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Dentistry
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110 Answers
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Yes: The success of implants has as much to do with the selection process for patients as the procedure itself. Strong, healthy bone prior to surgery will ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Doctor & Pharmacist: Check with your doctor and pharmacist regarding medications that you may be taking which may cause xerostomia. That is clinical 'dry mouth.'
and hav... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 28 years experience
Prevention's the key: Regardless of your cavity index, there are a host of other factors that come into play pertaining to halitosis (or bad breath.) regular cleanings and ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Composite or amalgam: An amalgam is an alloy of mercury with various powdered metals. It is inexpensive & when properly placed has been known to last for many years- relia... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Dental checkup: My colleauges have provided you with accurate and absolutely correct advice. The only thing that i might add, is this:
have any questionable tooth o... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Normal healing: Remember that you've just undergone a surgical procedure. It will take between 2-4 days (normally) to heal from such a procedure. But, when it finally... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
I am going to get one wisdom tooth removed and i believe it's still under my gum. will i be sedated?
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Consult first: If the idea of being fully sedated makes you hesitant to proceed, then simply ask the oral surgeon to offer other alternatives.
The use of antianx... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Unfortunately, yes: You have just completed a surgical procedure that will place high demands on your body's ability to heal. Everyone's healing capacity differs from pe... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
None: The medications you listed have specific and localized uses. They are intended for short-term mild relief of symptoms to 'bridge' you until you can b... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Jaw pain by the ear: The TMJ describes the anatomical junction of 4 muscles on each side of the jaw bone. Problems can be as simple as 'popping' noises to complex situati... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Variable solutions: Wear facets resulting in sharpened edges of canine teeth are common, but usually indicate deeper issues with occlusion (relation of upper and lower te... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Soft diet: Soups, puddings, jello, & hard-boiled eggs are foods that are acceptable based on their soft texture and blandness. Stay away from hard, crunchy or s... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Some do, I do not: The root canal filling material is composed of gutta percha. It's actually the orange wound rubber stuff inside of golf balls to give them compressive... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Abscesses are worse: Root canal therapy is the treatment for removal of infected nerve tissue. Left untreated the infection can progress into a serious abscess in the jaw ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Yes,see your dentist: The TMJ is a ball and socket on each side of the jaw. In many ways, it is just like an arm in the shoulder socket. There is a o ring between the bones... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Potentially, yes: Temporary crowns are used with the intention of protecting the prepared tooth while a permanent crown is constructed in a lab. By definition, a tempor... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Indicates more work: Post operative sensitivity is normal for several weeks after the procedure. Lingering sensitivity, that lasts longer than the normal period of heali... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Bad idea: Alcohol always affects the interactions of medications, especially antibiotics! and never take a opiod pain reliver while drinking!
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Dentist&orthodontist: Although 11 is behind the age curve for incisor eruption, many factors can cause delays. A dental exam and x-rays are needed for diagnosis. And a co... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
pain is related: Jaw pain, ear pain and toothache pain can all be related. Finish your prescription as directed and definitely make an appointment to have your mouth ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
The one you USE!: An in-office whitening system will always deliver the best results. But having said that- there is no reason to expect that a take-home kit (trays, ge... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Prosthodontics: Although there will never be a way for dentists to truly replace what god gave you, space replacements are a different story. A prosthodontic applian... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Depth into tooth: A filling denotes a procedure where decayed tooth structure is removed and the space is then filled with a composite or amalgam . As long as the dam... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Ask: The use of Nitrous Oxide is very common to most dental offices. The internet and yellow pages can be a great resource to inform you. But honestly, fin... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Aphthasol (amlexanox): Talk to your dentist about this product. 'aphthasol' is the brand name for an oral, Amlexanox oral paste, 5%. It tastes like a mud patch, but has be... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Yes but not well: Depending on the concentration of carbamide peroxide (or hydrogen peroxide, ) these products will work. But you may find that repetetive purchases ne... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Pregancy Gingivitis: The fetal develpoment in your body draws from its healing resources. The most noticeable area is often the gums which present with redness, swelling a... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Let her work it out: A primary tooth or 'milk tooth' is supposed to come out starting at this age- usually the bottom 2 front teeth, followed by the upper 2 front teeth. ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Better home care: When your gums bleed easily, it's your body's way of telling you that your mouth is not at optimum health. Many people may think they should brush an... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Virtually none: There is absolutely no substitute for replacing what god gave you! all dental restorations will have increased longevity with proper care and mainten... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Overcoming fear: Most of my patients who fear the dentist can often point to at least one bad experience from the past (usually during childhood.) that may be the cas... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
It varies: As a general rule, the larger the wound- the longer the healing. Molar teeth in the back of the mouth take longer to heal than front teeth. Sutures ma... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
As long as it helps: But after 8 days of solid healing, i would say you're close to being done.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
it happens often: The most common underlying reason for a filling to 'fall out' is due to a cavity. When decay threatens the normal health of a tooth, it can affect th... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Essentially, yes. Left untreated, an Irreversible Pulpitis will evolve into an abscess. That's when pain. and swelling can become unimaginable. You wi... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Gum disease: You've basically defined the main characteristic of gum disease called, "gingivitis."
when your gums bleed easily due to brushing or flossing, it is e... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
1 week or more: A dry socket indicates that it will take the body much longer to heal than normal. If the normal person begins to feel better after 2-3 days, it is n... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
They can be related: It all depends on the status of the previously root canal treated tooth. If there is still an infectious process in the tooth socket, then there woul... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Yes: Any vigorous negative pressure, such as coughing, sucking, spitting and vomiting, can disrupt the healing from an open wound in the mouth. The key wor... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
On the right path..: Your temporary denture should completely convince you that implants (with dentures or retained hybrids) are the best solution to your needs. You are ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
< 25 min after meals: The 25 minute period after finishing a meal is the most prone your teeth will be to cavity causing effects. Brushing after meals greatly reduces this... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Have it checked out: There simply isn't enough information to accurately diagnose your condition or predict it's outcome. But malocclusions of the jaw (whether there is ... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Soon, hopefully: I would love to tell you about the efficacy of the penicillin, but honestly, each situation is different. Depending on the level of infection and sw... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Exam of socket: The area of an extraction site is a nutrient rich area that is trying to 'fill in.' when a disruption of the healing site occurs, the clot gets 'pull... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Depends which half: If the tooth is split into two portions and is movable, then removing the tooth will relieve much discomfort. If the root of the tooth is imbedded in ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Basically, yes: The term cavity refers to the damage that a tooth incurs from an oxidative process. Essentially, it is similar to rust on metal. There are many degr... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Intrinsic Staining: All processed food (in cans, bags or bottles) have food coloring added, to make them more appetizing. The inside portion of the tooth is called the d... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Not a good idea: A pulpectomy is used to access an infected pulp tissue through the center of the tooth, even if a crown covers that tooth. Ideally, you want to preser... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Depends on depth: As long as the damage does not extend below the level of the gums and does not extend into the nerve chamber (pulp tissue) of the tooth, a composite b... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Kimanswered
Dentistry 28 years experience
Possible fracture: That fact that a temp filling fell out may suggest that there is a fracture in the tooth. A devitalized tooth is more brittle than a vital tooth an... Read More
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Mar 20, 2015
Great Doc!!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kim is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kim is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you for your answer very helpul and i'll defenetly do that
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks.for 2 years there was no issues.doc told me it might be gone
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you so much doctor for the answer, very helpful.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
The Ohio State Universtiy College of Dentistry
Graduated 1995MD
Awards
Thought Leader, Second Place, Cleveland, OH - Winter
2013
Top Dentist, Second Place, Ohio - Winter
2013
Top Dentist, Third Place, Ohio - Summer
2013
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