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Family Gentle Dentists
Woodhaven, MI
Sterling Dental
Sterling Heights, MI
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Graduated from University of Detroit Mercy Dental School in 1999. I love being a dentist. I enjoy educating my patients about their oral health. I listen to my patients and try to understand what they want and need, then help them to achieve their goals.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dentistry
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazin Kizyanswered
Dentistry 24 years experience
Maybe: Msot of the time the dentist will prescribe a pain medication. Sometimes the dentist will also prescribe an antibiotic. The dentist will decide if a... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Can cause infection: Yes, an untreated tooth cavity can cause an infection. Most of the time this infection is not fatal but there are certain circumstances that can make... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Denture tabs.: You can use denture tablets. The way we tell denture patients to keep them clean is by using a denture brush, found at many pharmacies, with dish so... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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See a dentist: You may not have enough room for your wisdom teeth. You should see a dentist to determine if you need them out.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes, the Epinephrine in the anesthetic only makes the anesthesia last longer.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Great smile: Possible side-effects are: great smile, more normal bite, better oral health, higher self confidence. There are little draw backs as long as you do y... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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See a dentist: By "tooth discoloration" do you mean 1 tooth or all your teeth. If you are asking about 1 tooth, see a dentist as soon as you can. This could indica... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes: I'm assuming you have 1 or 2 teeth that look smaller than the others. A dentist can make the tooth look bigger. You would need to see a dentist to e... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A porcelain crown covers the exposed are of the tooth. A deep tooth cleaning goes beyond the crown and below the gum onto root surface.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Periodontal disease: Most people who need deep cleanings have periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is the loss of bone around your teeth. This is normally caused by ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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A few things: A few things can cause sever toothaches. Most of the time it is a deep cavity. It could also be a dying nerve, a dead nerve, an infection (of the to... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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See a dentis: The dentist can give you options which may include leaving the canine, removing the canine or braces to allow the canine to come in.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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2 to 7 days: If all the irritants are removed and you are brushing and flossing properly. It should take about 2 to 7 days.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It depends on how difficult the extraction was. Normally about 1 or 2 days if it was an easy extraction but can take up to a week if it was a more di... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No: Most kids start losing baby teeth around age 6 but some grow quicker than others.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Many reasons: The best thing to do is ask the referring dentist. Periodontists treat gums as well as bone around teeth. You may have a problem that isn't relate... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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It may: Scraping or brushing with a toothbrush may help. Heavy smoking and bad oral hygiene make it worse.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Call your dentist: If you call your dentist and explain what is happening, they should be able to do or prescribe something to help.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Too much missing: A cavity becomes unrestorable if the dentist doesn't believe the tooth will last. Examples: not enough tooth structure remaining for a filling, a fr... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Could be many things: White spots on teeth are usually decalcifications which is a weakening of the enamel. White spots could also be dry areas of the teeth, or areas wher... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Gum infection: Could be a gum infection. You should see a dentist to see what may be going on.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Between 17 and 25: Generally around the ages of 17 to 25. For some people earier than that and for others later but for most people 17 to 25.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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See a dentist: Bad breath can come from different sources. You should see a dentist to rule out any infections, gum problems or tongue issues. Assuming you don't h... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Fluoride: Here are some things you can do to slow down and prevent dental decay: 1. Fluoride toothpaste for a minimum of 2 min twice a day. 2. Fluoride mout... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Pulp: It sounds like you have irreversible pulpitis. This means the nerve inside of your tooth is dying and will not recover. Sometimes this isn't eviden... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Depends: You should see a dentist to make sure they are coming in properly. If they are, you don't need to take them out as long as you keep them clean.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Hardened plaque: Plaque forms around your teeth all the time. If not removed it gets hardened by the minerals in your saliva. Once it has turned into tarter it is mu... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mazin Kizyanswered
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Fluoride: Here are some things you can do to slow down dental decay: 1. Fluoride toothpaste for a minimum of 2 min twice a day. 2. Fluoride mouth wash befor... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Depends: If you are asking about a baby, the best treatment is it wait. If you are asking about someone older, you should see a dentist to make sure the teeth... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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See dentist: Your dentist may be able to tell you why this is occurring. It may be sure to over whitening your teeth or from grinding and clenching your teeth. I... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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They don't. : Most people who smoke have worse teeth than those who don't.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It definitely can. See a dentist. They can help to reduce the risk of anything serious happening. The acids produced can wear the enamel of your... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Talk to your dentist: Let the dentist know you are very nervous. Many times they can help you to not be so nervous. Nitrous oxide gas or certain medications can help but ... Read More
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Yes: Yes bruxism can cause teeth and jaw problems. Bruxing puts strong forces on both. Teeth can fracture, become sensative, break, or become loose. The... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Gum disease is a broad term. Gingivits is a form of gum disease but is reversible. There are rare forms of gum disease that can affect children. Se... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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See a dentist: See your dentist. Your hormones change during pregnancy which make your gums very prone to bleeding if there is any thing irritating them. Brush an... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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See a dentist: Tooth could be fractured or infected. You need to see a dentist as soon as possible to determine what is causing the pain and what needs to be done a... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Certain foods: There are certain foods that may aggravate your taste buds. Try to determine when your tastes buds are swelling and try to stay away from those foods... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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See a physician: You should see a physician. They could be your circumvallate papillae which may be inflamed. To be sure see your doctor.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Not sure: I'm not sure what you are asking. If you are asking if a tooth can erupt further than what it was, then yes. If you are asking if the tooth regenera... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Go to a dentist: Most dentists do porcelain veneers. They will evaluate your teeth to see if veneers are recommend. They will then decided which teeth need them and ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Some "fake sugars" can be broken down by the bacteria that cause cavities.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Conditions?: I'm not sure what your question is. Most fillings can be done with composite. If a filling is very big, your dentist may recommend a crown, an inlay... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dental terms: All top teeth should be outside of the bottom teeth. A cross bite is when 1 or more bottom teeth are outside of the top teeth when you bite. An over... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dental problems?: What type of dental problems do you have? Can these problems wait until you have the baby? Are you in any pain? Are there any infections? If you a... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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How old is the baby: Depends on how old your baby is. Most children start to erupt teeth at 4 months of age. Some babies take longer to start teething though. If your c... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It depends on the person. Factors include age, how sever, what the cause is and more. Sometimes it can cause problems in the future such as chipping... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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See a dentist: See a dentist as soon as you can. That hole may be bigger than it appears. If you wait too long, you may need a root canal or have the tooth pulled.... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontist: This is called tongue thrusting. Talk to an orthodontist. They may have an appliance that may help you stop. Many orthodontists have free consults.... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Not long: You need to wear your invisalign retainers no less than 20 hours per day. If you don't, you run the risk of not getting the result you are trying to ... Read More
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Mar 23, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kizy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kizy is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! after reading your advices.I decide to have my wisdom tooth pulled out.
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Dentist says it's nothing, but it looks frightening. Personally I m very much frightened about this..
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks. But the holes are not so deep nor so big. They are very small.
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