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| cosmetic | 3/10/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Followup To Question - Hi I recently had a composite filling on my front tooth to imrove the ...
A: I can't fathom what your dentist might have done at your last visit. However, regardless of what he ...
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| rear tooth pain on 3yrs old caps | 3/10/2005 | Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD |
Q: I have caps on both sides (lower rear teeth). They have been adjusted many times over the 3 yrs. ...
A: WOW...sorry to hear your having this kind of problem! It also sounds like you have been putting up ...
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| cosmetic | 3/10/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I recently had a composite filling on my front tooth to imrove the shape and colour of the tooth. ...
A: In order to modify the color of a resin filling, it most be totally replaced; it cannot be reliably ...
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| cosmetic | 3/9/2005 | Jeff Dalin DDS |
Q: I recently had a composite filling on my front tooth to imrove the shape and colour of the tooth. ...
A: jt, the best way to handle this is to tell your dentist. it is his/her job to match the color. ...
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| cosmetic | 3/9/2005 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: I recently had a composite filling on my front tooth to imrove the shape and colour of the tooth. ...
A: If the original color is not right, you must return to show your dentist. It is your dentist's ...
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| cosmetic | 3/9/2005 | Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S. |
Q: I recently had a composite filling on my front tooth to imrove the shape and colour of the tooth. ...
A: jt, Composite fillings cannot be whitened after they are placed. The filling may need to be ...
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| Panoramic x-ray | 3/8/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I appreciate your quick response and detailed answer. If I would have received bitewing x-rays on ...
A: The web site cited assumed dental "D" speed film was used; since then, there have been two later ...
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| Panoramic x-ray | 3/7/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Can you tell me how much more radiation you receive from a panoramic x-ray of your entire mouth, ...
A: First, you should know that the state of dental diagnostic imaging is in a rapid state of flux. The ...
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| Mouthwashes | 3/7/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Bornfeld, Is Listerine really better than other mouthwashes? Thanks!
A: Mowbray, The question should be, "better for what?" The answer would depend on what you are ...
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| tooth decay prior to eruption | 3/6/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: My 11-year old son had routine dental x-rays last week, and they found a molar was decayed that had ...
A: I have seen partially unerupted teeth become decayed occasionally, but this usually will happen with ...
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| dental x-rays during pregnancy | 3/5/2005 | Stephen J. Moss |
Q: The first day of my last period was Jan 29, 2005. I had an annual dental appointment on Feb 21, ...
A: Your question is excellent, your concern real. Today's dental x-ray devices are ultra high speed ...
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| Gum Disease | 3/4/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Just this week I was checked by my regular dentist after undergoing a thorough deep cleaning of my ...
A: Cook, When dealing with periodontal disease, dentists do not speak of a cure per se; more ...
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| Dental Bridge | 3/4/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: -Thank you doctor for taking your time to answer my question. The bridge is a temporary fixed ...
A: Strausbaugh, It is possible that you are sensitive to the material of which the temporary fixed ...
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| Pediatric Oral Problems | 3/4/2005 | Stephen J. Moss |
Q: Moss, I have a nine year old son. He has been in and out of our local pedatric dds office since ...
A: Hard to make a diagnosis over the Internet. The kind of breakdown of your son's teeth that you ...
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| low income dental care | 3/3/2005 | Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot |
Q: i would like information on low income dental care. Is there any place in my area that will provide ...
A: Options to consider include: financing, dental schools, dental clinics at teaching hospitals and ...
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| Dental bridge problems | 3/3/2005 | Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S. |
Q: I just received a temporary dental bridge last week that I have to wear for 9 weeks. Besides ...
A: Pamela, I am sorry to hear that you are uncomfortable. I have no way of knowing what the problem ...
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| Dental Bridge | 3/3/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I just received a temporary dental bridge last week that I have to wear for 9 weeks. Besides ...
A: Strausbaugh, Before answering your question, it would be helpful to know what type of temporary ...
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| Plastic filling | 3/3/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: What are plastic fillings.Name them.How these are superior than silver amalgam fillings.
A: Plastic fillings are generally composed of a composite resin-- a mixture of acrylic-derived polymers ...
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| Tongue | 3/2/2005 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: I have had a white patch on the side of my tongue recently, it can be scrapped off with a tooth ...
A: Bob - Being HIV + you are more prone to developing fungal infections in the mouth. I am not saying ...
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| My son under general anesthesia | 3/1/2005 | Dr. Randolph Myerson |
Q: My son is 2 and he has tooth decay. I took him to a pediatric dentist who said his four upper teeth ...
A: In order to safely and effectively treat a 2 year old it is necessary to either use a sedative in ...
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| flourosis | 3/1/2005 | Stephen J. Moss |
Q: I have a problem with you answering a question of a parent to continue to brush her 33 month old ...
A: There is a lot of passion in your question, and in my opinion a great deal of misinformation. Your ...
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| cleaning and soaking dentures | 3/1/2005 | Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S. |
Q: I know a couple of older friends that I work with have talk to me about dentures and denture care.I ...
A: Frank, Yes, it is safe to soak dentures in bleach water (9 parts water to 1 part bleach is ...
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| coffee drinking | 2/28/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I was wondering if drinking decaf coffee will stain teeth?
A: The effect of coffee and other beverages on teeth varies from person to person, depending on the ...
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| decay of teeth | 2/28/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: im asking yu if yu know anyone that takes medcaid in mo for dental work. 2. my teeth or decaying and ...
A: Unfortunately, Missouri Department of Social Services no longer provides Medicaid coverage for adult ...
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| Can root canal treatment be performed? | 2/27/2005 | Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD |
Q: I am having a problem with one of my lower teeth (29). Almost from one day to the other, its crown ...
A: WOW....sounds like you are in bit of a dilema. Unfortunately, I sometimes see this problem in my ...
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| root canal | 2/26/2005 | Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S. |
Q: Scherr, It is 330 in the morning and I am in a panic. My dentist started a root canal last week ...
A: Betty, I can appreciate your concern. Teeth having prior fillings or damage may be weakened ...
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| missing tooth | 2/24/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: One left upper molar is missing (number 14), and I'm wondering if I should put a partial in ...
A: Gahler, Unilateral partial removable dentures-- that is, dentures that are confined to one side of ...
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| Re-crowning a root canaled tooth | 2/24/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I wrote to you once before and now am about to have the bridge crown that covers tooth 3, 4 and 5 ...
A: Drilling off the old crowns can indeed compromise the seal of the root canal, especially in an old ...
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| Broken Tooth Repair | 2/24/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I have what must be a common problem from your experience. I'm 45 with a broken tooth (#30 molar) in ...
A: More than likely, a crown is the most appropriate treatment, assuming the tooth is not in some other ...
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| wisdom teeth extractions | 2/24/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Dr. Bornfeld - I am a 16 year old girl who has a huge fear (almost phobia) of dentists. About 3 ...
A: I can recommend all the boilerplate reassurances, recommend progressive relaxation techniques, and ...
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| Root-canal/soft teeth/whiten | 2/24/2005 | Dr. Randolph Myerson |
Q: I suspected that this dentist wasn't giving the right information. After much research, I am ...
A: Each time a sugar-containing food or liquid is introduced into the mouth it causes the saliva to ...
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| root canal | 2/24/2005 | Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD |
Q: I recently had two root canals performed on #19 and #20. The molar was done first. The problem is ...
A: It is very difficult for me to say what the cause of your discomfort is. There are nerves in the ...
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| Root-canal/soft teeth/whiten | 2/24/2005 | Dr. Randolph Myerson |
Q: My daughter is 8yrs old and at the young age of 5, she had to have extensive work done in her mouth ...
A: There is really no such thing as "soft" teeth. It is true that sometimes there is some defect in ...
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| dentures | 2/23/2005 | Jeff Dalin DDS |
Q: My dad's dentist at the VA wants to pull his teeth, then leave him without teeth for 2 months while ...
A: Jo, This is a good way to make a denture. You remove the teeth and let the gums and bone heal so ...
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| Dentures | 2/23/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: My dad's dentist at the VA wants to pull his teeth, then leave him without teeth for 2 months while ...
A: The specific conditions that exist in each particular case will determine the logistics of ...
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| Dentures | 2/23/2005 | Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S. |
Q: My dad's dentist at the VA wants to pull his teeth, then leave him without teeth for 2 months while ...
A: Jo, Your dad is fortunate to have you to look after him. Following the removal of the teeth, the ...
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| Dentures | 2/23/2005 | Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot |
Q: My dad's dentist at the VA wants to pull his teeth, then leave him without teeth for 2 months while ...
A: For articles on all aspects of dentistry, please visit: http://www.dentistry.com/articles.asp ...
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| abcess during root canal | 2/23/2005 | Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD |
Q: I started a root canal in Nov.I had so much pain after the second visit that we decided to wait. My ...
A: WOW...it sounds like you are really going through it! This has been a long and complicated ordeal ...
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| is this to often | 2/22/2005 | Debbie |
Q: Debbie about 2 yrs. ago my dentist retired and a new one took his place i would go every six mo for ...
A: He has you coming in every 2 months for a cleaning?? Without actually seeing your teeth - it is ...
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| Flossing | 2/22/2005 | Dr. Randolph Myerson |
Q: Meyerson, I've been trying to get into some good dental habits lately, and while flossing after ...
A: There is really no proven "ritual" that has been established, however, it seems to me that if you ...
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