Dr. Hetesh Ranchod -- Dr. Ranch
Dentistry
Marietta, GA
28 years experience male
Locations
Marietta Family Dental Solutions
Marietta, GA
About
Bio
Dr. Ranch has been a practicing
general dentist in Atlanta since 1995. Born in Johannesburg, South
Africa, he spent his childhood years in South Africa and moved to
America in 1986. His leisure interests include swimming, racquetball,
tennis, hiking, internet surfing and travel.
EDUCATION: He attended Christian Brothers High School and
finished his pre-dental education at Christian Brothers University in
Memphis, TN. Dr. Ranch received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree
from the University of Tennessee, in 1995, where he graduated with
honors.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Even though Dr. Ranch completed his
formal education, he is committed to lifelong learning. He participates
in a series of continuing education activities and has accumulated many
hours of CE beyond the requirements. He strongly believes that the CE
is vital to further clinical skills, to stay on top of advancing
technology, and to review subjects vital to day to day dentistry. Recent
topics of interest include cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants
(gum teeth replacement), children dentistry, drug therapy,
psychology in dentistry, oral surgery and pathology, among others.
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
Dentistry - Endodontics
Dentistry - Orthodontics
Dentistry - Prosthodontics
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial
Licenses
United States: Georgia
Languages spoken
Gujarati
Doctor Q&A
188 Answers
41 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hetesh Ranchod -- Dr. Ranchanswered
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Yes!!: Start good habits early. Use a Fluoride free tooth paste made for young children. Remember tooth decay does not discriminate by age!
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Take your pick!: Brain tumor, sinusitis, multi-infarct dementia, transient ischemic attack, temporal arteritis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, lead poisoning, paresthesia, t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Maybe a sign: Pain usually means you have issues that needs attention and should not be ignored. Please find a dentist to help you, the pain will likely get worse ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Pain is a good!: Especially with teeth but true with the whole body in general. Pain is a good indicator something is wrong. You put you hand in a fire, it hurts, yo... Read More
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Potential Emergeny : Please do not wait, get this checked out immediately. It is possible you are having a heart attack, than again it could just be indigestion... Do not... Read More
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Only Temporary: The good news is that the dimple will return! the anesthesia numbs not only the tooth but also the surrounding facial muscles and as a result your ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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You can maintain it: Periodontal disease is defined as bone loss of the ridge that supports teeth. This process is very difficult to reverse, some studies with a laser se... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Damaged Nerve Tx: Irreversible nerve damage can only be treated by making an access hole into the tooth, removing the damaged tissue and sealing the canals (root canal)... Read More
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Maintain not cure: Periodontal disease is defined as bone loss of the ridge that supports teeth. This process is very difficult to reverse, some studies with a laser see... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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It depends!: Porcelain or tooth colored crowns can break for a variety of reasons. All metal crowns can not break but they too can fail due to recurrent decay or ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely!: Very rarely water, just like any other substance, can be considered a poison when over-consumed in a short period of time. Water intoxication mostly ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Good Hygiene 1st.: If you already have a good oral hygiene routine, it could be dehydration make sure to drink plenty of water. Eating desserts at night before bed and ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Wrong question: While swollen gums usually bleed, it is not healthy to have swollen gums. Bleeding gums is an early sign of gum disease that needs to be addressed be... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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You need a dentist: If you cannot afford to see a dentist, check with your state dental society, there are likely clinics in your area that will take payment based on you... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Maybe:: If your blood pressure is not under control, or if the bleeding has not completely stopped it may not be a good idea to rinse with salt water. Discu... Read More
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Sedation: If the issue is anxiety, you could be sedated "put to sleep" prior to the rct procedure, you will still require anesthesia. Novocain (procaine) is a ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hetesh Ranchod -- Dr. Ranchanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Pain is a good!: Especially with teeth but true with the whole body in general. Pain is a good indicator something is wrong. You put your hand in a fire, it hurts, y... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Baking Soda?: The baking soda works as an abrasive, much like coarse sandpaper vs fine grit sand paper. I discourage the use of baking soda... Even in toothpaste a... Read More
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Absolutely!!: It causes people around you to be in a better mood and so your mood improves too. Smile it is infectious!
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TMJ: Please find a TMJ specialist. You are describing signs of TMJ issues and this can be managed or even treated. Watch caffeine & sugar in your diet, p... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Simple evaluation: The cold test is an easy evaluation to test the health of the nerve tissue in a symptomatic tooth. The results helps to guide your dentist to the be... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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The standard of care: The standard of what is an acceptable level of accuracy is very different in those countries than in the usa. Consider the hostile environment that d... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hetesh Ranchod -- Dr. Ranchanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Pain is a good!: Especially with teeth but true with the whole body in general. Pain is a good indicator something is wrong. You put your hand in a fire, it hurts, y... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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See a dentist: Please see a dentist asap. It is not possible to diagnose online and while some lesions are benign and will not cause a problem, there are others th... Read More
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No one test: In some cases the need for a root canal is obvious as in a draining abscess or a clear sign on an x-ray. In some situations the tests are relative. ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No / Yes: While it will not likely damage your teeth, it can cause significant staining. The stain can be removed during your dental cleaning.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Inform your dentist: Medications like nyquil even though over the counter, still alter your body chemistry. This may adversly effect how medications your dentist uses aff... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Yes: There is no danger to leaving it, however, for esthetic reasons you can surgically remove and repair the tissues.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Contact your dentist: While he may need to wait for healing from todays procedure, it is possible the dentist maybe able to adjust his bite to make him feel better. Why is... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Fillings!: Simple dental fillings, root canals and extractions are all examples of "surgery on a tooth" fixing cavities is a surgical procedure!
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TMD: May want to check with a dentist also for tmd.
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Could be no symptoms: Some cavities present with no symptoms. Even if the tooth shows no symptoms, a dark color or a change in the reflection of light could clue you in to... Read More
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Use: Use an interdental brush daily if you have significant bone loss or bridge work.
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Why u need dentures: If the reason you need dentures is to restore missing teeth lost to cancer or other systemic condition, it may be covered through your insurance.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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For: For healthy teeth, it is important to minimize not only sugars but also acidic drinks.
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Diet: Be aware of foods that may get lodged between the gums and your teeth. Popcorn is notorius for doing this. The end result is normally an abscess.
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Depends on location: I do not think we have more than 15% of the dentist in our area placing implants. There is growing interest, i think we will have a much larger perce... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dentin Sensitivity: You likely brushed away the enamel protection. You should see your dentist to see if you need to restore the tooth. This is not the only possibility ... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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TMJ: Moist heat compress on left temple. Avoid opening wide, chewing gum or anything hard. See your dentist.
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No and Not really: The sparkling in sparkling water means you have a carbonated drink. This means you have carbonic acid in your drink and even with out sugar it can no... Read More
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Act quickly: The things that can cause this range from minor irritation from a tooth brush thru the most likely cause being a tooth going bad to the rare more seri... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Oral hygiene: Bad breath has many causes. Most of the time it is the result of bacteria causing cavities, gingivitis or worse periodontitis. This can be avoided b... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Many possibilities: This is potentially a serious problem and needs to be evaluated by a dr. It is likely your eyes, sinus or tmj. In rare cases it could me more serio... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Oral hygiene: Bad breath has many causes. Most of the time it is the result of bacteria causing gingivitis or worse periodontitis. This can be avoided by regular ... Read More
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Vericous vein?: If it is blue, it is likely a benign condition called vericous vein, if white it is likely a traumatic ulcer. It needs to be diagnosed by a dentist s... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Do: Do not drink from a straw, smoke, or drink alcohol for at least a few days.
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Expectations not met: To be happy with the end result, make sure you communicate well with your dentist exactly what your expectations are. You should have a high level of... Read More
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Gum: Gum disease will result in loose and lost teeth if not treated in time, so do not ignore it.
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A new TipTap: Many times moist heat will help, if it does, explore the possibility of TMJ disorder.
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A new TipTap: Taking a baby Aspirin daily reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack.
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Mar 23, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Ranchod -- "Dr. Ranch" is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Ranchod -- "Dr. Ranch" is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I stay away from sticky stuff and NEVER eat popcorn--over the past 5 years. Have trusted perio dds but as 1 issue gets solved another creeps up. So discouraging. So, whe...Read More
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I feel pulsing in my left ear like heart beat and pulsing in lips and nose and jaw with a slightmovement. Pulsing in neck and pain in teeth.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! And if I may ask another ? I also have a Toung ring could that be the problem
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
Graduated 1995MD
Residency
University of Tennessee
Completed 1995
Awards
Talk of Town 2010 & 2011
Americas Top Dentists
Top Dentist, First Place, Georgia - Winter
2013
Affiliations
United States Navy Reserves
ITI International team for implantology
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