Dr. Michael Wexler
Cosmetic Dentistry
Tucson, AZ
25 years experience male
Locations
Office
Tucson, AZ
About
Bio
Dr. Wexler was born and raised in a south suburb of Chicago, IL by his father, Samuel S. Wexler, DDS, also a dentist, and mother, Charlene S. Wexler, who is a published author. He left Chicago area to go to CU-Boulder where he earned a BA degree in biology. After enjoying sunny and mountainous Boulder for 4 years, he headed back to Chicago, IL where he spent the next 4 years attending University of Illinois Dental School earning a Bachelor of Science in Dentistry in 1996, Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1998, and a Best-Of-the-Best Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics. He currently owns a private dental practice in Tucson, AZ since 2003 where he focuses on gentle cosmetic and family dentistry. Dr. Wexler has a beautiful wife Allison, and 3 adorable daughters: Lily, Bella, and Sage.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentistry
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54 Answers
29 Agrees
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Wexleranswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
If Dental Cause....: I would definitely see a dentist to rule out whether a dental, TMJ, sinus, or potentially a more serious medical problem. If dental, it could be: a t... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Could Be Dry Mouth: Dehydration could be the cause since the hairlike projections on the top surface of our tongues (filiform papillae) can appear white in color for vari... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Avoid: Avoid chewing gum or ice. Our jaws weren't meant to be chewing all day long.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Avoid smoking ; drinking alcohol for at least 5 days after surgery to reduce your risk of dry socket.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Allergic Reaction?: Check to see if the tooghpaste has an ingredient called sodium lauryl sulfate (sls). Sls is a detergent (causes foaming action in toothpaste) and has... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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LASER used as light: Laser teeth whitening is when a highly concentrated whitening chemical (usually hydrogen peroxide or a derivative called carbamide peroxide) is placed... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Yes, both: Wellbutrin (bupropion) has a side effect of dry mouth which can cause the gums to become red/inflamed and irritable to touch. The whitening toothpast... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: What can I do to prevent from getting worse? What is the best treatment option for my situation?
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Stop Using/Wait week: It sounds like you may have had an allergic reaction to something in the mouthwash. I would stop using and wait 7 days to see if gets better. If not... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Your lips and cheeks are held in position by your teeth. When your teeth are missing, they will tuck in and look more wrinkly and flabby. If you hav... Read More
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A member asked:
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Yes if Teeth Stable: Regardless of the amount of bone loss, if the gum disease is stabilized and your teeth are not too loose, crowns can be done. If some teeth are hopel... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Pain Meds, Remove: In the long-term, having them removed is the best solution. In the short-term, you could try Ibuprofen (motrin, advil) or aleve. If your allergic to... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Try Vitamin E: You can buy vitamin e gel-tabs and poke a hole in them in order to extrude the ointment to place on burnt areas. You can buy them from a drugstore. T... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Time: Canker (unkown cause) and cold sores (viral cause) usually will go away in 10 days to 2 weeks. There are ointments you can purchase at the drugstore ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Any stress on your body can cause an increase in blood pressure. See your dentist asap to get taken care of.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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About 2 weeks: Canker sores are caused for an unknown reason, but cold sores are caused by a virus (usually a herpes simplex virus). You can buy different ointments... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Have checked: If it doesn't go away in 2 weeks, have checked by a dentist to rule out something serious.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You are able to clench your teeth due to your jaw muscles contracting, and just like working your bicep muscles in the gym when you do curls, your mus... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: All dental whitening chemical procedures use hydrogen peroxide (carbamide peroxide breaks down into hydrogen peroxide and urea) gel, not liquid you ge... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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No: A properly fitted mouth guard for clenching/grinding purposes will be fitted to your bite and problem associated with your teeth grinding habit. Invi... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Do they look like they will erupt normally, or is it best to have taken out to avoid future problems.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Recovery is easier to take impacted wisdom teeth out during teenage years.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Wearing a retainer of some kind will be necessary the rest of your life to prevent teeth shifting.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: To get straighter teeth
brackets and bands you will get
from orthodontist.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Proper: Proper brushing/flossing at least 2x/day and drink water instead of acidic ; sugary drinks.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Help them brush, preferably with an electric toothbrush, and don't forget to help them floss nightly.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Sugar Gum is Worse: Any gum with sugar should be avoided. Sugar is immediate food for the bacteria in our mouths that cause cavities. Try a gum that is sugarless and ha... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Zilactin B: You can try zilactin b which can be found at a drugstore. This acts as a liquid bandade and will make the area you place it turn white. It always se... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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See Dentist: When an abcessed tooth causes facial swelling, it means the infection has spread from the bone surrounding your tooth into your facial tissue. The in... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Make sure you properly brush and floss to avoid potential white/opaque spotting on teeth when off.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Most people's mouths aren't big enough to allow them to erupt properly so are best to have taken out.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Not Enough Water: When you workout, your body overheats and cools itself by sweating. This causes your body to lose water very quickly which causes your saliva to thic... Read More
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A 62-year-old male asked:
Should i have a severe toothache after a 4 root canal procedure on a mauler and if so, for how long?
Dr. Michael Wexleranswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 25 years experience
Maybe: It is not uncommon to have post-op sensitivity after root canal therapy. If the tooth had an infection/abscess prior to treatment, the pain/infection... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Get Treated: See a dentist to treat the tooth/teeth causing the problem. That is the best way to get relief.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Ulcer with red halo: Canker sores are caused for unkown reasons and cold sores are caused from a viral infection. Both can look the same (white ulcer surrounded by a red ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Avg. 6 months-1 year: There is no exact timeframe. Every situation is different. In adults, it usually will take longer than in children/teenagers. Teeth can be moved ve... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Check by Dentist: You should have it checked by your dentist or an oral surgeon. The tooth is likely partially impacted and will be a source for chronic problems since... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Sinus or Allergies??: The pain above your eyes could be caused from sinus or allergy issues and could lead to tooth pain from clenching or grinding your teeth during the ni... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Don't: Don't forget to maintain proper oral hygiene. An electric toothbrush is very beneficial.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Eat diet low in sugars, acidic and starchy foods. Brush properly at least 2x/day and floss 1x/day.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Treat them like natural teeth by properly brushing and flossing. They can get gum disease too.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: What should I do and avoid immediately after surgery and for the next week to make recovery easier?
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Share your main cosmetic concerns and ask if braces alone will take care of them.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Swish: Swish with water immediately after purging so stomach acid is less likely to destroy your teeth.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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No Fluoride is Best: It is best to avoid Fluoride until you know your child can spit out the excess toothpaste, toothpaste with Fluoride is good to help keep our teeth str... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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It depends?: If this was always the case, you may have some sort of anatomical concern that may need to be treated surgically by an oral surgeon. If this happened... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Is it sticky?: Tartar is a hard substance that attaches to the tooth surface, whereas, a cavity is an actual breakdown of the tooth and causes a whole in the tooth. ... Read More
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A member asked:
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A trip to dentist: The best thing to do is to take a trip to see a dentist. You may have severe tooth infections that can spread into your throat and suffocate you when... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Eat a soft food diet, don't chew ice or gum, massage your jaw muscles, and get a splint from dentist.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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OTC Mouthrinses: Salivary production can be induced as simply by eating something sour, by various mouthrinses, or by specific medications. Sugar or sugar free sour c... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wexler is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wexler is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks, it's not really on the inside of my mouth though.
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Getting over a fungal infection.
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Stop answering my questions and keave me alone
But ur answer was om
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
Graduated 1998MD
Awards
Best-Of-the-Best Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
Top Cosmetic Dentist, Second Place, Arizona - Summer
2013
Affiliations
Academy of General Dentistry
American Dental Association
Arizona Dental Association
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