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Dentistry
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Bornfeldanswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
No..: Speech is a learned neuromuscular behavioral pattern, and a frenulectomy would not generally impair your ability to execute these previously learned m... Read More
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Not generally: Panadol (acetaminophen, paracetamol) is effective for mild pain, but would usually not be sufficient to control the pain of dry socket. Your question ... Read More
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Usually not: Sadly, because a substantial number of people are more conscientious about cleaning their teacups than they are about cleaning their teeth, teacups te... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Analgesics: Minor pain after crown preparation and temporization is common, and can be managed effectively with over the counter pain medications, such as aspirin... Read More
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Usually.: Dental implants are no different from any other therapeutic methodology: sometimes they work, and sometimes they don't. The most important factor in t... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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By 12th week: It depends on what you mean by "completely formed", because the mouth continues to develop after birth. But in human embryonic development, the palate... Read More
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Probably.: It takes a while (perhaps a few months) before the newly-grown connective tissue filling the wound has a chance to mature, but it eventually will, all... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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A few possibilities:: There are a number of conditions that can cause blisters in the mouth, including thermal injury, viral infection, and a range of "vesiculo-bullous" di... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Uncertain...: Most hard lumps on the gums represent an extra growth of bone-- sometimes referred to as an "exostosis" or "torus". However, not all hard lumps are to... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Here's a good guide: The american dental association has provided a guide to the condition that has come to be known as "meth mouth". Here are two links that will provide ... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Vanishingly small: At six days after the extraction, that clot is already well on its way to being replaced by healing connective tissue. Assuming you're otherwise comfo... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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In a word, no.: Although there is some theoretical support for the belief that chronic inflammation can lead to malignancy, local acute physical trauma in the mouth h... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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There's a long list: Long-term use of smokeless tobacco increases risk of oral, esophageal, gastric, and pancreatic cancer. Smokeless tobacco products contain sugar, and c... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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It will help, but...: Once your digestive tract symptoms have been brought under control, it will be easier to manage your oral ulcers with prescription topical steroids, s... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Not good to delay...: The consequences of delay in implementing needed crown service depends on the circumstances. Failure to repair a broken or decayed tooth can lead to d... Read More
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Probably not, but...: Although i'm unaware of studies that address this question, the intuitive answer would be "no". The bacteria count under the gum is so high that any c... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Occasionally, yes.: Sulfasalazine and other sulfonamide medications occasionally provoke ulcerative conditions, such as erythema multiforme, and occasionally, more severe... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Much earlier: Gingivitis can occur whenever teeth are present-- even in early childhood.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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A few possibilities: Gum pigmentation is a variable but normal anatomic feature in dark-complexioned individuals. Occasionally, gums may become discolored by adjacent amal... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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A few possibilities:: Pain is a non-specific symptom that can reflect a wide variety of things-- anything from physical injury, to an infected tooth, to a viral mucous memb... Read More
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It is possible...: Because the lower jaw and the external ear have sensory nerve supplies (inferior alveolar and auriculotemporal nerves, respectively) derived from the ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
There are many...: Blood can make its way into the saliva from almost anywhere in the respiratory or upper digestive tracts. This symptom is most commonly from either gu... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
See your doctor: Contrary to your assertion, pain in the back is not a symptom of oral herpetic infection. My advice would be to visit your medical doctor for diagnost... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Only look similar: Although the conditions may take on similar appearance, they're completely different. Oral lichen planus is an autoimmune disorder in which there is i... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Extrinsic stain: The predominant effect on teeth is their tendency to cause dark deposits to accumulate on their surfaces. This doesn't harm them, but can be unsightly... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pulpitis: This symptom is "pathognemonic"-- i.e., highly characteristic of-- an acute pulpitis, or inflammation of the dental pulp. Pulpitis is most commonly th... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Bornfeldanswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Yes: As is the case with other sulfonamide drugs, sulfasalazine can sometimes evoke a reaction known as "erythema multiforme", which can cause mouth ulcers... Read More
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Symptom management: The cause of apthous ulcers (canker sores) is unknown, and treatment is limited to symptom management. Historically, dentists cauterized these lesions... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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According to the ADA: According to a survey conducted in 2011 by the american dental association, the national average fee charged by general practitioners in the United St... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Preferably, no...: Clindamycin can predispose to a serious complication called pseudomembranous colitis. If your sole symptom is pain, the use of an analgesic medication... Read More
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Tincture of time...: There's a saying about canker sores: they heal in 7 days if treated, and one week if you don't. The primary focus is pain management. Over the counter... Read More
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Not likely...: Because the nerves supplying the facial muscles do not come anywhere near the wisdom teeth, facial paralysis is not generally considered to be a risk ... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Yes and no...: Although listerine and other over the counter antiseptic mouthwashes won't pose risk to your pregnancy as long as you don't consume them, they confer ... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
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"Black Hairy Tongue": This tongue condition occurs when the growth of the innumerable tiny bumps on the tongue ("filiform papillae) is faster than the natural process of ex... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Diagnosis is key...: Magic mouthwash is compounded by a pharmacist according to a doctor's prescription; there are no similar products available for purchase over the coun... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Patience is key: Acute dental infection often causes "trismus"-- limitation in the jaw's range of motion, by inducing spasm in the jaw muscles. It is often helpful if ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Whoever has the will: An effective oral examination is not beyond the abilities of any professional with proper training and the will to put in the necessary effort. But be... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Ask!: Most oral surgeons have nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") and other sedative medications at their disposal for allaying anxiety. You should discuss this ... Read More
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Absolutely not!: You need to return to your dentist so that the condition of the tooth can be re-assessed. Severe pain after a filling suggests the onset of pulpitis, ... Read More
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Establish drainage: The first step in controlling the acute effects of oral infection is to facilitate evacuation of pus and other inflammatory exudate. Pain can be tempo... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Perhaps...: Most cases of "mandibular prognathism" ("underbite") are a result of a skeletal dysharmony-- i.e., disproportionate growth of the jaw bones rather tha... Read More
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Thermal cycling: I will assume that your intent was to inquire about alternating between hot tea and cold water, as simultaneous consumption of both would require mind... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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A careful oral exam: The most effective tests for mouth cancer are good lighting, perceptive eyes, sensitive fingers, and proper training. When these tools detect a tissue... Read More
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Some possibilities..: Lip smacking can be the result of a variety of different issues. It could nothing more than a behavioral habit, or it could represent an adaptive resp... Read More
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It depends...: Mouth sores may arise from a variety of causes. The more common sores are either due to physical injury (a traumatic ulcer), or canker sores (atphous ... Read More
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It can, but...: Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (tmd) can be accompanied by myofascial symptoms such as stiff neck, and ringing in the ear (tinnitus). However, it... Read More
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No, but...: The presence of a tongue ring does not generally contribute to the accumulation of additional dental plaque on the teeth. However, it does raise the r... Read More
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Doctor will instruct: The preparatory steps will be provided by your oral surgeon. For example, if you have certain medical conditions, some change in your medical regimen ... Read More
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Context is important: Hairy leukoplakia appears as a white, adherent thickening, usually located on the side of the tongue, but occasionally elsewhere on the tongue, on the... Read More
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Yes and no...: Oxaprozin is helpful for temporary relief of toothache pain, as is any drug in the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ("nsaid") class, such as Ibuprofen ... Read More
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Mar 20, 2015
great doc!!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Bornfeld is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bornfeld is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you , your information was right on point. I will use your advice.
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I went to check doctor and find out that it is just a bonny protrusion ...it is called TORUS PALATINUS...
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Thanks for your quick reply! I have been rinsing with peroxide- probably more often than suggested.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York University College of Dentistry
Graduated 1976MD
Medical/Graduate school
City University of New York, Brooklyn College
Graduated 1973MD
Medical/Graduate school
NYU College of Dentistry
Graduated 1976MD
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