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Vela Dental Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
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Dentistry
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United States: Texas
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
79 Answers
210 Agrees
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See your dentist: See your dentist for an accurate diagnosis. Also zilactin is a great over-the-counter medication found at drugstores that offers temporary relief and... Read More
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A member asked:
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Sore tongue: Pregnancy can make the mouth and tongue very sensitive to bacteria/fungi. Make sure you are scraping your tongue from the back to front with a tongue... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Healing from surgery: It depends on your overall health. If you are a healthy individual with no other health problems it takes 2 days usually before you are able to move ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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See an ENT: It is more likely a coincidence that your ear is infected after you recently had oral surgery. I would make an appointment with an ear, nose, throat (... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See a dentist: See a dentist asap for an evaluation. The cold should be getting better by the time you get to see the dentist. They may be able to solve your proble... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Go to the dentist: Natural remedies do not fix any tooth problems.
That is why dentists exist. You need to go to the dentist to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Go to a psychiatrist: Get a diagnosis that is accurate. Maybe you had ADHD or something that is very treatable. DON’T GIVE UP!
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 15 years experience
Ignore: If you are too tired to brush eat a piece of cheese before bedtime to stop bacteria in your teeth.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Antibiotics: Usually by now the infection is healed if you completed your dental work. You should contact your doctor to make sure you don't need more treatment.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See your dentist: It sounds like you could have a possible infection. Only a physical examination by a dentist can tell you this for sure. See a dentist immediately. Do... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 15 years experience
Dental surgery: You can eat a soft diet so choose a sushi that does not require a lot of chewing. In my opinion sushi is a healthy thing to eat because of the omega ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 15 years experience
Whitening: Yes. Drinking clear liquids after whitening should not harm your teeth or affect the whitening procedure.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Wisdom teeth post op: Initially ice packs. Two bags filled with ice, or ice packs should be applied to the sides of the face. The ice packs should be left on continuously w... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
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Fever: Normally you are prescribed antibiotics for a fever. If they are not working you may need to see your doctor to evaluate the scenario accurately.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Ignore: Don't stick anything in your cavity! see your dentist asap!
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Babies' tongues: Babies are developing the muscles they use for everything so sometimes they lack good control of the tongue muscle and it will hang out after feeding.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Toothpaste: The best way is to use a toothpaste that increases the strength of your enamel, such as sensodyne pronamel.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Oral Thrush: I would wait until the thrush is gone to have as accurate of a test as possible.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Diastema: This is what we call a diastema. You have multiple options. I recommend braces for the first treatment option so that teeth are not damaged from being... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See dentist ASAP: This needs to be investigated by a professional. Make a dentist appointment asap. Don't let this go without having a dentist see it. Tongue lesions or... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Eating after surgery: You can eat now whatever you are able to that doesn't cause discomfort but I would avoid small seeds, chips, popcorn or nuts that could get lodged in ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See your dentist: It sounds like you could have a possible infection. Only a physical examination by a dentist can tell you this for sure. See a dentist immediately. Do... Read More
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540 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See your dentist: See your dentist for an accurate diagnosis. Also zilactin is a great over-the-counter medication found at drugstores that offers temporary relief and... Read More
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540 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See an oral surgeon: You need to see a dentist. Don't neglect your oral health and your body's health because you don't have insurance. Many people do not have insurance. ... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See your dentist: You can place anbesol on the sore area under the denture while you wear it. I would recommend seeing your dentist and asking for a prescription of mag... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See your dentist : You need to have this evaluated if it is different than what you normally see in the morning on your tongue.If you don't scrape your tongue well or br... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Earache: If there is any blood or pus in your ear or have dizzy spells or swelling, go immediately because these could be signs of a severe infection
home r... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Tooth infection: From my experience it usually takes about 48 hours after the first dosage until the tooth pain starts to diminish noticeably. This could vary dependin... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Wisdom teeth: You can eat ice cream the same day because after extractions you are allowed to be on a soft diet immediately. Ice cream will help also with the pain ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Yes: Yes you can, let the general dentist know what your preferences are before setting up the surgery appointment. You may need to see a specialized denti... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Tooth pain: You need to see your dentist for all the options, but usually you are looking at either having an extraction or a root canal and a crown. The root can... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See a dentist: See a dentist for an evaluation. They may be able to solve your problem or they will know who to refer you to. You may have more than one problem.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Suction: Sometimes the suction can make a blood blister if left in the same spot for a while. These are harmless and will go away in a couple days. If it is no... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
CareCredit: Many dentists will take carecredit. It is a credit card you can use at the dentist or other doctor's offices that allows you to make payments. Find a ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Ignore: Do not snack frequently throughout the day. Have specific snack times and make sure to brush after.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
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Flossing: Flossing is a life-changing habit that may prevent tooth loss. Do it daily.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Baby dentures : Babies begin growing teeth from 6 months to a year. They do not need any dentures. If your baby isn't growing teeth you need to take him or her to a... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Dentures: No. A denture's teeth cannot be moved by a retainer nor will a retainer fit on top of your denture.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Sore tongue: This needs to be investigated by a professional. Make a dentist appointment asap. Don't let this go without having a dentist see it. Tongue lesions ca... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Home remedy: If there is any blood or pus in your ear or have dizzy spells or swelling, go immediately because these could be signs of a severe infection
home r... Read More
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A 56-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Tongue cancer: I am unable to open the picture to see it larger and from what i can tell it looks advanced but only a dentist in person with a close up view under go... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What to do if i had a fight and my front right tooth (upper) was pushed back now will it heal as is?
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Go to a dentist: You need a professional to take a radiograph (x-ray) and assess the damage.
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
See an Optometrist: This could be an eye-related problem. I would also see an optometrist to rule that out. They perform tests that dentists don't.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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You: You need professional help for any eating disorder. This is a serious condition. Be safe!
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Gonorrhea: Yes. They need to have a follow up test to make sure that the infection is gone.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Flush out: If you were given a irrigation syringe you can fill it with water and gently flush out the area of food. If not you can go back to the doctor (there ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 15 years experience
Cavity : Cavities usually do not cause gum pain unless they are already into the nerve which would be a very bad cavity. I would try to see a dentist to get x-... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Not recommended: Some antibiotics require food to be eaten when you take them. Start your fast over when you don't need antibiotics. It's safer and will be more effect... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amber Patelanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Extractions of 3rds: Yes. It is possible but not every general dentist does that procedure. I do it at my office under local anesthesia.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 15 years experience
Go to your doctor: It usually is not the case. I would go to your doctor ASAP and get a check up. It might be a virus going around also. Wash your hands often as possibl... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 30, 2014
Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Mar 21, 2015
Great Dentist!!
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Aug 6, 2016
She's the best in town. Her staff is very knowledgable and professional. Dr Patel is the only dentist I will ever use. Her knowledge and expertise makes visiting the dentist all the more enjoyable.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Pl wd u lik to giv me detail,or which one shuld b better process
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Thanks for your quick reply! TY ok I didn't think it was that serious... No urgent care :( Emerg Ty
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) we already went to emergency dentist. thanks for the help!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, TX
Graduated 2008MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, TX
Graduated 2008MD
Awards
Health Tap Winter Competition Top Doctor (HONORABLE MENTION)
Health Tap Summer top dentist 2013
Top Dentist, Third Place, Texas - Winter
2013
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