Geoffrey H. Sperber
Dentist
11405 87th Avenue Edmonton Alberta, T6G 1C9About
Geoffrey H. Sperber, BDS, MSc, PhD, FICD, works at Edmonton Clinic Health Academy and is also Professor Emeritus for the University of Alberta. He specializes in craniofacial development and the role genetics plays. He is author of 5 books about the evolution of craniofacial development, and is section Editor for the Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Journal. In addition, Dr. Sperber is Secretary-Treasurer for the Society of Craniofacial Genetics.
Education and Training
Unviersity of Witwatersrand
Provider Details
Geoffrey H. Sperber's Expert Contributions
Is it bad that I leave food in between my teeth?
Yes, it is bad to leave food between your teeth, as it will cause dental decay. Use floss or dental picks to remove food that is not brushed out. READ MORE
What should be done for a chipped "baby tooth"?
If the chipped teeth are not loose or discolored, leave well alone. If they loosen or discolor, consult a dentist. READ MORE
I suddenly have a gap in between my front teeth. Why?
Your two front teeth have drifted forward, creating the gap between them. Perhaps your lower front teeth may have impinged on your upper teeth, forcing them forward. You will need to see a dentist to close the gap. READ MORE
Can I do teeth whitening with a front half fake incisor?
"Whitening" natural teeth involves slight demineralization, i.e., surface ablation of the enamel. A fake (porcelain) tooth cannot be similarly demineralized and cannot be "whitened." READ MORE
Can an infected tooth spread the infection to the other teeth as well?
The infected tooth should be treated by root canal treatment to remove the infection. It will not spread to other teeth. READ MORE
Wisdom teeth removal
It depends on the difficulty and degree of impaction of the wisdom teeth. Badly impacted teeth require the expertise of an oral surgeon to extract them. READ MORE
Are raisins good for your teeth?
No, raisins CREATE cavities, unless the teeth are brushed immediately after eating them. READ MORE
Can cola be the cause of discoloration in my teeth?
"Sodas" and colas demineralize the white enamel, thinning the enamel, allowing the underlying dark dentin to show through. Coffee stains enamel. Cut out drinking demineralizing drinks and coffee. READ MORE
How often should you floss?
Floss daily. I cannot understand why flossing "is not very good" for your teeth. READ MORE
Why does only one tooth area bleed when I floss?
You probably have a periodontal pocket, i.e. a detached gum attachment around that tooth. See a dentist or specialist periodontist to fix the problem. READ MORE
What is the medication that the dentist will use as an anesthesia before my root canal?
The local anesthetic to be used will likely be Lidocaine or its equivalent in the recommended dose. Prior, check for any allergic reactions which are rare. READ MORE
Can a tooth abscess be seen on an X-ray?
The earliest stages of a tooth abscess are manifested as pain, and cannot be detected by X-ray. If X-rays reveal abscessing by apical root radiolucency, the only treatments are endodontic (root canal) therapy, or regrettably, dental extraction of the abscessed tooth. READ MORE
Can calcium deficiency impact teeth?
Most definitely calcium deficiency impacts teeth during tooth formation in infancy and early childhood. Not only do teeth suffer, but so do bones, manifesting as rickets, seen as bent limb bones. Calcium therapy may minimally restore bone structure, but not teeth, once formed cannot be repaired. READ MORE
I underwent a root canal treatment and it is in pain again. What could be the reason?
The root canal treatment may require to be redone, as it appears that infection persists. READ MORE
How can I reverse yellowing of my teeth?
Professionally administered tooth "whitening" procedures may minimize the discoloration if the teeth are not "non-vital" (dead). READ MORE
Having an abscessed tooth? What could this mean?
Dental pain is both a symptom and sign of tooth abcess. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Award of Merit of the Canadian Dental Association in 2001
- Honorary Doctorate, University of Witten-Herdecke, 2002
Professional Society Memberships
- International Association for Dental Research, the American Association ofAnatomists, the Canadian Association of Physical Anthropologists, the Canadian Dental Association, the American Academy of the History of Dentistry, the American Cleft Palate Association, the American Society of Human Genetics, Craniofacial Genetics Society
Articles and Publications
- 6 Books, 20 Book Chapters, 90 Scientific Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- Curiosity
Hobbies / Sports
- Opera Music
Favorite professional publications
- Nature, Science, American Journal of Genetics
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