Dr. Bruce Weisbrot
Dentistry
Pembroke Pines, FL
44 years experience male
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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
Orthodontics
Periodontics
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 44 years experience
Blood blister: Most likely a blood blister caused by trauma such as biting yourself. If it goes away after only one day and there is no pain or swelling associated w... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Yes local anesthsia: It is never a good idea to leave in a broken possibly infected tooth. But. There is a concern when doing treatment during pregnancy. You need to see a... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Spicy and acidic: It is best to limit your diet to bland foods. Avoid spicy foods and foods that are too hot(temp) also avoid acidic foods like citrus fruit and juice a... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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I would not think so: These drugs are metabolized either in the kidneys or liver and the remnants would be eliminated either in his urine or bowel movements. There is no wa... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Zoom: The best whitening systems are those that are administered by a dental professional.
I get great results using zoom to start and then bleaching trays... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Need to be evaluated: I would suggest that you see a dentist for eval but in the meantime you should wear retainers to maintain position of teeth and spaces until such time... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Ice and meds: You should always follow your surgeons advice but generally ice and nsaids medication offer the best chance at reducing the swelling.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Otc Abreva: Abreva otc is quite effective at eliminating fever blisters on the lips. If inside the mouth, you should see a dentist because fever blisters could al... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No: Candida albicans is a fungal infection that occurs in the mouth or genital areas. It usually is associated with antibiotics that kill off bacteria all... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Gum disease: It sounds like you have not had a professional cleaning in several years. Bleeding gums is a sign of gum disease. This also creates a direct pathway f... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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I would not think so: I have not heard of genetically aquired herpes. Herpes is a viral infection that can only be transmitted by direct contact with an infected person wit... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Very complex cases are better treated with traditional braces. The pro's of invisalign is that you remove them to eat and perform hygiene. So, no rest... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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A topical steriod: A topical steriod such as kenalog (triamcinolone) in orabase 0.1% is excellent for treatment of most traumatic lesions in the mouth. It will coat and ... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
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Try perm.soft liner: You are in a very difficult situation and i feel for you. A lot depends on quality and quantity of bone. It is unusual for implants to fail but not ev... Read More
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A 72-year-old female asked:
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Deal with infections: Long term dental or gum infections can cause heart disease because it allows a direct pathway for oral bacteria to get into your bloodstream. You must... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Very possible: An infection in a tooth can spread through your body if not treated. It puts a strain on your immune system that may allow normal bacteria to become b... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ibuprophen or aleve (naproxen): First i applaud you keeping your use of the Percocet to a minimum. Most over the counter pain relievers will help but from personal experience advil ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Very possible: Until the filling is polished and smooth you will continue to have additional trauma to your tongue. Once it is smoothed it may take up to a week for ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Possibly TMJ or ear: It is probably related to a bite issue. This can cause an imbalance in the muscles used to chew. Chewing should be a subconscious act.
If you can onl... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Take amoxicillin 500: Your pain is most likely due to an infection in the tooth and jaw bone. If you can get Amoxicillin over the counter(take 500mg 3 times per day for 7 d... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Be checked for TMJ: As a dentist the only area that i can recommend is to be checked for possible TMJ syndrome as the headaches could be related.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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See a dentist: It could be a sign of infection in the tooth or a lesion associated with the eruption of permanent teeth. Either way your dentist should be able to id... Read More
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A male asked:
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Get to the Dr. immed: You need an immediate eval by an ENT the possabilities are numerous. And some are not too pleasant although it may be something simple you cannot take... Read More
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A member asked:
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Not really: "cracked tooth syndrome" is what we use to describe a tooth that usually acts normal but if you bite a certain way you get a shooting pain. A crown i... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Rehab is best choice: Withdrawing from Klonopin (clonazepam) can be very dangerous if not done carefully. I suggest you speak with a dr. That specializes in addiction.
It ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Spasm of vocal cords: Most likely it is simply spasms of the muscles that make up part of your vocal cords.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Almost always yes : Depending on a lot of factors, overbites can usually be corrected by traditional braces or sometimes with invisalign. If it is a severe case surgery m... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Probably not : I assume it was fairly recent and gonorrhea would not show up immediately. Most likely you have traumatized your throat. You should be more in control... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Take tylenol (acetaminophen): Unless you have a specific infection than tylenol (acetaminophen) plus a cool bath should lower your fever fast. If that does not work than you need t... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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See surgeon: You should follow up with the surgeon that performed the procedure. A fistula could be the result of an infection or could occur due to improper heali... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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No: Since normal temp is 98.6 you would not have a fever. The better question is why is your normal temp so low. I think you should consult with an endoc... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Possibly sleep apnea: First rule out sleep apnea as this is very common and could be causing your symptoms. It could very easily be anxiety as well. You should start by see... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Although possible: It sounds more like a case of food poisoning. You must keep your fluid levels up so as to not become dehydrated. Take a pregnancy test to rule that ou... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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SLOWLY ween off: You cannot just stop taking klonipin as you may suffer seizures. You must taper off your dose a little each day. It is better if you see an addiction ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Modified Bass tech: Assuming your gums are normal, you should angle the soft bristles at a 45 degree angle to the gum line and gently go back and forth for about 10 strok... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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broken rib: The symptoms you describe sounds like you have a broken rib. You should have an x-ray taken to confirm. Unfortunately, there is not a lot that can be... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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torn rotator cuff: Having been through this, it sounds like you may have a torn ligament in your shoulder. You are probably sleeping on it which will cause it to be sore... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Improper form: When doing ab exercises you must contract(hold in) your stomach very tight. Otherwise, you are building muscle outword. Also, you have to diet and do ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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If: If you don't do the therapy you will have a less than perfect outcome. It is vitally important to do.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Hydrocodone is very constipating so it would be common to have diarrhea when going off after an extended time. The nausea is part of the withdrawal p... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Apply antihistamine: The swelling is the result of an allergic reaction. Apply either hydrocortizone cream(10%) or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream. If you have many bites... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Usually: Most dentist will give anesthesia but usually for "deep cleanings" if you don't have gum disease and just need the anesthesia due to sensitivity you ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Allergy or trauma: There are several conditions that can cause a red rash on the palate. It could be an allergic reaction to a new medication or a change in toothpaste. ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Must see a dentist: Find someone who is willing to sedate you if you are that fearful. You cannot leave that tooth untreated as a dental infection can spread to your hea... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Stress related: What you are describing sounds like recurrent apthous ulcers. They usually are stress related but whitening toothpastes can also contribute. Try cha... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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See a orthopedic Dr.: Swelling that lasts two years is cause for concern. You need to see an orthopedic dr. That specializes in knee pathology. It may be fluid retention th... Read More
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Trauma to your vocal: It sounds like you may have traumatized your vocal cords. Try gargling with warm saline water for a few days and use throat lozengers and if it is not... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 44 years experience
Get to the Dr. immed: It could simply be constipation causing this symptom but it could also be a tumor in your esophagus or a bowel obstruction, you need to have an endosc... Read More
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A female asked:
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Possible mononucleos: Sounds like she has some type of infection. Could be bacterial if she has a fever or viral. Possibilities include mono, primary herpes infection, tons... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Possibly muscle spas: It sounds like you had a muscle spasm that is causing constriction in your throat. Try eating a liquid diet for a few days and see if it just resolves... Read More
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Apr 6, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Weisbrot is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Weisbrot is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks. just worried because I read that a sore throat is a symptom of HIV. Aside from that I feel fine & the Oraquick test was neg @ 6wk
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! But my babys doctor only perscribed me with eye ointmet but she still has pink eye .
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! I realize this but do not have the means to see a oral surgeon I wish I could
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Emory University School of Dentistry
Graduated 1983MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Florida
Graduated 1979MD
Awards
Top Dentist, Second Place, Florida - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Riviera Dental Study Club
Premier Dental Associates, Inc.
Bruce Weisbrot, DDS,PA
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