Dr. Michael Teitelbaum
Dentistry
Briarcliff Manor, NY
34 years experience
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Briarcliff Manor, NY
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Welcome to Briarcliff DentistSpa where we combine the absolute latest cutting edge dental technology with good old-fashioned five-star service to give you the finest dental care available in the country. Learn more about us, Dentistry in general, Cosmetic dentistry, Family dentistry, and headache treatments on our website www.DentistSpa.com
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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
Licenses
United States: New York
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
81 Answers
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Maybe: It's unlikely, but if you have an extreme allergy, it's possible. Much more likely to be something like a detergent, fabric softener, or toothpaste i... Read More
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Yes: Supposed magnesium vitamins (not too much), relaxation, and hypnosis can help. Check out www.Wendi.Com for hypnosis help.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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It happens: Could be, depepnds on your symptoms. There are tests you can have done, and many, many treatments, try a few opinions.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You can have treatment with a cryotron. Google it to find if anyone in your area has one, or get to someone who does, beforehand to prevent it..
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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60-90 days: If it's going to work, you need enbough time to make more red blood cells. Keep getting it checked to make sure it's not something serious like crohn... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Should go w/infectio: Once your infection is gone, the headache should soon go away, assuming you had it treated with antibiotics, or a dentist.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
STOP the drip: Go see an md, maybe an ent, or even an allergist. In the meantime, look into neilmed nasal rinsing.
Avoid sugary mints/candies, they'll cause lots... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Prescription: There's a prescription cream caled kenalog (triamcinolone) in orabase that works great!
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Yes: It is the treatment of choice, see an oral surgeon.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Allergy?: Try to see an allergist to get the blood test (not skin test) for allergy to something.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Yes: Could be a yeast infection (thrush) or a B12 deficiency. Try seeing an oral surgeon then your md.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Real vs artificial: Sucrose is real sugar, splenda is an artficial sweetener, no calories, won't cause cavities, probably more expensive.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Not usually: There is special anesthetic for heart pt's otherwiise, unless you get an overdose, it's very safe.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Payment plan: Any otc system will proabably be a waste of money. A professionally made tray & system may be able to painlessly whiten your teeth, and many dentists... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Don't worrry: It's probably from biting your cheeks, or a swelling from a salivary duct. If it gets bigger, changes color, or becomes sore, see an oral surgeon rig... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Home pregnancy test?: It's long enough to susupect something's up. Try a home pregnancy test, then see your md. In addition, healthy gums do not bleed. You should see a ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Try head & shoulders: Have you gotten 30% alcohol in your eyes? Keep the listerine in your mouth. You can always try apple cider vinegar for your scalp. Google it.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Not usually: There are many different kinds of fillings. Once you've saved your teeth with all of these fillings you have to have a dentist keep an eye on them to ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Try to save: Saving a tooth is ususally better than a replacement, if you can. Take a look at www.Dentistspa.Com to see more info.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
See your dentist: You may have gingivitis. Have a thorough exam from your happy dental home.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Get checked: Your bite may be off, or it's yet another tooth.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
TMD: There are over 300 different kinds of headaches, and treatment depends on symptoms it can range from a bite guard to different medicines.
A headac... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
There are many: Muscle relaxants, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, physical therapy & jaw relaxation exercises are just a few.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
See an MD: Normal chests do not hurt. Go see an md, get checked out, ask about diet & exercise.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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None: The resin should not absorb it, and washing it off should remove the taste.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Yes: Family history is a risk factor & inc. Chances. See your md, or a cardiologist for more info.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
2nd opinion?: An abscess can take up to 3 months to show up on an x-ray. Take antibiotics as directed, but make sure to get it treated in less than 1-3 months when... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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See a doctor ASAP: If your jaw is dislocated it could end up getting stuck there, your teeth may move to fit together, and you'll end up needing a truly horrible surger... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Teitelbaumanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
STOP the drip: Go see an md, maybe an ent, or even an allergist. In the meantime, look into neilmed nasal rinsing.
Avoid sugary mints/candies, they'll cause lots... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Teitelbaumanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
Professional: Any otc system will make it worse. A professionally made tray & system may be able to painlessly whiten your teeth.
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A member asked:
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See a GI specialist: Sounds like gastric reflux, or something related. See GI md, if nothing, then a dentist.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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No: Before anything drastic, have a dentist take a simple x-ray to see when the baby teeth will be falling out. About "putting out", baby teeth come out... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
A lot: There are cancers of the tongue, the lips, the cheek and many more, ask your dentist to check you every year.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Long time: If you're trying to fool a test, forget it. Some these days can pick up narcotics from months ago.
For driving purposes, it depends on how big a d... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
It varies: It can take weeks to months, but you may be able to get pregnant again before your next period comes, so be careful or have fun depending....
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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You generally can't: Many cavities don't hurt, and only show up on x-ray films. Don't wait 'till it hurt, it may not, or by that time you may need root canal!
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: There are differing degrees, from mild to severe.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Leave: Call the nat'l abuse hotline, get help, or call the police. Don't wait, next time could be worse.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Either a blood test, or you'll see the get the same sore in the same spot, just a few days after getting tingling there.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Shot location?: Could be where the shot was, if it made the muscle sore, or if you had your mouth open too long and made it sore.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Positive ones: You can freeze a pacifier to numb the gums, they like chewing, it helps, plus a pacifier 'till age 3-4 yrs (nuk) helps the jaws grow, and lowers the c... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
What causes back pain when im in my periods and a lot of cramps, is there a medicine that will work?
Dr. Michael Teitelbaumanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
Advil (ibuprofen) & Ca: Short term, ibuprofen, mid term, take calcium citrate supplements (like citrical, or trader joe's), long term see an md to rule out other problems.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Sensitivity: Could be from tartar control toothpaste, a sinus infection, or a tooth infection.
Best to see a dentist.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
TMD: There are over 300 different kinds of headaches, and treatment depends on symptoms it can range from a bite guard to different medicines.
A headac... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Sometimes: Depending on how aggressive, and if all the tartar was cleaned off, it can happen. Check with your dentist, and rinse with salt water in the meantime... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Maybe: Call your dentst and ask. It really depends on how you feel, & what sickness.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Long time: If you're trying to fool a test, forget it. Some these days can pick up narcotics from months ago.
For driving purposes, it depends on how big a d... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Maybe: Check the ingrediants for any milk products. If no list, don't risk it.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: Aside from all the bleeding, they'll probably come back. See an appropriate md.
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 34 years experience
Usually: It depends on many factors, but they generally have better than 90% success long term in human mouths.
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Mar 23, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Teitelbaum is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Teitelbaum is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks doctor . I have tried home pregnancy test which was negative yesterday. I went to dentist they said no gingivitis just a soft gums
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Have you learned about the tmd ear system fir tmj? I am still doing more research on it.
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Ok thank you so much but is there any kind of poison leaking inside of my mouth and will they have to take the tooth out of my mouth
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pennsylvania
Graduated 1989MD
Awards
Founding Vice President Empire State Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Dental Association
Empire State Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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