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Practiced dentistry over 25 years, Jacksonville, Florida. Nominated Top Dentists Jacksonville Magazine 2012, 2013. Biological Science degree, Cum Laude honors, U. of CA, Irvine, Doctorate in Dental surgery, McGill University, GPR, U. of Florida. Practice limited to cosmetic, implant, & sedation dentistry. IV certification in Florida.
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Dentistry
Dentistry - Cosmetic
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rod Zimmermananswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
OTC: Over the counter bleaching products found in retail store or through the internet can be less expensive.
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Prevent tooth decay: Bacteria metabolize sugar to form byproduct of acid which can dissolve the mineral component of your tooth (tooth decay process). Xylitol is a substit... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Varies: To whiten your teeth more requires one to have the whitening product for longer period of time in contact with your teeth.
Side effect is usually se... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: The force of impact will determine if porcelain veneers hold up. Accidental mouth injury that can fracture teeth can also fracture porcelain veneers.... Read More
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Diet: Eating food and drinking items that are non-acidic (water) can maintain saliva ph at 7 or greater.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Holes in teeth caused by bacteria producing acid known as a cavity increase in size and can lead to tooth loss.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Cosmetic dentistry creates beautiful smiles. Techniques may include porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns, bonding, whitening, braces, laser gum plasty ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Varies: The answer is based on patient's ability to tolerate a removable partial. Partials may irritate underlying soft tissue as patient chew with them. In ... Read More
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OTC remedies do work: Home care using mouthwash, toothpaste, brushing, flossing, and visits to the dentists are all ways to reverse gingivitis.
However, if gingivitis bec... Read More
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A member asked:
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Kor whitening: This whitening technique is a combination of tray whitening and power bleaching which achieves very effective results.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No: Flossing is to remove plaque between your teeth to help prevent gum disease. To whiten your teeth, one must have an active ingredient found in white... Read More
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None: Whitening teeth is a process, and also is a maintenance for life. It likes tanning your skin, over time the tan fades and so does the whitening.
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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No: Artificial sweeteners are approved by the fda. There are used to make the product taste better, and hence will be more likely to brush their teeth.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Decreased salivary flow can lead to dry mouth.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Tetracyline if given early as teeth are developing can result with severely discolored teeth.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Home care, diet: Excellent home care which includes toothbrushing, flossing, and water pik. In addition, a healthy diet with plenty of water will promote good oral he... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Clenching : Stress has been known to cause patient to grind or clench their teeth at night. Use of a bite guard, fabricated by a dentist, can prevent harmful for... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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No: There are patients considered not a good candidate for dental implants. Patients with immunosuppressive diseases, patients with history of head and ne... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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No: Patients in general who fear going to a dentist is usually a result of a bad childhood experience, and not for cosmetic reasons. Modern dentistry has... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Mineral breakdown: The tooth is composed a mineral componet (hydroxyapetite) and organic component (collagen). When acid comes in contact with the tooth, the tooth brea... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Not always necessary: Can monitor as an alternative. Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to possible infection, and/or cyst formation in the future.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The best mouth guard is professional, in which the dentist takes impressions and a bite to fabricate the guard. The otc mouthguard are not customized ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 39 years experience
Good ideal!: The best person to advise you on s your cosmetic dental needs is a dentist who is skilled in performing cosmetic dental procedures. With a through ex... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Brush & floss: Modes to improve hygiene include brushing teeth, flossing teeth, using a water pik.
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Dentistry 39 years experience
Implant best : Replacing a missing tooth is best replaced with a dental implant. A fixed bridge results in damaging healthy teeth on either side of missing tooth. Al... Read More
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A 92-year-old member asked:
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Fluoride toothpaste: It would advisable to use an electric toothbrush in patients who have difficulty using a manual toothbrush.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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You will be okay: This quantity is not sufficient to warrant an evaluation. Take plenty of water to dilute the ingested toothpaste.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Inadequate bone: Bone grafts are indicated where there is inadequate bone volume to place a dental implant.
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Clinical picture: Tissues appear healhy based on texture, and color. Also radiographs may show increase in bone regeneration.
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Yes, Yes, No: More specifically, it is time the active product (peroxide) in the toothpaste that is in direct contact with your teeth that whitens your teeth.
Y... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
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Metal or porcelain: The fixed bridge can be a porcelain fused to metal in which case the supporting teeth are covered by underlying metal, or can be complete porcelain co... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rod Zimmermananswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
No: Local anesthetic is not required to whiten your teeth. However, with power bleaching therapy, some patients may be tooth sensitive to tolerate whiten... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rod Zimmermananswered
Dentistry 39 years experience
Yes: Whitening products, including whitening pens, contain the active ingredient to whiten your teeth. However, to get best results the gel needs to remain... Read More
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Yes: Dental implants can be placed in immediately at time of extraction in selective cases, or placed later. However, there is a window of time to wait, a... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Check it out: Sometime the overlying peridontal tissue pocket closes retaining the infection within the pocket of the gum, and will clinically appear as a small b... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Find a dentist that can offer sedation and is responsive to your fears.
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Does not promote: Dental implants are indicated to replace missing teeth or stabilize a denture. Dental implants do not promote gum disease.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Usually not: Malitol only has a laxative effect if taken in large quantities. It is doubtful that one would swallow large quantities of toothpaste containing malit... Read More
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Many: Signs of false teeth may include difficulty in chewing foods, noticiing movement of the denture during function, teeth in an elderly patient that look... Read More
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Need for evaluation: Patients with loose teeth is usually attributed to periodontal (gum) disease. The bone supporting teeth may be sufficiently lost resulting in your te... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Subjective: Any time cosmetic dentistry is performed to alter shape, size of teeth, the materials used will have to be maintained a lifetime as they can wear, fra... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rod Zimmermananswered
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None: If the dentist anesthetizes you satisfactory, the patient should feel no pain. Patients should only experience a pressure sensation when pulling a to... Read More
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Yes : The crown can last a lifetime. The real question how long will tooth under the crown remain healthy. Most cases for need to replace crowns is recurr... Read More
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Yes: A dentist or prosthodontist (specialist) is well trained to make dentures for you. It is recommended to discuss other options which include to dental ... Read More
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Advise the staff: The dentist, and staff routinely advise patient on proper home care, including instruction for self oral hygiene maintenance of bridgework using a flo... Read More
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TMJ: As one opens their jaw wide, the joint rotates and moves forward, as moves forward it can over the eminence (bump of joint area) making a popping nois... Read More
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Depends on scenerio: Tooth whitening in a clinical setting supervised by a dentist would not result in damage of your dentition. Only side effect may occur, which is sensi... Read More
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Yes : Mac veneers is a brand name by microdental who advertise their product that have used on celebrities. These veneers are no different than conventional... Read More
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Yes: A dentist is a skilled professional that fix teeth. Crowns, porcelain veneers, and array of restorative materials can be used to fix teeth.
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None: I have not read a clinical reseach demonstrating clinical success of 40 plus years. However, research states highly variable demonstrating percentag... Read More
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Dr. Zimmerman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Zimmerman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Collapse of buccal wall after extraction. Perio. did not answer why.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
McGill University Faculty of Dentistry, QC
Graduated 1984MD
Awards
Top dentist 2012, 2013 Jacksonville magazine
Top Cosmetic Dentist, First Place, Florida - Winter
2013
Affiliations
America Dental Association
Florida dental association
Florida Dental Society of Anesthesiology
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