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Ragan L Faler, DMD, PC
Stockbridge, GA
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Eagle's Landing Periodontics
Stockbridge, GA
About
Bio
Graduate of Mississippi State University in 1993. UAB School of Dentistry in Birmingham, AL in 1997. Masters from UAB Graduate School, and a Specialty in Periodontics from UAB and BHAM VA Medical Center in 2000. He is Board Certified and is also an adjunct professor at UAB Depart of Periodontics.
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Dentistry
Dentistry - Periodontics
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243 Answers
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 26 years experience
Abcessed : It sounds like you have an abcess that drained due to the pressure of your sneeze. See s dentist.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Muscle spasm: This could be a muscle spasm from clenching or grinding. Sinus pressure can also mimic tooth pain. Rule out definitive dental concerns such as cavi... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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See the dentist : The headache may be caused from the toothache. Cavity or abcessed tooth may need treatment. Headache may be caused from clenching. Rule out infect... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Many causes: Bad breath may be stemming from tonsillar stones or reflux. You may also have an undiagnosed gum disease or tooth decay under an existing dental resto... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Liver disease or not: Petechia can mean liver issues. It could also mean blood issues. But it can also be normal under the tongue. See your dentist to see of he thinks ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Autoimmune. No cure: Lichen planus is an autoimmune disease. We don't know what causes it. It generally is manageable with topical steroids. Sometimes it is difficult t... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Smoker?: Spontaneous onj in the lower jaw is common in smokers. Your md will be no help. Your dentist should refer you to an oral surgeon or periodontist who... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Palatial torus: This very well could be a palatal torus. A very common bony development found in the roof of the mouth. However, any bump is worth a look by your de... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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See someone: These symptoms are so broad it could be anything from a yeast infection, muscle spasm, abcessed tooth, and a few others. See a dentist.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Both are bone loss: Gum recession occurs when you've lost the bone and the gum around the tooth. There can be a combination of causes. Grinding, over scrubbing, developm... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Topical : Until you can be sen by a dentist, some relief can be achieved by the use of Anbesol or over the counter topical agent such as benzocaine. The origin... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Don't delay. : They aren't designed to last very long. Although the crown may function, the "seal " of a temp crown can be washed out, therefore your saliva will pen... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Reduce the reflex : The gag reflex is a strong reaction and can be very frustrating when it comes time to swallow a pill, have a dental x-ray, or wear a denture. One tri... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Several things: Commonly candida, or yeast, can cause burning in the mouth, which can arise after antibiotic treatment. A more obscure disorder, called burning mouth ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Active cold sores: If there is an active oral lesion such as a cold sore, then the virus is transmittable. The herpes virus doesn't survive very long on the countertop t... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Bridge or implant: The advantage of a fixed bridge will be less appointments, less out of pocket and overall cost. The disadvantage of a bridge is that 1. It is a 10 y... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Root canal: Most likely the nerve of the tooth is infected, and the inside of the tooth needs to be cleaned out by having a root canal filling done. If the tooth... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Airway obstruction : Sleeping with your mouth open can dry your mouh and cause the tongue to expand. You may need to see an ENT for an exam. Weightless, healthy sinuses, a... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Differences: Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum only and has not progressed into gum, bone, and other attachment loss. It doesn't always progress into period... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Glue or screw: The restorative dentist will make a working model of our implant once it is ready. They will either make the crown that can be srewed to the implant, ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Don't wait : Wisdom teeth should be removed as a preventative procedure. Waiting for them to come in is a big mistake. They may never come in. Once they are full... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Initially cold: Cold packs will prevent swelling initially. Use them as much as possible for the first 24 -36 hours or so. After that, as a general rule, you will be... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Not sure: Your dentist is a good resource sounding board for all facial esthetics. A dentist studies head and neck anatomy and is trained on facial symmetries. ... Read More
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A 92-year-old member asked:
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Electric vs manual: Sonicare or braun oral b are in my opinion the better powered brushes. They are also far better for patients with dexterity problems. Stroke victims, ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Time: Impacted wisdom teeth surgery will have significant pain and swelling in some patients for a week or so. Between day 1 and 7 is really early to worry... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Activated charcoal will bind to gastric contents. It is used for injestion of toxic substances. It won't affect your breath, nor will it improve oral... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Helps a little: Carmex will speed up the healing a little by keeping the site moist an a little protected. If anything, it may help it feel better.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Why are you waiting?: An acute infection from a tooth into the parapharyngeal airspaces or into the cavernous sinus is a direct pathway to the brain, and airways. If this ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Oral surgeon: See an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Have the TMJ examined and follow the doctors course of action.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Not likely : Restorative dental work such as fillings, crowns, then not likely. Cleanings and periodontal treatment as well. However, with invasive surgery such ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Crown lengthening : Crown lengthening is a procedure to expose more sound tooth so a new crown can be placed. Consideration needs to be given to the adjacent teeth as wel... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Gum disease for one : Tonsillar stones are one of the most common causes of chronic bad breath. Periodontal disease is another. Also a decayed tooth, or gastric reflux as ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Worth mentioning: This can be an early sign of diabetes. It's worth a simple test to get it checked.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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No: It just means you haven't contracted the virus. When they have an outbreak, avoid direct contact and don't share spoons, cups, or toothbrushes. It ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Diagnosis?: Have you had any treatment? Generally, oral yeast responds very well to anti fungal rinses etc. Have you actually had a culture, or are you just seei... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Depends : Many people can. It is smart to take a day of possible. Exertion can create swelling. If you must go to work, use plenty of ice compression the day of... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Vesicles : The vesicular stage is the most contagious. The tiny little fluid filled vesicles contain live virus and is most easily transmissible.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Herbal remedy: A better herbal remedy for dry socket is oil of clove. This is where eugenol is derived which is used routinely as a dry socket treatment.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Care around dental implants is very similar to natural teeth. Brushing and flossing, is routine, but may require an extra cleaning lesson or an extra... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Narcotic/combination: Diclofenac is a non steroidal which relieves pain by reducing swelling. It filters through the kidney. Most agree that a narcotic such as hydrocodone/... Read More
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Sedation: Most likely, the anesthesia will be a combination of versed, fentanyl and propofol. The medicines make you sleepy, give you some amnesia, and usually... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Not the best : Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a choice when selecting an antibiotic for tooth infection. However, this one is generally down the line a few. Unless, you a... Read More
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Quick or effective : Whitening teeth can be quick, but that will take a trip to see your dentist for in office whitening. An at home remedy would be the use of crest whit... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes: As a wisdom teeth erupts, it generally comes into the mouth only partially through and in the soft loose tissue found in the very back part of the jaw... Read More
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If not removed. : A mucocele will generally refill unless the entire damaged gland is removed. The procedure is simple. But simply draining the fluid filled lumen of th... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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A few: Under the tongue/floor of mouth and then soft palate. The "gum" area and inside the lips as well has the hard palate can also, but not as common.
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Diabetes: These are symptoms of diabetes. Get your blood sugar checked to rule this out
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Sjorgen's: Sjorgen's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that affects the mucous membranes. The structures such as salivary and lacrimal glands get damanged its s... Read More
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Refuse or consent: Not consenting means refusing. Otherwise, it is understood that when you seek treatment, then you want it. If she doesnt understand, then she must a... Read More
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Sore: Post operative swelling and bruising can be common along with difficulty chewing harder foods. You may require pain medicine for a few days. General... Read More
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Jan 9, 2013
I commend Dr. Faler for his vast knowledge of all aspects of dentistry and his consistently excellent answers and advice.
Nov 3, 2012
very knowledgable and quick responses. We need more doctors like Dr. Faler. Excellent. Excellent!
Mar 22, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Alabama School of Dentistry
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Affiliations
American Academy of Periodontology
American Dental Association
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