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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
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219 Answers
23 Agrees
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 53 years experience
Absolutely!!!: cosmetic dentistry has helped many people with chipped broken or discolored teeth to have great smiles ! Twisted teeth can look like their straight. ... Read More
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Yes: You will not get a great deal of whitening but your gums will feel great.! this is an old method to reduce gum disease.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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See below : This could be a thrush or candida infection. Get a full glass of water in the morning and spit in it before you do anything. Check every 15 min if you... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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See below: Bleeding gums means you have an infection in your mouth. Aside from a mouth infection you have many other symptoms you need to see a physician. For ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Probably: Why are you taking this? This has nothing to do with pain medication. I would call your dentist as see if he can give you different medicationyou migh... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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See below: If this occurs in a child and is not the normal tooth loss but from trauma their could be a problem. If this is in an adult then jaw development is ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Romoving a tooth: What this means is that the tooth is extracted or removed from your jawbone.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Depends upon how big: These normally cost between 175-225.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes: The ear and tight jaw could be the begining of swelling while the bitter taste can be the result of an infection since you haven't mentioned pain i wo... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Crooked teeth: Teeth should line up in a even line going around the arch of the teeth when a tooth is tilted of out of alignment we refer to the arch as having crook... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Yes to both: The dropping wqas due to the anesthetic and the shaking is due to the Epinephrine in the anesthesia. I prefer to use Carbocaine without Epinephrine un... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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you mean extraction: If your talking about extractions , its an orthodontic that requires the removal of teeth usually premolars and moving the remaining teeth back into ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No: Cavities always make teeth look worse because they are an infection in the tooth and the bacteria are in the process of destroying your tooth...Get t... Read More
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Don't worry: Everyone is different your sons adult teeth will probably erupt late as well but remember everyone has there own timetable. With in a few months of "... Read More
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Yes: You should have returned to your dentist after the first day of discomfort.
The filling is probably on the nerve which can be very painful. If that ... Read More
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Where???: It this your entire lip or just the upper or lower lip or just some portion, is there pain or discoloration...When does this happen , how long does i... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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See below: Are they bleeding? Mouth breathing is never good because it drys out your mouth. Saliva is the protector of teeth and gums. The best thing you can do... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
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Depends: You might not have any symptoms. That being said a sinus infection , pain in the tooth root tip area and sinus pain are some of the symptoms you coul... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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You can't: I don't think you can... This is one of the side effects ask your physician if the dosage can be lowered or if a different drug can be used.
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Good question: No.. A laser can clean out some of the infected tissue but the root still has to be cleaned out mechanically and then filled.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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See below: The following supplements should be taken:
lysine – 500mg, 3x/day vitamin c – 500mg 6x/day vitamin b-complex – take a high stress formula at least 10... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Place: Place a few drops of oil or oregano on your toothbrush when brushing.
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Dentistry 53 years experience
Sprinkle: Sprinkle ground flaxseed on cereal or in smoothies, or choose breakfast cereal that contains flaxseed.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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TMJ: You need to see a dentist and have him or her check your tempromandibular joint. An x ray may not see anything because this may not be a bone problem... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Check: Check the color of your tongue, a healthy tongue is pink, any other color needs supplementation.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Not good: Sound like you have a TMJ problem ..This means that the tempromandibular joint is not in its proper position...You need to have a dentist do an exam ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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See your dentist: This sounds like you have an infection in your mouth go see your dentist.
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See below: If you have a small cavity lasers can be effective in removing tooth decay. Bacteria are dark, the light from the laser is attracted to dark so the ba... Read More
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See below : Go to natdent.Com under info
local tenderness with a small “bump” is usually the first sign of a cold sore. This can turn into a blister with incre... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If the cancer spreads it can become a problem in other organs and prevent them from normal function....Do you have cancer and are you being treated? ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Usually dehydration shows up as a dry red tongue...This whitness could be a yeast infection of a toxic conditioon. Tongues can trun white when the bod... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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NO: Cancer is not an infectious disease. Rather its a change in tissue reproduction...Kissing should not have an effect on any type of cancertransmission... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
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Not really: Use a mix of 1/4 clove, 1/4 oreganeo and 1/2 olive oil that will help you mouth.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Don't know: It could be a canker sore or some other other benign problem. It should go away in a few days to a week if it doesn't see your dentist.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Not sure: Do you mean you were brushing all the time or just after eating? If just after eating fine they certainly will get lighter
if you mean constant the... Read More
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Whats: What's the cost? Why an implant rather then another treatment such as a bridge.
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Not much: Teething should not bring a temperature higher then 101-102, .
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Mouth sores could cover many different
things. You should see your dentist find out just what is going on and then talk about treatment.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Don't: Don't use the salt-shaker! use saltless herb seasoning mixes instead.
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See below: Each TMJ actually has two joints, which allows it to rotate and to translate (slide). With use, it is common to see wear of both the bone and cartilag... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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See below: That "fleshy thing" is probably some gum tissue that is overgrown at the extraction site. If sutures were placed, some of them could have loosened ca... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: This could be due to more teeth coming in. But it could also be due to parasites. Many kids grind their teeth when parasites are present....Parasites ... Read More
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Sometimes: This color change sounds like the result of your gum tissue bleeding with the blood remaining around the base of the temporary crown. This can occur i... Read More
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Not sure: Thast it disappears is better then if it didn't. Does it hurt? Do you do or have anything that can irritate your mouth such as a rough filling of som... Read More
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Don't know: You should call your dentist and have him let you get in contact with the lab that made the restorationfor more information.
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It depends: It depends on what the dr charges for various restorations. Usually the porcelain to high noble metal is the most expensive..
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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See berlow: Yellow mucus is a sign of infection mucus should be clear the bad breath can either from infections in your mouth or from your stomach. If you are no... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Not a good sign: White tongue usually means your body is toxic
you other symptoms seem to confirm this. Get to your dr now.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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See below: I don't think you are peeing blood from a tooth infection suggest you see a physician now
this should be looked at immediatly!
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Get an examination: I agree with the answers you have gotten...This is an area where the tissue usually heals quickly...Since this has been going on for some time i would... Read More
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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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