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San Diego, CA
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The Center for Natural Dentistry
Encinitas, CA
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http://naturaldentistry.us/ Dr. Irineo Marvin Pantangco, III — Dr. Marvin — is a holistic dentist with a passion for a natural approach to dental care. He has spent countless hours educating himself and his patients on the most effective, holistic dentistry available.
SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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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English
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82 Answers
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Pantangcoanswered
23 years experience
No: You need an oxidizer to bleach the staining compounds in your teeth to whiten them.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It's better than nothing. But there are different types of masks out there.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Tmj syndrome: There's actually something called TMJ syndrome. Pain clicking popping and grinding sound. Also look at the teeth for wear, missing teeth, strong bones... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Figure out why they are discolored. Is it because of staining or decay? A dentist will be able to go through your options to fix your teeth.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Bruxism: Signs and symptoms of grinding or bruxing include flattened teeth, sore muscles or teeth, big and strong muscles, and gum recession and sensitive teet... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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The drug or infectio: The infection could be gone but can come back. That's why you need to finish your course of medication.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Still infected: Your tooth is probably infected or is reinfected. A crown is usually necessary to seal the top of the tooth to prevent bacteria from infecting the too... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No. : Both are not good for you and your baby's health.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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No. : Just don't do it while the jaw is healing in the next year.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Non soda: Carbonation is what makes drinks bubbly. It is found in soft drinks.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Depends: The range can be from a few dollars to a few hundred depending on the material, location of the filling, your physical location, and the type of denti... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Could Be Stress: Stress is the cause for many problems including ulcers in the mouth. Those ulcers are viral in origin and can be triggered by trauma or stress.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Tooth pain: Two possible reasons. The first being that not all of the nerve was taken out. The second reason is that the pain is coming from the nerves outside th... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No: Unless the doctor thinks that you will get an infection. You may get an infection if they had placed the implant into infected bone or if your immune... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Mouth guards: Mouthguards can help align the teeth if they are not custom. In other words, if you buy one at a sports store. If your teeth are really misaligned the... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It's important to have good oral hygiene throughout your pregnancy.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Ortho surgery crowns: It depends on where the crossbite is but it can be fixed with surgery, braces or getting restorations like crowns put on your teeth. You can also con... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: By nature that's the purpose of cosmetic dentistry.
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Infection: Viral or bacterial infection coming from or originating from the head and neck region. Get it checked out.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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No: Microwaves destroys many molecules in everything. Don't do it.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Trauma: It is probably caused from biting your tongue. You should get it looked at and possibly removed if it stays longer than 2 weeks.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Send this before: Sounds odd but you may have an issue along the meridian of your big toe. Do you by chance have a tooth infection or root canal in a tooth as the same ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Cut out sugar first: Before trying to cover up the infection, take care of the cause first. It's probably candida so cut out sugar and carbs and you should feel relief wit... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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No: It's controversial but if you think about it, removing teeth while the jaw is still growing is bad treatment. Adult teeth come out when the jaw isn'... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes. : The nerve that serves all of teeth comes from a branch that also serves the ears. So what you're experiencing in called referred pain. In other words ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: But it isn't a replacement for good flossing.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dental sealants : Sealants are made from a resin or acrylic that is bonded to an etched tooth surface. This material can be made of bpa.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Probably: Check the tooth first. You could have referred pain from a toothache.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Fever and dentalpain: The fever can come from an infection in the tooth. Take care of the infection asap as the fever is just a sign that your body is fighting an infection... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Fairly common: Nerve damage is common as many teeth and the infections associated with those teeth are located around the nerves. Fortunately, the numbness usually ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Fix them: They are cavities that can eventually lead to toothaches. Go to your dentist asap.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Early: About 4-5 months but of course it varies.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Possible infection: You may have a tooth infection where it is draining to the floor of your mouth. It could also be an allergic reaction. See your dentist or oral surgeo... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Brushing teeth. : Teaching kids to brush their teeth is difficult. Expecting them to see the value in doing this daily is unreasonable at this age. Just assist your chi... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Depends on case: A general dentist who is picky and has a lot of invisalign experience can be the better option. An orthodontics who has used invisalign in the past kn... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Because it is expired probably won't matter. But knowing what the ingredients in the mouthwash is. It may hurt if you have alcohol in the mouthwash.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Avoidance : First of all avoid things that could stain your teeth. Then go find a dentist that can verify if your teeth are naturally dark or if they are indeed s... Read More
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Many reasons: There are distinct differences between gas and pill. Most dentists don't use gas because they think it is reserved for kids or it gets in the way. Mor... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Metal allegy: You may be metal sensitive. Get it tested by someone who knows how to test metals.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Pain meds: It happens regularly as the wires are tightened. Once you get them done regularly, the soreness should only last a couple of days. Pain meds can hel... Read More
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Either one: It can be from either one or both. An infection in the gums can come from the bottom of the tooth. Or, a gum infection can cause a tooth infection. Ei... Read More
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Loose teeth: Normal or excessive forces on your teeth like grinding clenching or chewing can cause your teeth to loosen and fall out. That's not a good thing. Why ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes indeed: Especially if you are allergic to penicillin. My antibiotic of choice for toothaches is however penicillin.
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Mouth props: Mouth props or bite blocks are to help the patient relax the jaw during dental procedures. They don't have to strain to keep their mouth open as the p... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Natural reflex: Saliva flow is a natural body reflex to the thought of food or of something in your mouth.
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Crossbite : A crossbite means that your one or both of your jaws are not big enough. You can get this fixed with orthodontics and or jaw surgery depending on your... Read More
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Possible: Especially if you don't address the teeth and jaw position. If you've had braces or jaw surgery it's likely that your jaw and bite was positioned to a... Read More
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Capitalism : Dentistry is not an exact science even though most dentists are licensed or go to accredited schools. There are many differences between the knowledge... Read More
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Would you drink it?: If you would drink the water then use it to clean your dentures. Tap water could be better in mexico than here in the states.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Fillings: Fillings are usually made of white plastic or mercury alloy.
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Mar 23, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Pantangco is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pantangco is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you so very much i have an upper tooth that got chipped but hasnt bothered me! Thank you!
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