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Dr. Saleh Elahwal is an analytical, compassionate dentist treating patients in Brooklyn and Greater New York City. He strives to find solutions for her patients no matter their financial situation, and applies his sense of humor and personable demeanor to make patients feel as though they are visiting a friend. Originally from Cairo, Dr. Elahwal began his medical education at Cairo University. He then travelled to New York to further his dental education, where he completed a two-year residency. Dr. Elahwal has received special training in placing implants, treating sleep apnea and Temporo-Mandibular Joint issues, and in forensic dentistry, for which he holds a diploma from the American Board of Forensic Dentistry. Patients visiting his office can receive general dental consultations, cleanings, extractions, and crowns and dentures. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Elahwal serves as president of the Arab American Human Rights Association. In his free time, he enjoys travel, exploring new authentic foods, and spending time with his family.
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.
Endodontics
Languages spoken
Arabic
Doctor Q&A
142 Answers
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Saleh Elahwalanswered
Endodontics 37 years experience
Eating moldcheese: You may be able to prevent two of the most common diseases of modern civilization, tooth decay (caries) and periodontal (gum) disease, simply by impro... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Cyanosis????: How is her/his breathing . Is there any other symptoms like headache, chest pain or any other symptoms. Is she/he taking any medications right now.Di... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Thick saliva: Is that a recent situation or you have been going through this situation for a while? Have you ever been diagnosed with sleep apnea ? And if it is som... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Gum swelling: Try gargling with 3% hydrogen peroxide and warm water .Avoid alcohol and hot and spicy food for now also easy on smoking if you are a smoker.And i rec... Read More
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A member asked:
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Burned tongue: Orajel could be used anywhere in the mouth .But it is only temporary till you see your dentist for the proper diagnosis and treatment .The prolonged u... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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After: After pulling out the tooth. It is vital to follow instructions given to you by the oral surgeon.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Finish medicine: Just have in mind that you have to finish the entire course of antibiotic to avoid creating a new strand of micro organisms resistant to Amoxicillin ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Normal : It is normal . They call them circumvalliate papillae . They may be prominent in your situation . Nothing to worry about , .
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Normal: Prilosec (omeprazole is a drug prescribed to deal with git ulcers and acid re-flux. Like many drugs, taking that medicine could be accompanied with so... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Implants: I would recommend if you pay your dentist a visit and ask him to take an x ray and examine the implant site . If everything looks fine . It is ok to ... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Root canal treatment: Doing root canal to a tooth by opening a hole in a crown definitely well compromise the well fare of the bridge to a certain degree . It depends on h... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Taste buds : They are taste buds or circumvalliate papillae
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Go to ENT: Do you have fever, fatigue? Could be viral pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and mononucleosis.Or others things .Check for signs of mono (mono spot test) and ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Root canal traetment: Having a temporary filling after a root canal treatment is not going to stop you from having a glass of wine .Just be careful not to loose the tempora... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Gargle with warm sal: Gargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort:
gargle at least once each hour with 1 tsp (5 g) of salt dissolved in 8 fl... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Mouth ulcers: How long you have been having this ulcer and where in the mouth , tongue, lip floor of the mouth , palate or gums.I advise you to get a checkup . Ulc... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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TOOTH BRUSH AND COLD: Recent studies had proved that it is unnecessary to toss tooth brushes if a person is suffering from strep throat or cold. You only get rid of them i... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Growing gum: What you have could be what we call pericoronitis or the inflammation of the gum tissue around the coronal portion of the partially impacted third mol... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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White spots on gums: How long they have been there .Are they painful . Can you scrape it or not .Please be checked by a dentist who deals with oral medicine or even a regu... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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It varies: It depends on the situation . I.E the degree of impaction if the teeth are impacted and so on.. There is no specific time really sit for the procedure... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Other way around : I think it is the other way around ..Some of our teeth are very close to the floor of the sinuses ..Where the bone there is very thin .. When there i... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Sore throat: Apparently you have some viral or bacterial infection or tonsillitis . Get yourself checked by your primary care dr. For the proper diagnosis.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Normal : It is common . Sometimes after a person gets cleaning to remove tartar from around teeth . They become little sensitive for few days and they go back ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Headaches: I think you should be evaluated for ;possible TMJ disorders.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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A metallic taste : Common conditions that can cause this situation include but not limited to ..Dehydration, dry mouth, smoking. Or infections .. Like common cold, flu... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No: Pulling out one tooth or several ones is the same under anesthesia . Post operative discomfort is the same but instead of being in one spot is goin... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
No : Extracting wisdome teeth is like any other dental procedure performed or done under anesthesia . Oral surgeons are trained for the procedure and the... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Sleep apnea: You might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea . You need sleep study done by a sleep disorders physician.
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A female asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Yes : Splint and physical therapy are part of the treatment not all the treatment . You should have a full and detailed examination for full assessment if t... Read More
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A female asked:
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TMJ disorders: Even though you were 100% healthy or headache free before you had the root canal done .. Your symptoms somehow not related to root canal treatment . Y... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Yes: Chlorhexidine gluconate mouth rinse or Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) is a mouth rinse prescribed to be use for mouth rinsing twice a day . You cou... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Tmj disorders : Apparently you are suffering from TMJ disorders . You might be a bruxer or you are grinding your teeth while asleep or you are a clincher . Get your ... Read More
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Laminates: Ceramic laminates are highly indicated in situations like that for the front teeth . Also zirconia crowns for the back ones . That it after careful e... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Dentist could prescribe antibiotics to his patients . Cephalexin is one of them . So the answer is yes.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Stay away : Mumps is a highly contagious disease . A person who is infected with mumps will feel tired and pain in the jaws due to the swelling of the salivary gl... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Directions : I think you are flossing vigorously . In your next periodic recall dental cleaning ask the hygienist for the proper way to floss.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Orthodontia: Your teeth situation could be resolved via any options of orthodontia . Fixed or removable appliances.. Invisalign or braces . Please discuss all opti... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Yes: A licesend dentist could prescribe pain killers to his/her patients
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Yes: Some patients desire to be asleep while under dental treatment procedures . A dentist could sedate them using oral medications or sweet gas or even i... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Dysgeusia : There are many reasons for changing the sense of taste in the mouth . It could be due to using antihistamine or antibiotics medications . Also it c... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Stop using it: When you have allergy towards anything you should avoid using it . Please consult with your dentist to see which tooth paste is appropriate for your ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Is it generalized: You have mentioned sensitivity to hot and cold . Is it generalized or localized? Like is it only one tooth or all around .? The approach to the proble... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Candida or!??: It could be candidiasis , pemphigus vulgaris , pemphigoid or acute herpatic gingivostomatitis .. Do you have fever ,headache and malaise .. Please ge... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Halitosis : Halitosis or bad breath could be the results of various factors .. It ranges from just the presence of the biofilm or dental plaque to systemic diseas... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
It depends: Replacing missing teeth after extractions depends on a lot of factors . Please get a checkup and your dentist will definitely discuss all options with... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Go to a dentist: From what you are describing . You might be having a tooth infection and the lump under your jaw is a lymph node .. Also you might be having a partia... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Infection: You are probably having a tooth infection and manifested itself in a fistula .Taking Amoxicillin as you are doing now will make the infection goes awa... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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It could be: Some blood thinner except Aspirin could lead to vit d deficiency and bone thinning .. Teeth are surrounded by thin bone . So there is a chance of some... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
TMJ DISORDERS: Tmj disorders includes varieties of symptoms.Pain around the ears one of those symptoms .
It could be caused due to macro or micro trauma. Grinding t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Endodontics 37 years experience
Gargle with listerin: For best results, drink a hot tea infused with ginger and a touch of honey. Sip slowly, gently clearing your throat with each sip. This will help open... Read More
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Mar 17, 2013
Dr. Saleh Elahwal is a caring ,knowledgable and dedicated professional .I Iendorse this doctor.
Mar 21, 2015
Great Doc!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Elahwal is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I am having my mother take me to the er. The pain has increased and is in the gum, tooth and nerves. I have no insurance and no dentist.
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Im light skinned, and they have been there for a while. I just want to it to leave so my the corners can look Clean.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks for answering my question. I don't have any other symptoms.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
NYU
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
nyu
Completed 1989
Awards
Top Dentist, Second Place, Manhattan Region - Spring
2014
Top Endodontist, First Place, New York - Spring
2017
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Academy of Sleep Dental Medicine
Member- American Academy of General Dentistry
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