Dr. Douglas Tavenner, jr.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Frederick, MD
52 years experience male
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Douglas K. Tavenner, Jr., DDS, FAGD
Frederick, MD
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Washington DC Public High School (Lt. Col. Cadet Corp) , Columbia Union College (Chemistry Major), Medical College of Virginia (Dental Degree), United States Army (Advanced Dental Training), Private Practice of Dentistry (Further training including areas of Orthodontics, TMJ, Implants, etc.).
College - Dental School - US Army: (Lifeguard, Pool Manager, Water Safety Instructor, Handicapped Water Safety Instructor [War injuries rehabilitations], Chairman of Water Safety for Red Cross at Ft. Knox, Ky.)
College - Dental School - US Army - Civilian Life (Aviation Commercial Expertise)
1) Pilot Certificate - Airline Transport Pilot, Single & Multi Engine Land Airplane, Commercial Helicopter.
2) Flight Instructor - Airplane, Instrument, Helicopter.
3) Ground Instructor - Advanced, Instrument.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
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Antibiotic = Limited: Antibiotics do not reduce the infection, they only assist in relieving the spreading of the infection to other areas. A swelling from infection will ... Read More
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Equalization: Ears to pop has no relationship to Oxygen. It is entirely due to the pressure differential between the inside of your ear and the outside of your head... Read More
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Depends: If there is not sufficient bone structure, or if the tooth does not have enough tooth structure to rebuild, then extraction is needed. Otherwise the g... Read More
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Eustachian tube: You may have some bacteria in the eustachian tube area. Get a rx for Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) from your dentist. This is a liquid that you ... Read More
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Comfortable: Do not play with it or it will get bigger, do anything that makes you comfortable. It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do. H... Read More
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Depends: First you need to have a dentist, nurse, physician that is really good at giving them. They can actually give them so you don't feel hardly anything ... Read More
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HV 1 or 2 ?: Oral herpes is a common infection of the mouth area. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (hsv-1). There are two types of hsv, termed hsv-1... Read More
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Disease: Large decay, infection around the end of the root, among other clinical input the dentist obtains.
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Food: Food types seem to have the best results.
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Why ulcers there: Depends on where it exactly is and what it looks like. Mouth ulcers can be a matter of simple using an rx Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) soak, or ... Read More
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TMJ/Muscle Problems: You may also have a TMJ or muscle dysfunction problem that is getting worse. There are times that a bionator (one type of function orthopedic applian... Read More
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NO Never: This chemically destroys the enamel of the tooth. The resulting erosion will later cost you thousands of dollars of reconstruction or the loss of you... Read More
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Need Consultation: It may be an allergic reaction that could be leading to angina. Chest pain and jaw pain can be symptoms of cardiac problems that need to be evaluated ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Many reasons: Smoking and medications are the usual causes. Biotene is a product that helps a lot.
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Sugar Problems: Continuing deterioration of health to the point of loss of body functions. I know a man that was so bad (could not even walk), the doctors told him h... Read More
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Soft Brush in Circle: 1) use a soft manual toothbrush.
2) place the brush where the teeth and the gum join together.
3) move the brush in circles.
4) do all teeth this w... Read More
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Comfortable: Anything that makes you comfortable. It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do. However check with your pharmacy for a few ite... Read More
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Depends: Less than you think if you do the right things for the first 3 hours = bite firm on cotton over this extraction site, and use ice on the outside of t... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Infection/Chemical: White tongue is a fungus infection. Other symptoms could be infections or a chemical imbalance. Need to get to your physician now.
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Abused: You permanently abused the enamel of the tooth. Get a good dentist to evaluate your situation and give you some options to do at this time. Do not b... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Re-Evaluation needed: Could even be lyme disease. Get more evaluations and opinions from maybe an infectious disease doctor.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Medications: These sound like the side effects of some medications. What are you taking?
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Explain yourself: Any part of the body can be traumatized and have damaging results. Re state your question to be more clear.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Probable TMJ not ear: Muscle spasm in the jaw joint in front of the ear can cause an earache. Reason Rx does not help is because you probably have a muscle spasm. The rel... Read More
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Anesthesia Recovery: This is entirely based on the kind and dosage of anesthesia used. Only the dentist that is doing the surgery can answer this question for you. Howev... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Cocoa Butter: Long term remedy is cocoa butter. Many lotions use this in their formula with other components.
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Depends: Maybe the tooth is cracked but not the root.
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Dentistry: Dentistry is a hands on treatment of patients. The Dentist my perform procedures on the patient. General Medicine is more Diagnosis and Guiding a pat... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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See Dentist: If all the teeth have pain, the problems generally are one of the following:
1) gum disease with tissue inflammation and bone loss.
2) teeth not co... Read More
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No Regard for Others: People with antisocial personality disorder typically have http://www.Medicinenet.Com/antisocial_personality_disorder/article.Htmfor right and wrong, ... Read More
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Need Consult: Have an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the knee do an evaluation. May need x-rays, etc. To determine the extent of damage and the possibility of ... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Your Preference: The mouthwash chemistry has done its job. So rinsing lightly with water it not a problem.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Proper Cleaning: 1) use a soft manual toothbrush.
2) place the brush where the teeth and the gum join together.
3) move the brush in circles.
4) do all teeth this w... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Group Decision: Generally orthodontic alignment of the upper teeth and the lower teeth are done first before jaw surgery. Then the surgery is done matching the upper... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Depends: You need to get an orthodontic/orthopedic consultation. If it is too big, then braces generally are done 1st to align the upper and lower teeth indep... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Mouthguard: Have a dentist make you an athletic mouthguard that is comfortable for you while running.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Not Usually But: Oral herpes is a common infection of the mouth area. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (hsv-1). There are two types of hsv, termed hsv-1... Read More
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Timing: Not from that sexual encounter. A new encounter needed later.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dehydration: A person needs at 8-10 full glasses of water each day just to take care of the normal cellular activity of the body. The vast majority of people never... Read More
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Need Consultation: Could be several causes, however it could also be heart problem that needs attention now.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Oral herpes is a common infection of the mouth area. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (hsv-1). There are two types of hsv, termed hsv-1... Read More
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Not Usually: Have your physician or dentist evaluate the cause of your swollen tongue.
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Time & Comfort: Comfortable - anything that makes you comfortable. It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do. However check with your pharmacy... Read More
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Comfortable: Stop playing with it. Do anything that makes you comfortable. It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do. However check with your... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Generally Not: Retainers are not designed to create this type of problem. If you are having craze lines, you need to have the dentist determine what additional prob... Read More
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Professional: Only help this person by obtaining professional treatment. Never attempt to do it yourself or it will destroy your life.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Depart Forever: This is a serious disorder that will destroy your life if you stay with him. Do not be the therapist yourself. Depart now or be destroyed. Referenc... Read More
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Yes & No: Depends on the extent. Ask your physician if you can and what precaution you need to do (the type of mask may make a difference).
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Swelling Tissue: The tissue is swelling around it. This tooth needs to come out now.
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Infection in tooth: An infection in this upper tooth can spread to the sinus. The tooth either needs a root canal therapy or an extraction. However you need to do it no... Read More
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Apr 6, 2013
A very knowledgeable dentist with excellent, thorough, to the point and articulate answers and advice.
Mar 19, 2015
Great DDS!!
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Sep 13, 2021
Is there anyway of getting a refill on 1 medication for Zanaflex 4mg which is not a controlled substance. My fiancé has covid so I'm down 14 days even though my test was negative but I do understand....Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I guess I need to go back in time and learn how to brush my teeth. :-D I will definitely do that!
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Thank you...his tooth is in. It came in behind the baby tooth and now that the baby tooth is gone it left a gap done the front of the gum.
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The Internet is saying that baking soda, lemon juice , salt with a peroxide rinse is a home made whitening recipe. True/false? Thanks
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA
Graduated 1971MD
Residency
United States Army
Awards
Top Doctor, Third Place, Maryland - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Washington, DC - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, First Place, Washington, DC - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Fellowship - Academy of General Dentistry
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