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49 years
Experience
Dr. Marshall S. Dicker, DMD
- Jersey City, NY
- University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Does Invisalign look natural?
The appliance is clear and not too visible. The result will look very natural.
How many roots does a molar have?
Uppers, usually 3. Lowers, usually 2.
When should pain from a tooth extraction stop?
Within 48 hours.
When I jump and land my tooth hurts?
Nerve possibly going bad and getting infected...when you jump, it momentarily increases the swelling in the area.
How can you tell if you have a deep cavity?
Sensitivity to cold and heat and biting....or any of those symptoms.
How long does it take to tighten braces?
About 15 minutes.
Can a dental implant crown be replaced?
Yes, it can.
Food getting stuck behind wisdom teeth
if you have developed a flap.....AND....the wizzie is NOT impacted....you have 2 choices....remove the tooth....or have the flap removed/reduced surgically....IF it is a functioning READ MORE
if you have developed a flap.....AND....the wizzie is NOT impacted....you have 2 choices....remove the tooth....or have the flap removed/reduced surgically....IF it is a functioning tooth ( ie chews with an upper tooth )....save it...its always good to have an extra tooth....the surgery is NOT extensive, done with local anes and recovery should NOT be bad....
Why do some dentists hurt during cleanings more than others?
Sounds like your home care is NOT good...some recession is normal with age and THEN the root surface of the tooth is exposed. The root surface has nerve endings present ON the READ MORE
Sounds like your home care is NOT good...some recession is normal with age and THEN the root surface of the tooth is exposed. The root surface has nerve endings present ON the surface and thorough cleaning CAN stimulate them. The bleeding indicates poor (tsk tsk) home care OR some underlying health issue (NOT likely). Get the deep cleaning done, start better home care, use Sensodyne for the sensitive root surface and see the hygienist or dentist more frequently.
Is it bad if a piece of an old filling falls out?
No, not ok...the filling came out MOST LIKELY due to decay under the old fill...get an X-ray...get a new fill or crown done...wait too long and a root canal WILL be neccesary.
Can a gum infection pass to other parts of the body?
The way to deal with the possibility is to NOT have gum problems in the 1st place...see the dentist...get evaluated and treated....and do better home care....id-ing the bodily READ MORE
The way to deal with the possibility is to NOT have gum problems in the 1st place...see the dentist...get evaluated and treated....and do better home care....id-ing the bodily infections can only be done once the oral disease progresses....why wait??
Do I have to be numb?
Varies on the problem being treated, the depth of the cavity, how the dentist works and your pain tolerance... try it without and see....painful?? Get a shot.
What are the most visible signs and symptoms of a gum disease?
Bleeding on brushing or flossing...non pink gum tissue,purplish is bad...bad breath...loose gum tissue at the gum line....
Bleeding is the primary symptom.
Bleeding is the primary symptom.
What is gingivitis and its risk factors?
Look for bleeding on brushing or flossing...that is primary.
Having an abscessed tooth? What could this mean?
A tooth abscess is a dangerous thing and can cause related health issues... an abscessed tooth may exhibit swelling, pain, odor on flossing the area. Wait too long and the tooth READ MORE
A tooth abscess is a dangerous thing and can cause related health issues... an abscessed tooth may exhibit swelling, pain, odor on flossing the area. Wait too long and the tooth may not be savable. Root canal treatment MAY remove the infection, but in later cases the root canal treatment may not work, then extraction is the only treatment.
What does bone loss in the teeth mean?
See a Periodontist for an evaluation... patients with diabetes are at higher risk for bad gums, infections and tooth loss.
Is a root canal during pregnancy safe?
See an endodontist for an evaluation and have the endo guy call your obstetrician for clearance... there CAN be a danger to the baby...so don't fool around.
Can a tooth abscess be seen on an X-ray?
Sometimes yes and sometimes no, symptoms are the best way to start the assessment.
