A 58-year-old female asked:
my gums, roof of mouth and teeth hurt. can't eat anything without them hurting. who should i go see, a doctor or a dentist?
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Dentist: That's what they spent 10,000 hours training for.
Answered on Apr 27, 2020
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
A dentist: Stomatologist in other words.
Answered on Apr 28, 2020
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
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Yes and Yes: Both sites should be evaluated. Please see your Dentist or an Oral Surgeon.
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Dr. Gary Sandler answered
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Cheek retractors: We use cheek retractors to spread out the lips, not the gums.
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Dr. G Funari answered
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Without : Without more information and a clinical examination it is impossible to diagnose the problem. Recommend the following:
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