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East Oak Dental Care
Conway, AR
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I am a lifelong resident of central Arkansas. I hold bachelor's degrees in biology and business administration from the University of Central Arkansas. I received my doctor of dental surgery degree from LSU Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry in New Orleans, LA.
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Dentistry
Licenses
United States: Arkansas
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371 Answers
479 Agrees
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Beckanswered
Dentistry 13 years experience
Veg, fruits, water: A diet very high in vegetables and some fruits. Raw fruits and vegetables are the very best, lightly steamed can be ok. Juicing of fruits and vegetabl... Read More
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Can be very serious: A toothache is a sign that there is something wrong with the tooth. Sometimes a toothache is just a minor issue caused by biting into something hard o... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Bad habits: Poor oral hygiene, smoking, drinking, smokeless tobacco, poor diet. Eat right, exercise, don't drink in excess, don't smoke or use tobacco and your o... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No, don't do it: Do not put lemon juice on your teeth for any period of time. It is highly acidic and will wear away the tooth enamel quickly. Baking soda is ok to bru... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Not sure i really understand the question. But as a dentist, i can pretty much see a meth addict a mile away. So yes meth use is a "giveaway." if you... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes, lemons are highly acidic and wear away the tooth enamel quickly. I have seen people ruin their teeth by sucking on lemons all the time. Don't d... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes: That is very normal. Babies produce a lot of saliva, and that is a good thing. A nine week old doesn't have a lot of control over swallowing and cont... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If you have an abscessed and painful tooth that needs to be extracted, yes, it is best to have it extracted now so that the infection will not spread ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Get Rx from dentist: Sore corners of your mouth is called angular cheilitis and is a fungal infection caused by candida albicans. Your dentist can prescribe a topical anti... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontist: Some degree of "overbite" is normal. I have patients who seem to think their front teeth should come together edge to edge. The normal bite has severa... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Will power: Biting the lip and cheek is a common habit that is hard to get rid of. I liken it to biting your nails because that is a bad habit that i had a hard ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: There is no evidence that Fluoride in municipal water supplies or toothpaste causes any medical problems. Fluoride is a natural mineral that occurs in... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Alcohol: Listerine does contain quite a bit of alcohol. Your body is probably responding to the alcohol. Avoid swallowing listerine.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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More specific : Could you please be more specific. How old is your son? Has he had a traumatic experience at the dentist? What is the condition of his teeth?
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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You can: You can get multiple implants to replace missing teeth. The limiting factor is that it's very expensive. Alternatively, a denture is relatively inex... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Keep them clean: I would not consider class 1 malocclusion a disease. Our distant ancestors did not have braces and no one ever died from crooked teeth. The biggest pr... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends on clinic: Depends on the clinic. There are affordable denture clinics that will do them for less than $300 per arch. But you get what you pay for. For a good q... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No: No, Fluoride is not absorbed into the body through the oral mucosa. Fluoride can be absorbed through the digestive system when it is swallowed in wate... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Zoom: You can whiten your teeth several shades lighter with zoom whitening at a dentist office. The dentist will also make you custom made whitening trays a... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Pregnancy gingivitis is caused by the multitude of hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. You must maintain impeccable oral hygiene during preg... Read More
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Soda: Soda is the absolute worst because it is acidic and contains sugar. The sugar is food for plaque bacteria which create plaque. Plaque equals even more... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Go to dentist before: I would recommend going to the dentist and getting all your teeth and oral health in check before you get pregnant. You do not want to have dental pa... Read More
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No: No, listerine is an antibacterial oral rinse. It will not prevent yellowing or staining of the teeth. To whiten teeth, see your dentist for custom bl... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Brush, floss: It is very normal to have bad breath first thing in the morning. The mouth usually hangs open during sleep which can dry it out. If you are experienci... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Not long: Just about anything you swallow will pass through the digestive tract in a few days. Unless you have some digestive problem. Some people especially o... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Will power: This is a common habit that people have similar to nail biting. I myself have been a nail biter and its a very hard habit to get rid of. The simple an... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Good: Brushing 3 times per day is very good for your teeth. Flossing once per day also needs to be part of your oral hygiene regimen. When you are brushing... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Just like any other infection, a tooth infection is bad for the health of your entire body. A cavity or decayed tooth left untreated will eventually a... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Easy: Cut down on sweets and carbohydrates. Brush thoroughly 2-3 times per day with a Fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, use a good quality oral rinse such a... Read More
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Gingivitis: If you brush thoroughly 2-3 times per day, floss daily, brush your tongue, visit the dentist every 6 months, and you have good oral health, there real... Read More
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Doesn't: Mi paste will not get rid of cavities. It is made to help remineralize weak enamel before it cavitates. The only way to eliminate a cavity is to have... Read More
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Irritation: Pulpitis is irritation to the pulp or inner-most, living part of the tooth which contains nerves and blood vessels. It is caused by deep decay, chroni... Read More
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Warm salt water: I would recommend gargling with a tablespoon of salt in 8 ounces of warm water 4 times a day. Don't vigourously rinse the extraction site because you... Read More
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Not recommended: I do not recommend putting anything on a mouth ulcer because the chemicals in the product will just aggravate it more. Warm salt water rinses and time... Read More
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Exam, assess, treat: Depends on the severity of the dental decay. I would recommend a thorough exam with xrays to determine periodontal health and dental decay. Inevitably... Read More
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Pain control: The nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is a mild anxiolytic. That means it calms you down and makes you somewhat carefree about the situation. Some people ... Read More
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Possible: The technology today in cleft lip and palate reconstruction is very good. The scarring is usually minimal and not noticeable. Many famous people you... Read More
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Go to ortho: Some general dentists do a lot of ortho and are very good at it. I would check how much ortho your dentist does and the results he gets. Talk to some... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Go to MD: Sounds like she's got a cold and probably unrelated to teething. That's a pretty low grade fever for her, but i would recommend you take her to the do... Read More
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Strips & custom tray: Most any brand of over the counter whitening strips are very good. Don't waste your money on whitening toothpaste or whitening mouthwash...They simpl... Read More
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Normal: It is normal for the ends of your incisor teeth to be transparent. The enamel is thinner there and there is no underlying dentin. Tooth enamel is actu... Read More
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Prevention, cleaning: Could be a multitude of reasons. A bad taste could be gingivitis or periodontitis. Are you brushing thoroughly and flossing daily? Do you brush your t... Read More
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Bone : When you get an implant on upper teeth, you have to worry about how low the maxillary sinus dips down. You have to have plenty of good quality bone to... Read More
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Exercise,: Exercise, eat right, talk to someone, cut out alcohol, smoking, caffeine. Don't keep it bottled up.
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A 51-year-old member asked:
My 4 yr old swallowed 3 chewing gums (when she knew it was forbidden).what is the solution for this?
Dr. James Beckanswered
Dentistry 13 years experience
It will pass: No treatment necessary. The gum will pass harmlessly on its own. I would advise you not to let her chew gum until she is older.
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Plaque: The white buildup on your tongue is probably just plaque. This is the same plaque that forms on your teeth. Brush your tongue when you brush your teet... Read More
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Yes, definitely: Yes, definitely. A root canal is a very painless procedure for the patient. After the root canal is complete, the only thing you should feel is some... Read More
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Yes but why?: What symptoms are you having that make you think you need to take saw palmetto? Saw palmetto has traditionally been used for enlarged prostate in olde... Read More
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Listerine: Soak it in a little bit of listerine mouthwash. Change the mouthwash daily. Get a new brush head every 3 months.
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Now: Obviously you should quit smoking as soon as possible; however, i would recommend taking a vacation from work and do it during that time. You need to ... Read More
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I commend Dr. Beck for his consistently great advice and recommendations on this website.
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Dr. Beck is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Beck is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you , I really appreciate your quick reply and how detailed it was usually the answers I get are short and still leave me in question.
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Thanks for your quick reply! i got a root canal! What if I hadn't? the fistula has not drained yet
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you now I know I'm doing the right thing in my way of eating
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
Graduated 2010MD
Awards
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2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Arkansas - Winter
2013
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