| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| flipper (temporary tooth) | 7/8/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Since I will be wearing this flipper, until I get my implant and the healing time. How should I care ...
A: Ochoa, Unless your dentist has advised otherwise, you should: -wear your flipper during the day, ...
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| post filling hearing issue | 7/8/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Dr Bornfeld, Hi, thanks for your excellent help. I would prefer this exchange not be published right ...
A: I'm not sure if there is a way to respond to your question without it being publically available at ...
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| implants recovery surgery | 7/5/2005 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: Teig, I had surgery for recovering eight upper implants, now exactly two weeks ago. While (four) ...
A: Vlad - My answer is the same. When placing the healing cap, if the tissue is not sufficiently ...
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| crowns for implants | 7/5/2005 | Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S. |
Q: "Dear Dr. Scherr, I had my implants installed at the teaching dental center and every procedure ...
A: Vlad, I understand your frustration. Dental schools are teaching institutions and their first ...
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| crowns for implants | 7/5/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Bornfeld, I had my implants installed at the teaching dental center and every procedure takes long ...
A: Apparently, what we have here is a failure to communicate. It is mandatory that (to the extent ...
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| crowns and bridgework for implants | 7/5/2005 | Jeff Dalin DDS |
Q: Dalin, I had my implants installed at the teaching dental center and every procedure takes long ...
A: Vlad, Let me answer one of your questions right away: there is no way to tell you the lab fee for a ...
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| implants recovery surgery | 7/4/2005 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: Teig, I had surgery for recovering eight upper implants, now exactly two weeks ago. While (four) ...
A: Vlad - Anything is possible with one out of the eight implants placed. There could be a minor or a ...
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| Rubber Bands on Braces | 7/3/2005 | Dr. Randolph Myerson |
Q: , I hope you don't mind but I have a question regarding rubber bands for braces. I am 25 years old ...
A: Bill, Teeth move best when subjected to continually applied, optimal level forces. By increasing ...
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| Spots on teeth & whitening | 7/3/2005 | Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot |
Q: I have white spots on 4 of my top teeth from braces. I'm considering custom bleaching or Brite Smile ...
A: Sometimes hypocalcified enamel further whitens with bleaching; sometimes it tends to blend in ...
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| bleeding problem after deep cleaning | 7/2/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I just had the second half of my mouth deep-cleaned and I have one tooth where the bleeding of the ...
A: Barth, My apologies if this does not reach you in time to help. Profuse local bleeding, assuming ...
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| tongue | 7/2/2005 | Jeff Dalin DDS |
Q: What is the best way to get the tongue clean and back to the pink color it should be? I have used ...
A: Michelle, You seem to be doing everything possible. I think tongue scrapers work better than ...
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| tongue | 7/2/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: What is the best way to get the tongue clean and back to the pink color it should be? I have used ...
A: The tongue has a wide range of appearances that are considered normal. For example, the tongue may ...
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| diagnosis discrepency | 7/2/2005 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: Dr. Howard Fink, I would appreciate your feedback on this situation: Dentist (A) claimes I ...
A: Sad you have such anger over your interaction with 3 different dentists. However, it is fairly ...
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| dentures | 6/29/2005 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: Wondering about dentures. Are there different styles, some better than others? I've heard you can't ...
A: There are many different styles and colors of dentures. Most are made to fit the individuals mouth, ...
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| No insurance | 6/29/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I have no insurance, yet I'm not stupid, or uneducated. Go figure? I need some work done. ...
A: Seeking health care in foreign countries has recently become a popular topic in the media. However, ...
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| porcelain crowns | 6/29/2005 | Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot |
Q: is there a material out there that can adhere to procelain crowns already in your mouth, such as if ...
A: Bonding composite resin to existing porcelain or metal restorations is quite limited. Please visit a ...
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| tooth pain | 6/28/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: my front top teeth have been paining on and off for about a month its worse on the right side, one ...
A: By necessity, appropriate treatment cannot be recommended before a proper diagnosis is done. For ...
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| tooth pain | 6/28/2005 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: my front top teeth have been paining on and off for about a month its worse on the right side, one ...
A: I thought I already answered your question. But, just in case, here goes: If your teeth are ...
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| lumineers | 6/27/2005 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: im really interested in lumineers im just wondering around how much would it cost if i just want two ...
A: Plan on about $900.00 per tooth for Lunineers. Fees vary in different parts of the country, and ...
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| wisdom tooth without a "twin" | 6/27/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I am one of those individuals who has 31 teeth rather than 32. The ODD one is on the upper left. It ...
A: Jones, The answer depends in part on the particular circumstances of the condition in your mouth. ...
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| Gums | 6/26/2005 | Jeff Dalin DDS |
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ...
A: Charlie, You need to call a dentist ASAP. Sounds like you might have a gum problem there with some ...
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| Gums | 6/26/2005 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ...
A: Charlie - That is a very difficult question to answer without either an exam or xray. In general, ...
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| Gums | 6/26/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ...
A: There are many questions that must be answered about your teeth before appropriate treatment can be ...
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| Gums | 6/26/2005 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ...
A: It sounds like you're experiencing the end stages of gum disease, at least around these 2 teeth. ...
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| Gums | 6/26/2005 | Dr. Randolph Myerson |
Q: I noticed today that my 2 front teeth are loosening and the gum area surrounding them is sore. Is ...
A: Charlie, What you have described here sounds like moderate to advanced periodontal disease. This ...
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| crooked lips | 6/26/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ...
A: Smith, Most persons do manifest some degree of facial asymmetry. Most of the time this is due to ...
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| crooked lips | 6/26/2005 | Jeff Dalin DDS |
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ...
A: Shanda, Most people have some asymmetry when it comes to facial features. I cannot explain why your ...
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| crooked lips | 6/26/2005 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ...
A: Shanda - I am assuming that you are now about 20 years old. If my assumption is correct or even if ...
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| crooked lips | 6/26/2005 | Dr. Randolph Myerson |
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ...
A: Shanda, Your question really requires a rather detailed evaluation of your facial, dental and ...
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| crooked lips | 6/26/2005 | Dr. Jeffrey L. Wissot |
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ...
A: Before you can determine an appropriate remedy, please see an orthodontist to find out "what went ...
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| crooked lips | 6/26/2005 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: I had braces for 7 years, and have had them removed now for about 3 years. I've noticed for a long ...
A: I wish I could see your condition, and thus be able to make a better assessment. If this condition ...
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| thumb sucking | 6/23/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Our daughter is a healthy, happy 5-year-old. She started sucking her thumb in utero (we actually ...
A: As you might conclude by intuition, thumb and finger sucking rarely have any permanent consequences ...
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| thumb sucking | 6/23/2005 | Jeff Dalin DDS |
Q: Our daughter is a healthy, happy 5-year-old. She started sucking her thumb in utero (we actually ...
A: Laurie, this is a tough question to give you a definitive answer. All kids are different. By age ...
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| thumb sucking | 6/23/2005 | Dr. Randolph Myerson |
Q: Our daughter is a healthy, happy 5-year-old. She started sucking her thumb in utero (we actually ...
A: The best time to have the thumb sucking activity stop is just before the time when the permanent ...
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| tooth pain and dental fillings | 6/23/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: Please give me some advice. About a month ago, I went to a dentist clinic to have my teeth cleaned. ...
A: Some postoperative pain is common following the repair of tooth decay, regardless of the material ...
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| Teeth grinding at night | 6/22/2005 | Mark Bornfeld DDS |
Q: My husband grinds his teeth while he is sleeping. Some days are better than others. Our dentist ...
A: Night guards are the most reliable means of managing nocturnal bruxism (clenching and grinding). ...
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| this dentist said i need to... | 6/21/2005 | Susan Tannenbam |
Q: this dentist said i need to remove one of my wisdom teeth that has a cavity because ti may help ...
A: I am not a dentist but I have TMJ. I cannot answer your questions about wisdom teeth, fillings, ...
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| this dentist said i need to... | 6/21/2005 | Dr. Randolph Myerson |
Q: this dentist said i need to remove one of my wisdom teeth that has a cavity because ti may help ...
A: The answers to your questions require more information than you have given. In fact, in order to ...
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| this dentist said i need to... | 6/21/2005 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: this dentist said i need to remove one of my wisdom teeth that has a cavity because ti may help ...
A: I can't tell from here whether your wisdom tooth should come out or not. I doubt that taking out ...
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| this dentist said i need to... | 6/21/2005 | Jeff Dalin DDS |
Q: this dentist said i need to remove one of my wisdom teeth that has a cavity because ti may help ...
A: Yomku, I am a firm believer in second and third opinions. You have to feel comfortable with what is ...
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