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30 plus years of experience emphasizing quality and conservative approaches to dental health.
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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
Cosmetic Dentistry
Endodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Periodontics
Licenses
United States: New York
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
218 Answers
14 Agrees
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A 64-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jack Binderanswered
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Sure: Of course it is. Medical protocol dictates when tissue associated with a tooth should be biopsied. Follow the advice of the person doing the extract... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Basics: All dentists would agree that the least you can do is brush properly. Why eliminate the obvious? The simplest way to keep your teeth and gums health... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Biologics: These are techniques used to grow bone and/ or gum tissue using various surgical techniques and biological agents.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Not enough info: There could be so many reasons for this. It could be a dental infection, dental decay, various medical conditions, a side effect of prescription drug... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Orthodontics can move teeth in any direction. Some movements are more difficult than others.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Treat the emergency: Some hospitals have dentists on staff, and some do not. In any case, in an emergency room, they will only treat the emergency, that is pain and/or sw... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetics: Some fluorosis can be lessened via various bleaching techniques. Sometimes a mild abrasion paste can be used to remove the superficial layer of ename... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Seek care: I can't see why gastric bypass surgery would affect the strength of your teeth. There must be other factors. Please seek professional care for an in... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely: They are too big to swallow. But they should fit well and not come loose. Maybe your dentist can evaluate the fit.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Cutting teeth: Very often, when teeth are erupting, they hurt, since they are literally being pushed through the gums. Wisdom teeth often hurt more since many of th... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Inflammation: It means that you haven't been cleaning your teeth properly. So get to it, brush and floss routinely, and see a dentist for evaluation if bleeding co... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Injection: Sometimes soreness at an injection site can cause muscle cramping ("trismus"). Go back to the dentist who did the graft for an evaluation. If someth... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Discuss with dentist: You should discuss this with the dentist who will be doing the extractions. There may be interactions between the "weed" and the medication that the ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Be patient: The tongue has amazing healing powers. If you bit it more than a week ago and it has not healed fully, you should see a dentist for evaluation.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Especially if your teeth have had dentistry done, or need dentistry done. You might consider getting a "brux-guard" to lessen the pressure that clenc... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Very little: With novocaine you should feel no pain and perhaps some pressure. If you want to feel absolutely nothing you can get intravenous sedation where you ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Quickly: Deoending on the technique used the results should be apparent very quickly. But the final color may not be reached for a week or two. Over the counte... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Could be...: You could be talking about "bite tabs", which help center a piece of dental film in between your upper and lower teeth for a bite-wing x-ray that dent... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Glands: The floor of the mouth is loaded with glands that produce saliva and mucous, as well as numerous big blood vessels. One could be damaged or blocked. ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: If the filling is intact and strong enough, some sensitivity might be normal, but it should decrease over time. I suspect the reason for a "semi-perm... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Root: Root canal therapy rarely causes more than minor discomfort.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Cosmetic lengthening: With a proper diagnosis, and a competent surgeon, there should be no problem with such a procedure. Just make sure that the dentist properly determin... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Generally not: Usually, front teeth are the easiest to treat. Unless the tooth is very infected, expect a relatively comfortable outcome.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Least likely: Although jaw pain can be a symptom of a heart attack, i think you would know by now if that was the problem. There are much more common causes of int... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Short answer, "No": You might have some residual discomfort after the "novocaine" wears off. It might be due to the actual injection and/or the drilling of the tooth, bu... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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See a dentist: Most er's are not equipped to deal with this type of dental problem. They will prescribe antibiotics and pain killers, and that seems not to have sol... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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A few days: "dry socket" happens several days after an extraction. It is relatively uncommon, andresults in painful and delayed healing. The application of a dr... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Be brave: Kids often remove loose teeth and so do their parents. Sounds like this one was very loose. Make sure that the adult tooth, which should be right un... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Find the cause.: I would recommend a course of antibiotics, but there is a reason that the infection occurred. Go back to the dentist who extracted it for an evaluati... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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About the same: Most cosmetic full crowns require about the same amount of removal of tooth structure to insure ideal cosmetics and strength. The range is between 1 ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Are you sure?: It's possible but unlikely. More likely is that there is a lot of decay in your teeth and the crowns - the visible parts - are breaking off. The ro... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Best thing:: Go back to the dentist. We have special instruments to accomplish this easily, safely, and painlessly.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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No: Tissue that bleeds all the time is never a normal thing. See a dentist for evaluation.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Not bad: But there is a limit as to how white your teeth will get. After a point, you are just wasting your money. If you are not satisfied with the color th... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: But if it is infected, seek professional help (not from the piercer, but from a dentist or physician).
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: There is a proper way to floss. If you have doubts, ask your dental professional to instruct you on proper technique.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Stop dangerous habit: Your body is "talking" to you. Stop smoking. You, and your body, know that it's not good for you. Smoking can lead to oral cancer. Tissue changes ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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On the contrary: A tongue tie, or an abnormally short lingual frenum, can cause speech problems. Often the solution is the "cutting" of the tie. It's kind of unusual... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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It all depends: What do you mean by better? Amalgam is a workhorse. It lasts a long time. There are more cosmetic materials, but they probably don't last as long. ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely: Meth use can cause severe dental problems. Keeping your teeth clean might prevent this. But if you smoke a lot of meth, i think this is the least of... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Take it easy: For any type of ambulatory surgery, take it easy for a day or two. Stay away from the surgical sites. Be careful about any sutures. Don't disrupt t... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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See a dentist: Different people have different needs. There could be an accumulation of calculus (tartar) on your teeth that must be removed professionally. There ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Clean 'em: Ceetainly, teeth should be cleaned before bleaching. When dentists control the procedure, we can check this. I assume you bought an over the counter b... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: But if red wine gets between the clear retainer and your teeth, it'll look like you might be a vampire. So stick to white wine or other clear drinks!
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Relax...: As you relax for sleep, you can become more aware of tooth pain that is otherwise masked by the problems and stress of everyday life. Also, lying dow... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Minus 3 years: Most teeth start to form under the gums in the jawbone about three years before they erupt. The crowns form first and then the roots. If a dentist see... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Short answer: No: And the short answer is the only answer.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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How long?: If it's been there for more than a day ot two since the tooth was extracted, call the dentist who extracted the tooth and ask him/her. The dentist mi... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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See a dentist: When was his last dental visit? Perhaps he is way overdue for a cleaning. He could also have periodontal problems or untreated decay.
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Depends: The antibiotic may relieve the symptoms of the infected tooth, like pain and swelling, for a period of time, but definitive treatment is indicated. S... 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. Binder is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Binder is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have asked 6 dentists in Florida the number of implants they have done. Each one literally said, "thousands". This was 6 years ago when implants were being marketed. I...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Sound advice. I have placed it into my thinking. First, need a free tissue graft on other tooth. Ugh. 2 wounds. Alloderm will not be appropriate. But, I will heal quick ...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have found that when I ask more than 1 # that any dentist in floriduh becomes upset. I do not think they are as good as the ones on my PPO plan in NYC.
Education & Training
Residency
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
Awards
Top Dentist, First Place, Manhattan, NY - Winter
2013
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