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Thomas F. Yash, DDS, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
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Thomas F Yash, DDS, Inc.
Batavia, OH
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Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. Moved to Cincinnati after leaving the Air Force. We are enjoying family time with the grandkids and grandpets.
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Dentistry
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 48 years experience
You are susceptable: Basically, once you get canker sores, you will occassionaly get them again. This autoimmune lesion is set off by various triggers, stress, or trama. ... Read More
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HEART: In short, a heart valve defects, like mitral valve prolapse, can lead to complications following dental work, even a cleaning. We pre-medicate our pa... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Don't: Benzoyl peroxide is not recommended for treatment of cold sores. Cold sores are fluid filled bumps then ulcerations on the lips caused by a herpes vi... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Cavity?: There are many reasons for your tooth ache. Hot and cold sensitivity in your teeth , when you drink hot or cold liquids or breathe in cold air, can b... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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H. Leukoplakia: Hairy leukoplakia associated with HIV is normally a white plaque or build-up on the sides of the tongue. If you are associated a risk catagory( gay, ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Cold sores are caused by a herpes virus. There is no cure for viruses, just treating the symptoms and pain until the resolve themselves(10-14 days). ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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A Change: Leukoplakia is a whitish film, plague or tissue in the mouth. It is different color change than the red or pink gingivia. It means that something ca... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Normal occurrence : Having a mouth sore in this area is probably a apthous ulcer or canker sore. The white patch in mouth is tissue surface layer sloughing off, think of ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Orthodontist : Having a orthodontic consultation is a great start. The teeth can often be moved to close the spaces, align the teeth straighter, and improve bite. ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Lichen Planus : I would look into diagnosis of Lichen Planus. It is an autoimmune disorder that can affect any skin surface including cheek, tongue, and gums. Burni... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Go see your physician. They can evaluate your blood pressure readings as well as the source of your headache. They may be related.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Mucocele: A mucocele is a back-up minor salivary gland, usually on the inside of lip. These will fill up with fluid like a balloon and become distended. They ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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See dentist: See your dentist to determine the cause of the bleeding gums: inflammation from tartar, gum disease, medication, medical condition, etc. Until your ... Read More
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See dentist: You need to visit dentist to determine the cause of this bump. You could have an infection that is draining thru this bump(fistula). The drainage less... Read More
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Long road. : Oral rehab following cancer tx (surgery, radiation and/or chemo) can be a long, adapting process. Dependent on extent of involvement of cancer and sur... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Injury to mouth: Mouth trama is a general term for an injury to the teeth, gums, tongue and jaw. It can be related to an accident where you are hit in the mouth damag... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Mother: Cancer complications can be devastating on the patient and their family. Your oncologist or md need to assure that she get nourishment for strenght. ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontics: Overbites(upper front teeth sticking out) can be corrected with either fixed(braces) or removable(clear plastic forms) appliances. The choices can be... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Mouthguard: I do not think any household items will be able to remain in postion at night. If you are looking for an inexpensive option, go to a sporting goods s... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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No career risk : Dental personnel who have had rheumatic fever are not at any risk working in the dental field. Nor are the patients that they care for. There can be s... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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See dentist.: There can be several types of sores with some signs like your lesions. A mucole is a dark bump that could appear purple and white. It is simply a sm... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Ice it.: Place ice on the cheek for 15 min then off for 15 min, then repeat. Do this for 3-4 times daily. You can use a frozen package of peas or corn at the... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Saliva: It is unlikely that the medication would cause blood in your saliva unless you are dissolving the pill in your mouth, direct contact. You could have... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Loose tooth: The lower front baby teeth usually get loose and fall out between the ages of 5 to 6. Some children get their baby teeth early, some late. The perma... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: It is unlikely that you have tiny chewing gum stuck in your throat for several days. If you feel like there is something stuck in the rear of your th... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Lichen Planis : You could possibly have signs and symptoms of lichen planis. Some similar outbreaks like herpes with skin, genital and oral lesions. Not viral but ca... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Medication: The source of the black stain can be from the medication you had been taking. Pepto as well as kapectate is a bismuth s chemical which can become blac... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Age 16-22: Wisdom teeth or third molars are often impacted. This means they are stuck under the bone and gums. They can cause numerous problems, so are often r... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Nothing serious: Swallowing chewing gum usually does not cause any health problems, except maybe a stomach ache. The gum will normally pass through the intestinal tra... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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From dentist: Getting the version of crest white strips(professional) from your dentist will provide better results following recommended instructions. They are str... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Tongue tied: Tongue tied refers to the attachment under the tongue is too short. It can limit it movement and control. It can affect ones speech and swallowing(dif... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Infected post-op: Amoxicillin is a very common and inexpensive antibiotic for oral infections. The infection following wisdom teeth extractions usually involve the bon... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Sorry: Please ignore other dr attempt of humor. Trama can loosen teeth and tear gums. Sometimes they will tighten back up on their own. However it is best to... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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See dentist: There can be many reasons for a silver filling to hurt. It can range from hitting high on the filling(bite off) to pulp (nerve and other live parts i... Read More
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A male asked:
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Sex: Herpes can be transmitted to your sexual partner during oral or vaginal sex. It is contagious when you have open sores.
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A 58-year-old male asked:
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Probably: Small blue veins are commonly seen in mouth. The thin membrane of soft palate can allow the veins to be seen thru the skin. They may become more appar... Read More
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A male asked:
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Blocked ear: Often with a cold or flu, the nasal and throat linings get irritated and inflamed. This swelling will close off the tube between the ear and throat. ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Infection possible: You may have developed an infection. The white bump on the gums may be a drainage site(fistula) from an abcess related to one of your teeth. Pain is o... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
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Like original teeth: The 4-unit bridge #11-14 includes two crowns on anchor teeth(#11 + 14) and two fake teeth or pontics(12 +13). This prosthesis will replace missing te... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You either have large ears or a very long tongue. Most people cannot touch heir nose let alone their ear. Unique!
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Possible: Possible but not recommended. Normally is is better to wait for the permanent crown till the gums are healed and bone solid around implant. This will ... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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None: There is no risk of choking on tongue during the procedure. There are some risks being sedated but very slight. You will be safe and comfortable.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Taste buds?: The taste buds or papillia are covering the tongue. They can be small and pinkish to raised and red. They can often get inflamed and are sore. Some... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Baby teeth: It is normal for your daughter to not have any baby teeth. Some start teething as early a 4-6 months. However, there a no set rules. Every child is... Read More
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24 hours: I normally tell my pt. The first 24 hrs are critical to keep clot in socket. No rinsing, spitting, swishing, sucking thru straw, smoking, and drinkin... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Yes : Combined with brushing and flossing, it will aid in the fight against gingivitis. Listerine with its essential oils has been proven to reduce gingivi... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Salivary stone: You are experiencing a salivary stone from some of your glands under your tongue. These can be hard white rocks to soft mucous plugs. These can pass ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Replace them: You may try to have them polished to remove surface stain. However they can change color over time due to what you eat and drink, habits, etc. Bleach... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The back of lower front teeth is a common area to build up tartar. This tartar is old plaque that becomes hard or calcified from the minerals in saliv... Read More
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Yes: Some medications, like narcotic pain meds, can cause you to feel nauseous. The stress from the procedure, medications and swallowing some mucous and ... Read More
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Apr 1, 2015
Dr. Thomas Yash is extremely professional and excellent dentist. He is the BEST dentist in Cincinnati, OH. I am learning a lot from him. Highly recommended. 5 STARS!
Feb 17, 2014
A knowledgeable dentist and contributor on this site with great answers and advice.
Mar 19, 2015
Great DDS!!!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! You’re an amazing person to be involved in something such as this site! This free information, helped us make our decision regarding my husbands tooth. It’s nice to see ...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Both dds's conferred. Hard part was: easy. Just drill straight down to avoid custom stem, torque to proper depth, sew it up, give Rx. Cost too high for this. Insurance n...Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Graduated 1975MD
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Top Dentist, Consumer Research Council of America
Top 15% of Dentists by Peers, Cincinnati Magazine
Top Dentist, Consumer Research Council of America
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