Dr. Debra Rosenblatt

Dentistry 40 years experience

Bleaching first: See your dentist for an evaluation. Depending on the extent of the fluorosis and your comfort level a variety of treatments exist. If possible, I wo... Read More

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A 25-year-old member asked:

I get canker sores often. what is causing this?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Contact dentist: The most likely factor may be stress or spicy foods. See your dentist, if it is problematic, have the dentist use the laser to initiate faster healing... Read More

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A 57-year-old female asked:

I have a broken bicuspid and i lost half of it. now there is pain and swelling. i am taking antibiotics and pain medications. can the tooth be saved with a root canal and cap?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See dentist ASAP: This is hard to say without a clinical and radiographic examination. See your dentist ASAP. The dentist needs to examine the area and see if the toot... Read More

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A member asked:

Do doctors see a lot of patients with oropharyngeal cancer?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Oral cancer screen: There are definite risk factors associated with oral cancer. Have your dentist do a screen to evaluate for oral cancer on an annual basis, many insura... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

How i get rid of a bad tooth ache before gpoing to a dentist?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See DDS ASAP: Depending on the reason for the toothache, need more information. Is this related to decay or trauma? Is this a periodontal issue? You may be able to ... Read More

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A member asked:

Stained teeth from tea? i think i have very slightly stained teeth from drinking tea every day, and am wondering if those home whitening strips would be enough to fix this?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Professional whiten: Do not waste your hard earned money on white strips. You need professional whitening which consists of a custom tray that would only fit your mouth an... Read More

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A member asked:

How can you get cavities after getting dental sealants? my daughter had dental sealants done at her last dentist visit, and this time we've been told she has a cavity in one of the same teeth that the sealant was applied to. how is that possible? was the

Dentistry 40 years experience

Do a comp/seal: There are many variables. Where is the area of decay? The sealant protects the biting surface only. You need to use dental floss on a regular basis... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

Do whitening strips really work if you want to see significant improvement in your teeths' color?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Professional bleach: No. Have your dentist do a professional bleaching for optimum results. A combination of take home trays in conjunction with in office bleaching leads ... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Is it safe to keep a partial denture in the mouth all the time?

Dentistry 40 years experience

No-remove for sleep: A partial denture is to be removed at night to allow the tiisues to breathe and to prevent any aspiration to occur. If possible, you may discuss with... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Why is my gum swelling around one tooth after root canal?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Contact DDS: There are many variables- see your dentist. There may be an infection evident and antibiotic therapy is needed. The area may be sore from the rubber d... Read More

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A member asked:

I have a bony lump on the back part of my hard palate on the left. sometimes painful when pressed. covered with soft-palate. small white tip?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Contact your dentist: See your dentist to ascertain if this is related to your dentition or gingiva. If the dentist finds that all is sound dentally, you may be referred t... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

My daughter is 8yrs old & her teeth on the bottom r not loose at all &the new ones are fully in. is she too young to be put under to have them pulled?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Check with dentist: Check with your dentist, have the dentist take an x-ray to see how much root is left on the primary teeth. An orthodontic consultation may be advised... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Broke a tooth to the gum line. how will the dentist remove it?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Implant discussion: The dentist is qualified to remove your tooth, more important, how are you going to restore the area? Prior to the extraction, discuss with the dentis... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Braces for an openbite and tmj, would this work?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Oral surgeon consult: Need to confer with an oral surgeon in addition to an orthodontist. Many times, orthognathic surgery is needed in conjunction with an open bite, depe... Read More

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A 54-year-old male asked:

Average coast of 4 unit pfm dental bridge is from $3000 to $5000. wondering why.does the lab charge that high to make the bridge material.?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Implant consult: If possible, check with your dentist to have implant supported crowns and single crowns for the other teeth if needed. In the long run, this is more c... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

My question is regarding my broken tooth .. my whole mouth started hurting tonight & i fear its infected ? are the antibiotics not working ?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See dentist ASAP: See your dentist. Through a through radiographic and clinical examination, the dentist can address your problem. Antibiotics help mask the problem a... Read More

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A member asked:

My 7 year old has a cavity in upper 6 yr molar that dentist is recommending a root canal. why not just pull the tooth i am worried that a root canal will be too traumatic for a 7 year old and i want to know what will it impact if the tooth was just pulle

Dentistry 40 years experience

Save the tooth: The dentist may be recommending an apexification procedure, as it is doubtful that the root is fully formed at age 7. I would definitely look to save... Read More

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A member asked:

Are there any better options for flossing for people with crowded teeth? i have a small mouth, and very crowded molars, and as such, find it very, very difficult to properly floss in the back of my mouth with a traditional flossing method. is there any ki

Dentistry 40 years experience

Use Glide floss: I suggest using a dental floss like Glide, it is more manageable for tight spaces and does not readily fray.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Please tell me if you can whiten veneers/fillings?

Dentistry 40 years experience

No-only teeth: This is the reason for a treatment plan. Teeth can be made whiter with enhanced bleaching. this does not affect any restorations, which do not change... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

What is the main cause of bad breathe? and helpful tips to treat it besides just brushing your teeth

Dentistry 40 years experience

See your dentist: Have an through check with your dentist to rule out decay and periodontal disease. In addition, check to see that your third molars are not creating ... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

What kinds of routine oral hygiene tests should you have done by your dentist?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Speak with dentist: When you visit your dentist, the dentist will perform a clinical and radiographic examination. The dentist will perform an oral cancer screen as part ... Read More

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A 39-year-old male asked:

Can someone have a tmd/tmj issue if there is no noise on the tm joints? dr listened to the joint, no noise.

Dentistry 40 years experience

See oral surgeon: See your dentist or get a referral to an oral surgeon for a definitive diagnosis. Were condyle shots taken open and closed? A nightguard just separate... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

What does it mean when your gums hurt but they are not inflamed?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See dentist: See your dentist for a clinical and radiographic examination. You may need a professional cleaning or there may be something else going on, see your d... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

I have a bad toothache & the wisdom tooth it's decayed and broken which is better to get root canal or extraction? dentist gave me those 2 options

Dentistry 40 years experience

Evaluate all 4: Is the opposing tooth there? Have a complete and through treatment plan. Have the dentist evaluate all the wisdom teeth to ascertain whether they are... Read More

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A 17-year-old female asked:

How to get rid of dental fluorosis? i lost my confidence because of it. hopefully, you can help me. thank you.

Dentistry 40 years experience

Deep bleaching: Need to clinically see to ascertain treatment. You may be able to try a deep bleaching technique first, which is dental supervised to achieve the desi... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I have a severe toothache and can't see my dentist until tuesday, which is the best pain relief, ibuprofen 800mg or naproxen 500mg?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See another dentist: Move up your appointment or see another more available dentist to avoid more severe sequeli over a holiday weekend. Most dentists accomodate emergenci... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Crown was hurting, dr decided to remove wisdom tooth 2 wks later crown hurting again, now he wants to do cleanign before analysing crown?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Second opinion: May or may not be related. Have the dentist x-ray the tooth that has the crown. Perhaps, it may be bite related. If you feel it is necessary, seek a c... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

My left ear feels cloudy as if there is something in it and every time i bite my teeth together my left ear pops i also have a discomfort sometimes ?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Wisdom teeth: May be related to third molar eruption. Have the dentist check if the third molars are coming in correctly or need to be addressed by an oral surgeon.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a random dull pain in my mouth. i believe coming from the top back on the left side. doesn't hurt when i press on it or anything.. not sure if wisdom tooth or could be something else?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Possible third molar: Have the dentist x-ray the third molars to ascertain the eruption pattern and need for treatment and possible referral.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

How do you know if the wisdom teeth stiches came out? what does it feel like?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Contact oral surgeon: If you are concerned, contact the oral surgeon. The dentist may have placed gut sutures, which dissolve over time.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My right side back molar has been hurting, and i've been having really bad migraines on that side as well. i don't have any cavity. help?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Third molars: Go to the dentist and check the status of your third molars. If deemed impacted, the dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon for further evaluation.

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A 40-year-old female asked:

Gum graft done 10 days ago. putty material in roof of mouth moves around when i eat, but won't come out. i don't want to swallow it, what can i do?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See DDS: Go back to DDS or periodontist. The periopak material acts as an oral band-aid while the area heals. The DDS will decide whether the packing needs to ... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

What is a crown build up with pins? what is crown-porc/base metal? finally, what is pre-fab dowel post & core? i need these for two teeth.

Dentistry 40 years experience

Speak with dentist: Speak with your dentist so you know exactly what is being done and possibly billed to your insurance. Pins have generally fallen out of favor due to ... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I'm 15 weeks pregnant my wisdom teeth are hurting and keeps me up some nights and sometimes during the day is it safe to use orajel?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Speak with ob-gyn: See your dentist and confer with your ob-gyn. Most dental work is usually approved by your ob-gyn in the second trimester with nominal double shielded... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

My left upper back molar and gum around it hurts... today they found left maxillary sinus chronically inflamed... is it normal to have pain there?

Dentistry 40 years experience

DDS/ENT check: See your dentist, usually sinusitis can result in pain upon biting for maxillary molars. Just to make sure that everything is ok dentally, go get it c... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Is antibiotic therapy effective against periodontitis and alveolar bone resorption?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See dentist first: See your dentist for a diagnosis of periodontal disease. At 24 years old, hopefully enhanced home care coupled with possible scaling and root planing... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

I have got a abscess on my gum be hide my broke tooth and it is killing me. can i bust it? i cant afford to go to the dentist cause i am on a budget

Dentistry 40 years experience

See dentist: Check to see if you have a dental component through Obamacare. Otherwise, contact a local dental school or hospital residency program that always see... Read More

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A member asked:

I have lost my voice for two months. it started with pharyngitis. my tooth was extremely sore too. a few weeks ago... i found out my tooth was abscessed. it was removed yesterday and i was given antibiotics? will my voice come back? is it likely the infec

Dentistry 40 years experience

See ENT: Does not appear to be related. Did you see an ENT? The tooth was extracted and an antibiotic given, now get a treatment plan to replace the missing to... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Dx chronic sinisitis (mri)- is it poss to have moments of pressure in jaw,temple,upper teeth,head thru day with no congestion,discharge or oth symp?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Pain max-common: If the diagnosis is sinusitis, pain of the upper teeth is common. Speak to your ENT to make sure that all symptoms are being addressed and that the an... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

Twice now, i've had pus-filled spot on gum, which quickly burst causing pain/sensitivity. 3 dentists, 2 x-rays showed no infection. any idea of cause?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Many variables: Did you go to a general dentist or a specialist? If you saw a specialist, did you go to an endodontist or a periodontist? There are many variables. D... Read More

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A member asked:

Hi...i grind my teeth. my dentist says he needs to "fill" them at a cost of 1200...does this sound right?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Treatment plan: Need to clinically evaluate and see all radiographs and study models. Perhaps your dentist feels that you may need a full mouth rehabilitation due to ... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Hey doc ,, i have problem with coming outnew molar teeth ?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See Oral Surgeon: Are you referring to third molars? Get a panorex to ascertain if all is well, otherwise a referral to an oral surgeon may be advised.

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A member asked:

My teeth are coated with a layer of hard plaque that does not go when i brush. what should i do ?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Prof. cleaning: When was the last time you had a professional cleaning by the dentist or hygienist? This should be the start of a healthier oral outlook.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I am experiencing toothache. with abscess what antibiotic is the fastest for relief of pain?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See DDS: Schedule an appointment with your dentist ASAP to ascertain the problem. The dentist will address and treat the toothache and will prescribe antibioti... Read More

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Do you have to brush your teeth after a dental cleaning before you eat? or can you eat right away after a dental cleaning? is it clean?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See below: Dependent on whether fluoride is applied. If a fluoride treatment was rendered, it is advisable to wait 1 hour.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have tooth pain in the back of my mouth on bottom. it gives me earache and migraines.what do i need get done.( insurance.doesnt cover dental.)?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See below: See if you qualify for Obamacare dental component, contact dental school or hospital residency programs for reduced fees or purchase a reduced fee sch... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Today half of my tooth broke off but it was realy random. i touched it and it just cracked off. is that normal for it break without any injury/impact?

Dentistry 40 years experience

See DDS: See the dentist, there was either decay or a fracture evident, which you did not know about. See the dentist to have your dentition checked, so there ... Read More

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Allergic reaction using sensodyne toothpaste. what is a good alternative?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Enamelon: Find out from your allergist or dermatologist which components that you are allergic to first. If not allergic, try Enamelon, available through dentis... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Where is the topical anesthetic placed before the dentist administers the local anesthesia?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Topical helps numb: Topical anesthetic is placed to locally numb the area so the application of the local anesthetic can be performed virtually painlessly.

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A 30-year-old member asked:

How often do you have to chew tobacco in order to get oral cancer?

Dentistry 40 years experience

Oral cancer screen: First get checked out by your dentist with an oral cancer screen. There are a variable of screening tests, which may be covered by your insurance. I... Read More

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