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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sharon Perelmananswered
31 years experience
Braces: I would see your orthodontist. I sounds like it may be a baby tooth that was ready to normally fall out.
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Canker sores: Usually takes about 10 -14 days for these to heal. If your dentist has a diode laser they can use it to take the pain away.
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Periodontal disease: Scaling and root planning is a deep cleaning and the treatment for periodontal disease. Sometimes we use a laser treatment along with scaling and root... Read More
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Antibiotics: A typical course of antibiotics for a dental infection is taken 3 times a day over 7-10 days.
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Cleaning: A prophylaxis is a teeth cleaning. Most of the extrinsic stain can be removed with this procedure. Tooth whitening procedures may help diminish inte... Read More
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Invisalign: Invisalign is a way to straighten your teeth without the typical metal brackets and wires. Clear aligners are worn continuously except to eat or brush... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Open bite: Braces can certainly help to close an open bite.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Extraction: I am not sure what you mean by an incomplete extraction. Some discomfort is to be expected after an extraction. If the pain increases after 3 or so da... Read More
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Whitening: Some patients experience sensitivity after bleaching that may be uncomfortable. Using a prescription Fluoride tooth paste for a week or so before you ... Read More
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Implant: It sounds like the back tooth is not strong enough to support a bridge. Another alternative for replacing missing teeth is a dental implant. This is ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Food trapped: After wisdom teeth are extracted food may become trapped in the socket.
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Gum recession: Yes, there are ways to treat receded gums. First you want to determine the cause, which may often be a problem with your bite. There are procedures sp... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Grinding teeth: Sometimes when people grind their teeth at night they wake up with sore facial muscles. Other indications of grinding are worn or flattened tips of th... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Denture stains: Dentures build up plaque and tartar just like natural teeth. Be sure to clean them daily. There are special toothpaste just for dentures. Also you may... Read More
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Dry mouth : Dry mouth or xerostomia, can be a real problem and lead to cavities, saliva is your bodies natural cleansing mechanism. First of all there are many me... Read More
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Mouthwash: Many mouthwashes contain alcohol , some up to 25 %, which can feel like it is burning your mouth. There are products without alcohol , one brand is ca... Read More
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Tartar: The hardened build up on teeth is called calculus and may be removed by a professional dental cleaning. Brushing and flossing will help to prevent it ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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TMJ: Although the gum is sugar free, constant gum chewing can contribute to sore facial muscles and and aggravation to the jaw joint, .
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Gingivitis: If it is truly gingivitis , after a professional dental cleaning. Brushing and flossing effectively is the key. Gingivitis is reversible.
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Exostosis: If it has been there for a while, it may be a bony outgrowth called exostosis. If it appeared suddenly see your dentist for an evaluation.
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Brown teeth: I would certainly be concerned , see the dentist to determine what the problem is. It may be dental cavities , stain, or too much Fluoride ( fluorosis... Read More
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Cavities: The best way to prevent cavities is good oral hygiene including brushing and flossing, fluoride, and a health diet.
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Composite failure: Composites or tooth colored fillings are chemically bonded to the tooth, failure of the filing may be due to a breakdown of the bonding. There are man... Read More
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Diagnosis: In order to treat your pain definitively you need to see the dentist to make an accurate diagnosis. Once you have a diagnosis they may recommend wha... Read More
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Mouthwash: Scope like many mouthwashes may have alcohol as a component some up to 23 %. There are mouthwashes available with out alcohol such as biotene , or on... Read More
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Extra tooth: An extra tooth is not uncommon, its called a supernumery tooth. It depends if the tooth is causing problems for example crowding of the remaining tee... Read More
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Busted teeth: There are so many options available to fix teeth. I would suggest that you make an appointment with a dentist to diagnosis what the problems are and s... Read More
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Carbonated drinks: You should avoid carbonated drinks for 3-5 days after wisdom teeth are extracted. The reason is to prevent the loss of the blood clot which is a cause... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Pericornitis: It sounds like an infection ( called pericornitis) that occurs usually by the wisdom teeth. There is often a little flap of tissue over the back part ... Read More
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Cavity: I am not sure if you are speaking of the cavity or the filling. Cavities are often invisible to the naked eye but can be seen on x-rays. If there is a... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Maybe a veneer,: I agree with the previous answer but I have a question for you. Are you sure it is a baby tooth? It is not uncommon if the permanent tooth between the... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dentures: Dentures replace both teeth and soft tissue. The dentist may fabricate the denture to provide lip support . This may sometimes appear to diminish wrin... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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See your dentist: I recommend that you see your dentist for a complete examination. Bad breath ( halitosis) may have many different causes, one being gum (periodontal) ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sharon Perelmananswered
31 years experience
Dry mouth: Dry mouth may have many causes, ranging from a salty meal to, particularly medication causing xerostomia., simple treatment may be helpful
1. Hydrat... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dentures: It is different for every patient how long it takes to get use to dentures. It is important to see your dentist when you first get the dentures if you... Read More
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Dr. Sharon Perelmananswered
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Yes: Some mouth washes have up to 25 % alcohol content.
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Gum disease: Treatment for periodontal disease is aimed at setting up an environment in your mouth so that your daily hygiene routine allows you to remove the plaq... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Cheek Biting: It sounds like he bit his cheek, take a look at it in a few days and it most likely will be gone.
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Anesthetic: How long a local anesthetic last depends on the type, amount and what type of injection. Usually it last a few hours but there are some longer lasting... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Fluoride : The levels of Fluoride in the water and regulated and very safe. Fluoride strengthens the enamel of the teeth as they are forming. The baby's primary ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Bicuspid: I am not quite sure what the question is? The bicuspids or premolars are permanent teeth and usually come in between ages 10-12 years old.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Cavity: Most likely the hole in your tooth is a cavity. If you can see it it is most likely a large cavity. I recommend you see your dentist asap. If a cavity... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Gums recession: Gum recession can lead to root exposure making the teeth sensitive and prone to cavities. First its best to determine the cause of the recession which... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Teeth whitening : It is best if you whiten your teeth before you have the crown placed so that the dentist can match the color of your teeth.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Partial denture: It depends on what is broken on the partial denture. If a tooth came out it is a easy, quick repair. If the metal framework is broken or a clasp is br... Read More
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Root canal: A root canal procedure is not necessarily always painful. When there is a severe infection it is more difficult for the local anesthetic( novocaine) t... Read More
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Black Hairy Tongue: It is an actual condition called black hairy tongue . The papillae on the surface of the tongue become elongated and look like "hairy projections". It... Read More
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Gum Disease: Gum disease ( periodontal disease) may cause teeth to become loose . As the disease progresses there is loss of bone support for the teeth making them... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Bleeding gums: Your dentist will do a periodontal ( gum) examination as part of a comprehensive dental exam. They will check the gum pockets and this is when they wi... Read More
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Filling: When you have a amalgam ( silver ) filling removed your dentist will give you local anesthetic (novocaine). Once you are numb they will remove the fil... Read More
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Apr 2, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Perelman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Perelman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you for the info I will have it checked out.
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Ibuprofen really helps. Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
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Yes I have a baby tooth in front of my canine is there any to not have
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