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Dr Craig W Peck (B.Med.Sc., B.Ch.D., M.Sc., Clin. Botox, Cosmet. Derm.)

South Africa
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 84.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 114.1
  • Total Questions 34
 I can answer questions relating to early prevention of tooth decay and what additional measures you as a patient can employ, in order to remain caries free - the same applies to gum disease and periodontal disease. Remember that the measures adults use are not the same as those for children; and these measures often need to be modified for the elderly or handicapped patient in order to achieve success in maintaining their oral hygiene. My approach is aimed at minimal intervention, conservative dentistry where as little as possible is disrupted, but a biological balance is maintained - and when treatment intervention is required, the focus is placed on reversible modalities over irreversible ones.

Larry Burnett DDS

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 21.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 29.4
  • Total Questions 98
 I can answer questions about prevention, elimination of, and non surgical treatment of periodontal diseases and early tooth decay. I can't answer questions concerning dental insurance payments.

Dr. Stacy Stein DMD

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) 16.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.6
  • Total Questions 4
 Your #1 oral health question on your mind right now including how to brush your teeth. How to prevent and/or cure gum disease and tooth decay? How is your mouth linked to your total body health? I'm pregnant, why are my gums bleeding? I am diabetic, how do I have a safe dental visit? How do I get my child to brush her teeth? What are the best oral care products for white teeth and fresh breath? What ingredients should I avoid in toothpaste? I have dry mouth, what products do you recommend? Fluoride, should I or shouldn't I? If I don't know the answer to a question, I will research the topic and get right back to you!

Paul Supan, DDS, MA, MPH

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/25/2012
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 81.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 59.1
  • Total Questions 100
 Basically anything clinical. I am not able to answer questions about equipment repair. I am also not able to comment on manpower issues, salaries, or legal questions.

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2012-01-30 Toothpaste and Floss:

 Dear Adam,    You pose an excellent question which has no absolutely correct answer; there are instead many choices.     Toothpaste, unless you are using it to clean a denture, should have fluoride in

2012-01-12 Tongue Issues:

Hi C and thanks for your question and pic.    You do not mention if you have any associated symptoms, or how long this has affected you, but from the attached pic, I would place my bets on this being 'geographical

2011-12-27 mouth wash:

No one knows for sure if it has bad side effects.  But some research shows cellular changes when soaked in hydrogen peroxide.  But I personally doubt that is much long term risk since hydrogen peroxide

2011-12-22 Full Mouth Debridement procedure time:

If there is a true need for this full mouth debridement it would take me or anyone I know at least 45 minutes.  The purpose is to remove calculus, bacteria and everything that may contribute to gum disease

2011-12-22 Removing plaque:

The most common reasons for bad breath are something you ate or the collection of the type of bacteria that produce obnoxious gasses hiding in deep crevices of the tongue, especially the back part of the

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