Dr. Sander White

Many possibilities: This could be coming from a variety of causes. You need to be evaluated by doctors who understand the implications of changes of taste sensation. An ... Read More

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A 58-year-old male asked:

I am a 56 yr old male. i was prescribed alprazolam for my panic attacks many years ago. due to lack of insurance, now sympotami horrible sleep, sweating, pacing, teeth grinding, losing close relationships i need help find a doc or tx. center in my area

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Multiple issues: You seem to describe multiple issues. I think you should be evaluated by a competent internist and a competent dentist. Once you have an accurate diag... Read More

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A member asked:

My tongue is swollen and i have veins engorged underneath. is it normal?

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May be normal anatom: Large veins are not uncommon under the tongue. To check out your veins requires someone with experience to look at you--usually a dentist.

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A male asked:

How much does it cost to clean teeth and fix caberys? i have cavery in most of my teeth and i want to clean it and probably do braces cause i need it how much would it be to do all that?

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The : The only way to determine the cost of treatment is to determine what treatment is required. Every person is different and so every treatment and cost ... Read More

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A 59-year-old female asked:

Questioning recently recommended dental treatment. i recently went for a dental exam/x-rays as a new patient to a dental office on my dental hmo plan. i am a 55 yr old female smoker. i was presented with a treatment plan that would cost me approx. $3, 000

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Only : Only you can decide whether the dentist you consulted with is making good sense and is a trustworthy person. If you have judged this person worthy of ... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

I had surgery for an lingual hernia 4 weeks ago. i have noticed that it still looks like a hernia. i feel it when i cough or yell. i think its still ?

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See your surgeon: This should be seen by your surgeon for a post op check to diagnose your concerns.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What can be done for painful mouthsores & altered taste? awaiting possible sle dx.

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Diagnosis: You can get relief of symptoms with ice and bland diet. There are many possible causes of these types of symptoms and you should really see a qualifie... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Is it possible for a urine/saliva ph strip to determine vaginal ph balance?

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Maybe: A ph strip measures ph regardless of the source of the material being tested.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What are treatment options available for muscular dystrophy (dmd)?

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This is not a dental: A dentist is not the person who can address these issues. Typically the dental needs are treated conventionally within the tolerance of the patient.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

If i try and sleep without sucking my thumb, i clench and grind my teeth and wake up with head and jaw aches. do i need a brace/retainer?

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Bite help: There are various dental appliances to correct this problem. You shoiudl not continue to treat it with your thumb.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

How can i cope with the gagging reflex when brushing your teeth?

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Breathing exercise: If you concentrate very hard on breathing through your nose only and not letting any air in or out through your mouth you cannot gag. A tooth powder ... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

I am tired of taking paracetamol and the gentle throb. can i put teething gel on the extraction site?

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When was your extrac: You should not be needing pain medication for any more than a couple of days after an extraction. Teething gel may provide some short lived numbness. ... Read More

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A member asked:

I have a flat spot on my crown area on my head but it just appeared recently. what should i do? it wasn't there when i was 15 but it appeared now

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Usually normal: Usually these things turn out to be normal--but if you are concerned you should have a competent doctor examine you and relive your worry.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

I have herpes1 i went to lab to test std but everything was negative only the thing called hsv1 is 3.16 which is positive . the lady from lab told me that i was fine maximum population on america has this thing called hsv is it true? am i ok ? what i need

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Common diagnosis: If you have mouth sores get them evaluated and if they are painful they should be treated. Have a competent dentist or physician check you out. I woul... Read More

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A female asked:

Is it unsafe to have an apicoectomy of tooth #19? my dentist has made x-ray and found the infection under the root canal. i had my root canal done 3 years ago and just got a new crown. i had an appointment with oral surgeon today. he said that there is a

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Apicoectomy : Apicoectomy in this area is quite difficult and has risks of nerve damage. I would opt to have the root canal treatment redone or consider an implant ... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Our dr. made "miracle mouthwash." this is what it says on the bottle: "tetra/nysta/hydro/q-dry/cherr." what do each of these mean?

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Mixture: This is a soothing mixture of a topical anesthetic, an antifungal medication, an antihistamine and flavoring.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Im taking coumadin (warfarin) i started 3days ago my teeth fill like dentures. hurt to chew anything. is this a side affect?

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Probably not: If your teeth hurt when you chew you should see a dentist and find out why.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Is it possible for neglecting to clean your teeth lead to stomach problems?

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Yes: If your teeth are in bad shape you cannot chew well and you have lots of bacteria in your mouth. This does lead to stomach issues.

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A member asked:

What to do with a cracked tooth and no insurance? a few weeks ago i cracked a tooth while eating. it didn't hurt, and doesn't hurt now, and i'm wondering is i can be okay for a while without seeing a dentist. i don't have insurance at the moment, not the

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Your : Your body and all of its parts are the most valuable things that you own. Only you can determine whether it is valuable enough for you to spend your m... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

How often do porcelain veneers need to be redone? my veneers are 10 years old and i am wondering when i will need to consider replacing the 10 veneers.

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My : My wife's veneers are over 25 years old. As long as you have no decay or periodontal disease they do not need to be replaced.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

I have a ear clicking with any tongue movement. no wax, removed medication in case side effect. not tmj. with no other symptom, is allergy possible?

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Possible: All things are possible and it takes a skilled diagnostician to determine your problem's cause and recommend treatment based on multiple factors.

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A member asked:

I accident got a very very very small amount of super glue in my mouth what do i do? i washed my mouth with water, tooth paste, mouth rise,

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It will be ok: This glue is essentially plastic. So spit it out and you should be fine.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Can you die from tonsilitis my doctor said if you just clean your through with mouth wash it will be fine he also said it wont effect you at all

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Cleaning your tongue: Cleaning your tongue will reduce the bacteria on your tongue. It will not affect tonsilitis. Mouthwash is useless for both conditions. Challenge this ... Read More

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A 53-year-old male asked:

What is the medication that can be used when you experience extreme jaw pain when you are diganosed with polymyalgia.?

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Medication may not : Medication may or may not be the answer. The real question is to correctly diagnose why you are having the jaw pain and then to treat that appropriate... Read More

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A member asked:

Does a 9-yr-old require pre-med for dental tx if he has a shunt in his head? mom states on med history that he has hydrocephalus- vp shunt to drain fluid from brain. do we need to make sure he gets antibiotics before tx to prevent infection in the area (l

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Check with your dr.: Check with your neurosurgeon. He is the one who has the final say in these matters.

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A 42-year-old female asked:

What does too much zinc from fixodent do to someone?

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Possible neurologiic: Though not proven it is thought to cause possible neurologic damage.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

I have a lot of extra saliva in my mouth. why do i have so much in my mouth?

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People differ: Some people just salivate more. Stay hydrated.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Should a 7yr old find it painful when adult teeth come through?

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Teething can hurt: Teething can be uncomfortable for any person of any age. It is usually mild and bearable.

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Is having tooth loss associated with fibromyalgia?

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No: I don;t think so--though I am a dental expert I am not and expert in fibromyalgia.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

What can cause a metallic taste with phlegm coming up with post pneumonia cough?

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Not dental but: This can be the result of an infection. Get a proper diagnosis from your physician.

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A 38-year-old male asked:

I've been in a bad car accident 1 month ago now im suffering these attacks where my heart beats fast grinding me teeth no sleep. its ver uncomfortable what should i do

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Get a diagnosis: Injuries can mess up muscles and jaw joints. This can be a factor in tooth grinding. Get a competent diagnosis from a competent dentist to help you so... Read More

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A member asked:

Mercury fillings in teeth... should i remove them? should i have my mercury fillings removed? i hear that there are real health concerns.

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It : It is rare that i remove a mercury based filling and not find recurrent decay underneath. On this basis i would generally recommend their removal. On ... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Suffering from hemifacial microsomia what are the problems patients feel because m feeling irritation on less developed side of jaw and head ache ?

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Complex diagnosis: Your diagnosis could be the cause of many disturbances in your bite and jaw joints and muscles. You must seek the care of a competent dentist familiar... Read More

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A 64-year-old female asked:

My lingual frenulum is very swollen as well as the area around it. my bottom gums are very red. been this way for 3 days now. what should i do?

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Get a diagnosis: Your symptoms may or may not signify that something is wrong. If you are suspecting something is not what it should be you must seek to have your symp... Read More

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