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Summit Dental of La Mesa
La Mesa, CA
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I have been a general dentist in private practice for almost 27 years. I have a special interest and training in TMJ Disorders and Dental Sleep Medicine.
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Dentistry
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English
Doctor Q&A
4 Answers
3 Agrees
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Evansanswered
undefined 38 years experience
Unanswered Questions: Snoring is a symptom. In my opinion you need a sleep study. Your husband seems to feel you snore loudly. Does he say you stop snoring, then gasp fo... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Richard Evansanswered
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Gum Disease #1: The #1 reason for bad breath is gum disease. Volatile sulfur compound (vsc) are released which causes the rotten egg smell. There are mouth rinses t... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Richard Evansanswered
undefined 38 years experience
Evalutation needed: You could have sleep bruxism which is a sleep disorder. I would suggest a sleep study at a sleep lab. They can confirm or rule out sleep bruxism or ... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Richard Evansanswered
undefined 38 years experience
No Short Answers: Your possible options from best on down are 1) implants - if you have enough bone remaining.
2) a bridge - you must have teeth remaining on both side... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Evans is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Evans is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Georgetown University, School of Dentistry, DC
Graduated 1983MD
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