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Dr. Lindsey P. Wolfer
Hicksville, NY
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Thursday: 10am - 6:00pm
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Hicksville, NY
About
Bio
General Dental practice for over 33years. Advanced laser Dentistry. Full mouth reconstruction, restore implants, endodontics
Expert review for dental malpractice and IME
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dentistry
Endodontics
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Licenses
United States: New York
Languages spoken
Italian
Doctor Q&A
89 Answers
55 Agrees
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 45 years experience
Yes: Its ok but i would see your dentist to make sure everything is ok.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: As long as it is in your mouth and you swallow the pill.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Sign of infection: Your lymph gland is there. If it is one side you are developing an infection from something on that side. If it is both sides you may have something s... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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1-2 weeks depending : If you were premedicated with antibiotics it may take less than a week. If not, and depending on the surgical skill of the doctor, it could take 1-2 w... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Generally No: the first few days it is best not to do anything that will effect the extraction site(s). Do not drink through a straw or suck on mints; this will ten... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Possible appendix: It could be a swollen appendix. See your doctor right away.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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On a regular basis: If they occur daily or on a regular basis you should see an md.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Sialolith: a clogged salivary duct, called a sialolith,can get infected and is treated by an oral surgeon. He will open up the clogged duct
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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See a doctor: See another doctor; possible head MRI scan to look for anything abnormal.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Yes: But your salivary output can be affected by drugs, amount of water intake, diet, etc.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Recheck area: if the area is really swollen or sensitive to touch get a second x-ray to rule out a remaining piece of root or bone spicule
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Difficult to answer: The answer is difficult based on only your statement. Possibilities could be plaque or calculus on your teeth, vitamin deficiency. More details needed... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Salt water: rinse with warm salt water and take advil (ibuprofen). see your dentist as soon as you can
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Adjust bite: after a new filling the tooth can be sensitive but not excruciating. First, bite should be adjusted. If that does not help a temporary medicated filli... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Lidocaine or carboc: dentists typically use lidocaine or carbocaine if you have blood pressure or heart problems.
Your dentist will probably use a non-adrenaline anestheti... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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If it is open: If the degree of the cleft palate is an opening to the area above the palate food and bacteria from the mouth can enter this area and cause infection... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Mouth appliance: Yes, your dentst can make you a mouth device that prevents snoring.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Not at all: Removing a tooth under local anesthesia is not painful.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Not long: Keep the area clean; gentle salt water rinse in the extraction areas. Once the sites are healed over your risk is reduced to minimal
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Gum disease: This could be an indication of gum disease; gum recession or a traumatic injury. See your demtist to evaluate the situation.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If the jaw has been closed for awhile( few weeks) this is a normal reaction by the gums.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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It depends: how long has it been since extraction. Typically, it should take about a week for any swelling to subside if you are on antibiotics. Rinse with warm, ... Read More
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Wait: I wouldn't take the chance of infection before TMJ surgery. wait
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Yes: If the root canal is completed the rc filling is radiopaque; meaning it will show up as a white line on any imaging.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Relaxation: nitrous has similar effects of alcohol on your nervous system. feelings of happiness and relaxation tend to make you laugh.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No: What type of pain? Soreness is normal but strong pain is not. Make sure you see your dentist for follow-up. If you are swollen you could have dry sock... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Root canal treatment will take away pain if you have an exposure or other disease in the nerve. But if the tooth is cracked don't waste your money. Th... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Possible infection: There are a few possibilities: deep filling causing nerve death requiring root canal treatment; gum infection due to inadequate tooth contact causing ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Depends on the cause: A baby can cry at night for a number of reasons. Depending on the age, and assuming they are not wet or hungrey, it could be their sleeping condtions ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Radiolucent area: If its bright white under the gum, above roots of tooth it could be a filling placed at the root tip after an apicoectomy. Did you have a surgical pr... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Cavities, abscess,: Depends where the pain is: upper, lower, all over or in one spot. Does it hurt all the time or just when you chew? Could be a cavity, malocclusion, TM... Read More
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Depends on the cance: It depends on the cancer. Oral cancer usually displays a sore that can be detected. Cancer in the lymph nodes is another type of cancer. See your dent... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Orthodontics: Discuss this with your dentist to see which approach is best for you. Usually this is corrected by an orthodontist.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Same as a smoker: Second hand smoke will affect you the same as if you are a smoker; depending on your exposure.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Usually stress relat: Teeth grinding is usually related to stress or apprehension. In a three year old it could be related to a number of things. The child has to stop on t... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Infection: It could either be your body reacting to a cut or scratch in your mouth or the face; or it could be a system wide infection. If its just under your ch... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Sleep behavior: It could be the way you sleep. You may have symptoms of TMJ syndrome. See your dentist or oral surgeon.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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No: See an oral surgeon about surgery that may be able to correct the damage
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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How bad is the break: did your dentist prescribe the antibiotics? It generally takes 24-48 hrs. for the antibiotics to begin to work. How bad is the break? If it is deep yo... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Any dental school: Any dental school in florida has students who are far enough along in their studies that they can treat patients under licensed dentists supervision.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dermatologist: A skin doctor ( dermatologist) would be the doctor to see.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: There are some products available that claim to stop/ reverse demineralization. Your dentist may have them.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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It varies: A wisdom tooth is just another tooth erupting in your mouth. It could take weeks to months depending on the rate of eruption of the tooth. Some wisdom... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Maybe: Smoking is just one cause for lung cancer.Not smoking reduces your chance to get the disease but there are other causes and non-smokers can still cont... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Yes , it can.: Check as soon as possible with your dentist.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Everytime you eat: Brushing after you eat reduces the chance for cavities. If you can't brush, rinse with water. The type of mouth wash matters, but generally no.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Have an exam: Have your dentist do an oral cavity exam to check for lumps, swelling or any abnormalities.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Oral cream: You can use oral creams such as orabase to treat the symptoms until it heals or a laser dentist, such as myself, use the waterlase laser to treat the ... Read More
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Don't treat yourself: see an orthodontist if you want it done correctly. You are moving the tooth too quickly and using too much force. Don't treat yourself
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We use clear strips: tofflemire is difficult and awkward to use on anterior teeth. It is also more difficult to expose the composite to bonding light. The clear strips all... Read More
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Sep 21, 2015
I have known Dr. Wolfer for almost 50 years and know him to be a hard working and honest individual.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Wolfer is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wolfer is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This saved my life. Thank You! i never had surgery and this is located jaw bone above another tooth
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University Dental School
Graduated 1978MD
Awards
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
Academy of General Dentistry, Integrated Dental Study Club, Associate Fellowship with World Clinical Laser Institute
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