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Dentistry
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164 Answers
15 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Yes: If they continue to suck their fingers after age
4 or 5 they can move the teeth.
Thumb sucking is a bigger problem imo.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Need to be seen ASAP: What kind of salivary tumor?
Are you under treatment now?
If not, you need to be seen by an oral surgeon or ENT doc.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Maybe minor: Could be an allergic reaction
does Benadryl (diphenhydramine) help?
If it persists for more a day or two, need to be seen.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Why?: Do you brush with it daily? It is quite abrasive, so don't use daily.
Wait till after healing before resuming baking soda periodically.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Infection: How long ago was it done?
Are you on antibiotics?
You need to back in and see who did the root canal and be evaluated, soon.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Irritation: Very common for tissue to recede around a crown. The area must be kept clean, but not damaged due to overzealous brushing.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
No: If you are on pain meds, no!
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Referred pain: Quite common. It will not cross the midline.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Allergic reaction: Could be a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) which requires immediate attention. Possible life threatening.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
TMJ: Chewing gum is bad for the TMJ (joint).
The longer you chew gum the harder it becomes and the harder you chew which
adversely effects the tmj.
Don... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Mouth breathing: Also, the salivary flow decrease during sleep
nothing to be concerned about.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
No: I would not consume any alcohol until the dry socket is healed. Especially not if on any narcotics.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Varies: 1 to 14 days for normal discomfort from the surgery.
Root sensitivity from exposed root can last indefinitely.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
1-2 years: Normally takes 1-2 years to expand the arch and then hold it in place while the bone fill in.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Not always: Depends on the difficulty of the extraction.
Bone is denser on the lower which may explain more discomfort.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Yes: Depends on how deep the restoration was and trauma to the soft tissue. Sensitivity can last weeks or even months and there is nothing wrong!
may wan... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Maybe also: It could also be from trauma which can cause discoloration.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
See your dentist: It sounds like canker sores, however there are lots of other possibilities..
There is a topical bandaid the can be put over it to lessen the pain. Y... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
It will heal.: The tongue is very vascular which helps with healing. Sometimes from the trauma, it may result in a fibroma which will need to be removed, but is ... Read More
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Not a big deal: Agree with all the above answers. Brushing does not remove bacteria between the teeth. Flossing is a critical adjunct to oral hygiene.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Maybe: Fordyce spots/granules are found in the mouth. 82 percent of the population has these spots.
However, you need to a doctor for a definitive diagnos... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Yes: It speeds up the process to make more room to move teeth into proper position.
The amount of tooth structure removed is minimal and does not cause a p... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
YES: Post orthodontic treatment now recommends a retainer forever! if you have a retainer and don't wear for a few days and is very tight going back in,... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Time: It is a self limiting problem, if it is a canker sore. Topical anes gives temporary relief.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Almost never!: It just does not happen very often. Extreme apprehension and severe gag reflux could trigger the response.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Very minor procedure: Very quick and easy!
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Learn to use them: Dentures are artificial prosthesis that require getting used to them. When new they also increase
saliva flow.
Try and be patient learning to use th... Read More
4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
No: Are you putting this on your teeth or soft tissue? Will not harm teeth, but i would not be using it intraorally routinely.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Nothing: The radiation from dental x-rays is so minimal that it is of no concern.
You get more radiation from being in the sun for a day than an 18 film surve... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Not that long: Most times the pain is pretty much gone in a week.
Were you given antibiotics?
Last x-ray?
Get checked again!
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A 31-year-old member asked:
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Pericornitis: If there is a flap of tissue covering part of the wisdom tooth, you get debris, food and bacteria under it causing your problem.
Treatment, extractio... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Yes: The dental work may not cause the pain per se, but if restorations are real deep and close to the nerve, it can cause pain and can be referred to he e... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
See someone!: You can start by seeing a dentist to rule out a tooth problem. If it is not tooth related, go see your family physician.
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
No: Wait about a week before any vigorous exercise.
Ask your oral surgeon how long to wait.
4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
See a dentist: My middle son is an ER physician. The ER will give pain meds and antibiotics, they will not treat the problem.
See your dentist immediately. An ab... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Ob & DDS: You need to see a dentist asap and they need to consult with your ob/gyn doctor to coordinate your treatment. Emergency treatment can be performed ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Never: It would be a good time to quit.
Lower success rates on implants for smokers.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
A member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Teeth not necessary: Babies can eat softer food without teeth.
Many adults eat everything without any teeth.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Not a dry socket: After 3 weeks, it is not a dry socket.
It is still healing and digging debris out is not helping it heal.
You need an irrigating syringe to gently rem... Read More
360 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Maybe normal: Why did you get a root canal on a wisdom tooth?
If you are not missing any other teeth in the arch, probably was unnecessary.
Possible explanations:
T... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
No: A stye is from plugged meibomian gland.
Not tooth related.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Need to be seen: An active infection can effect the entire body.
It will no go away on its own.
I would recommend you see an oral surgeon
asap as they deal more wit... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Infection?: Are the wisdom teeth still present? If so, it could be the teeth erupting. At age 41, it is unlikely. There is a space between the last tooth and ... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
YES: You cannot extend your tongue as far if tongue tied.
If it is really important, a minor procedure can release the tongue. Enjoy!
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
AGAIN?: Are you saying you don't brush daily now?
Teeth will darken with age. Need to see a dentist for a cleaning and eval and see what needs to be done. ... Read More
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
Depends: If you are extremely apprehensive, get the sedation.
If not, local anesthetic will be fine.
With local, you feel only vibration and pressure.
There sh... Read More
4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mjosanswered
45 years experience
See a dentist: They can make an occlusal guard to be worn during sleep to protect the teeth.
4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 30, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Mjos is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Mjos is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thanks you really helped me and possibly going to save my life
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Thanks for your quick reply! I actually did not mean between....I meant back...it grew back.
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Thx. Clind x10d finished 1wk ago. X-ray WNL 2wks ago. Will get checked
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Univ of Minnesota
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