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Dentistry
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United States: New Jersey
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820 Answers
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A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old female asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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2.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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2.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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874 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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:

Dr. Debra Rosenblattanswered
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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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Apr 6, 2016
Very knowledgeable dentist. Always gives to the point, comprehensive advice and answers.
Mar 23, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Oct 24, 2015
Insightful responses that addresses patients concerns clearly. Great doc!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! With no referral I just went on my own to an endodontist. He will try a retreatment. If not workable, then an apicoectonomy or extraction. Just hope that socket walls do...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! 1 Florida general dentist who placed crown says it is ok; perio. dds says to pull; 3rd perio dds just shrugged his shoulders grumbled to say nothing! This is not like in...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Ok.; Pinhole protocol does not result in suturing gums to tooth root. So not even fragile gingival attachment is had. Was super interesting. Also, LANAP did not work on ...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
NYU
Graduated 1983MD
Awards
Top Dentist, First Place, New Jersey - Fall
2014
Most Influential, Third Place, Newark Region - Spring
2015
Thought Leader, Third Place, New Jersey - Spring
2015
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