Dr. Thomas Marxen
Periodontics
Woodinville, WA
38 years experience male
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Advanced Care Dentistry
Woodinville, WA
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Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
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Woodinville, WA
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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.
Periodontics
Cosmetic Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Languages spoken
Korean, Russian
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93 Answers
96 Agrees
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: No literature says it is contagious.
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More hygiene: Make sure you floss and brush the tongue.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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NO: It is not normal, unless you have some medical condition, to have pain in your lungs when you take a deep breath.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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What are you eating?: Is there something that you are eating that is causing the inflammation? It is good you had a doctor look at it. Make sure you do an inexpensive ora... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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No relation: I am not aware of any relation between swollen adenoids and pain in the upper gums in the research literature.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Send her home!: The early contagious stages of a virus involve coughing and sneezing. The sneezing can spread the virus throughout the office. Most patients and tea... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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With: With oral surgery the quicker the procedure and the least invasive it is the faster it will heal.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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NO: Sexual contact or a needle that has just been infected by the virus.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Oral Surgery: Go see a dentist that has the qualifications to remove the broken root. This can be a difficult surgery. I would recommend treating it soon before y... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Everybody heals at a different rate. It may take several days before the area feels comfortable. Try to ovoid disturbing the blood clots in the sock... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Good oral hygiene: Make sure before you go to bed that you brush and floss well which will help, however, it may be difficult to totally get rid of bad breath in the mor... Read More
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A male asked:
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Taste buds: I do not have a lot of information from you and there could be several possibilities. It is possible that you are seeing taste buds that can be red i... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Is there anything that can cause a constant irritation of the roof of the mouth, aggravated by cold?
Dr. Thomas Marxenanswered
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First site of virus : The location you are describing is usually the first site of a virus attack. Take vit. C, lots of fluids and rest.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Lower anterior: It is common for people to form plaque more readily in the lower anterior teeth which then can cause inflammation.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Where is the yeast? : Please identify the location of the yeast. It can grow many places on the body.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Cause?: To answer your question it would help to know the source of the cause of the burning.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Antibiotic worthless: If you got a virus from the guy the antibiotic will be worthless. Antibiotic will have not effect aids, herpes( that's forever) or many other viruses... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Could be many things: It could be a traumatic papilloma. Non cancerous. It could be a mucocele which is a clear build up of saliva from a damaged salivary duct. This can... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Uncontrolled signs : Short term if out of control: fatigue, frequency of urination, increased thirst, blurred vision, weight loss or gain
long term if uncontrolled: c... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry : Cosmetic dentistry is very predictable today! there are minimal risks. It is important for the health of the gums and longevity of the cosmetic denti... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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See below: Take lots of vitamin c, drink lots of fluids, take airborne, get lots of sleep.
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Use IV sedation: It is very difficult to predict if only local dental anesthetic will be sufficient to remove wisdom teeth. Use IV sedation to be safe that you will n... Read More
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Yes: Many times stiches will speed the healing time, .
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Normal: Your body reacts to external temperature.
What you are experiencing is probably normal!
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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It depends: Cost varies by geography ~ $300-600/tooth plus IV sedation.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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It may be possible: It is possible to do by enamel plasty. That is removing a small amount of enamel from the tooth. If more enamel is required to achieve the cosmetic... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
My mouth keeps watering, but i assume it's from my palate expander. could it be from something else?
Dr. Thomas Marxenanswered
Periodontics 38 years experience
Palatal expander: You are probably correct. If your palatal expander has been placed recently it is stimulating your salavary glands.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Many causes: Did you bite your tongue? Wait a few days and see if the signs and symptoms go away. If not, see a doctor. Oral cancer
can start under the later... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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See a neurologist: If the situation does not improve see a neurologist.
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What is your goal?: Is your goal to add gum or connective tissue below the recession or cover exposed root. The answer to this question will determine the technique and ... Read More
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Wht.tongue= many pos: Go see a doctor: the white tongue could be yeast, excessively dry, lichen planus, geographic tongue, oral cancer, or just a benign mucous build-up.
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Thanks for asking!: I prefer the electric vibrating tooth brush over the waterpic. Whatever does the best job in your hands of mechanically removing the plaque around yo... Read More
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Yes: There are always toxins in the environment that can cause cells dna to become corrupted. The key is to maintain a strong immune system so that it can... Read More
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Vaseline: Keep them moist! chapstick or vaseline.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Possibly Diet: Many diseases and cancer can cause these types of symptoms. I would first try to see if the cause of your symptoms could be related to your diet. Ha... Read More
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No: If you stop a sneeze you will not blow up. You may save someone from getting your cold or virus!
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No Connection: I am not aware of anything in the research literature that addresses this topic.
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Try oral hygiene 1st: Before any medicine first try and clean the tongue with a brush and floss and brush your teeth. She if the white spots go away. If not see your doct... Read More
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Many: Many diseases and health conditions are influenced by genes. We have the technology today to do genetic testing from the blood which will provide gen... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Slight tenderness: You will feel slight tenderness in a small spot that will feel like a little bump under the skin!
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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You are correct: They can be very painful. See your doctor.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Thanks for asking!: Yes,
a crown can be seated without dental anesthetic. It may be more uncomfortable, however, it depends on if the margins of the crown are under th... Read More
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Virus?: Maybe you are being attacked by a virus.
If so get lots of rest, drink lots of fluids, vit. C and airborne.
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Antibiotic: An antibiotic will help the discomfort in the short term. Remove the tooth after the infection is gone.
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Thanks for asking!: Some people have stippled gums that appear rough and this can be completely normal. Is there any pain on palpation?
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Varies: Some do some do not.
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Ear infection: You may have an infection in your ear and could benefit from some anibiotics. See your doctor.
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Virus: Your body is probably being attacked by a virus. Drink lots of fluids, take vit. C (lots), airborne, get lots of rest. All this is to help boost you... Read More
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Below: Burning sensation most commonly affects tongue, dry mouth, taste changes or loss of taste.
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Many sources: There can be many sources for swollen lymph nodes. A dental infection can cause swollen lymph nodes. Any infection in the head can or throat can cau... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University Of Washington School of Dentistry
Graduated 1985MD
Awards
Top Periodontist, Third Place, National - Winter
2013
Top Periodontist, First Place, Washington - Summer
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Academy of Prosthodontics
American Dental Association
Washington State Dental Association
Publications
Upgrading Previously Placed Porcelain Veneers!
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