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I am a general dentist in Penndel, Pennsylvania with a single-practioner practice since 1990. Our office is unique in the area because we start with your general health history as well as that of your family and relate that to what is happening in your mouth. We do this because there is ever-growing evidence that the health of your mouth is linked to various systemic problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, certain cancers, lung infections, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease and low birthweight babies. We combine this approach with cutting-edge technology that gives the best results. We have a friendly, family atmosphere office and welcome new patients. Our website can give you more information: thetopdocdmd.com.
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465 Answers
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Goldsteinanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 35 years experience
Many things.: Tongue diseases include infections such as black hairy tongue, cancers of the tongue, developmental problems such as bifid tongue and so on.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No and nothing.: Nothing bad can happen unless you make a habit of eating nothing but chewing gum. Swallowing a lot of gum in a day may cause some stomach cramping, bu... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Not really.: The "normal" age range is from 6 to 7 years old, but variation can be wide. 4 years old is kind of young though. I would suggest a visit to a children... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Mostly useless.: Most over-the-counter mouthwashes do nothing to help fight tooth decay or gum disease. Some have Fluoride in them, but it's very weak and so not real ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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See an ENT.: May be several different things, but it doesn't sound normal. See an ear, nose & throat specialist (ENT) and find out for sure! they may be interferin... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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3 possibilities.: There are only 3 ways to replace missing teeth-
removable partial denture
fixed bridge
implant with a crown
i have listed them in increasing prefe... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes, in some.: Bisphenol is a constituent in most composite resins that are light-cured. It is suspected, but not proven, that this chemical mimics estrogen in the b... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Find the cause.: If your child has been diagnosed with dental fluorosis, it's important to determine the source of the Fluoride in the diet. Sometimes it's in the wate... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No.: Cavities start out as an area where bacteria are present over a long enough time that their acidic waste products leach out the calcium in a spot on t... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Maybe.: If the gum you chew is sugarless it is postulated that the action of chewing removes plaque from the surfaces involved. Chewing also stimulates salive... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Damage to the mouth.: Mouth trauma can be anything that damages any of the tissues that make up the mouth. Injuries from toothbrushes smacking into the gum to an uppercut t... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Moves teeth: Orthodontics is the technique of straightening teeth. Orthopaedics is the discipline of treating conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Insurance term: I have seen this on insurance payment forms. All it means is that the procedure submitted to the insurance company was a dental procedure such as a fi... Read More
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Several choices.: Coffe stains can be removed professionally by your dentist. Home remedies that may work are try soaking in hydrogen peroxide overnight, scrub with bak... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No.: A loose crown post is not an indication by itself for crown lengthening. Crown lengthening is necessary when there is too little tooth structure above... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Find the source.: Canker sores can occur from numerous causes. It can be from certain food types, such as citrus fruits. It can be from trauma as in banging the toothbr... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Not much.: If the area is not sensitive at all, you just wait until next week and let the dentist fix it. If it is sensitive to air or cold liquids, etc., drugst... Read More
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No waiting necessary: It was commonly believed that swimming right after eating would risk stomach cramps while in the water. Severe enough cramping would risk being unable... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Puffy gums: Swollen gums are gums that are enlarged due to inflamation. They usually are a darker red color as opposed to a coral pink color. They typically bleed... Read More
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See the dentist.: Gum grafts are usually done for two reasons. Either there is not enough of the "attached" gum present to protect the underlying bone from disappearing... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: Any time you undergo surgery under general anesthesia you will be asked if there is anything removable in your mouth. If there is (and tongue rings ca... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Something or nothing: Lumps can be anything from normal anatomy to infections, cysts, tumors, etc. Whatever it is, it shouldn't be ignored. See a dentist immediately to hav... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: The fee for oral surgery is based on how many teeth are removed and what level of difficulty is involved in removal of the teeth.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 35 years experience
Yes.: Mouthwashes do not necessarily kill all the bacteria. Also, when you say you dip the brush i assume it's just the end with the bristles. The handle of... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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See the dentist.: Children rarely have sensitive teeth without a significant problem such as cavities existing. I cannot recommend more strongly that you should take yo... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 35 years experience
Quite possibly.: Research has recently linked swollen, bleeding gums with many problems outside the mouth- heart attacks, stroke, lung infections, certain cancers, rhe... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 35 years experience
Very soon.: If there are no more teeth coming into the mouth by your child's first birthday, you may need to see a pedodontist (a children's specialist in dentist... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Too early to worry.: Normal age range for eruption of the first tooth, which usually is the lower front tooth, is 6 to 10 months old. Late bloomers can take even longer. I... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Depends.: This is hard to answer because it depends on what toothpaste, what Fluoride chemical is used in it and how much you weigh. It's best to swallow as lit... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes!: Whitening toothpastes and rinses are both known for causing sensitivity in people who don't have it to start with. I would think it's even worse for t... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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No, but....: I wouldn't recommend swallowing toothpaste on a daily basis. The Fluoride levels in your body can reach toxic levels and make you very sick.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: Depending on the material used to whiten, you can affect the enamel. If the whitening gel/strips are not ph balanced and are acidic, it will remove ca... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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It is possible.: Teething can cause the nose to be runny. It also can cause a slight fever.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes, it can be.: Fellatio, if performed for an extended period of time, can cause the muscles responsible for positioning the jaw to spasm and thus cause jaw and facia... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes, but fix it!: Dental fillings do not last forever. The most common way for them to fall out is new decay, and so i strongly recommend seeing a dentist quickly.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Maybe.: Teeth are candidates for crowns when they have large fillings, or multiple smaller fillings in them or a combination of fillings and new cavities that... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Depends.: Recovery will depend on whether or not the wisdom tooth is fully erupted (quick recovery-a day or less), tissue-impacted ( a day or two) or partial bo... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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It varies.: It's best to avoid chewing things that break up into sharp, hard pieces until the hole completely closes. Other than that, i would stay away from chew... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Infection: Pus consists of white blood cells that have "eaten" bacteria and then died. You find pus resulting after an infection has established itself and the p... Read More
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Cosmetic Dentistry 35 years experience
Tooth discomfort.: Tooth sensitivity is used to describe teeth that are uncomfortable to hot or cold or sweets or salts or chewing. Sensitivity can be mild, severe or an... Read More
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Gum disease/Pyorrhea: Periodontal disease is a disease of the gums and the jaw bone. It is the most common cause of adult tooth loss. It is never cured, only controlled. Ba... Read More
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Needs adjustment.: Numbness most likely is from too much pressure on the tissue under the lip. A simple denture adjustment fixes that. A less likely possibility is an al... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: A toothache can cause you to shift your lower jaw to avoid closing on the tender tooth. This shift can cause the muscles that move the jaw to hold you... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Fungal growth.: The tongue has a mixture of bacteria and fungus on it all the time. At times, such as long-term antibiotic usage, the bacterial level drops and leaves... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Not unusual.: As the wisdom tooth cuts through the gum it causes inflammation. The inflammation can cause a sore throat if it is severe enough. Once the tooth is al... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Yes.: Metallic taste in the mouth can occur with a leaky silver filling. There are, however, other reasons that could also apply. Certain medications will d... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Nothing.: As it says in the bible: "this too shall pass.".
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No problem.: If you mean brush with Fluoride toothpaste and then rinse with a 50-50 solution of hydrogen peroxide afterward, this should not be a problem. If your ... Read More
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Quite possibly.: One of the signs of uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetes is "burning tongue". Diabetes can also cause neuropathies or nerve problems. See your p... Read More
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Braces don't matter.: Braces are unaffected by alcohol. The safety of alcohol in mouthwashes has come under question in general due to the suspicion that it may contribute ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Jan 15, 2013
Penndel is lucky to have such a great doc!!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Goldstein is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I was tested and tested negative and given an oral mouthwash. Still do not know what that was :/
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I went to a Dr. and he gave me antibiotics and pain medicine. I just got back.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I hoped that was the case - thanks for the encouragement!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
Graduated 1988MD
Awards
Top Cosmetic Dentist, Second Place, National - Winter
2013
Top Cosmetic Dentist, First Place, Pennsylvania - Spring
2017
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Montgomery Bucks Dental Society
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