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Prosthodontics
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
41 years experience
Any age: Your need for dentures depends on your condition of your teeth and what you choose to do about it.
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No: However, your insurance may not cover this procedure as it may be considered a preexisting condition but this is not a cosmetic procedure.
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Possibly: Every time a vital tooth is cut on, there is an increase in risk of the nerve becoming inflamed to the point where a root canal is necessary.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is important to replace missing teeth to prevent shifting of teeth which can cause problems with your bite and resultant damage to adjacent and opp... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes: It is essential that you see a dentist as there are many treatment options that dentists have as well as the need for surgical procedures which can m... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Not well: Denture cleanser is for dentures and not meant for your fingers.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes : And it is harmful. You must rinse your dentures well after soaking them in cleanser.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
41 years experience
Rinse and soak: Take your dentures out after every meal and rinse all food debris off them and rinse your mouth out as well. Soak your dentures in denture cleanser ac... Read More
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Yes: The proper number of teeth is necessary for support on both sides of your mouth for the health of your jaw joints. Also remaining teeth will then have... Read More
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No: Once you get accustomed to having this bridge and eating on it, you should actually chew better since you have more teeth on which to chew. Make sure ... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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No: As long as the bridge is staying in and is stable the cement doesn't really matter. If the bridge should come off and she has no other symptoms, a mor... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
41 years experience
2-4 weeks: Assuming your teeth are healthy and not in need of additional treatment, a removable partial denture will usually take 3-4 weeks. Fixed or permanent t... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
41 years experience
Not sure: Depends on the dentist's fee and the calendar limit of your policy.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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No: Both upper and lower teeth have to be moved so that fit into each other. If you just do one arch than your teeth won't match up.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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yes: Replacing a missing tooth is almost always an option although it may not occur right after the removal of the tooth. There are alot of options ask the... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
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Hard to answer: As a rule, the amount of precious metal under a porcelain bridge is kept to a minimum, the supporting teeth have less precious metal than the replacem... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes: Insurance companies pay based on an agreement with the insured and the insurer not when it is appropriate or necessary. Everything wears out and for e... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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yes: This is a benign condition which does not require any treatment beyond brushing your tongue.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Nothing: Your best option is to have your teeth cleaned, brush 5x/day and floss 3x/day. You can bleach your teeth with either in office systems or take home sy... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes: Actually, implants themselves have a success rate in excess of 95%. While there is no gum attachment, there is a strong bone attachment and with prop... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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No: Make sure you are flossing after each meal and make sure you are flossing under the bridge with a floss threader or superfloss. Swelling can occur if ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Hour or less: Depending on the number of teeth involved and if additional procedures are necessary but in most cases less than one hour.
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A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Both: Saying which is "best" depends on what you mean by best. Excluding any cosmetic concerns, an all gold crown will likely last the longest but is least ... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
41 years experience
High noble: Generally, high noble based crowns are more expensive due to the cost of gold. However, all porcelain crowns are very esthetic and can also be expensi... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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No : The denture process usually involves 5 steps, two involving impressions of your mouth, a step to record your bite a try in with the teeth set in wax a... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Perhaps: Swollen lymph nodes can be the result of allergies, sinus drainage as well as tooth, jaw and gum infections. If you have sinus issues or allergies tha... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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No: The chipped teeth are symptomatic of the TMJ syndrome. In other words, the jaw problem caused the teeth to chip. Fixing the teeth will not fix the und... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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No: Only if you swallow significant amounts. As these are rinses they are not designed to be swallowed. Swallowing small amounts should not harm you in an... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes: During your actual delivery it might be advisable to remove your partial however, in most cases they can be left in. Tell your OB and he or she will a... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes: If you are taking steroids these medications may Prohibit implant placement however, if this not the case then consider getting another opinion form a... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Toothpaste: If it is a crown or fixed bridge and it has come out of the mouth, put toothpaste into crown or bridge and place back over the teeth. If you talking a... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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New denture: Valplast dentures are difficult to adjust and to add to. Unfortunately the only option is a new appliance.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Have a new one made: Unfortunately the only solution is a new denture or set of dentures.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes and no: This is not an uncommon side affect of the surgery. In most cases full feeling comes back but it can months. It depends on how difficult the extractio... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes and no: Dentures can be made over root stumps after root canals are done on the teeth and are called over dentures. In certain cases, a denture can be made ov... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
41 years experience
Yes: The tooth can be repaired or replaced.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Not really: Teeth act as drapes and keep cheeks out of the way. This should stop when you get your dentures.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Possibly: Depends on how much space there is and how much your teeth have shifted both next to the space and above the space.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes: Removing the tissue that goes between the teeth and connects the gums to the lips removes muscle which is what is causing the space. Removing the tis... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Yes but: You can use over the counter meds for short term pain relief. But you should go back to your dentist to have them adjusted.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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One hour: Bleeding should cease with pressure one hour after surgery, however, some oozing is not abnormal. Sometimes this oozing when combined with saliva look... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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2-3 minutes: Laughing gas works by breathing in a mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen. The higher the concentration of nitrous or laughing gas, the faster the affect. ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No: You may try full strength peroxide but you risk making the pink acrylic appear bleached if you leave the denture soaking for too long.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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yes but: You can have braces but while you are undergoing treatment you will not be able to wear your partial dentures. The orthodontist should be able to cons... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
41 years experience
Yes: Provided your dentures fit well and you are not eating ice cream with nuts, raisins or chips of any kind as this will create problems.
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Several: Traditionally, most implants are done as you state in three parts, the implant, the abutment which connects into the implant and supports the crown. T... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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No: Dentures are plastic and cannot decay. They can crack or break and wear down over time but cannot suffer from tooth decay as natural teeth do.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Stop: Toothpaste is not made for application to the skin. You likely have a mild inflammation which should go away on its own in day or two.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Reinitzanswered
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Infection: There a number of problems both dental and nondental that may be causing your symptoms. The implant could be failing, you may have an impacted wisdom ... Read More
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A 63-year-old male asked:
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Depends: The limits to how much tooth structure can be removed depends on what you are trying to do but is general limited to a certain adequacy of height and ... Read More
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Dr. Reinitz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Reinitz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I am asked as the patient which type I want. Hmm. Anyway, I hope the restorative dds is able to properly install it with the abuttment and not goof up. Located in Florid...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I cannot figure out why my period adds (years ago) never placed bone grafting material in extracted sites. I did not know about grafts then. Inexcusable. Let the patient...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Hmm. The general dds had tried to bang off the permanent bridge since it fit poorly. Recemented it again. Went for quarterly cleanings. The abutted tooth needs extractio...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Howard University Dental College
Graduated 1982MD
Residency
VAMC Houston
Awards
Top Prosthodontist, First Place, Texas - Winter
2013
Top Prosthodontist, First Place, Texas - Summer
2013
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