About
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Dr. Reena Gupta graduated from dental school from India in 1999. In
2002 she successfully obtained California Dental License at University of Southern California. Dr. Reena
started her private dental practice in 2006 with a desire to help the
community and deep passion to be a part of modern dentistry. She looks
at dentistry as both an art and a science - using well established and
new technologies materials to restore aesthetics and function with
elements of artistry. She is very active in attending continuing
education programs to equip her with the most recent technology and
procedures in dentistry. Dr. Reena Gupta prides herself on providing
her patients high quality gentle dental care. She strives to establish
lasting relationships with her patients to help them restore and
maintain functional oral health and have beautiful smiles!Dr Reena Gupta
is fluent in English, Hindi,Gujarati and Punjabi. She actively
volunteers at different Preschools and Elementary Schools to educate
kids to maintain good oral hygiene. Dr.
Gupta also servesas an evaluator for Dental Product
Shopper Magazine.Dr.Gupta will be published in Magazine as a product
evaluation Expert for Dental products, Materials, and Techniques.Dr
Gupta is a part of ADA (American Dental
Association)Clinical Evaluators (ACE) Pane l
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.
Dentistry
Licenses
United States: California
Languages spoken
Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi
Doctor Q&A
189 Answers
72 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reena Guptaanswered
Dentistry 21 years experience
Eat: Eat healthy , rest and take your medications if taking any on time.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Yes: Lumineers are made in specific lab restricted to lumineers by denmat unlike traditional porclain veneers which are made in lots of dental labs.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Drink atleast 8 to 10cups of water daily.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Plan your meals ahead and look at the vegeterian diet benefits!this will motivate to start..
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Listen patiently to them as you want them to listen to you and see the magic!
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Wear protective gear-helmets, protective pads, and mouth guard.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Can Happen!: There are more reasons than Dry Socket Itself and the most common being Infection of the Socket- Alveolar Osteitis and the best way to treat will be t... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Need both checked: If have ear infection at present get that treated as well as see the dentist for toothache so they can rule out any dental related cause by taking xra... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Varies: Depending on if done by general dentist or specialist...Also depends on location.. Can vary from $200 to $700...Also depends on insurance fee schedule... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Yes could be: Totth abscess can lead to inflammed lymph nodes..Pain in throat..Ear if back molar..Is infected..So get it checked by dentist..
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes..Its okay to get xrays agter baby is born.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
No: You should be ok to take shower just dont bend too much..Keep luke warm water..Should be okay..
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Hurts to floss my new white fillings. the sharp pain feels like i'm flossing with foil. help please?
Dr. Reena Guptaanswered
Dentistry 21 years experience
See dentist: Sometimes the contacts after the fills are done are really tight and can cause to hurt when flossing..So get it checked by treating dentist..Or if the... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Stress reduction: Stree does play a big role onteeth grinding..Also get eval by dentist to get bite checked..Wear a night guard..
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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See dentist: If the teeth do not feel clean after 3 minutes of brushing...Should se dentist..Could have tartar which wod not be able to get off without professiona... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Can be infection: See a dentist..Sometimes can get pericoronitis and tooth infection..Can cause fever earache.Get it evaluated as soon as possible and may have to start... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes could be: Can feel like that ...Should get back to normal as the anesthesia wears off but if it stays after tje anedthesia is worn off..Get it checked.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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See your dentist : Let your dentist check your teeth condition as there are various factors that can determine if whitening is okay or not ..Hard to say without looking ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Could be : Can cause from allergic reaction...From food.But there are various other reasons..So seeing your dentist is the best option.
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Yes: Yes as long as you keep the area clean..Have no pain..Rinse thoroughly so food does not stay lodged in sovket as eell as your dentist can help get ir... Read More
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A 49-year-old male asked:
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See dentist : Night guard should fit snugly but not put pressure..Will feel different when worn first time....Best is get evaluated by your dentist.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yes could be: If there is infection around the wisdom teeth area can cause these syptoms..Very common if teeth are partially impacted get it checked by your dentis... Read More
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A member asked:
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Different reasons: If on the gum area on top of the tooth could be abscess/if on back could be errupting permanent tooth..And a list of different reasons so she should s... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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no specific: Vitamins and calcium are helpful in general..Its good to have daily.But not specific for teeth strengthening.Eat healthy and you will be able to get a... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Can vary: If the opening made for rct was small and not much damage of tooth structure its okay to put filling..Your dentist would be the best to advise..
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
See dentist: Get it checked by your dentist if seems like you are having dry socket.Avoid smoking..Using straw..
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Depending on how tooth is fractured treatment can be done.These teeth will not fall till kid is almost 7 so should see pedodontist and get it treated.... Read More
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A 63-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
varies: These are your xrays..Ifyou signed release they can be transferred to the dentist you want to ..Some offices do charge a fee ..Need to check with your... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
See dentist: Change in gum color could be from underlying periodontal disease or could be pigmentation..See your dentist.
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
See dentist: See your dentist soon ..If the crown part of the tooth is crachcked without affecting the root part tooth can still be restored..Get it treated before... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reena Guptaanswered
Dentistry 21 years experience
Dont: Dont miss your dental check ups!check up on time will prevent cavities.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Make: Make sure to floss regularly...Will help prevent cavities a.D keep gums healthy!
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Yes could be: That could be one of the cause.Get it checked by your physician as well ads see dentist to get the mouth ulcers checked.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Normal to feel: Since you just had the root canal today..Normal to have soreness ..Give it a few days.. If still feel pain after few days.. Get checked by dentist.
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Veneers: Veneers are less invasive than crown as there is less reduction of tooth structure however there are many other factors that determines if veneer or ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes could be: Antibiotics can cause metallic taste in mouth ..Common clarithromycin..But there could be many other reasons..Lots of oral diseases can also cause so ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Yes: They should be able to give you if you have tooth pain.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Wear your retainers: Floss is not going to work as retainers..Let floss do the job of flossing and -wear your retainers to keep your ortho treatment stable..
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Ignore: With low carb diet do I need to watch on sodium and potassium intake ?
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Healthy: Healthy diet will help in keeping your nails healthy.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reena Guptaanswered
Dentistry 21 years experience
Drinks: Drinks lots of water to avoid cavities from dry mouth.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Reena Guptaanswered
Dentistry 21 years experience
Brushing: Brushing twice, flossing daily and using mouthwash will help prevent gum disease.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Dont: Dont take too much stress!eat healthy food and excercise daily.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Ignore: If you are having. Races make sure you are flossing in between the teeth under the wires.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Ignore: Eat lots of greens and fruits..And drink milk regularly.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Ignore: Decrease stress..Stress causes clenching and grinding that will affect the temperomandibular joint.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Biking,hiking: Biking, hiking , swimming do physical activities as a whole family with your kids!
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See dentist: Could be from various reasons..High bite..If during the prep..Bridge abutment had existing deep fill...Sometimes could be just normal discomfirt afte... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
See dentist soon: Can use topical gel..Can help decrease the pain..However seeing your dentist is best option..That will help get proper treatment.
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 21 years experience
Need dental check up: The most important thing would be toget a dental check up if you have not got..Periodontal disease ..Moderate to severe where if teeth have mobility a... Read More
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Oct 6, 2013
Excellent advice from an experienced and well respected expert.
Highly recommend.
Apr 9, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Gupta is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank u but i am currently on braces now so what do i hv to do?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! THANK YOU SO MUCH VERY HELPFUL ANSWER HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Institue Of dental Sciences,India
Graduated 1998MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Southern California the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, CA
Graduated 2002MD
Residency
India
Completed 1998
Awards
Top Dentist, Third Place, San Jose Region - Summer
2014
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Clara County Dental Society
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