| Subject | Date Asked |
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| tooth extraction | 11/21/2009 |
Q: i have a tooth extracted lower one . it has been 4 days now. i see a white area and around it tissue ...
A: THE TISSUE SHOULD BE GENTLY BRUSHED 3 TIMES A DAY, AND RINSE IMMEDIATELY AFTER GENTLY. IT IS NORMAL ...
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| First Molar Extraction | 11/17/2009 |
Q: i had just extracted my first molar yesterday and the area of the extraction shows white randomly at ...
A: It sounds as if you need to brush better. The only symptom of a dry socket is a relentless pain ...
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| surgery | 11/14/2009 |
Q: i am 19 years old. i went to an orthodontist for treating my buck teeth, and it was found that i ...
A: Yes there may be alternatives. If you did need surgery it is not painful and relatively simple an ...
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| do i have a oral fistula that will heal by itself? | 11/3/2009 |
Q: 7 days ago, i had my upper right wisdom tooth taken out, the surgeon did not explain potential risks ...
A: It is possible that the fistula may spontaneously close. Hopefully you are on antibiotics. If after ...
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| lower jaw pain and occasional burning in mouth 2.5 weeks after wisdom extraction | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Dr. Steven, about 2.5 weeks ago i had my upper and lower wisdom teeth on my left side extracted. ...
A: It sounds as if you still have a dry socket or possible infection. My best advice would be to get a ...
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| Swollen a little after tooth extraction on the 4th week | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I removed my wisdom tooth on my left cheek 4 weeks ago, i realised my both cheeks is not even, my ...
A: As long as you are not experiencing pain or drainage of pus, most likely you are healing normally. ...
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| Wisdom tooth - facial swelling | 10/27/2009 |
Q: My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed five days ago. The left side of her face shows some ...
A: It sounds reasonable if you have no confidence in your doc get a second opinion in your community.My ...
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| Tori removal bilateral lower | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I recently went to a Oral Surgeon for a consult for lower bilateral tori removal prior to having ...
A: Yes this is a realistic cost, this is not something that you should shop around for, you need the ...
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| Wisdom tooth/Gum | 10/21/2009 |
Q: A little over 6 months ago I had my right bottom wisdom tooth pulled. The tooth was impacted half ...
A: I would advise you to see a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon to examine you and to ...
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| teeth removal | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I had my jaw broken sometime ago.Now i need all my teeth removed. I only have a few that i can use ...
A: I cannot answer your question, I do not know how you expect me to answer, you gave me no ...
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| Tongue Biopsy & Pain? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I had a biopsy taken from my tongue and cheek 2 days ago for suspicious looking lesions. (both ...
A: I believe that you require a diagnosis by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon. It is ...
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| Tooth extraction | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have a cracked tooth that requires extraction (#30), and I've been told that I would need a bone ...
A: To answer your question correctly it is dependent on many factors. My best advice would be to seek ...
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| Gum transplants | 10/3/2009 |
Q: Saxe: I had to have a dental implant on a front tooth. The gum receded. I was told that I could not ...
A: This is a very difficult problem it is possible that you may be able to have it repaired with a bone ...
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| Dry socket/ head pain | 10/2/2009 |
Q: - I just want to thank you in advance for answering my question! I had all four of my wisdom teeth ...
A: The packing should be changed in a couple days to put new medication in contact with the bone. I ...
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| oral surgery | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I'm scheduled for a surgery to remove a tooth that the filling fell out & part of the tooth is gone ...
A: Hopefully your surgeon is board certified. I do not know how you can expect me to answer your ...
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| having six top back teeth pulled | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I am having six top back teeth pulled soon. The last three teeth on my top right (including the ...
A: I would follow up with board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon for a complete exam of the ...
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| mandibular tori removal | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Im 37 years old and was DX with WEGENERS GRANULOMOTOSIS when I was 18.Since then I have had to take ...
A: It is probable that you will continue prednisone for several years. Any surgery that you have will ...
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| enopthalamos | 9/19/2009 |
Q: can a sinus fracture result in enophthalamos over 2 months later? i sustained a maxillary sinus ...
A: You probably had a more extensive fracture than just the sinus. You most likely had an un- detected ...
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| bone pain | 9/12/2009 |
Q: sir,i had decayed lower right posterioir second molar which my dentist advised to extract.he ...
A: It is possible that there may be some irritation to the nerve that supplies the first molar which ...
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| Lower jaw surgery problems? Or? | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I had an overbite, and at 38 years had braces and lower jaw surgery (21 ...
A: Your case is extremely complicated due to the fact you had orthodontic and surgical manipulation of ...
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| sliding genioplasty | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Could you tell me if a reduction slidingd genioplasty (with normal occlusion) is performed by an ...
A: An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon is a recognized specialty of the AMA and ADA, a cosmetic surgeon is ...
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| had top #3 molar pulled about 4 days ago | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I was eating and the hard i would even say crusty cover over where my tooth was has come off and now ...
A: It is difficult to answer you without examining the area. I am not sure why you had a bone graft ...
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| implants and grafts | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Assume a person had a dental bone graft with cadaver bone 8 months after a lower molar tooth was ...
A: Anything is possible my best recommendation would be to have a panorex at a board certified oral & ...
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| Broken jaw | 8/22/2009 |
Q: My daughter broke the tip off of her jaw bone. It is no longer in socket. Surgery was not advised. ...
A: Your description is very vague I cannot answer this question in this format. I would highly suggest ...
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| ?alveoplasty | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I had an old set of upper dentures and that Dentist could not adjust them, poor man. Well after 18 ...
A: The need for alveoloplasty is determined by your dentist which will convey their concerns to a board ...
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| Wisdom teeth extraction- recovery | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I got all four wisdom teeth taken out under general anaesthetic 5 days ago. The day after I was ...
A: It sounds as if you may be infected you should be placed on antibiotics, additionally I think that ...
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| 87 yo father | 8/17/2009 |
Q: My 87 yo father is in poor health. he needs 3 teeth pulled and the surgeon is insisting that he ...
A: Perhaps he should have the procedure done in a hospital setting. I am not sure of the details your ...
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| wisdom teeth extraction | 8/16/2009 |
Q: My son had all four impacted wisdom teeth surgically removed 6 days ago. He was totally sedated. ...
A: This sounds normal keep heat on the jaw, rinse with hot salt water, brush the areas where the teeth ...
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| Pain in jaw | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Saxe, My daughter when she was 17 was involved in a car accident. Her jaw was broken in two places. ...
A: It is difficult to guess but yes it is possible that a plate has come loose this can easily be ...
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| Impacted canines or something else? | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am an adult with upper baby canine teeth and their permanent teeth equivalents behind them. I am ...
A: It sounds as if you need to see a Board certified orthodontist and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in ...
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| tooth extraction exposed bone/dry socket | 8/10/2009 |
Q: i had a difficult tooth extraction on august 4, 2009. the tooth broke into pieces during the ...
A: stitching is usually not necessary for most extractions. bone is normally cut, it sounds as if you ...
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| Nerve Pain after molar extraction | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I had a lower molar pulled 9 days ago and am still having SEVERE nerve-type pain. I have trouble ...
A: To begin with you are overdosing on Motrin you can only take 2400 mg in 24 hours depending on your ...
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| bump on roof of mouth | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Saxe, A few months ago I noticed a white lump on the roof of mouth. It is very small and painless, ...
A: the only way to tell if it is cancerous is to biopsy the lesion. Mean while you should quit smoking ...
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| Sinus Lift | 8/3/2009 |
Q: What is the average cost across the country of Sinus Lift.
A: This depends on how much bone is to be grafted, the degree of difficulty or the time necessary to ...
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| Jaw pain and tightess | 8/1/2009 |
Q: After having all my teeth extracted in April and a second exploratory in July am still in pain and ...
A: This is a complicated questions because I have little facts and you would need a thorough exam by a ...
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| Technologies to detect vital/dead tooth and infection | 7/30/2009 |
Q: Saxe. I wanted to post this question to an oral surgeon in the hopes that since you are a ...
A: You are not alone many of us professionals feel as frustrated as you. The problem that you are ...
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| Wisdom Teeth - After the Extraction | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed 8 days ago (2 bottom ones and I only had the upper right one). Of the ...
A: I think that you are OK but you need to be examined by a board certified oral & Maxillofacial ...
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| oral surgery | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I the left side of my mandible broken in 2 places 5.5 yrs ago..I had surgery and my jaw was wired ...
A: I would recommend that you follow up with a board certified oral & Maxillofacial surgeon to be ...
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| #9 | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I was in a boating accident and the number 9 tooth was knocked out and the front part of the bone ...
A: I would recommend that you follow up with a board certified oral & Maxillofacial surgeon to be ...
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| putting me to sleep | 7/4/2009 |
Q: i have to have seven teeth removed but i am scared to death of being put to sleep is this pretty ...
A: The risk of death from anesthesia for an oral & maxillofacial surgery procedure is literally 1 in a ...
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| wisdom teeth | 6/27/2009 |
Q: .I had my bottom wisdom teeth removed 4 days ago. One side is sore but no swelling but the other ...
A: You should probably be on antibiotics, place heat on your jaw, massage rinse with "coffee" ...
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| Scar tissue after remove chin implant | 6/26/2009 |
Q: 1 year ago the had a implant surgery intraoral but 1 months later the doctor remove the ...
A: I think that you should not be concerned about the scar in your mouth no one can see it anyway. You ...
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| bone spur? | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I am 45 years old. About 2 months ago I started having pain in my jaw and noticed sharp pieces of ...
A: If you smoke stop. This is being caused by a unusual phenomena usually seen in people your age who ...
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| Roof of Mouth | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Over the past 5-6 months, the rugae on the top of my mouth have become more pronounced...no ...
A: It is possible that you have some type of food allergy, like a contact dermatitis. It can also be ...
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| Nerve damage after wisdom tooth removal | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have several questions about the after effects of having my lower left wisdom tooth removed. I am ...
A: Your dentist needs to send you immediately to a Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for a ...
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| Wisdom tooth extraction hole to sinus | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I had my four wisdom teeth extracted two days ago, June 16 2009, and have noticed there is now a ...
A: You need to see a board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to treat your problem. It is possible ...
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| wisdom teeth post-surgery questions | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Saxe, I am 39 and had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed 8 days ago. I have 4 questions for you... ...
A: I hope that you are seeing a board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. I will answer your ...
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| Oral mucoceles | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have just recently had 5 oral mucoceles removed this past Saturday and have had 2 others removed ...
A: Any irregularity of the teeth coming into proper occlusion, for example orthodontics, night guards, ...
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| Dental Surgery | 6/15/2009 |
Q: Please ignore the previous question from me. I didn't indicate the period of time I've had the ...
A: Unfortunately, you have waited too long to have any repairs of your nerve that can be predictably ...
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| Oral surgery | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Hey i had a root tip taken out by my sinus like 3 days ago and got some listerine in my nose is that ...
A: you need to follow up with a board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon today to be examined and ...
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| Missing permanent tooth | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I'm 22 years old and my canine #6 permanent tooth never came down and is in the roof of my mouth ...
A: The procedure is a simple one that only takes a couple of minutes. The time consuming or hard part ...
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| unfinished extraction | 6/13/2009 |
Q: my sister is getting paranoid about her unfinished extraction last wednesday. lower right molar was ...
A: I do not feel that she has been sufficiently treated. Root canal treatment is not an acceptable form ...
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| Granulation Tissue and White Tissue | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed a week ago. I have been researching many places online to find out ...
A: To begin with if you saw a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon you would not be asking me ...
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| alveolar bone graph | 6/11/2009 |
Q: His lip was surgically closed at 2 months, palate at 1yr., 2 surgeries to repair a pin size hole in ...
A: When we normally stage grafting procedures I begin similarly, I do not recommend bone grafting until ...
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| Tooth Extraction | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I had a wisdom tooth extracted on Monday. My cheek got really big and swollen. Today is Thursday and ...
A: I think you have misinterpreted what your dentist explanation was. By chance if this was the case ...
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| dry socket | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I recently had a tooth extracted and "material" put in the socket for a future implant, and placed ...
A: First, I do not put "material" in an extraction site. Depending on the circumstances, which there ...
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| pain two weeks root treatment | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I had a root treatment surgery (not just canal treatment)two weeks ago on the upper right #3 tooth. ...
A: The apicoectomy of tooth #3, which I believe is the procedure that you are talking about. Is a last ...
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| GUM DISEASE | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have severe gum disease with some 5 and 9 pockets.I am suppose to have gum surgery soon, he told ...
A: I cannot answer the cost question it is too patient dependent. Normally it takes 6 months for bone ...
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| Tooth implants | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I extracted 5 teeth #18 through #22 before finally I was diagnosed with the permanent nerve damage ...
A: I would recommend a comprehensive treatment plan by conferring with a board certified oral & ...
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| Packing fell out on the weekend | 6/7/2009 |
Q: My question I believe is basically straight forward, however a little background information is in ...
A: In the case of osteomyelitis one needs to know the bacteria that they are treating through a culture ...
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| Bleeding after wisdom tooth extraction | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I had my complete bony impacted wisdom teeth extracted three days ago. I've bee very, very careful, ...
A: you need to call your surgeon immediately or go to the Emergency Room you may have some type of ...
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| sinus membrain opened after tooth extraction | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I had to have all my teeth removed two months ago and the day after my surgery I sneezed and I tore ...
A: If this hole has not closed by now, it will not ever close. 2 weeks is the rule, no closure after ...
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| tumor in the jaw | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i have a question, my mom have been going through a problem with her tooth. what happens is that her ...
A: I am at a disadvantage because i cannot examine your mom review her health history or look at her ct ...
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| Underbite surgery | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I am having surgery to correct my underbite in two weeks.My surgeon said I have to make the decision ...
A: It would not eliminate the chance if rigid fixation were not used, but it can reduce the chance ...
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| wisdom teeth extraction 6 days ago | 6/1/2009 |
Q: "Hi.., I have a few questions and am hoping you can fill me in. I had my 4 wisdom teeth removed on ...
A: It sounds as if you left your post operative instructions at your surgeons office. 1. depends on ...
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| Jaw pain/clicking after braces | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I had braces for all 4 years of high school. During those 4 years there were no problems but ...
A: I would discuss your problem with your Orthodontist, yes this is very common but it is due to ...
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| Neuroma | 5/30/2009 |
Q: Dr. Saxe: 12/08 I had a crown replaced on #19 that I had never had an issue with but the dentist ...
A: You need an MRI of the base of the skull/Trigeminal Ganglion and the brain with contrast. I would of ...
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| Recovery and numbness after jaw surgery | 5/29/2009 |
Q: First, thank you in advance for taking my question. I had surgery to my lower jaw almost one year ...
A: Your question is far too complicated to explore in this format I would need several details and ...
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| Baby Canine | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am 25 years old and my canine tooth (the baby teeth) is still there. I took an x-ray and was told ...
A: Yes something can be done. You need to see an Orthodontist who will create a space, with braces, ...
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| Wisdom Teeth Stitches Removal | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I had all four wisdom teeth removed 3 days ago. I have had almost no pain or swelling, except for ...
A: Brush the sutured area gently, have a big glass of Hot salt water sitting next to the sink. As soon ...
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| Swelling and Pain | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I had my wisdom teeth out about a year ago and I keep getting swelling and teeth pain off and on. I ...
A: You need to see a board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for a detailed Neurologic exam and ...
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| Lymph nodes beneath my left ear | 5/23/2009 |
Q: i had a tooth inflammation 3 weeks ago and the dentist told me to cure the inflammation with warm ...
A: Please see a board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for a detailed exam review of your health ...
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| Wisdom teeth removal | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My daughter's oral surgeon suggests that she should take a test dose of vicodine a couple of weeks ...
A: I think this "test" is a ridiculous waste and I have not heard of this practice in the past 26 years ...
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| Complications from surgery | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I had my all my teeth removed and a denture set both upper and lower. I had the first surgery and ...
A: Unfortunately, I cannot review your xrays or health history and examine you. It sounds like you ...
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| Jaw problems.. | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I'm 16 years old and I just got 3 wisdom teeth extracted on Saturday which was 5 days ago. The ...
A: Unfortunately I cannot examine you or review your health history. This sounds normal but you ...
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| bone graft | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I once had all four of my impacted wisdom teeth pulled without bone graft and healed fine.Now my ...
A: Your board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon should be consulted. This procedure sounds ...
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| wisdom tooth | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I had 3 wisdom teeth out April 26. 2 upper, 1 lower. The lower 1 was impacted and tough to remove. ...
A: Sensitivity may be normal but your adjacent tooth should not be loose unfortunately I am unable to ...
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| Broken Jaw- Teeth not lined up correctly | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Here is the ordeal I am dealing with currently and could use some guidance or help on the matter. ...
A: Unfortunately I think you need to go back to surgery now before any more healing takes place ...
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| facial pain | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I had and impacted molar extracted one week ago. Since then I have been experiencing a tingling and ...
A: There are alternatives to the pain medicine for treating this inflamed or damaged nerve. The details ...
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| Jaw Pain - I think you performed my surgery | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Saxe, About 5-6 years ago my jaw was broken. I was sent to a doctor, I think it might have been you ...
A: I do not remember I have seen a lot of Davids with broken Jaws. If you are having difficulties come ...
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| distal wedge | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I was suggested to do this proceedure. I have an upper molar that after scaling/cleaning the ...
A: Yes that is the correct test. You should not have to be nervous for any procedure if you have ...
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| mucocele | 5/12/2009 |
Q: ok so i just got a " Mucocele" removed from my lower lip, about 12 hours ago, it was fine, a little ...
A: Place ice on it and follow the instructions. Gently hold pressure on it by squeezing your lip. Call ...
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| distal wedge | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I was suggested to do this proceedure. I have an upper molar that after scaling/cleaning the ...
A: Call your local board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to review your health history, xrays ...
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| Apecoectomy | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I had an apecoectomy seven years ago. Recently the area has been bothering me. I went to my dentist ...
A: an apicoectomy is a last ditch effort to preserve a tooth in the mouth, by the last means possible. ...
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| gum pain | 5/10/2009 |
Q: please can you help?? Background : 2 Years ago I had a bone graft and implant done on my upper right ...
A: Unfortunately I cannot review your health history or examine you and your xrays in any detail. I ...
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| Cyst removal | 5/8/2009 |
Q: My surgeon is recomending a procedure in which my upper jaw is to be detached to facilitate removing ...
A: Unfortunately I cannot examine you or review your health history and xrays, but if this is your ...
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| Gum recession | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I am a 28 year old who in the past year has had significant gum recession on the front two bottom ...
A: This problem may be related to your brushing habits. You should seek the care of your General ...
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| Infection after multiple extractions | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I had several extractions and an immediate upper denture placed about a week ago. Being no stranger ...
A: It is possible that the bacteria are resistant to the antibiotic. Please follow up immediately with ...
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| Gum Flaps after suture removal | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I had 5 teeth removed almost 10 days ago (#2-6) The sutures were recently removed however there is ...
A: It normally is not a problem just gently brush the area, rinse with warm salt water and follow up ...
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| Swelling one month after tooth extraction | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I am a healthy 51 year old female. I had my 2nd from the left, bottom, back molar extracted and ...
A: It sounds as if you have an infection I would definitely see a board certified oral & Maxillofacial ...
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| Massive Infection and Deep Trauma to Jaw Bone After 2 Wisdom Tooth Extraction | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Approx. 1 1/2 weeks ago I had 2 wisdom teeth (#s 16 and 17) extracted by a less than reputable oral ...
A: From your side of the story it sounds like you have a infection present. Without examining you, ...
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| infection after removal of wisdom teeth | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I had my wisdom teeth removed in March. This morning, I woke up in pain. My lower left jaw was ...
A: It sounds like you have an infection. I would contact your oral & Maxillofacial surgeon immediately, ...
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| Facial pain after extractions | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I had my impacted wisdom teeth removed 17 days ago. I got a dry socket on one but that pain has ...
A: i am not sure what your question is but it does not seem normal for you to have these symptoms 17 ...
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| infected sinuses after tooth extraction | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I had my right upper molar extracted over a month ago that left a communication with my sinuses and ...
A: I believe that you still have a problem from your description. If the surgeon told you that it is ...
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| Pain well after surgery | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My 24 year old daughter had her impacted wisdom teeth removed 7 days ago. She developed 2 dry ...
A: I hope that you are correct and your daughter is not smoking. This alone is the most common reason ...
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| joint replacement | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I have bilateral condylar resorption of the TMJ . I've been told I should have the joints replaced. ...
A: This is a very complicated situation which cannot be answered in this forum. You need to be ...
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| metal plates-problems now | 4/27/2009 |
Q: when i was younger (19),i got a very bad beaten by some youths,my jaw was very badly broken and had ...
A: I think it would be best for you to see a board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to see if you ...
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| Wisdom Teeth Extraction | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I'm a 17 y/o male, and my wisdom teeth are growing. I can see them barley starting to protrude my ...
A: You can get your wisdom teeth out when you are ready. Contrary to popular belief wisdom teeth DO NOT ...
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| wisdom teeth | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i had my wisdom teeth removed 11 days ago. my lower left was inpacted and required braking of the ...
A: It is possible that you may have an infection brewing and you made need to be on antibiotics. ...
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| Dry Sockets | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 year old female, non-smoker, currently taking HRT in the form of oestrogel twice daily. I ...
A: Unless you weigh less than 50kg you are taking too low a dose of antibiotic. Adult dose approx. ...
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| Dry Sockets | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 year old female, non-smoker, currently taking HRT in the form of oestrogel twice daily. I ...
A: A dry socket should have the dressing placed on a daily basis and be re-packed until the symptoms ...
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| Bad molar contact | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I am an American presently deputed in Afghanistan. Recently I had to visit a local dentist due to a ...
A: See if you can possibly see a board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in the military who may ...
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| returning mucocele | 4/21/2009 |
Q: My 4 month old baby was born with a mucocele on her bottom lip and one down her throat. They keep ...
A: It sounds like the lip lesion needs to be re-excised. It is possible that these ulcers may be a ...
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| Bone Graft Membrane Exposed | 4/20/2009 |
Q: 10 days ago I had perio surgery on my gums over my top four front teeth along with a bone graft. I ...
A: It is extremely difficult to access your unfortunate situation with out examining you or reviewing ...
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| Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons' recommendations | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Recent years, My child has developed an occlusal discrepancy caused cross bit (sideways) and facial ...
A: What you need to begin with is a board certified orthodontist who would refer you to a Board ...
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| bony growths inner mandible | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Greetings, My mom is 88 years old and has recently been fitted with a new full upper plate and had ...
A: Under normal circumstances the sharp bony growths are removed by a board certified Oral & ...
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| Bone Fragments Breaking Through Gums | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have had two bone fragments poke through my gums. An oral surgeon removed the second piece, which ...
A: If you smoke, expect more fragments it is completely normal after a third molar extraction. If you ...
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| teeth issues | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I recently have had a root canal on tooth 2 and it still hurts till this day. It didn't hurt like ...
A: There can be several reasons which may cause a root canal treated tooth to have pain. Including a ...
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| Should MRI Pick Up A Tumor In The Hard Palate | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Could you tell me if a soft tissue MRI of the neck with and without contrast should pick up a tumor ...
A: The MRI with and with out contrast should be performed at the skull base or sinuses to determine if ...
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| Oral Surgery | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I had my 2 upper wisdom teeth pulled on wednesday. they had not erupted yet. the left side is find, ...
A: Call your board certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon that covers call for your surgeon ...
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| bone spurt after wisdom teeth extraction | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I got all four of my wisdom teeth extracted in January. I had a lot of pain on the right side of my ...
A: I am not very concerned about your bone spur, vigorous brushing over the sharp area and warm salt ...
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| Increased throbbing pain 3 weeks after oral surgery | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I broke my jaw in a cycling accident 3 1/2 weeks ago. Fractured badly at chin (two plates there ...
A: Your question is so long and complicated I really do not know where to start. Bottom line: See a ...
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| Unfavorable Orthognathic Outcome | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I had upper and lower jaw surgery in November of 2007. I also had a chin implant. My question ...
A: Unfortunately I cannot answer your question. It is very complicated without seeing you and ...
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| Wisdom tooth Hematoma | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I recently had my 4 wisdom teeth pulled. I had lots of stitches placed as well as lots of bleeding. ...
A: Assuming that you are on antibiotics and seeing a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon. I ...
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| Wisdom Teeth Extraction Problems | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 yr old female who had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted on 3/6/09. On 3/3/09, I was treated for ...
A: I believe that you may have an infection and I recommend that you see your board certified Oral & ...
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| Dry Socket | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I got all 4 wisdom teeth removed on Friday 3/27/09. I am still in so much pain. When I lay down my ...
A: I think that you have a dry socket. The only way to relieve the pain is to see your board certified ...
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| Dental Implants Healing and Gums | 4/1/2009 |
Q: 3 years ago i had a road accident and knocked out and broke most of my top front teeth (two middle ...
A: It sounds like you may not only have a problem that needs surgical attention but you also need the ...
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| scalpal left behind in max. sinus | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Yes..you read it correctly. About 27 years ago I had oral surgery to remove my wisdom teeth ...
A: You definitely need a consultation with a Board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon or ...
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| general anesthesia for wisdom teeth extraction | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My daughter had her wisdom teeth extracted by an oral surgeon. General anethesia with iv valium, ...
A: This is a very complicated definition but the standard from the American society of Anethesiology ...
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| WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I Had my wisdom teeth removed 5 days ago. Is it normal to have the stitches falling out already? ...
A: Yes, there are several different types of material to close wounds or "STITCHES" as a result of a ...
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| pain after wisdom teeth extraction | 3/31/2009 |
Q: i got my wisdom teeth out a little over a week ago, and i feel as though on my right side my teeth ...
A: I am not exactly sure what is happening because I do not have the privilege of meeting and ...
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| Post Tooth Extracton | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I had a tooth extraction on tooth #19 earlier today. But had an abscessed tooth beside it. Should I ...
A: First if this is still present you should call your doctor immediately if you cannot get a hold of ...
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| procedure for molar extraction with amalgam | 3/30/2009 |
Q: At times, it is necessary to drill into a molar to facilitate a successful extraction, or at least, ...
A: The question is dependent on many factors. 1. How are you trained to remove the tooth, if you ...
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| eye teeth | 3/29/2009 |
Q: When I was 13 I still hadn't lost my top two eye teeth (canines) so I had surgery to pull the baby ...
A: This condition is referred to as impacted canines, teeth numbers 6 & 11 on top and teeth 22 & 27 ...
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| bone grafts | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I had a bone graft a few months ago to build up an aveleor ridge and they said it takes about 6-8 ...
A: To begin with this is a very complicated question. It does not sound like you had a detailed ...
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| Gum Grafting | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Why would you get gum grafting after oral surgery was performed. I had bone augementation, to my ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by "gum grafting"? Anything that you have done is a billable procedure ...
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