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Salinas, CA
Blanco Circle Dental Care
Salinas, CA
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(FICOI) Fellow International Congress of Oral Implantologists
(MaCSD) Master, College of Sedation in Dentistry
Distinguished Mentor to dentists, Center for Restorative Excellence
Expert consultant to the Dental Board of California
Conscious sedation evaluator for the dental board
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Dentistry
Languages spoken
Hungarian
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22 Agrees
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 48 years experience
No: Crowning her baby teeth will not bother her or prevent normal eating. What is not normal is why does she needs this? It is not normal for a child of 3... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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No: Saccharine has a long history. It is not suspected of causing any tooth or gum problems.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Will be ok: Expect the bottom teeth to come in as they would without the pacifier. The bite can be corrected later. Using the pacifier is self correcting. Peer pr... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Not worth it: Possibly depending the cause of the ulcers. The negative side-effects outweigh the potential benefits. The most likely cause is cancer sores. No matte... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Need more info: This is like saying my chair is broken, how can i fix it. It depends on the problem. Like gluing anything, the more surface area that touches the bett... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Lots of reasons: For some people it is built in neurologically, others it is a symptom of a disease. Some do it because of stress, some because their teeth don't fit t... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Cover it: Depending on how bad it is, veneers may be needed. Sometimes you can make it better with tray whitening for a long time, or bonding.
Any adult can ge... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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No: No, most likely you got a little alcohol. That is not going to be a problem. If you drank heavily every day, that would be a problem. The other most l... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Not really: Not normal. Swelling might be affecting it. Another possibility is a change in the height of your teeth ie. The distance from your chin to your nose. ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Not likely: The infection will almost always stay on the same side. There is tissue to prevent drainage from going to the other side.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Usually not done: Typically we will do elective treatment in the second trimester. Since you are past that we usually wait until delivery unless there is an emergency.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Pierced? You should be fine. If it is a bar-bell use plastic ends. The metal ends break teeth.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Take it easy: Ice packs to reduce swelling. Antiinflammatories for pain and swelling. Gauze to bite on to stop bleeding. Follow the instructions you will be given.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Pus: Metallic taste is most often associated with pus. Look for a source. Your gums, teeth, throat, tonsils, and sinuses are common causes.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Not normal: You should not still be in pain. You have some kind of complication. Go back to your surgeon.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Probably normal: More than likely circumvallate papillae, large bumps on the tongue that are normal. (top line of the picture).
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Do something with it: Dental infections have been associated with lower birth weight babies. You really do need to address this because even without the pregnancy the tooth... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Benedryl and Advil (ibuprofen): I don't see that every day, but as long as you are not having an allergic reaction, you can take benedryl and otc pain med like advil (ibuprofen). It ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Opposite of normal: Ideally your upper and lower teeth relate to each other in a certain way. For example your front upper teeth overlap the front lower teeth. A crossbit... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Abcess: It sounds like you are describing a dental abcess. A tooth or gum abcess can come to the surface and drain like a pimple. The draining helps prevent p... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Normal: I am not sure what shrinking nerve is but orthodontics makes your teeth sore. You will find them more sore after an adjustment and gradually get bette... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Different tooth?: The tooth filled may not be the one that is sensitive. You may have something going on the same general area.
New fillings can still be sensitive.... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Things can be done: Fluoride stain (fluorosis) does no go away. It makes the teeth look grey and like granite. Sometimes a nice improvement can be made with whitening tra... Read More
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A female asked:
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Yes: Yes, most likely it will be enough time. Plan ahead. It is a popular time to get that done.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Yes, but: Yes, but longer than that you should seek help to speed the process. Rinse with salt water, 1/2 teaspoon to a warm glass of water to help clean the ar... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Depends: Depends on why they failed. For the most part if you heal a broken bone, you can heal a graft. Is it the technique? Are you doing something? Meds? Hea... Read More
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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Probably not: My opinion is that it should be a continuation of the surgical procedure and covered. Your medical insurance company will likely fight it under the de... Read More
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A male asked:
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Get it smoothed: It might after too long a period. Have the dentist that put it on should smooth it. It is quick, requires no anesthesia, and should cost nothing. In t... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Not a problem: Sounds like a good idea as a reward for taking care of your teeth. Encourage your girlfriend to do the same.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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It should be fine: Avoid anything that would stain your white t-shirt, like red sauce, red wine etc. I think boiled goose would be fine, even though I have never heard o... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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No: I have seen no study linking Fluoride to cancer. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral like calcium. Like other minerals taken in excess it is tox... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Cold sensitivity: Some people have complained about tooth sensitivity to cold. There is always the possibility of allergy.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Allergy: Possibly allergy to the mouthguard material.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Call : Call your local poison control center. Tell them what mouthwash and how much. Keep the phone number handy for the future.
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Gums or bone: Gingivitis is just in the gums. Periodontitis is an infection of the gums and bone supporting the teeth.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Pus: Pus has a metallic taste to a lot of people.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Should not: They don't need to. Even if there is an infection present you can get topical anesthetic or local anesthetic. If you are not comfortable let them know... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Remove all decay: Without knowing specifics, in general remove all decay, create some artificial retention if necessary, and bond the filling to the tooth if possible.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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It happens: It is common but doesn't need to happen with good home care. Likely they will shrink up with professional care and your good home care.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Bite?: My best guess is trauma from your bite. Next best is allergy, finally something to biopsy. Check with your doctor for a diagnosis.
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A 57-year-old male asked:
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Not needed: Getting the Hepatitis B Vaccine is a good idea, but isn't needed for your dental procedures. You are unlikely to get hepatitis or any other infection ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Dentist: Start with a dentist. A simple dental cray should tell if there is something in the bone. If not they will recommend an appropriate specialist.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Probably normal: Sounds about right. If you think things are getting worse rather than improving go back to the dentist.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Should be OK: I can't tell you that you will not get a dry socket smoking or not. If you are comfortable and not bleeding, you should be able to smoke.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Decay prone: I can't explain why you like to dry your mouth, but i can tell you that a dry mouth makes it easier to get decay. Your saliva is your first defense ag... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Bagels!: I like frozen cocktail bagels. The cold numbs the gums, the hard bread helps push the teeth out, and the kids seem to like working on it.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Should not be a prob: It is not unusual for a tooth to be sore for a few weeks. If a piece of the composite broke off it will have no negative effect on you or the baby. It... Read More
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Stain: About the only negative thing that might happen is staining your teeth and that can be polished off.
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It is common: I assume you now have dentures. Things are now very different in your mouth than they were with real teeth. Biting your cheek and/or your tongue are v... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Brush: Brush it/them with your toothbrush after brushing your teeth. For a really good cleaning you can boil or steam it if it will tolerate it. If this is a... Read More
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Mar 11, 2014
Dr Klugman has a vast fund of knowledge that allows for effectively contributing to this online community of health.
Nov 6, 2013
I have known Dr. Klugman for many decades. He is a fine dentist.
Mar 20, 2015
Great Doc!!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! now i give my patient stop aspirin for 5 days before 1st appointment.should i give aspirin for few day then stop again before 2nd appointmen
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Thanks for your quick reply! I had been to a dentist she said, it is because of biting in the night, it changes its shape on a daily basis after irritation.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! This was the best answer I have yet received! Very precise and very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Washington University
Graduated 1975MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Salinas, CA - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Salinas, CA - Winter
2013
Top Dentist, First Place, Salinas, CA - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Dental Assoociation
California Dental Association
Monterey Bay Dental Society
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