Dr. Jonathan Kameros
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY
55 years experience
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
10 Answers
4 Agrees
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jonathan Kamerosanswered
55 years experience
Nerve problem: If you lips feel tingling this could be a problem with the sensory nerve in that area. See an Oral Surgeon. While it does not sound serious it may b... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jonathan Kamerosanswered
55 years experience
See a doctor: the uvula should see an oral surgeon and is usually left alone. The tonsil problem should be see by an otolaryngologist and treatment will depend on ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jonathan Kamerosanswered
55 years experience
No: toothpaste has ingredients that will clean your teeth with mild abrasives. Coconut oil does not have these materials and is not a good toothpaste.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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See an oral surgeon: until one is found the best treatment is PLAIN Vaseline from an unopened tube or jar put away for this purpose only.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jonathan Kamerosanswered
55 years experience
Yes: this could be skin cancer which if seen early is very treatable. You should see a dermatologist immediately
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jonathan Kamerosanswered
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Cuts are other thing: angular cheilosis or cuts in the corner of the mouth can be fungal, can be caused by a vitamin deficiency, can be caused by an overclosed bite or den... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jonathan Kamerosanswered
55 years experience
There is no simple a: consultation with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a neurologist are recommended
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jonathan Kamerosanswered
55 years experience
Yes: There is really no contraindication to flying the day after wisdom teeth are pulled
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jonathan Kamerosanswered
55 years experience
Acute sinusitis: the are behind the cheekbones are the maxillary sinuses. These can become congested from infection or allergy and can actually have a fluid buildup w... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jonathan Kamerosanswered
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Orthognathic surgery: We are talking about a cosmetic procedure done by most Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons but usually only if needed for mastication or jaw pain. You sh... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kameros is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kameros is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! My CTG was not "free gingival".You can add a comment under your reply!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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This made me feel good. Thanks!
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Medical or Grad School
Graduated 1968MD
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