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I have over 30 years in general dentistry, 27 plus in private practice. I have had the pleasure of providing my patients in all phases of general dentistry, including treatment for sleep apnea.
Hobbies include golf (since age 12), as well a swimming, and classic cars.
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Dentistry
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English
Doctor Q&A
8 Answers
57 Agrees
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Haakeanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Extraction/numbness: Post-operative "numbness" or paresthesia (tingling), although uncommon, can occur following a tooth extraction. This can result from the extraction pr... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Robert Haakeanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Cipro/amoxicillin: Amoxicillin, a member of the penicillin family, is a common antibiotic used to treat dental related infections. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) belongs to the c... Read More
1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Haakeanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Cavities/Braces: Cavities that are on the top (chewing) surface of your teeth can be filled after you have your braces placed. Any others that may involve the "in betw... Read More
1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Haakeanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Swimming/filling: I lap swim 4-5 days a week, so I can tell you that, so long as you only had local anesthesia, swimming should not be a problem.
1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Haakeanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Dental flipper: It is generally advisable to remove an appliance such as a denture, full or partial, including flippers, each night before you sleep. Leaving them in ... Read More
1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Haakeanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Eating after: Generally, it's advisable to wait until the anesthesia starts to wear off, usually about two hours. This is especially true if your lower jaw is numb,... Read More
1.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Haakeanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Crenated tongue: Hi Chad. The term you're asking about is "crenated tongue" and refers to indentations along the lateral sides of the tongue. This condition is general... Read More
1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 62-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Haakeanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Gum infection: Yes. Always provide a complete medical/dental history, including any medications you are currently taking.
1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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HealthTap member
Nov 26, 2015
This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my appreciation for all that you do! Thank you, doctor! :)
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Haake is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you very much
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UCSF
Graduated 1985MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
Graduated 1985MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of San Francisco
MD
Affiliations
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Clara County Dental Society
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