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I'm a general practice dentist.
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Dentistry
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Scott Williamsanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Depends: If it heals up fine and you are current on your vaccination then i would not, but i'm a dentist and cat bites aren't my specialty.
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Acid, Suger, Neglect: Meth is caustic to all tissues, including the teeth, which can't repair themselves after damage like the rest of the body. Meth users usually crave a... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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What's the question?: Tongue splitting is generally frowned upon by the dental profession. It's traumatic to the tongue and very difficult to reverse.
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Altered Nerves: Unless you are actually chewing on metal, your nerves or taste buds have been altered by something. This could be, but is not limited to the followin... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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No-not directly: Ice placed directly on the skin can actually give you frost bite in that area. If you want to apply cold use a moistened towel or something similar w... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Doubtful: According to my resources, Estradiol does not have any known effects on dental treatment, but does have a possible side effect of venous thromboemboli... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Specific definitions: Dmfs: decayed, missing, filled surfaces-more detailed information
dmft: decayed, missing, filled teeth-slightly less detailed
deft: decayed, (needs)... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Some people don't have all their permanent teeth. I would see a dentist, because either way you'll probably need some treatment.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes, possibly.: Laser dentistry is becoming more common and some can remove a cavity instead of using a drill. Sometimes you don't even need anesthetic (shots). The... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes, I think so.: Unless there are complicating factors you should be able to have some wine a day after tooth removal.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ibuprofen works: I would contact your dentist as there may be another problem besides pain like infection or the filling is too high. Ibuprofen works well for pain un... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: All of those areas are closely tied together. If there is a problem with one there is often problems with the others. Without a complete exam it is ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Mostly cleansing: Peroxide rinse is effective against many bacteria and is commonly used. If used in too much concentration or for too long it can chemically burn the ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Get a cleaning: If it's been awhile since you last cleaning then i recommend you go in for one. Bleeding can indicate gingivitis, periodontal disease, or in rare cas... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Nothing really.: Dds is doctor of dental surgery and dmd is doctor of dental medicine. There is no real difference, just depends on where a dentist graduates from.
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Hard to do.: Bad breath is usually caused by bacteria growing in the mouth. They usually are located in between the teeth and you need that cleaned out profession... Read More
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Sonicare?: We recommend some type of sonicare most often, but the oral-b electric brushes do a great job too.
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Depends: Without seeing the ulcer i can't really help. It could be anything from a cheek bite to cancer. If it isn't going away (within 7-10 days) or is larg... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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See a physician: Sounds miserable. Do you have a fever? If it continues or you feel worse i would see a physician.
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Uncommon: The teeth are usually separated from the sinus by bone and a membrane. It is unusual for a tooth infection to spread through both of those barriers, ... Read More
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Depends: Depending on how the implant procedure went, where in the jaw the implant was placed, and a host of other factors your surgeon may ask you to wait any... Read More
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Maybe: The vitamins may be causing some acid reflux which can cause bad breath. The two problems could also not be related at all. I would try different vi... Read More
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Pierced: Metal tongue rings can cause significant damage to your teeth. I often see chipping of front and back teeth with them, sometimes severe. Oral pierci... Read More
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I think about $146: The best information i could find (i'm based in the U.S.) so i'm not too familiar stated that they would pay $146-approx $200 depending on the tooth i... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes there is a link: Gingivitis is an infection in a part of your body. Would anyone be surprised if we said that in infection in your toe can affect other health problems... Read More
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See a dentist: If your pain is getting worse you need to see a dentist. Increasing pain means that whatever is causing your problem (usually infection) is getting w... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Jaw or tooth problem: It could actually be your jaw joint or a cracked part of the tooth in a spot you can't feel. I would recommend having an exam just in case there is a... Read More
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Food Debris: If there is no pain with this taste the it could easily be food particles decomposing. It could also be infection. If the removal was more than 4 da... Read More
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Developmental issue: I suppose that the intercondylar distance development is connected with the rest of the cranial development while other factors influence the occlusal... Read More
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Keep it clean: The best solution is to get it removed. Until you can do that i suggest keeping it really clean. Use a syringe with water or salt water to clean up ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Usually: When done correctly it is safe. I have heard some patients experience extreme sensitivity to cold afterward, but have not seen it myself. I choose a... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Its possible: Oral herpes virus could be found in the mouth without the presence of sores.
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Need to see it: Without seeing the blister i can't really help. It could be anything from a small bite to cancer. Try oragel and if it doesn't go away in 7-10 days ... Read More
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What's the question?: I'm not sure what your question is. If you are asking how you scale for periodontal disease then i would recommend you see a dentist because you can'... Read More
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It sure can: Chewing gum is hard on the jaw joint and should be avoided when having TMJ problems. Chewing gum with thd is kind of like running on a sprained or da... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely: The lower molars are very close to the nerve the give sensation to most of the jaw. An irritation and.Or infection in this area can certainly cause j... Read More
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Many ways: There are many causes and many solutions to TMJ disorders. I would get in to a dentist that deals with tmd soon if i were in your position.
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Occasionally: Sometimes the jaw is stretched very wide in order to reach the tooth and remove it and this can damage the jaw joint. Kind of like hyperextending the... Read More
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Depends: Some dentists are comfortable with those types of extractions and others are not. If you feel comfortable with your dentist i would stick with them u... Read More
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Stop grinding :): First i recommend a massage. That can loosen up those muscles. Warm moist heat can help too. Second i recommend evaluation for an anti-grinding ni... Read More
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Ways to save a tooth: When a root canal fails there are usually 2 options to save the tooth. Retreatment: the dentist basically redoes the rootcanal and hopes to do it bet... Read More
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Apr 3, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Williams is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Williams is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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But doctor....... my dentist is stupid
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This made me feel good. Thanks!
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Thanks for your quick reply!
Education & Training
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Case Wester Reserve University School of Dentistry
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