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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Behram Dalalanswered
33 years experience
IT depends: On the difficulty of the extractions and the patients tolerance to pain. Every one and every situation is different. Hope this helps.
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Causes: For bms are multifactorial - etiology can be medical (systemic) pharmaceutical, oral candidiasis and the list goes on. I would recommend being evalu... Read More
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As comfy: As any denture can possibly be. Understand it is a device that is going to clasp onto some natural teeth and will cover areas of the mouth that have ... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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None of these : Sound like normal occurancies one should experience daily. I would start off with a visit to my pcp and go from there. Hope this helps.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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There are an array: Of dental appliances that can help. Consult your dentist. Tm, i personally find to be useful to deal with the stresses of life that sadly we all s... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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There are a multitud: Of good denture cleaners available for standard dentures. If the dentures are specialty types of dentures - like valplast or other thermoplastic type... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Many causes for: Bad breath or halitosis as it is medically referred to as. Exercise good oral hygiene - use a mechanical toothbrush (oral b triumph) and a water pik.... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Tartar is basically: Calcified plaque. The soft plaque that initially accumulates on teeth, if not removed calcifies to create tartar or calculus. It is best to use a me... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No: The ones from your dentist are custom made devices utilizing models which are fabricated from impressions taken of your teeth. They are thus consider... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Bleaching is: Probably the easiest way - either over the counter or professionally through your dentist. Always best to see a dentist for a check up first to make ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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If you notice: Flattening of your teeth (anterior / posterior / both), then you are probably grinding or clenching. If the grinding is nocturnal, sometimes your spo... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Sadly dental: Insurances for the most part are a joke! orthodontic coverage is typically $1000-1500 (lifetime) for treatment. It may / may not be part of one's de... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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No: Tetracycline is not prescribed to children these days. Staining or malformation of teeth can also be due to genetic factors, medical factors, high fe... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is typically a routine procedure with usually no problems. Sometimes there might be a localized irritation with the denture flange rubbing or a cl... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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That is subjective: Depending on your tolerance to pain. But dental pain can be intense -- I have seen many individuals (men and women) reduced to tears due to dental pa... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes it can: Additionally it can wear down (flatten) the occlusal (chewing) surfaces of teeth and can cause tooth fracture. Can also lead to gum recession and add... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Possibly indicates: A cavity requiring a filling. Sensitivity to cold and sweet can also be the result of gum recession and root exposure. Best to be seen by a dentist ... Read More
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Prolonged numbness: (paresthesia) is a typical sign that there might be an underlying problem. Proper x-rays (panoramic) or a cbct should be taken by the treating denti... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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The holes: In the teeth have probably been forming for some time and are just manifesting now together. Please see a dentist asap for a comprehensive exam x-ray... Read More
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Best to be seen: By her dentist asap. If the tooth is almost ready to fall out and the decay very extensive, the dentist might recommend extracting it versus filling ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Medications vary: Depending on difficulty of the surgical procedure. Typically you get a rx for an antibiotic, an analgesic (narcotic, NSAID ) and a rinse.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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It happens: Mostly from anesthesia given for lower teeth. It typically resolves completely within a few hours. It can be scary but really is more common than on... Read More
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Veneers: (lab fabricated) ones should be quite stain resistant. A normal diet with good oral hygiene should give you long term enjoyment of your veneers. Obv... Read More
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False teeth : Can nowadays be difficult to detect given the brilliant new materials we have and some very talented ceramists / lab technicians. Undoubtedly premium... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Could be but: Typically not. Medications often cause a metallic taste in the mouth. It's not good to have leaky defective fillings - will lead to bigger and more ... Read More
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Bone augmentation: And regeneration techniques are routine these days and very predictable. It sound far scarier than it is. You need a good bony platform to ensure th... Read More
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Good question: Sealants are very effective in both children and adults to help decrease the incidence of cavities on the chewing surfaces of teeth. You can still ge... Read More
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No: But there are different preservatives in different toothpastes that might make it feel like the tongue is swollen, or a tingling in the mouth. These ... Read More
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Some people: Tend to produce more saliva while others suffer from xerostomia (dry mouth). Sometimes medications can also cause increased salivation as can gerd. ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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That would depend: On many variables -- are you seeing an oral surgeon or a general dentist? How many teeth are being extracted? Are the teeth intact or broken down? T... Read More
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That depends: On the medication. Some have different formulations. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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I would suggest: You be seen by a dentist for an evaluation / x-ray. It is very possible the tooth will require endodontic therapy. Please see a dentist as soon as p... Read More
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No: Gums bleed routinely during a deep cleaning. The purpose for the deep cleaning is to remove the accretions, diseased and unhealthy tissues to help th... Read More
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Improved oral hygien: Is a baseline. Invest in an oral b triumph mechanical toothbrush and a waterpik ultra unit and use it regularly ( brushing well at least twice a day ... Read More
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No: Alcohol is a blood thinner and will disrupt the initial clotting process causing you problems. Smoking and alcohol are forbidden for the first 24-48 ... Read More
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No it is not: Recommended. Smoking and alcohol consumption are not recommended for 24-48 hours post-extraction. Not worth taking the risk - dry sockets are no fun... Read More
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The process: Of fabricating the denture/s is not painful. Once the dentures are inserted and you start functioning with them, you might experience some mild disco... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Difficult to answer: Based on your description. The tongue naturally has "bumps" called papillae. Papillae can get enlarged for a host of reasons. Best to be seen by yo... Read More
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Try to get in to see: A dentist asap. If one is not available then go to an urgent care facility to be evaluated. Are you allergic to cillins?
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It sounds like: Perhaps the nerve is dying and resulting in swelling / fistulous tract. Make sure you see a dentist asap for approptiate treatment / antibiotics. T... Read More
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Sometimes: Depending on the difficulty of the extraction and if the neighboring teeth were stressed during the luxation process. Sometimes could also be a refer... Read More
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No set time : Varies depending on the insect / mite. Try using a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Hydrocortisone type of cream. If problem persists see your physicia... Read More
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Composite is: A resin based restorative material that is bonded to a tooth, commonly called tooth colored fillings versus amalgam which is silver. Can be anterior... Read More
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In addition: To the other valid information provided by my colleagues rubbing vanilla extract on the gums I am told can also help ease the discomfort. Hope this h... Read More
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Do not self medicate: Or self diagnose. Please see your dentist for the appropriate medications and dosage instructions. Hope this helps.
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Outbreaks: Vary in duration and can be painless or can cause pain. Each episode / situation and each individual is different. It usually is a lifelong conditio... Read More
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Not really : There is always a certain degree of risk associated with any surgical procedure no matter how benign. With that said, removal of multiple infected te... Read More
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Sadly insurance: Companies are not truly interested in the patients well-being, rather what is most economical for them. With that said, dental insurance is essential... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Teeth are dynamic : And there is always some degree of micro-movement which causes drifting, shifting, rotation, malalignment of some sort over time. An evaluation with ... Read More
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Probably best to: Consult with a dentist. Sometime white patches are areas of hypo calcification and can occur for different reasons. Whitening options, micro abrasio... Read More
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Jul 18, 2013
Dr. Jalal is a knowledgeable, kind, trustworthy, dedicated, and a competent dentist. His is trusted by myself, my family , my relatives and my patients. Thank you for years of altruistic dedication t...Read More
Jul 13, 2013
a wonderful dentist!
Mar 19, 2015
Great dentist!!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for answering. I can assure you I shan't use any tobacco based products. Never smoked/chewed a day in my life.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you for your answer but I am using perscribed colgate toothpaste, I have also used mouthwash with no succes removing the taste
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! No, im not allergic but i have been on cillins many many times in the past bc of reoccurent kidney n bladder infections
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