Dr. Harry Aronowitz

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Stress?: One thing that can cause stress in a 3year old at night is not getting enough oxygen. Have your child's doctor check for allergies and other nasal blo... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

How are nance appliances (type of orthodontic appliance) removed?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Very carefully: A nance is usually secured by cementing steel bands around your molar teeth. It is also wedged into, but not attached to the soft tissue at the fro... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

How much do dental retainers cost in charlotte nc?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

You can't buy one!: Rather you go to a doctor to diagnose your problem and you get fitted for a retainer if that is what is indicated for you. If you want to know what t... Read More

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I have a large bubble inside my lower lip, what is it?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Blocked duct: It might be a blocked duct of a tiny salivary gland. An oral surgeon can make the diagnosis and remove the tiny gland.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

My orthodontic retainer really hurts my teeth.. is this normal?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

No: An orthodontic retainer should be passive and not put pressure on your teeth or gums. If you haven't worn it for a while and your teeth moved out of ... Read More

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Crooked teeth? i know braces work, but are there any other options to fix front teeth that are crooked and have a gap between them? i'd rather use another method, if possible.

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Most : Most orthodontists prefer braces for lots of reasons, the main one for me is that it affords greater controll. However, many orthodontis problems can ... Read More

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A member asked:

What are some good foods to eat while wearing a palate expander and braces? i have a hard time swallowing with this thing in, and would like to know what kind of good foods would be best to eat.

Orthodontics 46 years experience

With : With a little practice you should be able to eat almost anything. As for now, keep away from foods that can be molded into a shape, such as bread. Kee... Read More

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Baby teeth not coming in? i'm little concerned that a whole section of the left back of our year old son's mouth has no baby teeth in it yet. our dentist said it's nothing to be worried about, but i still am. is it okay?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

It : It is normal to have quite a bit of variation of eruption rates from one child to another, however, usually if teeth are already in the mouth one one ... Read More

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Labial frenectomy daughter is 20 years old there is no gap between her front teeth is this procedure necessary?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

All : All surgery has risks and you would need to understand the benefit to the procedure before you consent to it. In my experience, labial frenectomy is ... Read More

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A member asked:

My gums are sore i have enamel wearing off my front teeth and that is where my gums are sore

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Is : Is it your gums that are sore or is it exposed areas on your tooth? First try using a soft toothbrush and a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. If you do... Read More

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A member asked:

How long does it take to get used to a palate expander? i got a palate expander two days ago, and talking and eating both feel weird. how long does it usually take to get used to one of these?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

With : With most patients it only takes a few days, so you are well on your way to feeling normal again. You don't want to get too used to it because you alw... Read More

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Anyone know what the cost of accelerated orthodontics is? is it as painful as regular braces? more or less painful? does it have the same results as regular braces?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Accelerated : Accelerated orthodontics usually requires two doctors. The orthodontic part is not much different than standard orthodontics and should cost the same.... Read More

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A member asked:

I have a gap between my top two teeth; its not huge but itsnot small either. i was a thumb sucker so my top teeth bulge out a bit. again its not bad. it doesn't really show but my top and bottom teeth don't touch. how long will i need braces for?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Protruded : Protruded upper front teeth coupled with a gap can be improved with a simple retainer in around 6 months providing you don't have other complications.

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Are there any kinds of pacifiers that are better for a baby's teeth than others? there are all kinds of pacifiers of different designs, shapes and materials. i'd like to know if there is anything in particular we should be looking out for in order to get

Orthodontics 46 years experience

I : I agree that no pacifier is best. However, if you are going to use one, chose one that is flat as it passes through the upper and lower teeth and soft... Read More

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Can a chipped baby tooth later affect how a permanent tooth comes in? our four year old daughter tripped and fell, chipping a front tooth pretty badly. she has a dentist appointment in two days, but we're concerned that this might later cause problems for

Orthodontics 46 years experience

A : A small chip will not effect the permanent tooth, but your daughter's fall may have damaged the tooth in other ways. By this time your child's dentist... Read More

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Is there any dentist that does in house finacing i have bad credit an i really need to get a few teeth pull and replace... i have 6 teeth that broke off to the gum and it really irritates me my ears and all my teeth be hurting...i've took so many pain kil

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Many : Many big cities have free dental clinics that will do very basic dentistry for little or no cost. You should call the local dental society in your ar... Read More

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How long is a night guard supposed to last? i've had my night guard for teeth grinding for a little over two years, but it already seems to be not fitting right and slipping out of my mouth. is two years a normal amount of time before having to get a new

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Wow, : Wow, that really depends. Are you a grinder or a clencher? Is it made of hard or soft material? In general the hard material lasts much longer than th... Read More

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Jaw expansion appliances for adults in braces? i've been told by 3 different orthodontists that due to overcrowding i need to have either 4 bicuspids pulled or have orthognathic surgery. they all told me i need to decide before i get the braces put on on

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Adults : Adults can benefit from palatal expansion, but since all the growth sites are closed, it would require surgery for it to work. This procedure is limit... Read More

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A member asked:

How to use dental floss? i find it hard to use because it slips out between my teeth, or doesn't fit between others. my teeth are not in great shape. is there something else i can use?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Don't : Don't give up on floss so fast. You can get floss that is not so slippery. Your dentist can shape the tight spaces so the floss can fit more easily.

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A member asked:

Do you have to be a certain age to use invisalign? i've read about invisalign, and like what i've seen so far. is there a minimum or maximum age you have to be in order for invisalign to work?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Your : Your age is not important. What your orthodontist needs to evaluate is the health of your teeth and gums, the stage of eruption your in, your potentia... Read More

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Any extra problems when getting braces as an adult? i'd like to get braces and never had them as a kid. is there anything extra, or extra problems that adults need to worry about?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Although : Although orthodontists sometimes use the same braces for both adults and children there are many differences in the way they are treated. Adults may ... Read More

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Do accelerated orthodontics work any differently on kids and adults? my daughter needs braces, and i'm thinking about getting them myself at the same time. is there any difference in how accelerated orthodontics on adults versus how they might work on kid

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Your : Your daughter, assuming she is still growing, will have a huge advantage over you as far as ease of tooth movement is concerned. This is because all t... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

My two lower front teeth are moving. what should i do? are they going to fall out?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

They may: Mobile teeth are a sign that something is wrong and should not be ignored. See your dentists. The problem may be treatable.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

How do a orthodontics, endodontics and periodontics dentist differ?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

They all specialIze : Orthodontists have extra training in moving teeth and jaws. Endodontists have extra training in root canals. Periodontists have extra training in dis... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Do you have to have a general to have bottom impacted wisdom tooth extracted?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

No,: But it would make it a whole lot easier on you.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Can a person develop 10 small cavities in 6 months, even though they have excellent dental hygiene and get cleanings every 6 months?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Possible,: But not probable. We're the cavities missed six months ago, or are the teeth being examined more carefully this time? If you have any doubts at all y... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share some do's and don'ts when it comes to a vegan diet.

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Ignore: Slowly eliminate all animal products from your diet. Eat at a good vegan restaurant.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Could you tell me what are some common oral health problems seen in children?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Tooth Decay: The most common oral health issue is tooth decay. Malocclusion is also common in children especially if the have a thumb sucking habit.

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A female asked:

I can't open my mouth too wide anymore. i had braces 1 yr. my orthodontist says it's ok. it's not. what could it be? where to go and how can be fixed?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

What is too wide?: Dear thea, it could be a joint problem like arthritis, it most likely a muscle problem. If it bothers you, you should get another opinion. Any denti... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Slight crowded teeth. does this mean i need braces?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Maybe...: ...Or maybe just a simple retainer like appliance.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

I have overbite and crowded teeth. what can fix this?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Depends .....: Are your problems minor or severe? There are many systems available for adult orthodontics. Find a doctor that you trust and learn your options.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Ant bit me on my tongue b4 5 minutes and a part of my tongue has swollen. what should i do? i am nervous and tensed about what action should i take?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Don't be nervous: By this time you probably forgot about it, as the tongue is very sensitive but heals itself very quickly.

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Scared my teeth are going to be yellow when i get my braces off. what can i do?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Dont be...: The part that can yellow is visable while the braces are still on. If you do have yellowing or any other type of staining when the braces comeoff you... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Why do i get so many cavities when i keep good dental hygiene?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Weak enamel?: It could be that the outer layer of your teeth (the enamel) did not form properly. Your dentist can give you advice on how to minimize tooth decay eve... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

My spacer for my bottom teeth hurt like crazy. is there something i can do to stop this pain?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Yes.: See the doctor who placed it as soon as you can. It should not hurt like crazy.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Does blue cross cover any of the cost of the invisalign? what about being sedated during dental work? please help

Orthodontics 46 years experience

No and yes: Only dental insurance that includes orthodontics will cover invisalign. Sedation for dentistry is sometimes a great solution but not usually for or... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

How often should i clean dental retainers?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Depends: If you are eating with the retainers in place you should clean them after every meal or snack. If you wear them just at night you should clean them ev... Read More

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A member asked:

What are the benefits of chewing sugar-free gum? is chewing sugar-free gum really good for your teeth and mouth?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Chewing : Chewing sugar free gum has its benefits but there is a downside. Human jaws were not designed to be chewing all day long. Muscles get tired and can go... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a small hole in my gum and i have braces. i get my braces off in 6 days. the hole does not hurt. what could this small hole be?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Not sure: It could be a lot of things. Be sure to show it to your dentist when you get your braces off.

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Can mouthwash affect my dental retainers?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

No: However there are better products for making retainers smell fresh. Ask your pharmacist.

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A member asked:

Will people be able to tell that i've had tooth bonding done? i'd like to fix some small imperfections in my teeth with bonding, but am kind of worried for some reason that people will notice i've had it done. i don't think anyone but me notices the imper

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Don't : Don't worry about it, just do it. Nobody is going to care. If its important to you, a good cosmetic dentist will make you very happy.

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A member asked:

My teeth has stains and looks like there are rottining what can i use to help brown teeth, blacl at the bottom of my gum

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Self : Self help is a good thing but you really need to jump start your program with a professional cleaning and a check up to be sure you don't have any pro... Read More

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A member asked:

When a patient requests their extracted dental materials should the dentist comply to their request? recently i had a tooth extracted along with a gold crown/an attached bridge, upon requesting that my gold dental work be given to me the dentist denied my

Orthodontics 46 years experience

I : I agree with you. The gold in dental restorations does not get disposed of. It gets sold for scrap and gets recycled into jewelry or dental castings. ... Read More

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A member asked:

If i don't wear a retainer after braces, will my teeth go exactly back to how they were? i have not been good about remembering to wear my retainer, and am beginning to wonder if i really even need to.

Orthodontics 46 years experience

The : The only way you can be sure that your teeth will stay straight after orthodontic treatment is to wear some type of retainer. If you are not good at r... Read More

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A member asked:

What's the best insurance coverage to purchase for adults needing braces in jacksonville, florida? the type of work i need done is cosmetic procedures including multiple tooth exstractions and braces, what's the best insurance coverage and plans for adult

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Insurance : Insurance companies are in it to make a profit. They make their profit by taking in more money in premiums than they pay out in benefits. If you are... Read More

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A member asked:

Does a frenectomy require stitches? i'm going to be having a frenectomy done as part of my orthodontic treatment, and would like to know if i will need stitches afterwards. and is it a long recovery time?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Are : Are you talking about upper or lower? I have been an orthodontist for 35 years and I have rarely found it necessary to recommend a frenectomy. When I... Read More

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When i graduate i want to move to california as a dental assistant, can someone give me info please ? i am a student in college of richmond, va studying to be a certified dental assistant and would like to move to california when i graduate. what are my o

Orthodontics 46 years experience

Dr. : Dr. Zweig has given you good information. You should know that in california, you can work as a dental assistant while getting your credentials, alth... Read More

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How often should dental x-rays be taken? is this something that needs to be done during both dentist appointments a year, or can it just be done on one? it's my least favorite part of the visit. i have a small mouth, and it hurts to bite down on those tra

Orthodontics 46 years experience

The : The risk versus benefit of taking dental x-rays varies from patient to patient. Too often dentists go by standard guidlines that makes sense for the ... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Is jaw alignment surgery for underbite very painful ?

Orthodontics 46 years experience

No: You are asleep for the surgery. When you wake up you will have pain (as you would for any surgery) but it can be managed with medication. You will ne... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Do people who have good dental hygiene live longer than ones who don't?

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Maybe not, but...: They have a better quality of life.

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