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Gamber Family Dental
Kettering, OH
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Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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I am a 40 year old father of 3, 2 boys and 1 girl. I have been married 20 years. I went to the university of Dayton for my under-grad degree in pre-dentistry and the Ohio State university for my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. I have been a dentist for 9 years and happily see patients at Gamber Family Dental in Kettering Ohio. I am all about family and missions as I love to take my family on medical mission trips overseas with Caring Partners Int. In my off time, you can find me training for my next mud run with my brother and best friends or spending quality time with my wonderful and lovely wife Mary.
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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.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
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Orthodontics
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United States: Ohio
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alexander Gamberanswered
Dentistry 15 years experience
Fairly large. : Remember, the lymphs nodes are where your body is fighting infection. So if you do have a cold, those lymph nodes could be sore to the touch, tender a... Read More
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Sure: it is definitely ok to eat with dental wax on. In fact, it makes it more comfortable to eat. Just be careful to pay attention if it comes loose, jus... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Personalized treatme: Depends on your dentists' policies. There really is no strict guideline that says you have to take x-rays 1 time a year. If you have not had a histo... Read More
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No, 6 months ok: Implants do not need extra care or maintenance. You can go every 6 months and be just fine.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Muscle pain: Could be a trigger point(point of muscle that is tighten up) in your neck/ shoulder area referring pain to the top of your head. Take your hand and p... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Variety of ways: Most common is to mix baking soda and water together into a paste and put it on the sting area. Make sure you have removed the stinger too! an old i... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Could be: If you press up , under your cheekbone and it hurts, then yes it could be your sinuses hurting. You can also put a finger in your mouth on the cheek ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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More than brushing: Try flossing everyday and brush your tongue. Remember brushing doesn't clean in between your teeth. If you don't floss, plaque and food can build up... Read More
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Most likely OK: There is a principle in restorative/prosthetic dentistry in regards to length of bridgework. It deals with what teeth are missing and the root surfac... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Sinus or muscle: if pain was in upper back teeth, could have been your sinuses causing pressure on the roots of those teeth, which can lead to tooth pain. If sinuses ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Depends on the area of the country you are in, but a general guideline for the implant alone is $1200-$2500. A single implant with the connector and ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Could be: Swelling and metallic taste are indicative of infection. 2 things you can do to see if it's abscessed. Tap on the tooth, if it hurts more than tappin... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Biofilm: There is bacteria in your mouth all the time. After eating and drinking throughout the day, the bacteria take what they want from that and start to m... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: You should go back to your dentist or oral surgeon to get checked out. If you had upper wisdom teeth taken out, they are close to your sinus. You wo... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Cracked root?: Pain upon biting after RCT weeks later could be a cracked root. I would recommend a 3D scan to check for cracks. Could possibly be just the periodon... Read More
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Generally no: The dentist "cleans" the teeth before whitening, but it is not with prophy/toothpaste. It is with pumice, which is just an abrasive, without fluoride... Read More
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Daily: Daily fluoride rinses can slow the progression of tooth decay.
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Depends on where the cavity is. If it was on the edge of a front tooth/incisor, those can have a tendency to chip off if you are not careful about bi... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Ask your heart doc: According to the ama, antibiotics before dental procedures are needed if you have anything foreign in your heart, have had endocarditis before or have... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Sure, there are lots: Actually, you can get a lot of vitamin c from foods that are not citrus. Check out this list (all vitamin c amounts are for 100 g. Servings):
red bel... Read More
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Can, indirectly: Raw tongue is not listed with the side effects, but Prednisone does weaken your immune system, which can lead to a susceptibility for oral candidiasis... Read More
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It's possible: Dry sockets are essentially like losing the blood clot that is protecting the extraction site. The socket itself is lined with nerves and if exposed,... Read More
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No: Peroxide is oxygen supercharged, called superoxide radicals, that migrate into the enamel and break-up double bonded carbons, which are the stains in ... Read More
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Go to dentist: Usually blisters or traumatic lesions in the mouth resolve themselves within 2 weeks. You could possibly have a sharp spot on one of your teeth that ... Read More
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Ignore: Brush twice plus floss once plus eating natural foods equals HEALTHY SMILE.
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Get: Get Fluoride gel and brush with that after normal brushing at night. Will help reduce decay.
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Options, ask dentist: One option is a dental implant, advantages are no decay and don't bother adjacent teeth. This option depends on if you have enough bone to support th... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Be honest and ask: Remember, we cannot fully diagnose and say you are cavity free without x-rays. They are usually not very expensive either. If you are really in a pi... Read More
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Brushing teeth: You can't really get rid of dental plaque totally because bacteria is always in your mouth. But you can try to keep things as clean as possible throug... Read More
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Don't: It's a myth that: people always need a full set of dentures.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends on you: Really depends on what you want. Lost filling does indicate decay, but really both can be done. If you are concerned about appearances, get the cosm... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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You can eat anytime: Eating will not harm your composite dental fillings after you have them done. They are cured and ready for use. Just be careful if you are going to ... Read More
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No damage to enamel: whitening toothpaste can only scrub surface stains off. You really need a hydrogen or carbamide peroxide bleaching strip or gel that stays on your te... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Yes on retention: Even though your teeth are still straight, almost everyone's teeth move to the midline with age. They most likely will shift in the future. I person... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Up to you: Braces are only needed if you are having trouble speaking or chewing/eating. For cosmetic purposes, if you like the way your teeth are, that's great... Read More
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Muscle/refer pain?: Click in jaw opening could be normal. Jaw pain could be muscular in nature. Do you have pain in jaw muscle(masseter)or in temple(sides of head)? Cou... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Sensitive teeth: The waterpik is a great resource for cleaning in between teeth and down into the gums. If you were not a regular flosser before, then using the water... Read More
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In short, yes. : You have much more control over how white your teeth get with the take home trays. With in office 1 hour treatment only, the result is all you get. ... Read More
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Big difference: Braces straighten all your existing teeth. Veneers are porcelain restorations that cover the front and incisal edge of your teeth which are cemented o... Read More
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Not usually: Bridges are not usually considered cosmetic. You are replacing missing teeth needed for chewing up food. You may want to consider implants as they d... Read More
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Interesting: Kind of a chicken or the egg, which comes first question. How would you know if you have a cavity without going to the dentist? You may say pain in ... Read More
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It should: Yes, since the dentist gave a place for the infection to drain, the swelling will go down. Make sure to take all the antibiotics too. Ultimately tho... Read More
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Of course: That's the definition of cosmetic dentistry. It's dentistry to fix your smile to the way you would like it. If you want straighter, whiter or brighte... Read More
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Gum tissue sloughing: You are probably slightly allergic to the toothpaste i.e. Some ingredient in the toothpaste, you are using and it is irritating your gum tissue. Many... Read More
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Do you bleach often?: Even if you don't bleach, the clear tips could be genetic. It's a result of light passing through the tooth, only it doesn't reflect. There is only ... Read More
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Go see dentist: You should really get to a dentist and get checked out, but could just be bumps on your tongue called papillae that have taste buds all over them. The... Read More
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Go see a dentist : Any sore in your mouth should resolve itself in 10 days to 2 weeks. Please go see your dentist to have this spot evaluated since it has been there 6 ... Read More
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Mar 28, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Gamber is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Gamber is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! This answer was very helpful I really appreciate the speedy response!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! He made the filling larger so it had more tooth structure to bond to.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Graduated 2008MD
Residency
Midwest Implant Institute, OH
Affiliations
American Academy of Facial Esthetics
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