Dr. Andrew Killgore
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cincinnati, OH
17 years experience male
Locations
Afinia Dental
Cincinnati, OH
My office hours
Wednesday: 7:30am - 7:30pm
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
Anthem BC Life & Health Insurance Company
Guardian Life
Humana Insurance Company
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Office Vision
We exist to turn the patient who “hates the dentist” into a “raving fan” of our team and practices.
Established in 2009, Afinia Dental was created with our patients in mind. We exist for the purpose of serving…our patients, our community and— in the context of dental missions’ impoverished environments— the world.
We are engaged in the continual process of creating a story for our practice that is both fun and exciting and that brings each of us personal fulfillment, joy, peace and freedom. Through dedicated people, ideas, and the use of efficient systems, we will develop a positive, nurturing and safe environment to grow and fulfill our needs both personally and professionally. This will be a place of mutual respect, laughter, clear communication, and teamwork in an atmosphere that is fun, energized and joyous. We will connect with our patients on a personal level and provide a patient experience that it is so incredible they will hesitate to leave our office for fear of entering into a harsher world. Our office will have a reputation for high quality treatment, being so gentle, safe and caring that we will draw patients from all of the best doctors in our area. We will enjoy every day to the fullest and live in each moment. Our office will be filled with laughter, pride, a sense of ease, and a calmness that allows us to provide a patient experience that is unsurpassed.
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.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentistry
Licenses
United States: Ohio
Doctor Q&A
98 Answers
94 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Andrew Killgoreanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Start with sedation: Use oral or IV sedation to develop trust with your dentist. If you have fear that came from your childhood then it is going to take time, trust and a ... Read More
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Coco Butter better: I am not sure that the fda has approved colgate or clagate for pimple destruction. Please read the label carefully and consult a dermatologist.
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Symptoms: Too much is going on here to give you a possible explanation. Your answer did not complete so difficult to help you here.
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A 59-year-old male asked:

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Lanap: Unfortunately the company tied the procedure (lanap) with the purchase of a proprietary laser. Yes the laser cost is cost prohibitive for most general... Read More
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Laser treatment: We use a diode laser to routinely desensitize and treat the sore. It is painless and the patient may feel a little warmth followed by an immediate re... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Case by case: It depends on what you need.
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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Ignore: Wear a retainer after treatment. Many adults who stopped wearing them are back in braces.
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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A 36-year-old male asked:

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Ignore: If you are sick, rinse off your teeth with water/ Fluoride rinse and spit to preserve your enamel.
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Ignore: Teeth move our whole life. Usually naturally drifting from the front to the back.
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Oral abrasions.: Give it a few more days to heal.
We this often in dentistry. High-speed friction on soft tissues can cause injury and irritation. In your case a ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Own the ingrediants: Open your eyes and look on the bottle.
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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Ignore: Get them out quick and while you are young.
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A 36-year-old male asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Ignore: When I am 80 yrs old will they be difficult to clean?
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Divides experts: The recommendations you are seeking will take some time to provide and is a hot topic that divides the medical community. As experts in this area re-... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:

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Delayed healing: Is possible if you smoke after extractions. The body doesn't know whether to lay down reparative tissues or fight a foreign body reaction caused from ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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May irritate skin: Most toothpastes contain a menthol ingredient that gives us that familiar minty sensation of clean teeth. Unfortunately, menthol is an ingredient that... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Water supply fails: Major dental researchers concede that fluoride’s benefits are topical not systemic (fejerskov 1981; carlos 1983; cdc 1999, 2001; limeback 1999; locker... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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Iv sedation: Or general anesthesia is possible at an oral surgeon's office. Some general dentists are qualified to perform IV sedation for a variety of procedures.... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:

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Corporate hype: This situation is likely a comment made from a sales rep visiting a dental office. The game here is...Sales rep from company "A" buys the hygenist's l... Read More
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Yes: Cosmetic dentistry can improve the function, esthetics and health of your mouth.
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A 45-year-old member asked:

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Lancet Neuro 3/2014: A meta-analysis of 27 cross-sectional studies of children exposed to Fluoride in drinking water, mainly from china, suggests an average iq decrement o... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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Nasal decongestant?: Were you taking this recently. Possibly you are tasting a post-nasal drip from a decongestant.
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Andrew Killgoreanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Any local drug store: Convenience stores and grocery stores sell whitening strips.
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A 49-year-old female asked:

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Source of Infection : If the root canal tooth was not completed with a crown then it is likely that leakage from the oral cavity will contaminate the root canal filling mat... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Tricky call: It could be stain or decay. There is no way to know for sure with out a dental exam.
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A 38-year-old member asked:

Dr. Andrew Killgoreanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Mono and toothpaste: Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is often called the kissing disease. The virus that causes mono is transmitted through saliva, so you can get it throu... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
TENS and TMJ: When used at low frequency a tens unit can be used to provide pain relief and promote the muscles around the TMJ to relax. You may find relief of so... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Steroidal therapy: This is a commonly used medication for acute pain in disorders of the tm joint.
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A 17-year-old male asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Possible gingivitis: If you can correlate the discomfort with the frequency of dental cleanings and personal hygiene efforts then it is possible to connect the pain to gin... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:

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Alls sides and after: You gotta hit all sides of the teeth and get the bristles slightly below the gumline. Rinse after...and don't forget the floss!
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A 32-year-old male asked:

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Follow advice quick: Follow this advice, take the augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and get to the oral surgeon quickly. It is likely an operculitis which is incredi... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
White Teeth: Brushing 30 min after meals and sometimes bleaching the teeth (with trays for example) can brighten your teeth.
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Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
A loose dog study.: Am J Emerg Med. 1988 Jan;6(1):1-3.
Fluoride-induced hyperkalemia: the role of Ca2+-dependent K+ channels.
Cummings CC1, McIvor ME.
Author information
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Lower jaw: If you were vomiting you may have strained the muscles, attachments and disks in the area. Time should help and you may want to ask your doctor about ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

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Bruised?: Possibly related to clenching or grinding. Also possible that you are hitting that tooth during normal function. Describe the soreness. Sharp? Cold-se... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Don't try to fix it: Veneers are fragile and any attempt to recement can crack the veneer.
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A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Andrew Killgoreanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Different flourides: Sodium fluoride, first added to public drinking water in 1945, is now used in less than 10% of fluoridation systems nationwide, according to the cente... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

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Contour is wrong: Anterior teeth typically are too slender for a tofflemire matrix system. Typically we use mylar strips with inter proximal wedging to establish contac... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:

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Remove it: If you don't have pain. If pain reoccurs visit your dentist.
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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NO: Fluoride in toothpaste is sufficient. Do not ingest.
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Andrew Killgoreanswered
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Toothpaste choices: There are many different toothpaste types that have different attributes. Some reduce sensitivity, enhance whitening or provide gum support. Consider ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Muscle inflammation: Clenching can cause hypertrophy of both the master muscle (lower jaw- all the way back and in the corner) and the temporals muscle (above and near) th... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:

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Start with ….: No toothpaste should ever be applied to your face to correct dermatological conditions. Try to keep it on the hard, white-stuff between the lips.
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A 21-year-old male asked:

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Teeth down there: I am assuming that you have teeth on or in close proximity to your penis. As recommended in the oral cavity, a soft toothbrush would be indicated.
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A 24-year-old member asked:

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Cheap mouthguard: Not a bad idea if you are day-time clenching. To remind you of your habit and prevent damage to the teeth and strain in the muscles. A mouthguard is ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Cosmetic Dentistry 17 years experience
Often Effective: Often dentists will treat TMJ and jaw joint symptoms as an initial therapy by using a splint. Splint options are widely variable and must be thoughtfu... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Dizziness: This is not normally associated with tm disorders. This is more likely related to inner-ear disorders and you should consult an ent.Ear.
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Tmj syndrome: Begin with a general dentist who has done extra training in the subject and who can begin tracking and monitoring your symptoms. The click without pa... Read More
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Great thought here!: What is not often discussed is the bone loss that happens gradually over time in areas where a tooth has been missing. Dental implants can preserve t... Read More
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Apr 30, 2014
A knowledgeable and dedicated dentist.
Jul 29, 2015
Very thoughtful and useful answers.
Mar 22, 2015
Great Doc!!
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! I trust the hygienist and, at the same time, fully agree with every word you wrote. Hmm. I think it has to do with the pressure one applies to the gum area. Great reply.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thanks so much doctor. it's time to blow the lid on faulty medicine
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Thanks for your quick reply! Other DDS's on this site highlight fluoride. I'll research B&B.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Lousivlle
Graduated 2005MD
Residency
University of Louisville
Completed 2001
Awards
Top 40 US dentists under 40, Incisal Edge Magazine 2012
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Top Cosmetic Dentist, First Place, Ohio - Winter
2013
Affiliations
ADA, AGD, AACD, Kois Center Graduate, Seattle Study Club, AAFE
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