Dr. Glenn MacFarlane
Cosmetic Dentistry
Red Bank, NJ
38 years experience male
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Glenn A. MacFarlane, D.M.D.
Red Bank, NJ
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Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
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Aetna Life Insurance Company
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Dental Benefit Providers, Inc
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Metlife Insurance Company of Connecticut
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Red Bank, NJ
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Licenses
United States: New Jersey
Languages spoken
English
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78 Answers
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 38 years experience
STOP SNORING: Snoring may be a symptom for a larger problem called obstructive sleep apnea which can be deadly. I'm not trying to scare you but you should see your ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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MOST DEFINITELY: Cosmetic means aesthetic which means something with beauty. Your smile should be the best. It helps pump up your self-esteem and can help greatly in r... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
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DEPENDS: You must take the entire dosage of antibiotics (7 Days worth). When I place implants I like the patient to be on Ibuprofen immediately after the proce... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Snoring: Snoring isn't sexy and can effect your sex life by sending your partner to another room or bye bye.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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YES: If you can break a tooth, you can break a crown. Under normal chewing conditions a crown should not break. Bite down on something hard, like a pit or ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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NO NOT REALLY: There is no inherent gene to say this. It's more likely the family traits. Obesity is a big one. If you have the same stature as one or both parents, ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Gum: Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory disease. Be examined for and treated prior to getting pregnant.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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SEVERAL: Grinding your teeth can be for many different reasons and include apsychological component...Stress, anxiety, nervousness, etc. A simple solution is t... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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STOP SNORING: Snoring may be a symptom for a larger problem called obstructive sleep apnea which can be deadly. I'm not trying to scare you but you should see your ... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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BAD HYGIENE=DISEASE: The beauty of a dental implant is that it does not need a blood supply and it fuses to your bone. Keeping plaque away from the crest (top) of the imp... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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2 BEST: Whitening products with either carbamide or hydrogen peroxide. The whiteners that work the fastest and the best are ones monitored by a dentist. There... Read More
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BRIDGE IS FUNCTIONAL: A bridge to restore a space from lost teeth is first and foremost to restore function. Your insurance company can not deny you reimbursement for a bri... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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YES THEY ARE: Cosmetic, esthetic and aesthetic are all the same. Just allows us dentists to have many academies using the different names focused on the same outcom... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Maintaining: Maintaining good oral hygiene during pregancy is essential - inflammation.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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TILL FINISHED: Your surgeon will bring you out of the anesthesia when your procedure is completed. That time depends on how long your procedure takes.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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DEPENDS: Some hospitals are teaching hospitals and have dental residents on call. If that is the case you may be treated by the resident in the dental clinic. ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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ABSOLUTELY: Dental implants are a great way to replace dentures. But beware..It is an expensive investment alternative and you must be diligent with your homecare... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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SNORING SALUTIONS: Snoring may be a symptom for a larger problem called obstructive sleep apnea which can be deadly. I'm not trying to scare you but you should see your ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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CURED VS CONTROLLED: Sleep apnea is a serious disease that can be treated and controlled. It can't be cured like an infection. If you have had a sleep study done your md w... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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FACTORS TO CONSIDER: A local anesthetic is always used during any oral surgery procedure unless you prefer pain. The use of an anesthetic with epinepherine depends on many... Read More
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A female asked:
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SEE A SPECIALIST: Narcolepsy and sleep apnea are sleep disorders with different origins. I would see a sleep specialist, such as a pulmonologist, who can give you the a... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Have: Have an oral exam done to determine if you have gum disease. Gum disease has systemic manifestations.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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TEETH THE PROBLEM?: Who would ever think that teeth could be involved with chronic headaches. Do you know if your bite isn't correct and the teeth are hitting too hard in... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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OSA: Periodic breathing (periodic stopping breathing) and AHI are the same thing. Your AHI is the number of times you stop breathing for 10 seconds or more... Read More
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A 65-year-old male asked:
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HMMMMM: OSA is a diagnosis which is obtained by taking a sleep study. The only way any physician can say you "definitely" do not have OSA is if the sleep stud... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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FLU-SLEEP APNEA NG: Sleep apnea itself is a disease that can have deadly consequences. So can the flu. Don't self diagnose. Have an MD see you immediately to conclude you... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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YES: Remove all the toxins from the tooth surfaces and gum disease is cured. A dentist, or dental hygienist, can remove the tartar and plaque off the teeth... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Sleep: Sleep apnea is a disease that should not be taken lightly. If you snore have a sleep study done.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Any: Any elective dentistry should be avoided during your first trimester.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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DEPENDS: Having no IV sedation is always best because you eliminate a procedure you may not need. You will always have local anesthesia even under IV sedation.... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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YES: Just make sure all the bonding from the brackets is removed and the tooth is polished. Bonding will not bleach and you may have a dark spot present in... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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INFLAMMATION: Pulpitis is the inflammation of the living portion of the tooth which includes the nerve and blood supply. It can be reversible or irreversible. If ir... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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OPEN QUESTION: How are dentists trained in cosmetic dentistry? At this time students are being trained in the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry. With the old g... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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No!: Whitening gel will not break down the enamel but it can invade cracks in the enamel and come in contact with tiny nerve projections in the underlying ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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SEE YOUR DENTIST: You may have decay, root surface erosion or abrasion, fracture of the tooth or of a filling, etc. See your dentist before continuing.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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DENTIST OR MD: Doctors that specialize in sleep related disorders and breathing are the best. Your internist is best to recommend you to the right specialist. Sleep ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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REVERSE TOOTH DECAY: As dr. Zinati said tooth decay is best prevented with good oral hygiene and regular dental visits with xray. There are oral products available today t... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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ABSOLUTELY NOT: It is your choice to have IV sedation or just local anesthesia. It's more dangerous to be sedated then not.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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NO WAY: Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a chronic problem and the most prevelant disease in humans. It needs to be treated to eliminate and then maintenance... Read More
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FIXED OR REMOVABLE: The term denture can be used for something which comes out (removable) or cemented in place (fixed). Partial means 1 or more teeth are being replaced.... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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GOOD LUCK: Most dental plans do not pay for implants unless you are replacing a tooth removed while covered. Even then there may be a few. I never billed medical... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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YES: Insomnia is most often thought of as both a sign and a symptom that can accompany several sleep, medical, and psychiatric disorders characterized by a... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Gum: Gum disease is related to many forms of vascular problems including stroke and heart attacks.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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LOOK BETTER: Just because you are an adult doesn't mean you can't have a nice smile. If wearing brackets on your teeth is not an option, maybe invisable clear alig... Read More
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EVERYTHING EXPIRES: Everything expires sometime bulldog and so will you. Expiration is the shelf life which all products need to have listed. If you use anything that has... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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SURGERY LAST RESORT: All none evasive treatment option must be explored before any surgery should be performed to treat sleep apnea. Cpap, or better yet, oral appliances, ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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INFLAMMATION: Periodontal disease is an inflammatory process of the the gums. It is the most prevelant chronic disease in the world. Inflammation anywhere in the bo... Read More
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NONE: These kind of products can only help not hurt.
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DENTIST RX: There are dentist prescribed white strips that have a greater percentage of peroxide in them then otc strips.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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IMPLANT OR NOT?: A dental implant is a choice not a requirement. If you don't utilize a dental implant, then you will need to use traditional dental methods. Either a ... Read More
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Apr 7, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. MacFarlane is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. MacFarlane is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I am being tested for sleep apnea and was borderline a year ago.
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Monday: To set consult. with oral/max. DDS to see if I'm a candidate.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank is was health
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Dental School, NJ
Graduated 1985MD
Awards
Top Cosmetic Dentist, First Place, New Jersey - Winter
2013
Top Cosmetic Dentist, Second Place, New Jersey - Summer
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
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