeth, all ...
A: The causes of cracked teeth are many.You could have had very large restorations on those teeth that ...
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| braces removal laws? | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have had my braces on for three years now which is merely a year longer than the stated time I ...
A: Why don't you discuss this with your parents first.They probably paid a significant sum of money to ...
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| Chipped tooth after crown inserted | 2/15/2009 |
Q: Mosery, Thank you in advance for your help. Last Monday, I had a crown put on my first lower molar ...
A: The high bite is a problem.Don't challenge that side with anything tht requires alot of chewing.Get ...
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| COST OF A TEMPORARY BRIDGE | 2/13/2009 |
Q: MY WIFE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED LOOSENING OF HER BRIDGE IN THE UPPER FRONT PORTION (INCISOR TO INCISOR) ...
A: I don't comment on fees because they depend on many variables that I can't quantify without an ...
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| Tooth pain | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Recently I had started having pain in what I thought was my third molar. Let's start off at I have ...
A: That's a rough experience.If root canal isn't performed the tooth has to be removed.There's really ...
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| Dental Crown Identification | 2/11/2009 |
Q: After reading zirconium dioxide (albeit in powdered form) has been shown to cause lung cancer, I ...
A: The crown you are referring to is a finished product,fused and complete.You will not ingest this ...
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| Differing recommendations | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have consulted with several Dentists and Oral Surgeons over the last few weeks, and am yet to get ...
A: I appreciate your quandary.As a patient it seems like there should be a black and white decision to ...
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| implant | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I want an implant put next to my right front tooth. I have not had a tooth there for years. Can you ...
A: I don't comment on fees since Without an exam a fee is really meaningless.Is there bone or not,are ...
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| Tooth # 31 | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I went to a dentist for regular checkup.He says that my tooth # 31 needs to be extracted as the ...
A: Extraction would be the treatment of choice.You could do the root canal but the foundation left ...
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| Bulimia and Tooth Implanys | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have been stuggling with Bulimia and Anorexia for about 9 years now. I have been in and out of ...
A: The implant would be an excellent idea since you will not have to battle decay any longer with a ...
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| Bridge | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I am having the tooth behind my eye tooth extracted. If I replace it with a permanent bridge, how ...
A: To have a fixed restoration the eye tooth and the tooth behind the one you're having removed should ...
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| I'm thinking of aborting my 4-tooth bridge procedure midway. What are my options from here? | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My dentist (a dental student actually) has started a four-tooth bridge. The first abutment tooth ...
A: The fixed restoration feels like your own teeth when done properly.The removable restoration is not ...
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| I'm thinking of aborting my 4-tooth bridge procedure midway. What are my options from here? | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My dentist (a dental student actually) has started a four-tooth bridge. The first abutment tooth ...
A: You can have the two teeth that were already prepared crowned as you describe and have a removable ...
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| My teeth hurt | 2/1/2009 |
Q: The teeth on the right side of my mouth hurt everytime I drink anything hot, cold, or eat something ...
A: If x rays and exam came back ok the simplest thing to try would be a sensitive tooth toothpaste like ...
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| Veneers and Caps for my canines and Incisors | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am 50 years old, kids are finally grown,time for Mom to take care of her teeth. I have strong ...
A: For these six anterior teeth I would prefer to cover those that already have caps with all ceramic ...
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| x rays | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have been going to the same dentist for many years and like his treatment. Two years ago I had my ...
A: I'm not certain about the status of the legal reasons.I do know that treating a patient without the ...
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| failed implant | 1/29/2009 |
Q: my daughter 23 years old recently had two implants done and she went to our cosmetic dentist today ...
A: The site could be grafted and built up again.It will take time.There are many reasons for ...
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| Bone Graft | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I had a tooth pulled and bone graft done 1 week ago.. I am still in alot of pain.. By jaw bone hurts ...
A: Hard to say,without knowing what preceeded the extraction,how difficult the extraction was,it's ...
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| baby tooth cracking... | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I am 23 years old and have several baby molars in my mouth. One has been fading slowly, and denists ...
A: If it's slowly disintegrating as you describe it would be to your advantage to have it removed and ...
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| A Career in dentistry | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am a Freshman in highschool and am currently doing a CRLE(Career Related Learning Experience) ...
A: You need a ba or bs degree then 4 years of dental school. It would help to work in the related field ...
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| Tooth enamel | 1/7/2009 |
Q: The enamel is coming off my teeth why is this happening and what can be done to fix this
A: There could be multiple reasons why enamel would be chipping off.It could be due to a deficiency ...
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| wisdom teeth | 1/7/2009 |
Q: According to the public section of the ADA website it appears it is a patient's responsibility to ...
A: I never heard of that before.We do the exam and advise the pts about their health,conditions and ...
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| resin based treatments | 1/2/2009 |
Q: My dentist has recommended a procedure to address the wearing away of enamel on some of my teeth. ...
A: This procedure is used for the past 30 yearswith excellent success.I can't comment on your ...
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| Hypoplastic Permanent teeth | 12/29/2008 |
Q: My 6yrs old son was recently diagnosed with hypoplastic teeth. he was given some antibiotics at a ...
A: Bonding is a general term for restoring teeth with a tooth colored composite material.We BOND this ...
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| sinus lift | 12/27/2008 |
Q: "I recently (2 weeks ago) had a sinus lift procedure done and then an implant on the same day. I ...
A: Hard to say what's going on it's too early to tell.The sinus lift procedure is a surgical lifting of ...
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| Wisdom tooth extraction and root canal treatment | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I had my impacted wisdom tooth (lower left 8th tooth) extracted very recently(6 days ago) along with ...
A: The stitches are where you describe because the surgeon had to reflect the gum in that area to ...
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| Dental Implant - Side effects | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I had an dental implant inserted in July and am scheduled for the crown to be placed in December. I ...
A: I don't know where you got your information but it's definately not reliable.Titanium Dental ...
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| Children's Dental | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My son has been on the Gluten, Dairy and Soy free diet for 4 1/2 years as he has recovered from ...
A: Adult teeth are noticeably darker than baby teeth.Once the tooth is developed what you see is what ...
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| crowning a tooth before braces | 11/19/2008 |
Q: my 17yr old daughter is waiting to get braces on as soon as dental work is finished.the orthodontist ...
A: You have to get the two drs on the same page.Personally I would not want a finished crown on #10 ...
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| toothache after a crown | 11/7/2008 |
Q: There was a patient with a similar problem I have. I am talking about the patient with a cracked ...
A: I can't possibly explain what's going on with your case since I was not the treating Dr.,did not ...
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| Wisdom Tooth | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if there was a certain age when wisdom teeth stops coming in. I am 29 and have had ...
A: If the wisdom teeth are growing straight they would normally come in between the ages of 18 ...
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| accidental pluckin of the entire front teeth of 3 1/2 yrs old | 11/1/2008 |
Q: my 3 1/2 year old daughter was playing with her grandmother,her grandmothers chain locker ...
A: So basically the tooth was extracted in it's entirety-this is a much bettr scenario than if the ...
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| Back molar removal - causes facial sagging? | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I do not plan to replace it with an implant due to the cost. Will I have facial sagging as a result ...
A: If it has to come out,get it out.If after it's removed you miss the biting efficiency when the tooth ...
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| bridgework | 10/28/2008 |
Q: The metal behind my bridgework is showing at the gum line. I realize this is probably because of ...
A: The band of metal that you've noticed on the tongue side of your bridge was there from the very ...
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| Multiple Sumptoms | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am 28 years old and within the few years have been experiencing pain due to what I thought was my ...
A: You need a full mouth of x rays and a thorough exam.This is the best and most economical investment ...
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| cleaning around dental implant | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My hygienist won't attempt to clean around my implants, she says it can cause more problems. I floss ...
A: We want the implant gum interface to be as smooth as possible.The thinking goes that if you scale ...
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| cleaning around dental implant | 10/24/2008 |
Q: My hygienist won't attempt to clean around my implants, she says it can cause more problems. I floss ...
A: It's no big deal to clean around the implants,there really isn't anything to scale however.I like to ...
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| Cracked tooth | 10/21/2008 |
Q: my question is about a cracked tooth. In May of this year, I went to the dentist after having ...
A: I would recommend to you get the proper treatment.The antibiotics did not put out the fire whatever ...
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| incisor | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Good Greetings. My six year old son's Mandibular central incisors are loose and I wonder at what age ...
A: It sounds like he's right on schedule.AS the adult teeth erupt they'll push the primary teeth out ...
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| Crown placed over calcified root. | 10/20/2008 |
Q: had a porcelain crown on my #12 back in 2005. The dentist did not do any root preparation on the ...
A: For the tooth to snap off at the gumline ,though unfortunate,it can and does occur.As long as there ...
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| Burned gums as resulf of teeth whitening... | 10/19/2008 |
Q: 2 days ago I went to my dentist to have my teeth whitened. She used a product called "Zoom" to ...
A: Your gums should healin 7 -10 days,just like a pizza burn.Every day will get better.Don't poke at ...
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| bump on the gum of a tooth | 10/16/2008 |
Q: What can I do at home for the pain while waiting to get a root canal I have a limited amount of cash ...
A: There really is no substitute for treatment.This is definately a high priority thing to take care of ...
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| Incisor color change after accident in 24 hours | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I hit my face on the ground by an accident a few days ago. My incisor suddenly changed to gray and ...
A: It sounds like the tooth got badly traumatized.You're most probably going to require a root canal ...
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| complication following 3 unit bridge | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My wife had a missing tooth #13 for over 20 years. She had a fixed bridge put in over tooths # ...
A: Look for a prosthodontist.That's a specialist in crowns and bridges.It's unlikely a preoperative ...
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| complication following 3 unit bridge | 10/11/2008 |
Q: My wife had a missing tooth #13 for over 20 years. She had a fixed bridge put in over tooths # ...
A: A mold and impression is the same thing.I can't understand why the temp could not be contoured to ...
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| placing an implant post after an extraction | 10/11/2008 |
Q: Immediately after the difficult extraction of tooth 13 (came out in 3 pieces), my dentist asked if I ...
A: Tooth # 13 lends itself to an immediate placement option if there's adequate bone.The number of ...
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| Undescended eyetooth | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I am 42. My permanent right eyetooth never descended. X-rays show that it is about two tooth spaces ...
A: You need 2 consults.One with the orthodontist to see if they think the canine could be brought into ...
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| Not sure how to proceed with dental treatment | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Sir I just woke up one morning and my front, top tooth ached quite badly. My dentist said that the ...
A: Have the tooth evaluated by an oral surgeon.The procedure you had done-an apicoectomy sometimes ...
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| implant-pain after abutement | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Mosery, what a nice site. My question is, I had three implants done by my periodontist, everything ...
A: You should be pain free before the case is finished.Maybe it would be a good idea to go back to the ...
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| abutments and bridges | 9/22/2008 |
Q: How are you, Dr. Mosery, I have three Zimmer Tapered Screw Implants in places of teeth ## 28, 29 ...
A: The castable plastic gets burned out(melted out,destroyed) in the fabrication of the restoration.If ...
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| Premature tooth loss in child | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Our 5.5 year old son first loss his two front upper teeth in short sequence about 6 months ago. He ...
A: Losing the two upper teeth is fine as long as there appears to be replacements up there.As far as ...
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| bitter taste in my mouth after dental implants | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Mosery: I am a 53 (145 lb)year old female who had 2 implants placed on the upper left side of my ...
A: I never heard of that side effect from amoxicillin.The chlorhexidine does have a minor effect on ...
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| upper molar extraction | 9/19/2008 |
Q: My name is Jack. I am a junior dentist currently working in government dental clinic with experience ...
A: I routinely section these teeth with a surgical length bur cutting the first molar into 3 pieces ...
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| Holes in my two front teeth | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have two holes in both of my front two teeth. I was wondering what that's from. I am a smoker but ...
A: You have decay on these front teeth.Get to the dentist to try and save them otherwise you will lose ...
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| Tooth replacement? | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I am 48 years old and recently had my #19 tooth extracted and had bone grafting done for an ...
A: You would be best served by replacing the tooth.If not other teeth in the surrounding area will ...
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| snap implants | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I have heard that there is a form of implants for the lower plate that is a form of snaps that hold ...
A: Certainly! I do them all the time.I rarely make a lower denture without them.You would have to get ...
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| silver caps | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My 7 year old went to a practice that has allegedly put silver caps on when they weren't needed. We ...
A: The silver caps you're referring to are stainless steel crowns.They are used to maintain the ...
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| Painful new bridge | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I recently had a three unit bridge installed with one missing tooth in the middle and two anchor ...
A: It could be a number of things.It could be one of the supporting teeth.It could be a bite ...
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| Retained root tip after wisdom tooth extraction | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I am 28 years old and had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted by a general dentist. The tooth was ...
A: At this point it would be a good idea to get an oral surgeon's opinion.If the root tip is in a ...
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| swollen lymph node after visit to dentist | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Hadn't been to a dentist in about six years...saw the hygenist first, two hours of a lot of ...
A: Go see an oral surgeon,they would be the ones to best evaluate this for you. You should be ashamed ...
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| i got hit in the top of my front teeth | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I had a mouth peice in there is no damage to teeth but my gums feel irratated and relly tight it ...
A: The mouthpiece protected the teeth from fracture but if you got hit hard enough the trauma might be ...
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| non-impacted wisdom tooth | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have only one wisdom tooth left that is crooked and higher up. It has been bothering me for over ...
A: Once You're adequately anesthetized acces will be much easier for the dr.You'll be fine.If you're ...
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| dental adhesive | 6/6/2008 |
Q: i was wondering could you please tell me what kinds of glue do dentist use to put in gold teeth ...
A: There are various cements used for different restorative purposes.I would NOT recommend you cement ...
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| adult with baby tooth | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I am 28 years old and have a baby tooth on the bottom right side, 3rd from the back. I know for ...
A: You should have an x ray taken to determine how much of the tooth is left and if it's worth the ...
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| crown | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I had a problem: between my last two teeth on the upper left side where always stuck a lot of food. ...
A: Ask the dentist to close the contact for you on the new crown.This will solve your problem.Unless ...
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| Crown | 5/21/2008 |
Q: My dentist told me i need a crown. The tooth (upper molar) has had a filling but he says it is ...
A: The crown serves to better support the tooth when a filling couild no longer do so.The tooth is ...
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| horizontal lines | 5/18/2008 |
Q: After dental inetervention at 1st and 2nd tooth on the left in the upper jaw, I noticed dark ...
A: The lines you describe sound more like developmental fever lines.The seperating matrix used for ...
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| Broken tooth | 5/17/2008 |
Q: i have had a root canal and am waiting for a crown. it has been 19 days since the root canal and my ...
A: Usually the tooth is prepared and a temporary crown is placed until the fished crown comes back from ...
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| root canal/root fracture | 5/12/2008 |
Q: 5 years ago, a crown was placed on a lower molar - the dentist said the prep was very close to the ...
A: The procedure you're referring to is a hemisection of the tooth.That means one root would hold the ...
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| Pain where silver cap is | 5/10/2008 |
Q: My daughter had a root canal done almost a year ago and since we have had the silver cap put on we ...
A: Sounds like agood idea.There should be no puss,no pain and no swelling associated with the work ...
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| question | 5/9/2008 |
Q: 1. When they talk about the life of an implant do they mean the life of just the external part OR ...
A: They usually refer to the whole assembly ,that is the fixture placed in the bone as well as the ...
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| maryland bridge | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Mosery, I've lost teeth #4 & #5 to root resorption, and #3 was long ago extracted for orthodontic ...
A: Maryland bridge is out of the question.I would prefer a removable partial until you could see your ...
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| Dental Implant | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have been dealing with this infection on my tooth for the past couple of weeks. I have visited ...
A: The only way to know if you would be a candidate is through an exam and at the least a panoramic x ...
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| What is a "bonded buildup"... | 5/6/2008 |
Q: ...in the context of installing a crown (without root canal treatment)? My dentist ground the tooth, ...
A: Usually the buildup is done BEFORE the impression.In theory you could excavate,take the impression ...
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| gum inflamation after crown | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Dr. Mosery, I had a root canal retreat 7 months ago, and a new crown put on 3 months ago. Since the ...
A: It may be your only option to get a healthy result.They would take away about 2 mm of bone .it would ...
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| general anaesthesia for 2 year old with 2 small cavities? | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My 2-year-old daughter requires 2 small fillings and sealants in 4 other teeth. Her dentist works ...
A: I don't treat 2 year olds but it sounds like it would be a good choice to get some more input from ...
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| Toothache | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I recently went to a dentist in my area to have a cavity filled with composite. It was in my right ...
A: I'm saying that a medicated filling would calm an irreversible pulpitis only to blow up in the ...
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| Toothache | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I recently went to a dentist in my area to have a cavity filled with composite. It was in my right ...
A: You need the root canal as soon as possible. Medicated fillings are rarely if ever used any more if ...
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| Fillings | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I went to a new dentist today to have a crown put on teeth that recently had root canal performed. ...
A: Only amalgam has mercury. An x ray WILL NOT reveal whether it's amalgam or silver/glass ionomer this ...
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| crowns | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I hoes this have just about every tooth in my mouth crowned about 2 yrs ago...Now I'm hearing about ...
A: THe metal in crowns is not bad for you.There are a very small fraction of patients that have ...
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| implants | 4/20/2008 |
Q: my daughter who is 22 had some trauma to her front teeth about 12 years ago. Teeth 8,9,10 are toast ...
A: It could definately stay in at night.As long as it's cleaned thoroughly when she brushes at nightshe ...
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| Post Root Scaling and Planing | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I just had a root scaling and planing on the top and bottom right quadrants of my mouth 2 weeks ago ...
A: Sounds like the procedure was done right.The spaces you feel are due to the gums shrinking which is ...
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| Fillings | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I went to a new dentist today to have a crown put on teeth that recently had root canal performed. ...
A: I am not aware of any permanent restorative materials except one which is called Miracle mix it's a ...
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| root canal | 4/19/2008 |
Q: my 11 year old son is going for a root canal on tuesday and i'm not really sure he needs it. he ...
A: Sorry for the delay ,I've been away from my computer and forgot to log a vacation date.I don't know ...
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| implants | 4/17/2008 |
Q: my daughter who is 22 had some trauma to her front teeth about 12 years ago. Teeth 8,9,10 are toast ...
A: You should consider the fixed bridgewithout implants as the least favorable.Regarding the two other ...
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| Apicectomy & bone loss | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have gold peg crowns in place which the dentist says he cannot remove to perform conventional root ...
A: If the apico fails, most probably there will be some bone loss at the apex of the teeth associated ...
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| Teeth Whitening | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 year old male. I was given a lot of good things in life, teeth were not one of them. To ...
A: The light is a farce.What the light does is generate heat, the heat dries out the teeth and they ...
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| upper cuspid removed-now what? | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Mosery,I recently needed to have my upper cuspid (next to the upper molar tooth)removed since it was ...
A: The ideal choice is to replace the missing tooth with an implant.The crowding you have with the ...
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| Dental Crown | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I had a root canal a few days ago and I need to get a crown placed. I am not concerned with ...
A: Material cost in a neglible part of the total fee you pat for a crown.Any porcelain fused to ...
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| Dental Crowns | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I had 2 root canals completed about 3 weeks ago on teeth #4 and #5. I have have since gone for a ...
A: Trust your Dr to do the right thing for you.The labs usually deal with the brands of materials they ...
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| question re. implant procedure | 4/7/2008 |
Q: most of the exposed part of the tooth is gone & apparently there is decay on what is left. He has ...
A: It would be ok to place the implant after 6 weeks usually.I would prefer an implant over a bridge ...
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| Dentures | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Dr. Mosery, I hope I can explain my question. My mother recently had an upper denture made, this ...
A: The only option is to remake the denture.When the new denture is made its important to bring in the ...
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| abscess/extraction/graft/implant | 4/6/2008 |
Q: "In preparation for an implant, if extracton & bone graft are done simultaneously, is there a ...
A: You're asking good questions I'll try to touch on as much as possible with my response. First ...
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| extract or leave dodgy root canals | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Due to poor dentistry had all molars root filled 20 years ago and now it appears very badly root ...
A: If the work was done 20years ago the question I have for you now is if the tooth is syptomatic and ...
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| Bridge connected to the eye tooth | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I had one denist tell me that a bridge could not be connected to an eye tooth. Something about how ...
A: There's absolutely no problem with using the eye tooth as you describe as an abutment for a bridge. ...
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| root canal | 4/2/2008 |
Q: should my wife's dentist told us that root canal was a possibility before she drilled her tooth ...
A: Very often the Dr will not be able to ascertain the need for root canal therapy until excavation of ...
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| congenital missing teeth | 4/2/2008 |
Q: im am writing on behalf of my 14 year old brother who suffers from congenital missing teeth. the ...
A: This is a classic case of congenitally missing laterals. The treatment of choice would be to have ...
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| temporary fixed bridge | 4/1/2008 |
Q: my dentist says i can have a temporary fixed bridge for periods of 6 months and have replaced on and ...
A: If money is the reason for this temp.I would prefer to hold off until you could afford the final ...
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| Fillings and pain while chewing | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I recently had two fillings for "sugar bite" cavities situated in the back two molars, on either ...
A: hard to say without seeing the size of the retoration.It could get better or you may need more ...
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| Orthondontic Implant Question | 3/31/2008 |
Q: the spring that was attached to my ortho implant snapped off. It's now handing off from the wire ...
A: I'm not sure what you're referring to when you say you have an ortho implant.In any event if the ...
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| my child tooth extraction | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I notice she had an infection in her gums right above the tooth she had gotten the root ...
A: It's usually not a problem to leave the space of a prematurely lost baby tooth in the anterior ...
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| implants (time frame) | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what the most propitious time frame would be from the time one gets an implant to ...
A: I would say the soonest I would final porcelain restorations.Actual teeth on implants of a ...
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| tooth extraction/ residual pain | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Dr Mosery, I hope you can shed some insite on this for me. I am 39 years old and in the ...
A: #31 might be sensitive due to the exposed root surface after ext. of 30.Don't go with a bridge to ...
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| Tooth subject to violent removal | 3/18/2008 |
Q: A few years ago a dentist took an x-ray and said that I had some kind of infection around the root ...
A: It sounds like you have an advanced periodontal problem.Implants would be out of the question and so ...
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| Root Canal | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Mosery, I recently went to my dentist and he recommended that I replace an old filling due to ...
A: Many times the teeth appear restorable and the dentist will give the tooth the benefit of the doubt ...
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| Local anaesthetics | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have recently had 2 instances where I have given separate patients infiltration injections to ...
A: The only thing I could think of is perhaps you're putting too much volume of anesthetic too quickly ...
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| advice please.. | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who uses pure baking soda to brush his teeth. What are the ups/downs of doing this? ...
A: If used carefully it's fine.If you like the fresh taste of baking soda they have arm and hammer ...
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| infection after baby root canal | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Our daughter is 5 years old and she had to go through a baby root canal on January 7th for her lower ...
A: You could do 2 things Remove the tooth(strongly recommended) Get to an endodontist and have it ...
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| Wisdom tooth extraction | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I had my bottom left wisdom tooth pulled last thursday morning, today I have minimal pain, but my ...
A: It sounds like everything is healing ok.You might have some debris in the socket.Rinse gently with ...
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| Infected bicuspid upper (L) side | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have a bridge on the left side that includes the incisor, cannine and bicuspid. This was done 20 ...
A: As you've discovered the tooth has to be removed,no question.It's a festering wound that will ...
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| root canal pain | 3/2/2008 |
Q: on wednesday i had a root canal performed on a front tooth for the 2nd time. I premedicated w/500mg ...
A: Get back in and ahve the treating dr check it out.Staying on the antibiotics is preferable.If you ...
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| root canel problems | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My husband had a root canel done about a year ago, before this he suffered mild pain in this area. ...
A: I don't know what he means by file shavings.Did he dissect the tooth and put it under a ...
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| Implant supported bridge vs Indiividual Implants | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if you can provide any information on an Implant Supported Bridge (for 7 teeth) ...
A: Cost should really be similar.For 7 teeth to be replaced if there's adequate bone I would place 7 ...
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| food gets stuck between bottom crowns | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I just got two CAPTEK crowns installed on my bottom right side molar and premolar teeth. One molar ...
A: You have an open contact.Not acceptable.If it's between the 2 new crowns perhaps one getting redone ...
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| Tooth extraction/bone graft | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I had #31 extracted yesterday. With my tongue I could feel a raised soft area, so I took a look at ...
A: Let the surgeon look at it to make sure everything is still in place.Do not play with the area ...
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| cure for gingivitis | 2/22/2008 |
Q: i've been having this problem for quite some time.. any effective cure or alternative cure for this ...
A: First get a professional cleaning by a dentist or hygienist.Get the proper diagnosis . You may need ...
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| need gum growth!! | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have recently got an implant tooth(3 weeks ago)on the top left lateral incisor. My tooth had been ...
A: The challenge you're faced with is very common.It's pretty difficult to add gingival tissue to plump ...
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| Sore tongue from freezing needle | 2/20/2008 |
Q: How long will it take to get over a sore tongue from the freezing needle. It has been a week since ...
A: It sounds like when you got the injection the lingual nerve got inflamed it doesn't happen that ...
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| Problems with New Crown - Need Advice | 2/20/2008 |
Q: Mosery, I find your answers very helpful regarding crowns and I have one or two questions for you. ...
A: Crowns are not car radios.You won't have any dentist worth his salt get involved with this ...
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| Bad Breath | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Mosery, I don't know what is causing my bad breath. About three months ago I went the the dentist ...
A: Could be decay else where or a gum issue.Perhaps you need a full mouth scaling a root planing.If the ...
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| Problem with root canal | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Why do I have prolonged and intense pain(2 months) in a tooth that had a root canal,when there is no ...
A: If there's a fourth canal it has to be treated.If it can't be treated and the tooth as you report is ...
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| spot on roof of mouth | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have partials that seem to be compression the blood flow to the roof of my mouth. I have been to ...
A: It sounds like the partials are putting pressure on the areas mentioned.More adjustments might solve ...
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| Problems with New Crown - Need Advice | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Mosery, I find your answers very helpful regarding crowns and I have one or two questions for you. ...
A: First the bite has to be adjusted.Part of that adjustment might be that the tooth is too long.after ...
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| Problems with New Crown - Need Advice | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Mosery, I find your answers very helpful regarding crowns and I have one or two questions for you. ...
A: All the symptoms you're reporting lead me to believe the bite is off. The new crown has to be ...
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| Dental Crowns, Replacement of front six teeth; Question! | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I had enamel hypoplasia, however that is spelled, on my front six teeth. I was not born with enough ...
A: The slight darker color could be due to the underlying metal ie gold or semiprecious or non precious ...
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| Crown broke of leaving half of the post | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Mosery, I didn't even notice until I was brushing my teeth last night that my pre molar crown was ...
A: I'm sure it's not that comfortable without a tooth in place. It's better to get in and have the ...
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| removing previously crowned tooth | 2/8/2008 |
Q: My current dentist tells me that the very tip of the drill used for the root canal broke off when ...
A: If the tooth is symptomatic as described then the removal of same would be wise.I would prefer to ...
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| implant options | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have an extensive question. I have TMJ, severe overbite and #9 crown with, as of yesterday, broken ...
A: The treatment plan outlined for you by your dentist is well thought out.I would concur.Do the ortho ...
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| should i wait | 2/6/2008 |
Q: i am considering having a molar extracted but i do have swelling due to infection and have been told ...
A: Depending on the severity of the infection you might be able to have it removed. It's a judgement ...
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| wisdom tooth filling now pain.. | 2/4/2008 |
Q: About 3 months ago I had a cavity filled on my bottom left wisdom tooth, the cavity seemed to be ...
A: When it comes to wisdom teeth,I always give the patient the option of extraction.I don't like the ...
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| sometimes very painful crown.Impant? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have had my share of problems on my right side of my mouth. If I had to guess, I was going through ...
A: I always try to remove the crown intact to do the rct. Sometimes I'm lucky and it would come right ...
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| Root canal | 2/3/2008 |
Q: In July of 2007 I had a root canal on 2nd premolar (number 20), prior to the root canal treatment my ...
A: If there's pus, swelling etc you have a problem.it should be addressed.There are a select few ...
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| implant crown cost | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have completed having a tooth removed, bone regeneration, and a post inserted. Now the last step ...
A: I do the whole procedure from begining to end and my fee is roughly 3400.I can't tell you how much ...
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| ACTIQ | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you know anything about an oral lozenge type pain medication called ACTIQ. It is ...
A: Although I'm not familiar with this particular medication or lozenge I regularly see patients that ...
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| extensive dental work on a 2 yr old | 1/31/2008 |
Q: i have a 2.5 year old daughter and has to have extensive dental work, 9 crowns and a baby root canal ...
A: At her tender age all decay has to eradicated.The posterior teeth are especially important since ...
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| extensive dental work on a 2 yr old | 1/30/2008 |
Q: i have a 2.5 year old daughter and has to have extensive dental work, 9 crowns and a baby root canal ...
A: Usually the pedodontist would sedate these patients not put them out totally.Inquire about the ...
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| crown coming out | 1/30/2008 |
Q: just want to say thank you in advance for your time, please know that it's much appreciated that you ...
A: Don't try and recement it yourself.Anything you buy at the pharmacy is useless and would probably do ...
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| Dentistry | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have my right upper canine adult tooth stuck up in my gum not trying to come through at all and I ...
A: The best thing to do would be to have the tooth moved into the proper position.An ortodontist would ...
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| Life of tooth after RCT | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter, all of 13 years of age, has been advised RCT for a molar, that was wrongly drilled by ...
A: At this age it would be wise to seek out the care of a root canal specialist and get the tooth ...
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| temporary bridge | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My tooth was extracted, bone grafted [#7 tooth]Number 8 is an implant. My dentist made flipper for ...
A: Maryland bridges are problematic especially in the region you require one.It would involve a ...
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| front tooth lost | 1/14/2008 |
Q: i had been punched in the face about a year ago and my tooth went grey (ish) and a few months back i ...
A: The cheapest option would be to have the remaining root removed and a flipper made.THis is also the ...
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| Dental Lab | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My fiance has recently started up a new dental lab in a suburban area outside of Tulsa, OK. His ...
A: Great.The best way to market this business is for your husband to try and get the opportunity to ...
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| Concern that a nerve may have been 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: When your son was numb he traumatized his lip by sucking or biting it and that's why he has a fat ...
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| Upper Molar extraction/sinus infection | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I had the very back upper right molar pulled because I could tast infection. When it was pulled, ...
A: Go to the treating dr.You might have an interelated problem between the tooth and the sinus in which ...
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| Crown treatment halfway done | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I broke one of my molars like a year and a half ago, I did get the necessary treatment like 13 ...
A: It may be too late to save the tooth .Get in and have it checked out asap.If the root canal was ...
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| implant team | 1/5/2008 |
Q: 1. Saving tooth vs Saving bone. At what point in perio progression do you believe a tooth should be ...
A: Can't give you a straight answer no 2 cases are the same and it's a judgment call on behalf of the ...
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| implant problem | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I had a back bottom molar extracted. I had an implant. The crown was put on by the dentist and I ...
A: Don't freak out.If there was an open contact it should not have been accepted by the dentist.It's ...
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| Teeth chips | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Over the last year or so, (I am 32) I have had two chunks of my tooth chip out. One right in front ...
A: You could be grinding your teeth or you could have bite issues that have to be equilibrated.Let the ...
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| How can i put back my dental crown? | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have a dental crown installed on my upper front tooth. I often go to far away remote places mainly ...
A: nothing will be a satisfactory substitute for recementing a crown.Stay away from the garbage they ...
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| Sore on Gums | 1/2/2008 |
Q: About 3 or 4 days ago, i noticed that the gum behind my last molar on the left side (where i had ...
A: It sounds like you have an abcess in the area.The white stuff is most probably pus.Get in to your ...
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| jawbone regrowth | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I am in my 70's and have osteoporosis. I have lost many teeth over the last years. Currently I ...
A: The best bet would be to contact the Dr that would be placing the implants.They could guide you in ...
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| Question about a former root canal | 12/31/2007 |
Q: About 4 years ago I had a root canal performed on one of my back left molars (which had before been ...
A: Pain on hot and cold sounds like it's an adjacent tooth.The rct treated tooth no longer has the ...
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| wisdom teeth | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I had my wisdom teeth taken out 3 days ago. The facial swelling i have is very discomforting. I am ...
A: The cold packs are in order,the hot packs are not.The only thing that will be of any help is ...
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| implant | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have a very loose baby tooth with no adult tooth underneath and I will be needing an implant. I'm ...
A: It depends on the Dr doing the procedure.I would prefer you got the tooth out if it's a ...
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| Build-up before crown | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Dr. Mosery I have a pain in my resin-based inlayed tooth having been done a year ago. Right after ...
A: The rationale for the amalgam is as follows.Although unattractive in appearance a silver restoration ...
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| Hard bump, severe pain when touched. | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I have a very hard bump in the very back of my mouth just a bit further back from where my wisdom ...
A: Go to have this looked at by an oral surgeon.They have the most expertise in diagnosing and treating ...
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| Root Canal | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal done several years ago. The dentist at the time decided at the last moment not ...
A: Your best bet would be to have the tooth restored as soon as possible the first should be ok.The ...
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| wisdom teeth | 12/21/2007 |
Q: my wisdom teeth have been coming in lately, and they are all pretty much in, and they're pretty much ...
A: The cold sore has nothing to do with the wisdom teeth.Get to an oral surgeon and have the wisdom ...
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| root canal? | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I'm scheduled to have a root canal done tomorrow moring, so you may not get this before that. Here ...
A: If there's an abcess associated with the tooth in question you should have the tooth treated.If ...
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| problem with new crown | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I am having problems with a crown that was placed 2 months ago. I floss everyday, and my gums bleed ...
A: The overhang could cause the bleeding and food retention issues.A new crown should not have an ...
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| telescopic post with abutment | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Dr. Mosery, I had upper left bridge installed on three implants (9, 13, 14), and I always had to ...
A: The telescopic abutment could serve as long as it has to.Since you're dealing with titanium ...
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| questions regarding a temp root canal and flying | 12/8/2007 |
Q: on October 16th i received a root canal, and had a temporary fill. i recently felt a little hole in ...
A: You'll be fine.The issue is when the tooth is ripe for a root canal and didn't yet get the necessary ...
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| tooth extraction | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I had 4 lower teeth pulled (2 on each side all were molars) and I am in a lot of pain. They have me ...
A: You should probably be on antibiotics as well.Check with your treating Dr.The pin should calm done ...
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| son's facial swelling | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My 8 year old son has been complaining of pain when he bites down on the right side of his mouth. ...
A: The primary tooth has to go NOW. This tooth was probably already non vital but was draining without ...
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| implant team | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I am considering implants for my two central incisors, a very cosmetically sensitive area due to ...
A: every case is different.I prefer doing the whole procedure from the extractions to the finished ...
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| wisdom tooth problem or periodontal disease? | 11/30/2007 |
Q: am having problems with my wisdom tooth. I wore braces when I was 16 (am now 28), did extract 4 of ...
A: The best advice I could give you is to seek immediate care.Get in to your dentist and let them ...
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| Sensitivity & referred pain | 11/28/2007 |
Q: 2,3,4 on each side). This happened in 3 goes as the front 2 veneers looked awful & had to be ...
A: The veneeer placement at different intervals has no effect on the outcome.It sounds like at this ...
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| Dentist Career | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I am a junior biochemistry major in college and am stuck between two careers pharmacy and dentistry: ...
A: Your prospects are bright.Currently there are more dentists retiring than being turned out.I can't ...
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| lumineers | 11/16/2007 |
Q: My teeth have started to decay in the last 6 yrs of my life. I'm 20. Its not awful, but its not a ...
A: If you don't reduce the tooth structure before the veneers are placed whatever you ADD to the tooth ...
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| extraction complications | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I got two teeth extracted yesterday, #15 and #31. the lower one is doing perfect but last night I ...
A: I can't comment on the nosebleed but regarding the extraction site-STOP rinsing.Place some sterile ...
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| nerve damage after implant | 11/15/2007 |
Q: My wife was with her dentist in Switzerland who wanted to insert four implants into the lower jaw ...
A: At this point it would be premature to act until you get the scan back.Your best bet is to get hold ...
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| Wisdom Teeth | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have all of my wisdom in my mouth. They grew in just fine because I had some teeth pulled as a ...
A: At this point it sounds like the wisdom tooth with the cavity has to go.Get it out,fine.In regards ...
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| dentist had teeth fused to crowns | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I spent over$16,000. dollars on work on my lower teeth this summer. When teeth were made the teeth ...
A: The teeth were fused most probably for support.If you're getting food impaction as described perhaps ...
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| Botched root canal? | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I recently went to a new dentist about a problem I was having with a crown (sat too high). She ...
A: This does happen and although disheartening the treatment recommendations offered to you are ...
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| Hole in gum after wisdom tooth extraction | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I got my wisdom tooth removed 4 days ago, today I ate some food with small meat pieces of which some ...
A: Keep the area clean and free from debri.After you eat rinse gently to flush out any food ...
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| broken tooth | 11/11/2007 |
Q: While eating a sucker, part of a bottom tooth came off, what options are available and do I need to ...
A: Depending on the size of the break it could be restored with a large restoration replacing the ...
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| Sore Gums | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter has been complaining of a tooth ache her tooth fell out. Now she saying that it's really ...
A: I'm assuming that the tooth that fell out is a baby tooth.It's normal for the area to be a little ...
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| dental pain | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I had a filling put in on my lower left back molar a week ago and my pain has increased since then. ...
A: Sure can.If you find the pain is increasing daily you most probavly have to treat the tooth with ...
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| Bridge versus Implant | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Doctor: I recently had a Maryland bridge fall out after 25 years with no trouble (and then promptly ...
A: Generally speaking Maryland bridges are out of favor since they could dislodge after a short ...
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| Laser cavity finder | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I had my annual checkup last week and my dentist used a new laser device to find cavities. They ...
A: I don't use the device but I'm aware of it.If I can see it on an Xray or pick and stick i'll ...
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| implants | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Dr., I am trying to get as much info as I can. My question is,if you were extracting tooth #9 in ...
A: If your getting a bone graft the area has to be left in a state that doesn't put pressure on the ...
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| Bad Oral Hygiene--HELP ME?!?! | 10/29/2007 |
Q: One of my teeth has gradually turned into a black lump. What has happened to it? also, I have ...
A: Get to a dentist and have a thorough exam and x rays .Once a treatment plan is worked out you'll be ...
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| options? | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I have pretty straight teeth but my 2 front teeth are different lengths. I want all my teeth to be ...
A: The other option you have would be to have the shorter tooth built up with composite if your bite ...
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| SOS - crown | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I'm very happy to find you on the Internet. I'm very worried about my bad tooth. Can you help me? My ...
A: With the temp loosened on the tooth it would be common to have the gum irritated and the foul odor ...
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| Root Canal and Bridge replacement | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I am having some acute pain in a tooth under a three tooth bridge. I anticipate being told I'll need ...
A: Depending on the integrity of the underlying tooth requiring the root canal,you might be able to ...
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| Implant - conflicting recommendations | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I am a 50-year old non-smoking female in good health. I have seen several dentists and am receiving ...
A: Without a clinical exam I'm at a disadvantage.If indeed you have a class I mobility you would ...
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| tongue | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm not sure if there's an answer for this...but I guess I must have bitten my tongue in my ...
A: The tongue heals faster thn any other part of your body due to the rich blood supply it receives. ...
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| Discomfort under new filling | 10/24/2007 |
Q: About 2 weeks ago, I had a deteriorating 20 year old amalgam filling replaced with a composite resin ...
A: It could be two things.The bite could be off,that is you're hitting the tooth before your other ...
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| Numbness after wisdom tooth pulled. | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I had a wisdom tooth pulled 11 days ago and I'm still numb on the lower left part of my chin and lip ...
A: I wouldn't call it "normal" but it is not uncommon to have this happen with removal of the wisdom ...
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| root canal | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My top next to back tooth cracked horizontally & I had a root canal done in July. Due to my ...
A: It sounds like whatever temporary restoration was placed in the treated tooth is "high". That's no ...
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| some questions and concerns? | 10/20/2007 |
Q: i was hoping you might be able to help me... i have a few questions and concerns if at all possible ...
A: You have to get to a dentist. Forget about sedation dentistry. Get to a dentist that you feel ...
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| Root Canal Question | 10/18/2007 |
Q: Tomorrow I have an appointment for a root canal on an upper left molar. Have had two consultations ...
A: If the clinical tests done show that the tooth is indeed nonvital,you're dealing with a timebomb.You ...
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| no contact crown | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I had 2 crowns placed on molars a few days ago, one on a root canal tooth, and the other on a live ...
A: Depends on the cement used. If a very hard cement was used they'd have to cut off the crown to ...
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| no contact crown | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I had 2 crowns placed on molars a few days ago, one on a root canal tooth, and the other on a live ...
A: The first issue is called an overhang and it has to be smoothed out so that the crown and the tooth ...
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| Pain after extraction in the socket | 10/13/2007 |
Q: How many days it takes for the pain to subside in the socket after tooth extraction? I got my upper ...
A: 2 days may still be from the extraction but if the pain didn't subside from before the rct and ...
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| Reabsorption & Implant | 10/12/2007 |
Q: My front teeth over lapped slightly. One of them was knocked out and re-implanted followed by a ...
A: Internal resorption is a very common problem with these cases.The advice you were given is top ...
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| watch cavities | 10/12/2007 |
Q: my husband, my son and I all have minor/shallow cavities in a couple of our teeth according to our ...
A: Look into recaldent and MI paste both of these products are supposed to remineralize these type of ...
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| implants vs. bridge | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am missing 3 front upper teeth. I had a 6 unit bridge, with two anchoring teeth on each side. ...
A: If you have adequate bone to support the implants go with the implants.If not go for the necessary ...
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| Loose tooth | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am 42 years old and both of my two front teeth (upper) are loose, one more than the other. The ...
A: The first thing that has to done is get the teeth out of a traumatic bite. That may be one of the ...
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| root canal | 10/3/2007 |
Q: i had a crown on my #12 tooth back in aug. i was getting pain in the tooth and went back to my ...
A: It would be in your best interest to have the specialist treat this long tooth. The denist did right ...
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| Milk teeth | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My son is 6, and he has 2 of his lower teeth wiggling for the lsat 6 weeks and they don't seemed to ...
A: If they're really loose you might be able to pluck them out with a finger nail in one quick ...
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| Molar loss | 10/1/2007 |
Q: i have a 10 yr son who just lost his back molar. Is this normal to lose?
A: When you say back molar,if it's his back baby tooth molar that's fine.If he lost the tooth that grew ...
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| Teeth are still hurting!!! | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I finished my freshman year of college, and made the mistake of drinking too much soda. When I came ...
A: If the decay was deep,even though originally you didn't have any pain, after excavating all the ...
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| front tooth bruise | 9/25/2007 |
Q: My 23 year old was accidently elbowed in the front tooth 4 days ago. Since then he has sensitivity ...
A: At this point the tooth might heal on it's own from the trauma.What I would like in a situation like ...
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| general dentistry laws | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Is it legal in the state of Georgia (or anywhere) for a general dentist to attempt to extract wisdom ...
A: It's legal for a general dentist to do any of the above described work providing he has the training ...
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| 4 Wisodom teeth removed, 5 days later still in Pain | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I really need some advice, on Monday I had my 4 wisdom teeth removed under sedation, admitally the ...
A: First of all ,you had a major oral surgical procedure.You could expect to be quite uncomfortable for ...
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| Is Back Molar Extraction Really Needed? | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I'm 30 years old and my Dentist just told me that I really need to get my wisdom teeth removed. I ...
A: These teeth pose a problem. If you want to retain them you're in for a crown lengthening ...
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| cyst? | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My question is regarding cysts on x-ray. How can you differentiate between a cyst versus an ...
A: On the x ray any radiolucency we see could be one of three things: Cyst,Granuloma or Abcess.The ...
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| necessary X rays | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I recently went for a cleaning and was given a full mouth 16 x rays before the exam. Is this ...
A: Definately indicated.Full mouth series every 2-3 years.The bitewings are great but they don't show ...
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| regarding treatment for periodontitits | 9/12/2007 |
Q: namaskar sir, iam a homoeopath suffering from aggressive generalised periodontitis recently flap ...
A: Erande, The sensitivity you are experiencing is due to the exposed root surface after the perio ...
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| Bone infection | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My dentist found out on a routine check-up that I have infection on my #30 tooth. Strange is it ...
A: If this tooth already had root canal, I would opt for retreatment before any scraping etc.If it ...
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| Root canal or filling | 9/7/2007 |
Q: My dentist (Hmo) has advised that I seek the skills of an endodontist. I went in to the office with ...
A: The only way to know what's going on is from the x ray and after excavating the decay.90% of the ...
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| Pain after fillings | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I had five fillings done on one side and two of them started out only being sensitive to ...
A: Sounds like it may be referred pain OR as you describe both teeth.When you're in pain you should ...
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| My girlfriends chipped tooth | 9/5/2007 |
Q: my girlfriend is currently on holiday and has fallen over and chipped one of her teeth quite badly ...
A: If the tooth is getting darker the trauma most probably resulted in devitalization.This means that a ...
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| points and pins | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Can a dentist or endodontist use points or pins in a root canal? Are these points or pins called; ...
A: Today the standard is gutta percha.Years back silver points were popular and they worked ok most of ...
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| abscess | 9/3/2007 |
Q: my husband has had severe abscessed teeth and whenever he gets to a dentist he always seems to pass ...
A: You absolutely can not wait two months to get this fire put out. You MUST get to an oral surgeon ...
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| need advice on bone smoothing | 9/2/2007 |
Q: Denture question, please help? I have recently visited a doctor in where we devised a plan to pull ...
A: The alveoplasty is evaluated on a case by case basis.Usually at the time of the extractions I would ...
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| implant and crown | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a root in a missing tooth (#9) that I will have to have extracted,and an implant placed ...
A: Inquire about a ziconium abutment followed by a full porcelain crown.The shadow of gray would be ...
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| scared....really | 8/30/2007 |
Q: .very badly. When i was little my mother took me as well as my brothers to a rude prick of a dentist ...
A: There's really no substitute for the anesthetic-the shot.However there are ways for it to be less ...
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| Permenent teeth growing in gum line of mouth | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My daughter is about to be 6yrs old one of her baby top middle teeth is still in place and above ...
A: mas.williams There's no cause for alarm.If the baby tooth is loose it would usually continue to ...
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| Crown not white in the Back | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My two front upper teeth are crowned as a result of root canals. One was crowned about 5 years ago ...
A: These are both acceptable. Most of the time I use the full pocelain, however the Dr might have felt ...
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| failed implant | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I had Nr. 3 of my teeth extracted because it was infected and could not be saved. The Dentist who ...
A: It is not uncommon to place the implant immediately at the time of extraction providing certain ...
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| Implant | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I had a tooth extracted about 2 months ago. I am planning on having an implant done to restore the ...
A: After six weeks the surrounding shell of bone by the extraction site begins to smooth itself out.In ...
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| tooth pain | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I went to the dentist because I sometimes have pain when chewing something hard. It's been going on ...
A: The crack could be a hairline crack and if the x ray is not taken at exactly 90 degrees to the crack ...
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| zoom with veneers | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I am getting Zoom whitening on my teeth and my boyfriend wants to get it done too. The Dentist told ...
A: Any dental bleaching,zoom,boom, whatever will only work on natural tooth enamel.If the two front ...
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| The Coming Implant | 8/24/2007 |
Q: Doctor, for taking time for my questions. You have been one of the most helpful dentists on this ...
A: All I can say is when you FINALLY get the implant in you're going to be very upset that you wasted ...
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| Dentistry | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I am very interested in becoming a dentist, however I am unsure as to what a dental degree plan ...
A: To become a dentist you need to complete a BA or BS. You would have to take 2 yrs chem,3 years bio ...
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| Shifting teeth after extraction | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Yesterday I had my molar (#15- that's the one on the top left, correct?) pulled. Today my top left ...
A: If 15 was removed the only tooth you could expect to move would be the one behind it #16 if it's ...
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| My 3 yr old son has 2 slightly brown top front teeth | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I took him to see a pediatric dentist for the first time 6 months ago. He had a good check up ...
A: From what you describe it sounds like the teeth were devitalized,either from the bite or other ...
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| Allergies/Sinus after wisdom tooth extraction | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I had three wisdom teeth (one impacted) removed this summer. Now that all is healed I seem to have ...
A: If there were complications with the upper wisdom tooth extraction it would be chronic sinusitis NOT ...
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| Does my tooth need to be removed | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I recently had a rather unfortunate accident involving my two front teeth and the pavement/sidewalk ...
A: If indeed the tooth is cracked it's history.You would be best served to have it removed asap.The ...
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| porcelain inlay versus composite cavity filling | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Is there good reason to choose porcelain inlay instead of composite fillings? Of course, I do know ...
A: NO. A porcelain inlay would be much more costly due to the 2 visit procedure and lab expenses ...
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| implant vs. bridge | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I just had #14 extracted, due to infection; had previous root canal as well as crown 2 years ago. ...
A: If you have adequate bone to support an implant ,that would be the treatment of choice and least ...
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| front teeth implants | 8/19/2007 |
Q: Because of unsuitable crowned teeth, I cannot consider a 3 unit bridge on #8,9,10. My front tooth #9 ...
A: Matching gum contours will be easy or nearly impossible depending on the supporting bone.The first ...
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| crown pain | 8/19/2007 |
Q: At the beginning of July I had all four wisdom teeth removed. About a week ago, I was fitted for a ...
A: So you had the crown prepared a month after the extractions.The problem is solely related to the ...
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| Regarding Root Canals | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I am writing, because I am very concerned about a tooth and I want to ask if I should be looking for ...
A: Root canal therapy involves treating ALL the roots and any accessory canals therein.You are right to ...
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| Tooth Pulled | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I just had my tooth pulled this afternoon after over 3 weeks of pain, I couldnt take it anymore. I ...
A: No rinsing tonight Continue with the gauze if you need to. If you run out you could use a regular ...
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| missing teeth | 8/15/2007 |
Q: my dentist took an x ray today and we discovered my son is missing his four front bottom adult teeth ...
A: Missing permanent teeth is usually a hereditary trait. Ask around in the family and see what you ...
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| cavities after cleaning | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I had a cavity when I was about 13yrs old. I'm pretty sure it was caused from when I went to sleep ...
A: Without an exam it's impossible to give you a good amswer.But I'm sure you didn't develop extremely ...
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| Healthy tooth | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I am Madhan, 21. I recently removed my two lower wisdom teethes which did not errupt at all. Those ...
A: Horizontal growth of the wisdom teeth are absolutely out of your control.That's absolute nonsense. ...
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| infection above root canal | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have an infection and pain in tooth that already has a root canal. The dentist gave my ...
A: The procedure you're going for is called apicoectomy.They go in and clean out by the tips of the ...
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| Tooth issues. | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a broken tooth, that was once a cavity, but ended up getting chipped when volunteering at my ...
A: Stop making excuses. Get this tooth out ASAP.Did you know that before antibiotics people used to die ...
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| root canel retreatment or tooth extraction | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I had a root canel done in 2002 on tooth #14. In Novemenber 2005, I started feeling pain & infection ...
A: The treatment of choice would be to retreat.The retreatment should be done by an ...
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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: First of all if the rct fails the tooth is history. you can't place a crown on a tooth that's ...
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| may not be enough bone | 8/9/2007 |
Q: My son recently finished with braces and is genetically missing #'s 7 & 10 adult teeth. Both the ...
A: In order to place an implant this size between the central and canine you need 2mm on each side plus ...
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| may not be enough bone | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My son recently finished with braces and is genetically missing #'s 7 & 10 adult teeth. Both the ...
A: Get those braces back on and make room NOW if you can,The other option though costly perhaps would ...
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| Deposit on teeth | 8/5/2007 |
Q: My name is Ivan, from Bulgaria, 25 years old. I started having a mild toothache of the bottom front ...
A: You have a periodontal problem all of the calculus deposits have to be removed asap and an ...
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| traditional dental bridges | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Why are traditional dental bridges (to replace one missing molar) said to only last 5 to 15 years. ...
A: Great question. If you have adequate bone to support the implant the best restoration is to keep ...
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| traditional dental bridges | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Why are traditional dental bridges (to replace one missing molar) said to only last 5 to 15 years. ...
A: The numbers you quoted are averages. Some pts could have arestoration for 25 or thirty years others ...
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| The Coming Implant | 7/29/2007 |
Q: You have been VERY encouraging to me about coming implant. You noted that it is just a few ...
A: Actually it's quite a straightforward surgery.You'll be anesthetized, with a local like when the ...
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| crown | 7/28/2007 |
Q: i had a root canal done on my lower 3rd molar(wisdom tooth) on 15th May.The dentist,then put a ...
A: You should NOT put off restoring this tooth. Without a doubt the treatment of choice would be to ...
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| Front tooth discolored | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what could possibly be wrong with my front tooth (#9) - it ...
A: Somewhere down the line this tooth was traumatized.At this point although it doesn't hurt it's most ...
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| fractured root | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I had two veneers removed on front teeth #8 and #9 three months ago. When #9 veneer was taken off ...
A: This scenario though quite frustrating and unpleasant is very common. The way it played out is ...
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| Bridge or Implant? | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I am 53 years old and recently had a tooth (#14 upper left molar) extracted due to a crack and ...
A: Great Question. Although the teeth are supported by bone,when you lose a tooth the whole framework ...
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| Implant in late August OK? | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Doctor, you've kindly helped me before - please bear with me for a couple of final questions. I am ...
A: Late August is fine. When the case goes to completion is a judgment call on behalf of the treating ...
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| multiple root canals | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am wondering if you may be able to point me in the right direction. I recently went to a new, ...
A: If you're grinding the way you say ,probably the height of the tooth over the years has been ...
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| Swollen Gums | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I was hit in the face at a party about a week and a half ago, and ever since then, the teeth on the ...
A: Sounds like it could be more of a gum thing perhaps traumatizd from your hit. You could try some ...
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| 6 yr. old permanent teeth yellow and thin | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Matthew's only permanent teeth so far are his bottom front. The teeth came in very very yellow. We ...
A: Don't panic just yet. Relative to the baby teeth all adult teeth will appear yellow. There could be ...
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| Preventing Cavities | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you would be kind enough to give me some dental advice. I quite often have ...
A: The carved out lesions you're referring to do not have to be restored unless they're ...
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| Dental Filling Questions | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions about dental fillings. 1. What is your thoughts on if "silver fillings" ...
A: Although they are quite unpopular due to the unsightly metallic color THEY ARE SAFE! All the noise ...
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| Depression Due to Denture | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have a number of teeth missing and have for years been trying to avoid wearing a denture. Recently ...
A: The only alternative to the denture is a restoration involving implants.It's much more than a ...
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| cap broken after root canal | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal done a week ago. I have had a cap on that tooth most of my life. The cap broke ...
A: When a capped tooth requires a root canal treatment the dr usually cuts right through the cap to ...
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| My 4 year old | 6/27/2007 |
Q: My son is now 4 and 8 months old. He has been telling me his teeth hurt and has been drooling like a ...
A: It's possible.A quick exam will give you this info.Check behind his primary second molars,that is 5 ...
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| crown versus implant | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Mosery: When i was 9(am 48 now) i had two permanent teeth removed from the lower jaw from either ...
A: It's a tough call. I would prefer implants when there is enough room.In your case since there isn't ...
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| absessed tooth | 6/25/2007 |
Q: My husband has an abcsess, finally went to the dentist Thursday who gave him PCN and Lortab. Even ...
A: The area has to be treated,ie:rootcanal therapy or extraction.You can't just throw medication at the ...
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| Implant Checkup | 6/22/2007 |
Q: Is it common to tighten the implant rod after 2 months to speed up osseointegration or just check on ...
A: No such thing as speeding up integration by tightening the implant further.It could be that the ...
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| Tooth pain after experiencing mild blow to face | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I'm going in for a procedure next week because of some tooth pain I've been experiencing. Today, my ...
A: The only reasonable thing I could think of is a root canal therapy.Is the tooth painful on touching ...
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| Gums and Mouthwash | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I went back to the dentist for the first time in an entire thirteen years. That number is NOT a ...
A: oral b is good. Your pride in neglecting yourself is astounding.You happen to be blessed with good ...
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| Permanent Crown after implant | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I read somewhere that an important step after implant placement and waiting 4 months, that only a ...
A: 6- 8 months for bone grafts, that's my usual protocol.We don't know how hard the bone is without a ...
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| Permanent Crown after implant | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I read somewhere that an important step after implant placement and waiting 4 months, that only a ...
A: There are many different approaches .This is one of them.At this point most of the treatment is ...
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| implant crown placement | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have a separtate TMJ dentist that manages my TMJ and nightguard. He examined my general ...
A: Your general dentist gave you the right information. DO NOT have the crowns remade. The reason we ...
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| Antibiotic for Dental Infection | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I currently began seeing my dentist (who is, unfortunately, on vacation for a couple of weeks) and ...
A: I would advise having the area checked out before you take ANY antibiotics.If indeed the tooth is ...
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| Tooth STILL hurting after root canal? | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I have a tooth in my lower left (one of my molars, but I don't remember the number off hand) that is ...
A: Could be an accessory canal that was not treated.A fourth canal.If you want to get to the bottom of ...
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| implant | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I went to open a root canal that was infected hopping I would get another root canal in its place, ...
A: The perforated tooth has to go. A suitable replacement would be an implant.2nd choice would be a ...
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| crowns | 5/19/2007 |
Q: What are the downsides of crowns made of base metal alloys, non-noble, please?
A: Some patients have allergies to the base metals used for these restorations ie:nickel.These base ...
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| Pain in recently crowned molar | 5/17/2007 |
Q: Mosery, A few months ago an ill-fitting crown with a "bridge" (fake tooth attached to fill a gap ...
A: You MUST get back to the treating dentist and have this looked at.Sometimes it could be a simple ...
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| toddler knocking teeth out | 5/13/2007 |
Q: My 3 1/2 year old boy knocked a bottom tooth out on a coffee table at 12mths old (root and all). ...
A: Losing anterior teeth to trauma as you describe is common.It shouldn't affect the adult teeth.It's ...
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| tempory replacement of front tooth awaiting implant | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I'm having the tooth to my left of the top two center front teeth. I'm considering an immediate ...
A: We do immediate placement and load all the time.If you have ample bone and there are no gum issues ...
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| Healing Caps on Implants | 5/7/2007 |
Q: How are above the gum healing caps removed when its time for the abutment stage? Bleeding? How are ...
A: The benefit to placing the healing caps is that a second surgical procedure to uncover the tops of ...
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| Healing Caps on Implants | 5/6/2007 |
Q: How are above the gum healing caps removed when its time for the abutment stage? Bleeding? How are ...
A: The healing caps are screwed in on insertion and unscrewed when it's time to place the abutment The ...
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| Root canal | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal a few months ago on my front tooth, but this morning I woke up to find the ...
A: You must get back asap bigtime.With the restoration out you are contaminating the otherwise ...
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| Maryland Bridge | 4/24/2007 |
Q: Mosery, I've had my Maryland Bridge for over 10 years and a year and a half ago it finally gave in ...
A: Perhaps.It's a hard call without analyzing your particular situation.It's not uncommon to have these ...
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| hurts to chew | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have a cavity filled a couple of months ago and then was unable to chew on it due to the ...
A: The tooth might be cracked.These are very difficult to diagnose.It's extremely frustrating for the ...
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| onlay pain sensitvity | 4/17/2007 |
Q: 18 days ago i received two onlays in back molar 18 and 31. I am still very sensitive to cold and ...
A: Although you walked in "feeling fine" you could have had teeth with much decay.Once these teeth were ...
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| problem with dental school | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I started dental prosthetics work on my upper jaw at the dental school over a year and a half now ...
A: First of all you should approach someone who is in administration ,not on the clinical floor.Express ...
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| Timeline for Implant | 4/15/2007 |
Q: When a molar has to be pulled because its root is cracked, how long before you can put in an ...
A: I prefer to wait about six weeks for re-entry in molar areas.If there are bone deficiencies that ...
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| pregnancy | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I am 8 months pregnant and have had a severe toothache for 2 months. I am in desperate need of a ...
A: You must get this pain issue resolved NOW(really 2 months ago).Although the protocol states that the ...
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| Dentures / Partial replacement | 4/11/2007 |
Q: My mother recived dentures /partials about 3 months ago and accidentally threw them away in the ...
A: Unfortunately the casts made were already used in the lab on the first set.They are no longer of any ...
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| lingering pain | 4/11/2007 |
Q: A few months ago I had an old filling replaced with a new one in tooth number "20".Since then I am ...
A: This tooth has been restored as much as possible without fabricating a crown. There may be more ...
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| Necessary root canal? | 4/9/2007 |
Q: , I just got my second 'surprise' root canal in 3 months and I was wondering if those were really ...
A: It's possible that you already had deep restoration in the tooth and the dentist thought that ...
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| dental stumper | 4/6/2007 |
Q: i have a situation that has stumped my dentist. i wonder what input you might have. i am in my 30s. ...
A: Sounds like a bite discrepancy.You might want the input of someone that could analyze the bite ...
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| Had Pain,Got a Filling,Still Have PAIN | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I just don't understand somethings that has been going on with my mouth. First, all of a sudden I ...
A: Sounds like you might need a root canal on the deep excavated tooth.This would give you pain on that ...
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| Tingly feeling with right eye tooth | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My right eye tooth has been feeling strange for a while; not really hurting just feels strange. It's ...
A: It's the other way around.Sinus problems could present themselves as vague or even sharp dental ...
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| 5 years of pain | 4/1/2007 |
Q: Aloha and thank you for taking the time to read emails. I am a born and raised Hawaii boy and the ...
A: The rough boney edge you're referring to just that a rough exposed boney edge that should be ...
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| implants | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have abcess in last toothon top of mouth. Am seeing a perio. Waiting for insurance to kick in. ...
A: If you have adequate bone and the adjacent teeth are in good condition an implant is the way to ...
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| Bad Teeth | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have very bad teeth and I have always took care of them, I inhertied this from my mom, I am ...
A: To my knowledge dental schools charge a fee for the services they render. However that fee could be ...
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| Calcified Roots??? | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Help. My dentist began a root canal on one of my top molars today. I was in the chair for over ...
A: If the tooth can't be treated successfully due to the calcified canals you may have no choice it ...
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| Dry Socket | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I had my number 17 widom tooth pulled two days ago, It is really starting to hurt now off and on, I ...
A: Lower wisdom teeth are most prone to dry socket and the symptoms usually kick in 2 to 3 days after ...
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| Can you help me? | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have generally healthy teeth, I am due for a cleaning but due to issues going on right now I am ...
A: It's hard to examine one's own teeth. You'd need an intraoral video camera.If indeed you chipped off ...
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| Can you help me? | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I have generally healthy teeth, I am due for a cleaning but due to issues going on right now I am ...
A: Refain from using your own scaler.You most probably did not damage the tooth enamel.You're more ...
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| Periodontal Disease | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I am a 65 year old male. I have been getting regular dental cleanings and checkups every 6 months at ...
A: I don't use oral or local ab. The cg rinse is excellent and listerine is not as effective. If you ...
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| Bump on gum | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have used the Crest White Strips (7 days) recently and now that I have finished I've noticed a ...
A: I don't believe the bump you're describing is related. The only way it could be caused by the strips ...
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| Dentures | 3/22/2007 |
Q: Mosery. Your previous advice was priceless. Could you tell me also if there is a way to "cut ...
A: Unfortunately,if by cutting corners you mean "less expensive" I would have to say absolutely not.If ...
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| clenched jaw | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I can't open my mouth very wide. I am hurting most of the time, but I don't have dental insurance ...
A: First step is to get evaluated by an oral surgeon.You might want to try a dental school in your ...
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| Loose Tooth? | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Mosery. While I was eating last night, one of my top incisors hit the bottom incisor from behind. I ...
A: It sounds like you have a problem with underlying foundation,the bone. If you have adequate bone ...
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| Tooth pain | 3/19/2007 |
Q: My name is Ryan Zembower and i have had pain on the upper left side of my teeth for about 6 months ...
A: You're experiencing referred pain to the front area. You could need a retreat of the root canal,it ...
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| Implant stability via bone condensation? | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Is bone condensation a way to attain implant stability? This may sound like a vague question, but: ...
A: Putting an implant into type iv bone is less than optimal.When faced with this I would try and ...
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| Candidate for dental implants?? | 3/17/2007 |
Q: Dr. Mosery, I am 45 years old and started orthodontics. In the future is orthognathic surgery. I ...
A: 1.Get the wisdom teeth out 2.Finish any and all ortho treatment including surgery. 3.Get areas of 19 ...
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| Pain after temporary crown | 3/16/2007 |
Q: Two weeks ago my dentist removed an old crown (from #31 tooth) that was starting to chip. I was not ...
A: It sounds like the pain is coming more from the gum and cheek then the tooth. This should resolve ...
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| dark curvey line | 3/10/2007 |
Q: My 15 months old son, Logan, has a dark line on both front teeth, I tried to clean it with cloth, ...
A: Best bet is to have it checked out,it's hard for me to advise without an exam,sorry. You should be ...
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| abcess tooth removed that pull some of the sinus out | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I went to the dentist to have a tooth removed. the dentist had a hard time removing the tooth but ...
A: Get it checked out by an oral surgeon if you have any problems with the healing or if when you blow ...
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| Dental | 3/5/2007 |
Q: 1. I am 54 years old and in a good general health. I have 25-year-old Russian steel crowns on teeth ...
A: If the previous root canals that were done do not show any pathology,even though they are not ...
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| tooth abcess | 3/4/2007 |
Q: why do I suffer a lot with tooth abcesses I seem to have a lot of trouble with my teeth and have to ...
A: You have some major dental problems that require care.Taking antibiotics the way you describe is not ...
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| apeico and romoval | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I had an apico done on #18, then I had on done a month later on #19. I was in so much pain I had ...
A: Sounds like 18 has to go. Get some fresh input from another surgeon.I rarely prescribe apicos ...
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| Synthetic Bone | 2/22/2007 |
Q: You said it acts as a scaffolding to which your own bone grows onto. You mean that having the ...
A: The graft and your own bone work together that's the idea.If you don't have enough bone to support ...
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| Synthetic Bone | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I went for 3 implant consultations and all three dentists recommend synthetic bone for grafting. Has ...
A: No.The gold standard is autogenous bone, however harvesting it is usually impractical for most ...
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| Tooth Problem | 2/21/2007 |
Q: As I currently do not have access to a proper dentist in my area, could i kindly seek your ...
A: The tooth was traumatized .Keep on a soft diet,avoid biting into hard things with the affected ...
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| Becoming a dentist | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I am considering becoming a general dentist. I have two questions. My first question is what kind of ...
A: You need a B.A ,fulfill all the predental requirements, 2yrs of chem ,3 of bio,1physics,1of math ,in ...
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| eyeteeth crowns | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I used to have upper eye teeth with keen ends. Some time ago my dentist told me that it did not look ...
A: The canine protected occlusion is a good thing.Usually this could be achieved by bonding some ...
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| Bone Grafting Timeline | 2/13/2007 |
Q: How long can I go between bone grafting and the implant stage before the bone starts to break down ...
A: It really depends on the location of the graft.If it's a sinus graft I'd like to wait 8 months ...
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| Tissue growing through root canal hole!! | 2/12/2007 |
Q: A few years ago, I got a root canal done and the dentist put a temporary filling in. The temporary ...
A: This tooth is probably not restorable.After being "open "for so long the root canal therapy you had ...
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| front tooth problem | 2/9/2007 |
Q: Also, Dr. Mosery, my son's dentist says he needs a root canal on a tooth right next to his upper ...
A: Calcified means the chamber has deposits in the space we normally clean out. When a tooth is ...
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| onlay vs. crown | 2/6/2007 |
Q: Can you explain to me what the difference between an onlay and a 3/4 crown is? My dentist has been ...
A: A crown covers the entire biting portion of the tooth and the sides as well.An inlay may cover ...
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| Infected Teeth extraction | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I have had several infected teeth extracted at different times and all were done by different ...
A: It 's a judgement call on the practioner.Usually if the swelling is slight,we could remove the same ...
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| pain after root canal | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I had a root canal done on tuesday and it had only had an achy feeling until today and now it seems ...
A: The discomfort you're referring to is within normal limits.Feel free to use pain medicine to relieve ...
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| RETAINERS | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Dr. Mosery I have a cracked tooth-#4. I now have to make a decision regarding the replacement for ...
A: If tooth #4 is coming out your best choice would be to replace it with a dental implant.This is a ...
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| GBR and implant | 1/11/2007 |
Q: am Dental student we studied about GBR(Guided Bone regeneration) but am not fully understand the ...
A: Every case is different. in certain instances GBR would be preferable to a block graft since it's ...
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| Crown not fitting, dentist suggested bone surgery..?? | 1/8/2007 |
Q: SO... I had to get a crown, the crown did not fit. so they made another one, and it still did not ...
A: The bone surgery you're referring to is called a crown lengthening procedure it gives the crown more ...
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| front teeth 2 years old | 1/8/2007 |
Q: My 2 years old girl has 4 dark gray teeth top front , took her to dentist he wants to remove them ...
A: The 2 teeth are dark because they got hit and are now what we call "non-vital" that means that the ...
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| slight toothache | 1/7/2007 |
Q: About 5 days ago I bit down on a black olive which still had a pit in it. It hurt a little at the ...
A: You might have just traumatized the tooth wothout cracking anything. Give it a few days and stay ...
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| Cracked Tooth | 1/7/2007 |
Q: My wife fell last night and as a result her upper far left incisor has cracked in half horizontally. ...
A: Depending on how close to the gumline the crack is it may be restorable with a simple bonding ...
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| Hi Rafael | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Now I don't know much about dentistry in general. However I will try to describe this to the best of ...
A: You're seeing the juntion between the enamel and the root surface.Root surface is not made from ...
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| Root canal | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I just had a root canal done yesterday and when I left the dental office I felt good. Now I feel ...
A: Very often, even after a few days of calm there could be discomfort. it may throb a bit or be tender ...
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| bleeding | 1/4/2007 |
Q: what is too much bleeding after having a tooth pulled and when is it dangerous and would you need to ...
A: If your mouth is filling up with blood and even biting down on gauze doesn't seem to slow it down I ...
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| Normal Pain After Crown? | 1/2/2007 |
Q: How long after a crown is it normal to have a toothache? I've had one for about 2 months now. In ...
A: The crack you're talking about is probably the cause of the discomfort.As a general rule with a ...
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| loose permanent tooth | 1/1/2007 |
Q: i recently experienced an injury to my mouth that left one of my permenant teeth loose. I have had ...
A: If it's still attached to the wire that's good but you might consider visiting the orthodontist that ...
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| Pain after root canal is back | 12/30/2006 |
Q: About a year ago I had a root canal surgery in one of my teeth. They did the root canal, put in a ...
A: There's a possibility that something is going on by the tips of the roots ie:infection. An x ray ...
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| Deep Filling Complications | 12/30/2006 |
Q: Mosery, how are you? My name is Paul. I have some questions regarding a deep filling I had done ...
A: I'm sorry you having a lousy dental experience. The problem isn't the tooth or the dentists but the ...
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| dental | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I'm a junior in high school and I want to become a dental hygienist. I was told that all you need is ...
A: Shame on you! I'm here to answer dental questions and you ask me a question a guidance counselor in ...
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| Indirect Filling- necessary? /price range | 12/28/2006 |
Q: Ever since I bit down on a bit of oyster shell 4 years ago I have had an upside down pyramid shaped ...
A: You're correct, it sounds like you need an onlay or a full crown to solve your problem, fees would ...
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| Bleeding and pain under crown | 12/24/2006 |
Q: My wife has this crown for a few years now and it's always been bothering her. Every time she ...
A: Get in to your dentist and let them check it out.It could be a minor irritation thats giving her all ...
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| swollen jaw and cheek muscles | 12/23/2006 |
Q: I sent a questin to another dentist and he is now on vacation. Briefly, I had a trauma to the side ...
A: If you don't have an infection you DO NOT and should not BE on Antibiotics!You've injured the area ...
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| Periodontal disease and braces | 12/23/2006 |
Q: ... is it possible to still have orthodontal treatment after periodontal treatment (osseus surgery). ...
A: You cannot have Ortho treatment unless you are 100% free of perio problems .If the perio is cleared ...
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| residual pain post crown preps on 12 & 21 | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I went to my appt. for the permanent crowns on both teeth and 12 didn't fit right, it rocked back ...
A: Hopefully the sensitivity should clear up.Don't have the final crowns cemented with final cement ...
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| Bridge vs. Implants | 12/21/2006 |
Q: Dr. Mosery, I am very grateful for your feedback. Thanks so much for the rapid reply. I have just a ...
A: You could have the rct tooth evaluated by an endodontist see what they say before you have it ...
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| Bridge vs. Implants | 12/20/2006 |
Q: Dr. Mosery, Thank you for your time. I am 37 years old and 25 years ago knocked out four front ...
A: The fractured tooth is history.The 2 unsightly teeth could be restored to look better than ever if ...
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| Pain after filling in wisdom tooth | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I just had fillings complete last Saturday...it is now Wednesday 4:30 am and I am kept awake because ...
A: You should have the troubling tooth removed.Wisdom teeth are at this point,dispensible.Get the tooth ...
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| pain in tooth | 12/16/2006 |
Q: Years ago I had a crown over the back second from last top molar. (I have many crowns w/o root ...
A: I doubt very much the dentist cracked the tooth. The only opportunity to crack a tooth during ...
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| Painful Palate | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I may have scratched the roof of my mouth and now when I eat or drink anything it's very VERY ...
A: The palate heals very fast.Stay away from crunchy,hot and cold extremes and rinse with some warm ...
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| Implant | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I have recently had two front molars removed I now haveto have a new bridge fitted because of ...
A: You had two teeth out and the area STILL has an infection? if this is so you have to get down to the ...
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| horror root canal | 12/11/2006 |
Q: last year i got a root canal done, and had a stainless steel and porcelain crown put on. the crown ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your story.If you need the retreatment of the root canal it would be better and ...
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| whitening teeth | 12/10/2006 |
Q: A friend told me that a good way to whiten your teeth was to use hydrogen peroxide, but this sounds ...
A: Don't do it.Your friend is misinformed.Although we routinely bleach teeth using a peroxide compound ...
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| front teeth | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I have kind of weird question because I have never seen this on anyone else before. But sometimes on ...
A: Bingo! When you have these allergies and you're mouth breathing you're desiccating (drying out) your ...
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| pain from temporary fixed bridge | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I just got a second opinion from another dentist and he said that the bridge looks fine and that ...
A: Smoking could be responsible for the gums being inflamed and tender. you could even see a decrease ...
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| pain after root canal | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I have been having strange pains after a root canal procedure done 5 days ago to the top right ...
A: You shouldn't feel pain to cold. If you do it's from a different tooth. You definately would not ...
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| Single Stage Implant | 12/4/2006 |
Q: Implant Tightness..... I just can't seem to stop rubbing my tongue against this post and am afraid ...
A: There should be no mobility at all.You would be well advised to consciously STOP pushing at it with ...
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| pain from temporary fixed bridge | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I recently had to have my two front tooth crowns removed. I was given a removable denture (what the ...
A: What you're describing is disturbing. The provisional or temporary bridge should be a comfortable ...
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| #5 filling loss | 12/3/2006 |
Q: If we choose to extract what is the best alternative for filling the space that it will leave?I have ...
A: If you remove the tooth the replacement could be one of three things. A dental implant could be ...
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| not getting any wisdom teeth i am 25 | 12/1/2006 |
Q: i am 25 years old and will not recieve any wisdom teeth. Some say its hereditary, but this is kind ...
A: A panoramic film will be able to give the full scoop as to where those wisdom teeth are or not .More ...
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| Crown pain | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I had two crowns put on my left bottom molars a few weeks ago. When the dentist pushed one down the ...
A: The story you're telling me is very common.The crowns were cemented without anesthesia,sometimes it ...
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| Teeth Pain | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Mr. Mosery, The best way I can explain is that I have a pain in (what feels like) by 2nd to last ...
A: If it was a sinus related pain it would be there regardless of the jab or the hard impact. It may be ...
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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: The tongue has the richest blood supply ,it heals with lightening speed .Keep away from hard ...
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| toothache? | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Mosery. I am a 30 yr old female who has had several fillings in the past to several teeth . ...
A: You have to be seen by a dentist ASAP.That's all there is to it.I'm in practice for 22 years and ...
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| oral surgery | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I had a tooth removed via oral surgery 7 days ago. I am still swollen and in sever pain. Is this ...
A: You have to have it checked out.If there's exposed bone it could be quite painful and has to be ...
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| Gold or porcelain? | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I need to get a crown on a back tooth, but am having doubts about advice I received. I was decided ...
A: Hey Mike, If this is to replace a molar tooth then GOLD is the way to go. If it shows when you smile ...
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| root canal and 6 months pregnant | 11/15/2006 |
Q: This past Saturday I went to a dentist to what i thought would be a cleaning and filling on a ...
A: You have to get the root canal done NOW. It's more stress for you and your baby to be in pain as ...
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| Wisdom Tooth | 11/13/2006 |
Q: On my right bottom corner of my mouth, my wisdom tooth is growing in, and there is a huge bump... is ...
A: If you have no pain then it should be fine. The bump is just gum tissue covering over the actual ...
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| filling | 11/11/2006 |
Q: MOSERY, I NEED YOUR ADVICE, I WENT TO A FAMILY DENT. APRIL OF 2005, WHEN THE DM PROCEEDED TO TELL ME ...
A: If the one tooth that was most recently restored is still tender then at the least the restoration ...
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| A few general questions/concerns | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I have a few questions, actually. One of them is yet another question about root canals. I have ...
A: As far as root canal therapy goes,it sounds like you most definitely have 2 teeth that are ready for ...
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| Post root canal re-do pain | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Dr. Mosery. I had no pain or symptoms in my tooth (lower, front middle). There was a 30 year old ...
A: Although those silver point rct's may have a shadow in the bone and you had no pain,something was ...
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| An unorthodox procedure | 11/4/2006 |
Q: Tell me about the likelihood of accomplishing this: I started an implant in one certain country ...
A: you're better off having the second stage of the procedure done by another doctor when the implant ...
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| Hole in tooth... | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have a question for you, I have been to the dentist over this and they said I would need surgery ...
A: If the dentist told you it has to come out it's probably not restorable. GET IT OUT on your schedule ...
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| intense pain after crown | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I had 2 old, deep fillings replaced with crowns. From the moment the temporary crowns were put on ...
A: Sounds like you may need a rct.These deep restorations are problematic and you should be pain free ...
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| pain after crown | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I had a root canal done on a upper molar and a new crown put on a lower molar right below it. The ...
A: Upper tooth that had the rct should have been pain free before the new crown was cemented, same goes ...
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| Deep Cleaning - Special Medicine? | 10/28/2006 |
Q: So my mom's dentist told her that not only does she need deep cleaning, but she also needs some ...
A: The deep cleaning is to remove calculus deposits deeper than 4mm. The special medicine is an ...
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| Temporary Crown Pain | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I had a piece of my tooth to break off approx. 2 years ago. At that time I had went to my dentist ...
A: Sounds like you need the Root canal therapy there is absolutely no way around it short of ...
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| swollowed my crown | 10/21/2006 |
Q: i was eating a tootsie roll and my crowncame out and i swollowed it. will it come out?
A: If you swallowed it as you did the treat then you should pass it. Now you you have a few choices to ...
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| Implant questions | 10/20/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me anything about the difference in survival rates for single stage vs. multiple stage ...
A: The single stage implant is immediately loaded.Another words the implant is placed and a tooth is ...
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| Implants | 10/20/2006 |
Q: Currently, I am in Korea and about to get an implant after my brittle front tooth snapped in half. ...
A: In addition to the manufacturing quality( which could have significant differences) Future ...
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| Pain while flossing | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Well here's the story, about 2 weeks ago I had deep cleaning done, after the deep cleaning, my lower ...
A: The deep cleaning removed the irritants and the gum tightened up a bit, now you have some exposed ...
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| Sinus Lift and bone grafting | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I am actually having to go into hospital with an overnight stay as they are going to take bone from ...
A: I'm not familiar with your case. Ofcourse your own bone is the best choice for a graft material but ...
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| Sinus Lift and bone grafting | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I am going to have a sinus lift with bone grafting and am terrified of what to expect with this ...
A: It's a routine procedure done under local anesthetic(just like if your having a filling ) The doctor ...
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| root canal and apico. | 10/14/2006 |
Q: i had an apico. done many years ago and also next to it on my eye tooth about 1 year ago i had a ...
A: This would be a solution but I would prefer to diagnose the problem BEFORE you remove anything ! Get ...
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| Retainers | 10/13/2006 |
Q: An answer to yourDear doctor, I went to the orthodontist last year on Nov 22nd and i was supose to ...
A: I thought I answered this on Thursday. Retainers are not a substitute for braces they are usually ...
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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: If you have a cavity that means that the portion of the tooth that should normally be as hard as a ...
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| Nitrous Oxide | 10/4/2006 |
Q: Mosery, Just what exactly do you (and many other dental professionals) mean when you say "painless ...
A: The reason you're so out of control is because all these years everyone promised you painless but ...
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| Nitrous Oxide | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Mosery, To make a long story short...I have been through extensive dental treatment in the last 18 ...
A: I haven't used nitrous for twenty years of my 22. I'm able to handle the most fearful patient ...
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| tooth extraction/ implant | 10/2/2006 |
Q: When I bit down on something hard (a piece of metal from our BBQ grill), the sensation was like a ...
A: One of the most difficult things to diagnose is a fractured tooth. It sounds like a text book case ...
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| Cavities | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Mosery, I am a 59 year old female. I just went to a dentist for a checkup, cleaning, and X-Rays. ...
A: It would be most economical to treat these teeth as soon as you can, the longer you wait the more ...
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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: There's lots going on here. You need to find a dentist to take an x ray and see the health of the ...
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| extraction ? | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Thanks for your reply Looking at cost - seems that implant about 2x price of bridge. I do have ...
A: If the crowns are in good condition it would be best to consider the implant and leave the front and ...
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| Extraction concern | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Dr. I just have one more question. For my first implant, my oral surgeon did a bone graft (It was ...
A: The bone graft isn't stronger than bone but it replaces missing structure. The graft builds up the ...
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| extraction ? | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Incident with lower tooth 5th from center on left. Tooth had root canal done many years ago. About 2 ...
A: I can't comment wothout an exam or x ray but it sounds like you might have been able to get a post ...
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| Extraction concern | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I have two extracted teeth, both the last molars on either side of my mouth. One has an implant (no ...
A: Whatever minmal "collapse" you might notice would be only temporary since you plan on replacing the ...
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| pnumness on the lower lip | 9/14/2006 |
Q: we were having patient that she recieved periodental therapy on her lower anteriors,and while ...
A: Could be from the mandibular block or if reflection was extreme could be from damage to mental ...
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| Front Teeth Replacement | 9/10/2006 |
Q: At a young age my son crashed his bike and broke his two front teeth on in half vertical and on in ...
A: If the adjacent teeth are in good shape then there is absolutely no question in my mind that the ...
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| bump on gum | 9/9/2006 |
Q: i have had alot of dental work done recently and one of my teeth was extremly hot and cold sensitive ...
A: It sounds like this tooth was in trouble from the begining. Now it needs root canal therapy. Don't ...
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| over bite tooths | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I am 31 years old and from i was 12 years old there use to be a gap between my top two from teeths ...
A: Braces is the most beneficial way to go without altering the teeth. Otherwise you could look into ...
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| Tooth Pain | 9/6/2006 |
Q: twice this year my small dog has jumped quck as lighting up on my lap,with her head making contact ...
A: If this tenderness is from the injury of 3 months ago that trauma might have devitalized the tooth ...
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| Child' s tooth | 9/3/2006 |
Q: My 3 1/2 year old son fell a couple of weeks ago and bumped his tooth. He cried a little while and ...
A: When he hit this tooth the trauma devitalized the tooth. It may get darker.He's going to need this ...
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| root canals in the chamber | 9/1/2006 |
Q: In 2004, I had a root canal done on 2 chambers in one of my molar tooth. In 2005, the same molar ...
A: RCT on a molar tooth with 4 canals. All 4 are to be treated at once or the tooth is considered ...
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| Teeth/Nerve Pain | 8/31/2006 |
Q: My upper front four teeth suddenly started to hurt me. The pain is not constant. It seems to start ...
A: Absolutely DO NOT remove your four front teeth. First find your problem then treat it. Don't impose ...
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| BS | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I want to go to dental school and i want to know in wat subject i should take my BS...do u think BS ...
A: BS in chem would be more useful, but either way if you find mbio is what you like then that's great. ...
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| dental implants | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I have a post inserted into a root in the top front of my mouth with a cap attached. The root is ...
A: If you have enough bone go with the immediate load. It's very common to have this procedure done ...
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| Whitening trays | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I've had whitening trays for over a year. My dentist's assts cut them non-scalloped with a regular ...
A: Re: whitening trays. The non scalloped are just fine if there are one or two spots that are scratchy ...
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| Pain in gums | 8/25/2006 |
Q: Mosery. I just wanted to ask you a question about my gums/mouth. I had two fillings done on Thursday ...
A: This could be referred pain. That is, the source of the pain and the location are not the same. Even ...
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| Crown Shading Question | 8/24/2006 |
Q: I just recenlty had a crown placed over one of my front teeth. I believe it is a gold-porcelin ...
A: No. You can't put anything in the back of it. It would interfere with your bite. Didn't you approve ...
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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: Using an unwaxed floss will provide more "brushing" efficiency so to speak.DO NOT use baking soda ...
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| partial plates | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I am 62 years old and have periodontal disease in the bone above my two upper frnt teeth. I keep ...
A: First off could you save these teeth with the proper perio treatment? If they're hopeless you could ...
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| dental problem | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I had a root canal done on July 21st and since then on Aug. 15th had the same tooth removed due to ...
A: I'm assuming this was a lower tooth. If that's correct than your symptoms should lessen and over a ...
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| Pain in the cheeks after temporary filling | 8/16/2006 |
Q: Mosery, I had a Temporary filling on the upper right side 2 days back. Since then I have been ...
A: The filling could have been done properly and still ,you could have the symptoms you're referring to ...
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| dental filling | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I had my cusp teeth filled about eight years ago.The fillings were down the middle .One of those ...
A: Silver fillings are very long lasting but that longevity depends on the size of the restoration and ...
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| dental infections and systemic effects | 8/13/2006 |
Q: what are the warning signs and symptoms that the dental infection has moved from the oral cavity to ...
A: First of all you have to have one wicked infection these days to have this happen. I've only seen ...
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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: I don't know what kind of reinforcement you're refering to but if bonding wouldn't retain the ...
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| Is a root canal really necessary? | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I have a very similar question to someone else. I have a "huge" cavity in the molar just before ...
A: Once the tooth is excavated,if there is still healthy tooth structure and the pulp wasn't reached ...
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| teeth missing | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I had my 4 front teeth pulled due to damaged,broken teeth.also 2more on the top right. I had a plate ...
A: One way you might be able to get the proper care within your budget would be at a dental school. ...
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| pediatric tooth extractions | 8/3/2006 |
Q: My 6 yr old son's dentist recommended several baby tooth extractions as my son's jaw was small ...
A: Before you have any teeth extracted go for an ortho consult.The only time I've removed teeth in a ...
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| lost about teeth whitening | 7/31/2006 |
Q: hey there, ive been 2 a local dentist recently and asked bout teeth whitening. This dentist is very ...
A: If you're under 18 I wouldn't recommend it. If over then whitening strips are fine. If that doesn't ...
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| grinding teeth clinching | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I started grinding and clinching after I had dental work each time untill it was finished.I did it ...
A: Grinding and clenching could lead to tmj problems .If you find you stopped grinding your teeth ...
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| dental anesthetics cause itching | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I had a filling done yesterday and i've been having a lot of itching, is that a side effect that ...
A: An allergic reaction to the anesthetic most commonly used (lidocaine) is extremely rare. It could be ...
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| dental implants to replace baby teeth | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I am a 26 year old female. I still have all my baby teeth except the front two. They are the only ...
A: I haven't come across a patient that has retained more than 4 baby teeth ,and in those cases it was ...
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| molar extraction/infection/pain | 7/21/2006 |
Q: About 1 month ago I had a filing. The area got infected and before the July 4th holiday, my dentist ...
A: You might be having an allergic reaction to the antibiotics. In regards to the pain you have to be ...
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| Dry Socket | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I had my wisdom teeth extracted 8 days ago. My right lower side was still in much pain 5-7 days ...
A: Dry socket is an unfortunate condition. Usually the situation should improve daily. If you're living ...
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| pain | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I had pain in my upper left tooth 1 from the back, went to dentist, he sent me to endodontist, did ...
A: Get evaluated by the best oral surgeon you could find.Don't be so quick to have exploratory ...
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| Bone Grafts | 7/15/2006 |
Q: How is bone harvested from your own mouth to widen the ridge prior to imlant? Is the bone chiseled ...
A: It's harvested in a variety of ways ,it could be cut away or chiseled or cut with a micro saw. There ...
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| Sudden dental bridge issue | 7/14/2006 |
Q: My dad(60yrs) recently on visit to my place. He has a 5 tooth bridge of front teeth. Couple of days ...
A: To wait a day or 2 is one thing to put it off for 3 months or even 1 month could cost him not only ...
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| Decay | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I am 29 years old male. I am having problem with TOOTH DECAY with my Second & Third Molar Tooth (all ...
A: Decay does not start from the inside out! If indeed you are prone to decay you could do the ...
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| Tooth filling turns to be a diaster | 7/13/2006 |
Q: Mosery, I had tooth cleaning in April, 2006. My dentist told me I had three cavities and filled all ...
A: If it was a large cavity normally I would advise pt before we even do the fillng that -we'll try to ...
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| Electric Shock sensations/pain in teeth | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I was at the dentist in June and had a deep scaling done and teeth and gums are now fine.. Last nite ...
A: I don't think the two are related. That is the scaling and your current symptoms.Sinus does not ...
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| general question | 7/5/2006 |
Q: i have this dentist who is about 60 years old. she seems to take a long time for filings and bonding ...
A: It sounds to me like you have a very caring and good dentist. Would you prefer she get you out in 30 ...
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| sonic vs spin brush | 7/1/2006 |
Q: Dr. Mosery Which, if any, would you recommend: a sonic toothbrush (i.e. Oral B Sonic Complete) or a ...
A: I'm not a big gadget guy when it comes to toothbrushes. It seems that every other week they try to ...
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| denture and implant info | 6/28/2006 |
Q: My mother is 73, and has always had problems with her teeth and gums. She takes excellent care of ...
A: I'm sure this must be very disconcerting for you. Unfortunately it is very common to see patients of ...
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| Implants | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I am 75 years old.I had #32 extracted due to a cracked tooth. The oral surgeon recommends an implant ...
A: If I understand you correctly you had your lower right wisdom tooth extracted. Why do you want to ...
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| Bridge material---the best for durability | 6/21/2006 |
Q: One last question---can the graft still be done at the time the bridge is installed? Although the ...
A: They can call it whatever they like. That's not how it's usually done. For many many years we didn't ...
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| CANINE TEETH | 6/20/2006 |
Q: my 14 year had her baby canine teeth removed 3 years ago and her adult canine have not come in yet ...
A: If the adult teeth did not come in but they are there,are they being blocked by other teeth? an x ...
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| Bridge material---the best for durability | 6/20/2006 |
Q: When you reply " if the restoration work is done right", you mean by a knowledgeable dentist who ...
A: That's exactly what I mean-knowledgeable and careful.Bingo. Regarding the extraction site at the ...
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| bridge and night guard | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Seven years ago I had a bridge put in. I then had to have a root canal with a post in one of the ...
A: The current bridge you have is history.You can't inject cement into the loose side.Even if you could ...
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| Bridge material---the best for durability | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I am now wearing the temporary, and I was remiss to inquire about what material(s) my bridge for my ...
A: Haven't heard of it, it's definately not mainstream and besides, it's not the material that's the ...
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| Why I do extraction to 47? | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I had dental treatment in Toronto, 3 years ago. I had Root canal treatment at tooth 47. The ...
A: First of all you have to determine if this tooth is worth saving. You should seek out the expertise ...
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| Implants and Gum Disease | 6/19/2006 |
Q: Mosery, I have applied for a scholarship to get some dental work. The dentist I have consulted says ...
A: Once the doctor eliminates the calculus and inflammation the gums should respond nicely.Ofcourse ...
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| tooth darkening into gray black | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I am 45 years of age. I had 4 fillings implanted when I was about 12 years of age, and just a few ...
A: Restored teeth shouldn't normally be sensitive for months.It doesn't matter what kind of restorative ...
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| My Left front tooth and basically My four front teeth | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Im 15 and I went to the dentist today it was just a general dentist and i got my x rays done. I knew ...
A: It's very common to have these teeth require root canal after the injury you describe.You should ...
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| sensitive tooth | 6/11/2006 |
Q: My second bicuspid on the lower left was broken and was pulled about four months ago. The two ...
A: Could be a leakage issue,ie:crowns aren't sealing the tooth structure or it could be root ...
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| Loose Tooth | 6/10/2006 |
Q: Today,while playing with my son,he accidentally hit me in the mouth with his head.Upon inspection I ...
A: As you describe, it should be ok, stay on soft foods or atleast avoid biting down on anything hard ...
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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: The sensitivity could stem from a number of things. 1.Decay-This has to restored 2.Root sensitivity- ...
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| painful crown | 6/9/2006 |
Q: Recently I had two composite filling on my back molars replaced because they were failing. One went ...
A: With a large restoration already in the tooth it's very possible that you may need a root canal ...
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| t | 6/8/2006 |
Q: What do you think of applying an "oxalate" compound directly to the tooth? Or coating the tooth ...
A: You could try the oxalate or the bonding agent.If it works, great. Neither is really invasive. The ...
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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: If the chipped area is where it's sensitive a bonded restoration should do the trick. If it's root ...
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| post rct | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I'M 25.3 YEARS AGO,MY UPPER PREMOLAR DEVELOPED CARIES FOR WHICH RCT AND PORCELAIN CROWNING WAS ...
A: If indeed it's an abcess that's related to the same tooth with the rct then it would be most prudent ...
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| Single dentist appointment possible? | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I have 6 cavities located all around my mouth..some on top left some on bottom right etc.. So while ...
A: It would be most prudent to do the six teeth in two seperate visits. Could it be done in one ..Yes ...
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| root planig scaling and Arrestin | 5/17/2006 |
Q: Mosery, I was diagnosed with moderate periodontal disease via xrays and exam by my general ...
A: I don't comment on fees .The arrestin therapy works and is more conservative in that maybe you could ...
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| deep cleaning | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I went to a new dentist and they recommended a deep cleaning. Knowing that gum disease runs in the ...
A: You answered your own question with the last sentence of your query. It's all about math. Nobody is ...
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| pain months after a filling | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I got a filling done in my lower moler (second to the back. It was done with a silver amalgam ...
A: Could be reversible pulpitis. That means that the tooth got inflamed by the excavation and ...
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| lower or upper nightguard for class III occlusal | 5/16/2006 |
Q: , I have been diagnosed by 2 dentists with a class III occlusion. I have been told by these ...
A: The bottom line is not whether it's an upper or lower guard .What's important is where your jaw ends ...
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| Oral galvanism | 5/12/2006 |
Q: m. I had some filling work done. When it was done, I touched my tongue to it and had the sensation ...
A: Gold next to silver sets up a classic galvanic charge . I guess tin foil can also setup a charge . ...
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| bite pain | 5/8/2006 |
Q: Recently I have been experiencing occassional pain when I bite down a certain way. It doesn't happen ...
A: It's very common to have tenderness by the wisdom teeth coming from the gum . It's called ...
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| Sulfur in Toothpaste | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I'm developed an allergy to sulfur and it is becoming more aggressive. All the toothpastes I've seen ...
A: I would investigate Tom's of Maine. You could probably confirm the absence of sulfur by contacting ...
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| Intravenous Sedation | 4/29/2006 |
Q: My question is...is intravenous sedation absolutely necessary during the surgical extraction of my ...
A: Boy oh boy you hit an excellent mark!Absolutely Not. I'm practicing for 22 years, in that time I 've ...
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| 1 | 4/24/2006 |
Q: Do 6 month dental cleanings usually include fluoride treatment?
A: With children it's routine to include a fluoride treatment.With adults,although it can't hurt it is ...
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| missing adult teeth and orthodontics | 4/19/2006 |
Q: my daughter is 14 and missing 3 adult teeth, 2 upper and 1 lower. the lower has been removed but ...
A: You want the orthodontist to create a favorable space for the future replacement teeth. Also the ...
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| Bad Breath | 4/16/2006 |
Q: When I wake up in the morning my breath smells and tastes (I speculate here) like the floor of a ...
A: A couple of things could be going on here. Although your homcare sounds great you could be ...
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| Bad for your Oral health | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I have read something within the last few days that struck my interest. It said that some ...
A: the alcohol in mouthwashes is an issue. if it's used too often it could be a problem.there are ...
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| Tooth mobility | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I am 26 year old. I have problem of “Tooth Mobility�. As per x-ray bone of my front 2 teethes ...
A: sorry but without a clinical exam and a few films i can't answer this question. however, splinting ...
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| White teeth blotches | 4/11/2006 |
Q: It seems after hearing from a friend of mine who kows medicine well it seems something along the ...
A: I'm at a disadvantage obviously since this whole interchange is taking place in hyperspace. ...
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| White teeth blotches | 4/11/2006 |
Q: Recently, i have discovered that I have white teeth patches on my two front teeth. I am not sure ...
A: It sounds like you're sleeping with your mouth open.Maybe you're congested and can't breath through ...
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| syndromes of the mouth | 4/10/2006 |
Q: I'm looking for aswers and it seems we are unable to dx my daughter syndrome (rare) then i ...
A: First she has to be diagnosed. Try your local dental school. From what you describe it sounds like ...
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| tooth pain | 4/1/2006 |
Q: i haven't been to the dentist in over a year, due to lack of insurance, and no out of pocket money ...
A: Sorry for the delay, the all experts website wasn't taking answers on Sat. night or Sunday. If you ...
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| Stick test | 3/29/2006 |
Q: Dr Mosery, I have gone to a family dentist twice a year for all my 27 years with exams and x-rays ...
A: Kavo came out with the Diagnodent device, this measures tooth density and leakage around composite ...
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