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I have been in practice for over 30 years. Together with my partner Dr. Goldman we offer a full range of services and dental sloutions which include general and cosmetic cases to the most comples prosthetic cases. In our community we are known for our compassion and empathy for our patients.
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
Languages spoken
Hebrew
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jonathan Engelanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Possible infection: It is impossible to tell for sure, but you might want to check with a dentist to rule out any type of infection or change in the bone in that area. Yo... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Probably not: In my experience it sounds more like inflammation that something more serious. Tonsil always being swollen is an issue.
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A 62-year-old member asked:
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See a denitst: There are several issues here, including grinding can cause more breakdown from gum disease than would otherwise be present.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Yes: There are offices that market free whitening for new patients...However, nothing is really free, you do have to have the exam and x-rays. Everyyear t... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Not normal healing: Check with your dentist asap. Sounds like swelling secondary to an infection.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Serveral asnwers: It can be from trauma (chipping of the enamel) to wear of the enamel over it, to recession exposing root surface (which has no enamel but a very thin ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Depending on the amount of exposed dentin can range from simple bonding to full coverage restorations. I prefer the most conservative treatment possi... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Minutes: The most underutilized of any dental procedure the sealant, which protects against cavities, should take only several minutes to place. I use air abr... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Many reasons: Depending on the injection that was used, the needle may have passed through multiple muscles and you might be having a muscle spasm. You might have ... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
No: The roots of the teeth are not fully formed when the tooth erupts into the mouth. 2-3 years for complete sealing of the roots.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Of course, the topical is there to help the little pinch as the needle enters the tissue. If you dont like it let your dentist know.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
Yes: When used properly it can help to lighten your teeth.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Today, there is often phase one and phase two orthdontics where the dentist tries to help guide the growth of the jaw to create room for all the teeth... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Vaires: Each person has different pain thresholds and each situation is different. However, my experiences with dry socket is that it can be very uncomfortab... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
Possible parafunctio: One reason might be that you are grinding your teeth (or clenching) at night. You need to see a dentist to find out the exact reason for you.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Lasers: The problem is once you get an ulcer it takes time to heal. The laser can promote quicker healing and eliminate pain.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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The store/interent: Any store that has home dental care products should have some of them. There are less expensive nes, but my favorite are any brush that has a 2 minut... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ideally forever: The blod clot just starts the healing process. It also protects the bone from exposure to the oral environment. The blod clot stays and the area hea... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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It can improve it: Currently a controversial subject in dental research the best asnwer i can give is flossing can keep gum tissue healthy, ie reduce inflamation. The b... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Depending on the anatomy of your teeth and if you have had bone loss there are some considerations that must be made. Talk to who ever is doing your ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
Depends: There are actually different anesthetics used and they have different durations of action. Some of the long lasting ones can be 6-8 hours in some peo... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Could be?: Hyegiene should be based off of your individual needs. If you have soft enamel and are getting lots of cavities there is more to look at...Ask your de... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Different signs: Usually the dentist needs to tell you. Even if you have a graft it is possible that small particles of bone would escape the site and seem like fail... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
Not in california: There are no programs from the governemnt for help for anyone over the age of 18. Things might change with obama care, but right now it looks like it... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
Yes: The bumps at the back of a tongue are part of normal anatomy.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
Peeling of tongue: Your tongue has lots of tiny projections called papillae. When there is a peeling of this tissue you get what is called hairy tongue.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
Up to 14 days: The rule of thumb in dentistry is that any soft tissue issue should heal in 14 days. If not you should see your dentist immediately. If the lesion i... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jonathan Engelanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Gum disease: It is a specific type of gum disease that usually affects kids and usually causes destruction in specific areas. Around first molars and the front tee... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
Check around: Some places actually want them because of trace minerals on the film.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
Yes: Are you having pain with the laser...Let your dentist know.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
No and yes: The use of the narcotic will not do it itself. However, it is common to find that those who who have issues with substance abuse tent to also neglect... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 41 years experience
No: Your dentist can tell you why you might need the root canal. Usualy if a tooth has had a root canal, the treatment is to crown the tooth.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No : A dry socket is a complication in healing secondary to a tooth being removed. An abscess drainage is usually from an infection and the source of th ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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See the dentist: You should not be having hot or cold sensitivity after a root canal has been done...See your dentist as soon as possible to rule out another tooth or ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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They don't: Coffee has the ability to stain your teeth not whiten your teeth. Soda, which is very acidic, can lead to microporosities in your enamel which can ac... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Several;: There is the basic root canal, then there are re-treatment of root canals (yes they can fail) and apicoectomies, which are repairs of failed root cana... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jonathan Engelanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Yes: Clenching and/or grinding can put stress on the support system of your teeth and cause tooth loosening. In addtion, if you have gum disease, tooth gr... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Probably not: Look at both sides under your tongue, if it looks the same then most likely your natural anatomy. If one side is reder, it is possible that the sucti... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Lots of reasons: There are all sorts of reasons for clenching and or grinding. It is my experience that it is a major stress coping mechanism. Regardless of the reas... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Varies: Amalgams (metal mercury), compoiste, compomers, glass ionomers to name the most popular.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Time: It takes time for the body to remove the blood from the tissue.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Nsaids: Aadvil or allieve are usually considered the strongest, .
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Lots: I am not sure there are any risks to invisalign, except you may not get the same movment that you would get with traditional braces. In my humble opi... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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What your mouth need: Digital x-rays are far safer than the old film. Having said that the important issue about x-rays is that your history should dictate how often and h... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: You might be getting referred pain. Or your senses may be just off of one tooth. If the filling was done recently it is possible you have a high spot... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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It varies: Depending on the manufacturer and their delivery system you can get different % concentrations.
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Maybe: It is possible that you did something that traumatized that part of your cut, like eating something sharp or crunchy. If it starts feeling better i w... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: When you breathe through your mouth you also dry the tissue. This means the saliva, a natural ( and maybe most important) protecting agent for your m... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Possible bruxism: Often clenching and/or grinding puts the tongue (or lateral borders) in the way of the teeth or the tongue just flows into the areas between the teeth... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: When you eat youalso stimulate saliva and saliva is a natural protectant of the tissues of your mouth.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Graduated 1982MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of the Pacific
Graduated 1979MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Graduated 1982MD
Awards
Top Dentist, Third Place, Los Angeles, CA - Winter
2013
Top Dentist, Third Place, Los Angeles Region - Fall
2014
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Los Angeles Dental Society
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