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Dentistry
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mayur Nayeeanswered
13 years experience
Not exactly: Surgery after a root canal is called an apicoectomy where the tip of the tooth thats infected is amputated. It preserves the chewing part of the toot... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ultrasonic cleaner: Have your dentist run it through the ultrasonic cleaner which most offices will have. Don't try to clean it with toothpaste as the abrasives will aff... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mayur Nayeeanswered
13 years experience
See a specialist : Start with seeing your general dentist but you may need to see a prosthodontist (specialist) or a TMJ specialist (not an official specialty). Grindin... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
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ASAP: Get it done as soon as you can as teeth can and do crack and moreso after a root canal. If it breaks before the crown, the dentist may have to do ext... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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13 years experience
Yes: Generally the end of first and beginning of second trimester is best.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Vague question: If you are referring to your bite or occlusion, orthodontics is usually the best option but there several factors to take into account first so you s... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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13 years experience
Surgically: The dental surgeon makes an incision through the gums and uses specialized instruments to remove the offending root tip. If the tip continues to brea... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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13 years experience
Plaque: Poor oral hygiene allows plaque to build up which harbors bacteria. The bacteria transform to a more malignant variety that first causes attachment l... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Bit of both: Dentists are trained as "physicians of the head and neck" and so everything above the collar bone is considered their area of expertise. In addition ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Variable: Don't focus so much on the price but understand the options. An overjet can be solved orthodontically with braces or prosthodontically through the us... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Pineapple juice: Anecdotally, pineapple juice is said to contain a substance called bromelain which has anti-inflammatory properties. How much of it you need to drink... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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No : Drainage just means there is an opening from which the infection drains. It does not indicate that antibiotics are working. With an infected tooth, ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Variable: Sensitivity following perdontal treatments or scaling should resolve in 1week. Surgical treatment will take longer to resolve. Periodontal disease is... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Complicated: You may be grinding or clenching or you may have cavities. A dentist will be able to discern the specific nature of your pain and whittle down the po... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Sedation: A general dentist who is trained in sedation or an oral surgeon will sedate you prior treatment so you will not remember anything.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Crowns: Crowns can fix / mask a deep bite but the longevity is questionable without correcting the underlying imbalance / jaw discrepancy with surgery. Thos... Read More
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A 74-year-old male asked:
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See a doc ASAP: Take her to see a general physician as soon as possible. It may or may not be related to the fall but it's not worth taking the risk. The general pr... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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13 years experience
Varies: This depends on the number and difficulty with which the teeth needed to be extracted. Bone fragments coming out of the gums will be common as well a... Read More
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Apr 1, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Nayee is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Nayee is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer put my mind at ease.
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