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Anthony Sharber DDS
Glen Rose, TX
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University of Texas health science center San Antonio DDS degree 1983
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Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Licenses
United States: Texas
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61 Answers
424 Agrees
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Rinses: any OTC rinses such as peroxide, salt water, or listerine along with gentle brushing will help with routine abrasions or trauma. See your dentist to ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Regular checkups catch decay before serious damage and symptoms occur and they are easier to repair.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Discuss other option: Talk to your dentist about other options to achieve your goals, possibly cosmetic procedures that will improve your smile. Good luck!
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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OTC analgesics: Pain from orthodontic procedures other than those involving surgery can usually be handled with over the counter analgesics (usually acetaminophen or ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Talk to your dentist: discuss this with your dentist swollen or puffy gums are normal when closing gaps and will usually resolve with time and good hygiene. Ask your dentis... Read More
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A female asked:
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Gingivitis : If your gums bleed from picking and manipulating the tissues you probably have gingivitis at the least and periodontitis possibly. Please see your den... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Very strong : That is a strong analgesic please take exactly like your doctor prescribed and follow all the instructions you were given to get better.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Not usually: doesn't sound normal but I can't determine what your level of exercise is. Any exertion that raises your heart rate is possible to be felt in areas th... Read More
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A member asked:
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Not likely: Wax would not be strong enough to hold shape or change your teeth but a retainer can be made from an altered model of your teeth similar to spring Haw... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Yes: sometimes it takes more than one round of antibiotics to clear up an infection and this combination usually works well. Good luck!
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Normal: This is normal for traumatized tissue to look like this when healing. Salt water rinses and good oral care should help speed the healing. Good luck!
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A 62-year-old male asked:
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Yes for best diagnos: A CBCT will give the best view of the bony architecture of the area that will allow the surgeon to do the best job in this area. Without that view it... Read More
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A 64-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Fluoride toothpaste: Any good fluoride toothpaste will help with sensitivity to some extent. Sensodyne is one of the most recognized but any fluoride gel or rinse will do... Read More
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A female asked:
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Probably simple fill: Most likely it can be repaired with a simple filling but get it checked before it becomes a larger problem
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Dentist: Go see a dentist for a thorough exam to determine the problem and the best way to treat it.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
I do both!: I agree with you! I like to brush my teeth first thing in the morning to get that "morning mouth" taste and feeling gone quickly. But you should brush... Read More
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A male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Brush well: Sometimes a cleaning can be a little rough on your gums if there was a lot of tartar on your teeth . Gums may feel loose or have space around teeth. ... Read More
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No: Gum and braces just don't function well together and your treatment will progress better if you refrain from using it.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Usually : Hypo calcification is the beginning stage of enamel breakdown and usually looks like a white spot on the tooth but could be stained by food or drink. ... Read More
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A male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Not: Increased ap level by itself not worrisome but recheck in a few months to further evaluate the level
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666 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Very little: always a risk but most extractions are routine without any complications. Seek a second opinion if you are concerned from an oral surgeon who will an... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Hard to tell : Hard to tell without seeing . Check with your dentist if it doesn't resolve in a few days
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Make sure you have plenty of food and water available.
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A 63-year-old male asked:
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Either: With today's acrylics some appliances do not need to be stored in water but not knowing what you have a safe bet is to put in water or wrap in a wet t... Read More
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A female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Probably : Most dry sockets occur in the 3-5 day window after dental extractions. If the pain and swelling are subsiding and you feel better chances are you will... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Ignore: Brushing your teeth more often with braces prevents decay and helps teeth move faster and easier.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Not usually : Many dental and medical offices now have digitally enhanced X-rays that use much less radiation than in the past. Any radiation can be harmful if accu... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Ask your dentist: usually the tissue between teeth that is squeezed during orthodontic treatment will resolve as the treatment continues and doesn't need to be removed.... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Normal usually: this is a normal response when closing gaps and will usually resolve with time and good hygiene. Make sure you talk with your dentist about this issue... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Start the process: A general dentist is trained to look for and recognize oral anomalies and symptoms and can then refer you to the appropriate specialist for definitive... Read More
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Yes: Should be ok to resume normal meds .
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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Probably tori: these are probably tori that are natural bony lumps that some people have and most people don't realize that exist in their mouth. They usually don't ... Read More
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A male asked:
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Not the best choice: Beer or any alcohol is not the best choice after treatment. Try to limit any vigorous drinking or rinsing for 48 hrs to allow the medicine to work an... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Check with dentist: Could be normal but check with your dentist for a post-op check to be sure
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Sometimes : During flu or any illness that drops your resistance your tongue can develop fungal growth that can be stained by what you ingest and look colored. Ch... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Could be abscess: Check with your dentist could be abscess or just abnormal healing so let him evaluate to determine course of action
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A female asked:
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No need to change : There's no need to change antibiotics either one will cover adequately for prosthetic prophylaxis.
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Probably bone : Probably bone spicule or calcified areas of the clot. Check with your dentist to evaluate the area and discuss ant issues.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
You probably are fine you’re post-op long enough to have a good clot so the wound is probably safe give it 24 hours and start gentle saline rinses twi... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Varies: Several things could be the cause from something benign to stroke or trigeminal neuralgia. Please see a doctor soon to better diagnose the problem be... Read More
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666 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
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Possible fungal : Chalky taste can come several maladies starting in the oral cavity and going down the digestive tract. See your dentist to start diagnosing the cause ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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See a dentist: See a dentist right away to determine the cause and treatment that might be necessary. Good luck!
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Chronic halitosis: chronic halitosis can be both a dental and gastrointestinal problem. See your dentist to start the process of diagnosis and he/she may refer your to y... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Either: an oral surgeon is specifically trained in extractions among other skills but in your case either may be just as appropriate depending on the particul... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Sounds normal: Seems normal postoperatively tissue may be tender for 2-4 wks continue to monitor and return if conditions turn worse
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
See your dentist: could be swollen salivary glands, trauma from eating, or a reaction from food or medicine. See your dentist for a thorough exam and they will start t... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Specialist : Specialists called periodontist are trained to deal with gum recession and have several methods available to help you depending on your particular sit... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Normal response: this is a normal response when closing gaps with orthodontic treatment and will usually resolve with time and good hygiene. Follow your dentist's ins... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Hard to say: could be something simple as a minor injury or small viral outbreak such as canker sore or aphthous ulcer but you need to get in with your dentist to ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 40 years experience
Clean and odor free: Healthy water supply is clean and free of odors. Should be clear in a glass and very little smell. If you consume unclean water you risk ingesting bac... Read More
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May 11, 2017
I endorse Dr Sharber. He has made a significant contribution to health education through Health Tap.
May 5, 2017
Excellent dentist!
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sharber is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have had a lot of responses to my #. I am on the right track in my thinking. First, need free tissue graft on other tooth. Alloderm will not work.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you-I have an appt. today and he started me on antibiotics over the weekend. I appreciate your answer
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I appreciate your direct reply.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
The Dental School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX
Graduated 1983MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, the Fort Worth Region - Spring
2017
Thought Leader, First Place, the Fort Worth Region - Spring
2017
Top Dentist, First Place, Texas - Spring
2017
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