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W. Stan Hardesty, DDS, P.A.
Raleigh, NC
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Dentistry
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Willis Hardestyanswered
Dentistry 30 years experience
Varies: Just like any fee in a dental office, the fee for nitrous oxide anxiolysis will vary from coast to coast and from office to office. Most likely the ch... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Depends: If you are on birth control pills, then the addition of oral antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of the bcp's. Best to use another form of cont... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Clinical exam : And application for a state license are the main requirements in the us. You need to take and pass one of the five regional licensing exams recognize... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Bone loss: "real" pockets are due to bone loss and subsequent loss of the attachment complex on the root surface. Pseudopockets are caused by hyperinflammed gum ... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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Varies: If you are not whitening your teeth, the first thing to consider is wear. If the edge of the tooth is thin, it becomes more transparent. Best to check... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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No: Adults over 18 are at risk for oral cancers. Risk factors that increase the chances of oral cancer are alcohol and tobacco use, especially together. E... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Varies: Local anesthesia (e.g. Lidocaine) is used for all extractions. Some surgeons will use IV medications such as valium, versed, propofol, etc. To induce ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Depending on the difficulty in removing your wisdom teeth, your muscles may have had a lot of strain during the surgery. Trismus can be compounded by ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Depends on the type: Oropharyngeal cancer can be removed and treated. I have recently had two patients have successful treatment of stage four oropharyngeal cancer and are... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Until treated: Baby bottle tooth decay is a serious condition that is caused by putting a child to bed with juice, milk or another sugary drink in their bottle. The ... Read More
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Medications: Many drugs have dry mouth as a direct side effect. Issues with salivary glands can cause dry mouth but are much more rare the medication induced dry m... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Not sure: If the tooth is removed, then the extraction is successful. There can be instances where for various reasons, the dentist may need to leave a small pi... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Working together: The teeth masticate or chew the food so that the stomach can process it. Once in the stomach, the enzymes help further digest the food until it enters... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Increases risk: Oral cancer has several risk factors, the use of "dip" or "snuff" being just one. It is possible for someone to develop oral cancer who has never used... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Have it checked: Depending on what the lesion looks like, it may be somethign totally benign. If it started out as a lump, it could be an injured minor salivary gland.... Read More
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Not Much: Scope does contain some alcohol so swallowing is not recommended. That being said, some ingestion of the product may be harmless in some while produci... Read More
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Most likely trauma: Despite the great care of anesthesiologists, sometimes the tube they use can scrape the mouth and cause an ulcer. Treat the ulcer with warm saline rin... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Depends: To get your teeth their brightest, make sure they are professionally cleaned. Otc whiteners such as crest whitestrips are fine to use to "bleach" your... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: In some circumstances, immediate placement of a partial denture after removing the tooth (or teeth) is perfectly normal. Some folks don't want to go w... Read More
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Not much: The handheld unit produces radiation to expose dental radiographs. My understanding is that you can use it for either digital exposures or film exposu... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Apicoectomy: When a root canal has residual issues at the end of the root (apex), then root end surgery may be indicated. Depending on the location of the tooth, v... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: The blister may come from trauma, a burn, a clogged minor salivary gland or other cause. One possibility is something viral but it will probably have ... Read More
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No way to know: Many folks have oral herpes without knowing. The only way for you to be sure is to ask.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Use ADA material: Most of the otc formulations such as crest white strips are fine for whitening your teeth. Please avoid mall kiosks or spas as they do not understand ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Depends: The fee will be dependent on the dentist. Composite veneers are applied directly to the tooth and can be done in one appointment. Lumineers are used a... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 30 years experience
Yes, unfortunately: Tn is a horrible problem especially when it masquerades as tooth and/or mouth problems. Please consult a neurologist who specializes in tn. There are ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 30 years experience
Several: Depending on the need and individual situation, a dentist may perform percussion tests, vitality tests with hot liquid and possibly ice. An x-ray is r... Read More
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Probably ok: Some children's teeth erupt much faster than others. It is perfectly ok for yours to be ahead of the curve. Expect him/her to have twenty primary (bab... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Different ways: Otc whitening strips are effective if used properly (crest whitestrips are a good brand). Also custom made mouthpieces with 10% carbamide perioxide pl... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Change it: Use warm moist heat and a NSAID such as Ibuprofen for the jaw if it is sore. Most likely cold will cause the musculature to stiffen and feel worse. Ap... Read More
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Consult your OB: It is probably best to have your ob/gyn doc involved in this discussion. I would probably recommend you postpone the oral surgery until the baby is bo... Read More
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At least twice: I recommend brushing your child's teeth at least twice daily for two minutes. As they get used to having this, allow them to do part of the brushing, ... Read More
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Not unusual: Dental infections are usually very low grade infections and the body is able to fight them for a good while. However, left unchecked, a dental infecti... Read More
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Probably not: Once a tooth that supports a bridge is removed, a dentist has to redesign/reconfigure that support and bite dynamics on other teeth. Dental implants h... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If all you have is plaque, then a dental cleaning with scaling is appropriate. However, if you have a lot of calcified deposits in deeper areas and on... Read More
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Probably refer: The next step would pediatric sedation or possibly do the procedure in the operating room under very deep sedation with an anesthesiologist.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Rare: A true allergy to Fluoride is rare. Fluoride is an element. It is more likely that a "fluoride" allergy is a reaction to another ingredient in the com... Read More
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Yes, but....: Make sure to have the water tested to determine the exact level of Fluoride present, since trace amounts may affect what is prescribed as a supplement... Read More
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Excessive forces: The bruxism you describe likely contributes to the loose teeth. Excessive forces from the muscles of mastication can cause teeth to have "bite trauma"... Read More
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About 10-14 days: Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by the coxsackie virus, in the family of enteroviruses. Symptomatic treatment is indicated with tylenol (aceta... Read More
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Orthodontic device: This is a device placed by an orthodontist to expand the maxillary arch by means of slowly pushing the two parts of palate apart. It is cemented onto ... Read More
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An isolation device: A rubber dam or dental dam is a barrier device made up from a sheet of glove like material in which holes are made for the teeth to fit through. There... Read More
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Be smart: Brushing and flossing at least twice daily is one of the best things you can do for your oral health. A healthy diet, visiting the dentist twice a yea... Read More
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Dentistry 30 years experience
Not recommended: Tooth whitening uses peroxide agents to lighten the teeth. These chemicals produce free radicals when they are exposed to the teeth. While there is pr... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Good: Good oral hygiene including daily brushing and flossing, and possibly sealants, help maintain them!
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Probably normal: The piece of skin to which you refer is likely the incisive papillae. It can become inflamed and feel larger than normal. Alternatively, it could be a... Read More
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Unlikely: Local anesthesia is delivered in measured doses. A dentist knows that different patients can tolerate different amounts of local anesthetic. It is unl... Read More
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Dentistry 30 years experience
None: Whitening toothpastes only have varied abrasives and additives to remove surface stain from the teeth. To my knowledge, there are no peer reviewed stu... Read More
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Better trained: Dental care and training in the us is unparalleled. That being said, regulatory agencies, malpractice, taxes, and the cost of running a small business... Read More
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Probably not: Once a tooth is completely removed, there is usually no dental material remaining. Sometimes, there can be remaining sealer if it was extruded during ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Hardesty is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hardesty is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Yes-forget free gingival graft. Going for 2nd opinion re: need. Bye!
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thank u so much forur help hope u have a lovely evening
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Thanks Dr. Hardisty. I appreciate that confirmation.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
The University of North Carolina School of Dentisty, NC
Graduated 1993MD
Awards
Top Dentist, First Place, North Carolina - Summer
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, Council of Interstate Testing Agencies, Inc.,
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