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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
Doctor Q&A
61 Answers
424 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Return : Go back to your surgeon for evaluation of postoperative complications
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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Probably : It will heal eventually but prolonged bleeding without some kind of bone graft may result in alveolitis that takes a long time to heal. Check with you... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Probably : Sounds like you received a temporary denture for healing purposes. Consult with your dentist to evaluate your choices for a better esthetic solution a... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
See dentist quick!: see your dentist immediately to diagnose and possibly refer for treatment. Could be several issues but waiting will only allow it to get worse. Good l... Read More
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A 63-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Probably : Depends on what remaining teeth and where they are. A prosthesis can be designed to fit most any situation. Your dentist can guide you how to achieve ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Probably nor related: Probably not related but check with your dentist to evaluate the soft palate for a diagnosis
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Not gum: gum would probably get messy but I send a small plastic "chewy" bite stick home with my patients to seat the appliance better and relieve any soreness... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Possible abscess: could be a tooth going bad, possible abscess, or other dental malady. See a dentist as soon as possible to diagnose and treat this problem before it ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 61-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Possible dry socket : Possible dry socket or alveolitis should be checked out by your surgeon-- may be normal inflammation and healing but shouldn't be tasting bad your su... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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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A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Good solution: A fixed permanent bridge replacing 1 missing tooth anchored to healthy teeth on each side is a good solution and requires good maintenance and hygiene... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 39 years experience
Liver damage: That large of a dose taken multiple times can lead to organ damage such as liver, GI tract, and kidneys to name a few. Please take medications exactly... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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
666 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Ignore: Regular checkups catch decay before serious damage and symptoms occur and they are easier to repair.
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A member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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
666 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 62-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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
2.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Not: Increased ap level by itself not worrisome but recheck in a few months to further evaluate the level
666 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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.
666 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
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 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 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
2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
No need to change : There's no need to change antibiotics either one will cover adequately for prosthetic prophylaxis.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Check with dentist: Could be normal but check with your dentist for a post-op check to be sure
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 39 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 member asked:
Dr. Anthony Sharberanswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Yes: Should be ok to resume normal meds .
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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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