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manhattan , NY
Victor Zeines DDS
Shokan, NY
victor zeines DDS
manhattan, NY
About
Bio
Dr. Victor Zeines is founder of the Manhattan and Woodstock Institute for Holistic Dentistry. He received his degree from the New York City College of Dentistry and earned his Masters in Science for Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport.
As a holistic dentist, Dr. Zeines is passionate about educating the world about the crucial connection between oral health and general physical health. Unhealthy gum tissue leads to inflammation which has been linked as a causative factor in heart attack, stroke, and complications from pregnancy and diabetes. Dr. Zeines wants to give patients an understanding that a clean mouth can help them lead a longer, healthier life.
Dr. Zeines has appeared on Good Day New York, NPR, WBAI, and Senior Voice America. He has spoken at the New Life Expo, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the Association for HydroTherapists, and was also a contributor to the film "Food Matters." Dr. Zeines is the author of three books, "Healthy Mouth Healthy Body” “Living A Longer Life- Naturally” and “Your Tongue Never Lies”
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
Licenses
United States: New York
Doctor Q&A
219 Answers
23 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A female asked:

Dr. Victor Zeinesanswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
See your dentist : You have gum disease...Your mouth is infected and you need to see your dentist as soon as you can! the taste your having is due to the infection get ... Read More
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Usually24 hrs: This could take longer depending on the type and severity of the infection and your general health. Some antibiotics are more effective then others.
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A 30-year-old member asked:

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See below: I am not a fan... Its a great way to leave your tongue wide open to infections. Think about it. Your placing a metal object through your tongue that t... Read More
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A member asked:

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See below: Geographic tongue is usually seen with digestive problems..It is not a big deal but since you mention your oral health is not the best i suspect you ... Read More
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A male asked:

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See below: The tooth grinding could be the result of parasites have your physician exam him bring a stool sample.
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Possibly: I am in agreement with the other doctors. The yellowish coloration could also be indicative of energy weakness involving the liver and gallbladder. Yo... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
Swollen gums: Swollen gums occurs when there is some sort of problem in the underlying tissue.
This could be the result of an infection do you have pain? Is the sw... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Yes: What do you mean by only one front tooth? Picture would help. If your talking about a person missing one of the front central incisors, i would say it... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:

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Not necessarly: Whenever you are having root canals done you will be given local anasthesia which will block and pain. Usually patients feel nothing. There should be ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:

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See below: Lichen planus (LP) is a disease of the skin and/ormucous membranes that resembles lichen. . Treatment usually involves topical corticosteroids (such a... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
See below: Lichen planus is a disease of the skin and/ormucous membranes that resembles lichen. It is thought to be the result of an autoimmune process with an u... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
Absolutly: There are many ways to reduce inflammation. A simple one is mixing 10 drops of oreganeo oil with 5 drops of olive and 5 drops of clove oil. Get a rub... Read More
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See below: There are many different formulas for toothpast.
Suggest you look at the label under ingredients.
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Its good: Lichen planus is an inflammatory cutaneous and mucous membrane reaction pattern of unknown etiology. Azathioprine can be an effective steroid-sparing... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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Enough: She should do a hard walk (that she feels snd is increasing her heart rate) until she starts toi feel tired remember that you have to walk back as wel... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:

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Aleo: If there is no major cut from biting you can apply cold or try aleo juice its good for healing
stay away from spicy or or acidic foods till it heals.
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
Allergy: Any time you get a body reaction from a food its probably an allergy. Raw fruit and veggies are probably the best foods you can eat. I would suggest y... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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See below: I have my patients use aleo vera juice as a rinse...You can also take a drop of oregano and clove oil on a q tip and place this on the cut area assumi... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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See your dentist: The "white stuff " could be food or thrush does this smell? Is he having pain? What color are his gums these things need to be known..I would take h... Read More
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I: I would suggest a good supplement program to build up the immune system when having implants.
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None: I like my patients to come evert 4 moths for cleaning sonics are great they do a good job or removing material.
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Very safe: Its the best way to get your teeth white again
you may have sensitivity for a day or so. Its the best and a very safe way to whiten teeth.
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A 22-year-old female asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
Many things: This could be thrush or normal pigmantation
or something else go to your dentist and havehim or her take a look.
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Dentistry 52 years experience
Yes: Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus 1. Over half our population gets cold sores. Another 25% of our population has this virus but never ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
Cut: Cut out fatty foods, fast foods and things with lots of chemicals.
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See below: I am inclined to go with the dentist since he can feel your jaw clicking
there are many treatments for TMJ speak to your dentist.
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None: What you want tot do is not use a mouth rinse but to make sure your diet includes plenty of green vegs and as much raw food as possible (at least 20%)... Read More
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Possibly: Did you have any problem before the bridge?
If not then something about the bridge may be a causitive factor. You could be having an allerguc reactio... Read More
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Ask: Ask for a supplementation program to help whatever is bothering you.
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See beklow: Not as rare as you would think but not common. You might want to take a blood compatebility test to see what dental materials you react to and make su... Read More
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See below: Your bridge involves replacing two missing teeth. If the teeth on either side of the missing ones are healthy, i would strongly suggest you have impl... Read More
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See below: The white tongue is indicative of the body being toxic, the bad breath could be from her mouth or her stomach... Pasty stool usually is indicative of ... Read More
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A 70-year-old male asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
See below: What caused the failures? I would not do a third until i got some answers
your health might not be as good as you think unless the reason for the gr... Read More
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Dentistry 52 years experience
Not good: You still have some sort of infection probably an abcess . Go see your dentist as soon as possible.
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A 41-year-old male asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
See below: This sounds like a stomach problem
what do you mean by abnormal bowel movements...Have you seen a physician
you should have a nutritional workup don... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
The: The best and least reactive are the zarconium implants.
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Highly doubtful: Everything in the room that was used is sterilized or replaced. It would be highly unlikely for an infection to spread between patients.
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A 23-year-old male asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
See below: I would have this looked at by your dentist. It could just be an irritation but always best to have "lumps and bumps" checked out.
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See below: If antibiotics like Keflex are not helping i would think about having the tooth extracted. Keflex is a strong wide ranging antibiotic and usually work... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Victor Zeinesanswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Yes: Many times this can be corrected through a combination of diet and chiropractic adjusatment...You should also have your dentist check your occlusion (... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
See below: This could be coming from your jaw joint eing out of alignment. Did anything happen in the last ten days that changed things regarding your jaw?
... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
See below: I like to give my patients traumeel which is a homeopathic remedy after we do treatment. You can get this at a health food store. Get the liquid and... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Day old urine???: Why is your roommate saving urine? Don't you have a toilet? Would suggest you have a talk with your roommate...Very not cool.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Dentistry: I chose dentistry for many reasons., I'm assuming your asking for yourself.Both are great professions giving you an opportunity to help many people. T... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:

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Why: Why were you taking medication. Myou need to have someone take a look at you to find out whats going on.
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A 20-year-old male asked:

Dr. Victor Zeinesanswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Yes: I'm assuming they are not pink because they are infected, ( usually seen as a reddish color)
smoking causes infections in the mouth by altering th... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
Hows your digestion?: This sounds like geographic tongue but i dont like the swelling or the color. Yellow coloration is usually a digestive problem possibly weakened gall ... Read More
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Dentistry 52 years experience
Blood clot gone: You probably have lost the blood clot ..Take a wet tea bag and place it over the extraction site keep it there for at least an hour
avoid brushing or... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Dentistry 52 years experience
See below: Did you do something ie bite your tongue, get a piercing? Usually this is the result of an in jury or an irritation . Have your dentist take a look.
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Sep 26, 2013
I highly recommend Dr Zeines and thank you for your contributions to HealthTap.
Mar 30, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
May 2, 2013
Excellent doctor. I recommend him highly.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have gotten sicker. Im sure I have lupus as ive been sick for 14 years now. Checkout my profile if you like..thanks
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I get coldsores on my nose and started to get them on my eyelids! Will be seeing my doctor asap, thankyou, faye
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I started 7 hours a week at the gym in August and have lost 12 lbs. CT/MRI and CEA in Oct. were excellent.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Bridgeport University
Graduated 1982MD
Medical/Graduate school
NYU college of Dentistry
Graduated 1970MD
Medical/Graduate school
Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship
Graduated 1982MD
Awards
Top Dentist, First Place, New York - Winter
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Publications
"Healthy Mouth. Health Body"
"Your Tongue Never Lies"
"Living A Longer Life_Naturally"
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