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Hi, my name is G J Letendre. I live in Florida, and I am sure you will understand, that for security reasons, I will give my e-mail address only upon request from the form below. I will appreciate your questions, comments or personal stories regarding Dentistry. I will respond personally to you with pleasure within 48 hours
I am here to help in any way I can. If you want to write to me, here is my address:
G J Letendre
1900, 59 th Ave N
St Petersburg
Florida
33714
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Come back and visit this page to see other people's story about Dentistry. I will download Dental Stories as soon as I receive them. Read what this lady has to say: "Hi G J, here is my story. I am 22 years of age and already my wisdom
tooth started to bother me. It hurts, I didn't know what to do!
I went to my dentist and he referred me to a maxillofacial surgeon to have them remove.
I was very scared. It turns out that one of my wisdom
teeth was impacted and it tooks 1:15 minutes to extracted it. Luckily
for me, I was sedated and didn't feel too much the pain. The recovery was
a bit painful. I followed all instructions the surgeon had given me and
didn't have any complications. I am glad I had a good surgeon".
Jacqueline R. - N.S. Canada
"Moved to Clearwater, FL from western NY this fall. Was paying 52 dollars for a teeth cleaning from the best dentist in a small town. Dental insurance BCBS of western NY reimbursed me for 42. of cost. Just received first cleaning bill down here for 84 dollars. Just confirming what I read on your site-- Ave. dentist price for a hygienist to do a cleaning in the Tampa Bay area-- over 80? Thanks for your help." Sue from Florida
"My child have three sets of teeth. What is that condition?"
Answer: Dear Alvin, In order to give a definite answer, I would need more information. I will give a definition of that condition. Hyperdontia is the condition of having Supernumerary teeth. Teeth witch appear in addition to the normal set of teeth. It is a rare condition in individuals with no other associated diseases or syndromes. It could be due to hyperactivity of dental lamina, or it could be an hereditary factors along with some evidence of environmental factors leading to that condition. My suggestion is to visit a good Maxillo-Facial Surgeon to remove these unnecessary teeth. I hope that will answer your question.
Best regards, G J Letendre
"My mom have soft teeth and bone loss, so she has dentures now. Is there any way she passed that to me?" Answer: Dear Cianci, Thank you for your question. I have to make clear to you that I am not qualified to give you any medical advices. I can give you my opinion based on my researches. 1- "Soft teeth" happened for different reasons. It could be about what you eat or not eat and what you drink. I could also be a condition known as "soft" teeth, a genetic pre-condition to getting more cavities. However, inherited bad teeth occur only in a very small percentage of the U. S. population. Lack of Fluor in water, sugar and soft drink are more likely to be the cause of softening the enamel of the teeth. 2- Loss bone. Could be caused by lack of calcium. Also, a study shows that drinking a lot of cola: Diet, regular or decaffeinated can actually lower bone density and put woman at increase risk of osteoporosis. I do not know if you Mom can pass all that to you. We have to remember that what we eat and what we drink are major factors in these conditions. I hope that will answer your questions.
Have a great day,
G J Letendre
"Hello, I have done my graduation on dentistry from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Very soon i am comming to California as a immigrant. I do have a plan to continue my career as a dentist in U.S.A. I am also interestad for Masters degree/specialization on specific site. am i abale to start higher education? Is my degree will be countable in US to start my education? Do i need to done any specific course like TOEFL/GRE before take the admission. Please let me know if you have any advise for me. Thanks." Answer: Dear Nusrat, Congratulation on your Dentist's graduation. To get the right answers that you need I will give you the name of one University in California: University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry Phone; 1-415-476-1323 http://www.dentistry.ucsf.edu For more Dental Schools in California, please refer to one of my web pages on that site: http://www.dental-care-n-u.com/dentalschools.html I do think that it will be possible for you to continue your education in the United States if you wish to do so. Good luck, G J Letendre
"i am a qualified hebalist and homeopath doctor.an other feauther in my cap is that me practising in dentistry to make the denture rpairing orthodontics and oprative surgeory with15 years experience in my back.is possible to gain dental assistant diploma or certificate honorary^i will pay all fee.because me dont have any certificate in dental field.if yes then tell me how much doller i pay. thanks with best desires a.a." My answer: Thank you for your inquiry. I do not know the answer to your question. However, if you go to: www.ada.org which is the site of the Association of Dentists of America they will be able to give you the correct answer. Have a great day, G J Letendre
"I would like to understand what the difference is in a dentists credentials - the two or three letter abreviations at the end of their name. Such as, P.A., DDS, and DMD. Does one fit better with a certain dental problem over another? Also, what about when a dentist has both such as "DMD, PA" or "Walker and Raynal DMDs Pl" Thanks for your help."
Here is my answer: Dear Sally, Thank you for your inquiry. Here some definitions that will answer your question. P.A. = Physician Assistant Pl. = Physician Licensed DDS = Doctor of Dental Surgery DMD = Doctor of Dental Medicine DPH = Dental Public Health PDR = Physician's Desk Reference CPC = Code of Professional Conduct These definitions are listed on ADA Site: www.ada.org
I hope this will help you.
G J Letendre
"My daughter just had a very severe abcessed tooth extracted. (she is 31 yrs. old) Her body now has huge unexplained bruising, severe nosebleeds, and edema. Are there symptoms that would indicate that the abcess has SPREAD to her body? She is on "Cindamycin" (anti-biotic), however is not feeling well. Thanks" Here is my answer. Dear Jane, It is very difficult for me to give you advices. I am not a Doctor or a Health care practitioner. If I was you I will go back to your Dentist or Family Doctor and ask questions there ASAP. I am sorry for your daughter, and wish her well. Truly yours, G J Letendre
"Hello GJ, My husband has very bad peri gum disease. (sorry I cant spell it). Hes had a tooth fall out. He also has decay. We are not in a position to do much, but we should start. He should not have to live in pain. He seems to think that removing one or two of his teeth at a time, especially the ones that are giving him such pain, will not help at all. He thinks removing the teeth will not stop the gum disease. I think it will, once he get them all out the pockets heal and he gets false teeth. He seems fearful that its something worse than it may be. He says he has no abcess', just lose teeth and decay in some of them. Please advise if removing them as we can afford, maybe one a month could offer him some relief eventually. Would he need gum treatment as well? Thank you so much. I appreciate your time. A worried wife in Florida" Here is my answer: Hi Mary, Thanks for your question. The only advise I can give you is to go see a Dentist ASAP!. I do not know your financial situation, however, I did some researches on the web and I found some places, here in Florida, where you can get treatment for low fees or for free and some places will even finance you. Here is a copy of some places and phones numbers where you can call and ask your questions. *Project: Dentists Care (850) 681-3629 Dentists Care is a community of FDA dentists who volunteer their time and services to provide a safety net of preventive and restorative dental care to those in the greatest need.
Bright Now! Dental Inc. (714) 668-1300 Bright Now! Dental Inc. is a privately held corporation that links patients to dentists who provide income sensitive care. Several of the dentists provide a $10 program that includes full mouth x-rays, an exam, and a consultation. For another $35 the program includes a basic cleaning. The independent dentists also provide financing through Bright Now to assist low income patients to pay for services over an extended period of time. Donated Dental Services 303-534-5360 Free, comprehensive dental care for elderly, disabled, and medically compromised adults. Site has listings of local dentists offering their services. A charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association. National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped.
Toothwoman.net State-by-state listing of low-cost and free dental care clinics and providers. I hope this will help. Best regards, G J Letendre
"I have always ground my teeth in my sleep, and this past year I have been so stressed that at some point I broke two of my molars on the bottom left side. The one all the way in the back doesn't bother me at all (I think the nerve is already dead), but the one in front of it is causing my gums to swell and I have "chipmunk cheek" on that side. I have been using mouthwash and brushing frequently (it feels REALLY good after the restoring mouthwash) and I have taken Keflex and Ibuprofen. I have also rinsed with salt water (man, did THAT hurt!). Is there anything else I can do? We have medical coverage through the state but their assigned dentist does not speak English well and is extremely rough with patients and we cannot afford to pay outright. I think it will be fine once the nerve in this tooth dies as well - the teeth are not loose at all and the gums do not bleed. I simply have too much stress in my life and I clamped down too hard and probably swallowed the pieces in my sleep. I am feeling pretty good right now with the Keflex and the Ibuprofen, and I think the swelling will go down soon. How can I prevent future swelling until I can get to a better dentist? Thank you so much for your time."
Here is my answer:
Dear Shanna, Thank you for your question. In my opinion, you really need to see a Dentist. You are saying that you have a lot of stress in your life, and you think that it is why you are grinding your teeth. It could also be an abnormal bite or a crooked teeth that causes you to grind like that. You told me that you have also loss one tooth already. That grinding can also affect your jaw, result in hearing loss, even change the appearance of your face. It is a serious condition that should not be ignored, Please consult a Dentist ASAP. I think, if you go back to Medicare office and explain your case, they may be able to send you to another Dentist. Since I am not in the medical field, I can only suggest.
I hope that helps, G J Letendre
"You suggest to check if a Dentist is an ADA member but most Dentists in Miami, while licensed at the Florida Dental Board are not ADA members. What does that mean?" My answer: Dear Sean,
If the Dentist graduate in Miami, chances are that they are probably member of the local Dental Organization or the State Dental Organization which are affiliated with ADA. In Florida it is Florida Dental Association. Since they are already affiliated with ADA with Florida Dental Association, being a member of ADA directly will caused them to pay an other fee.
Best regards, G J Letendre
"Hi my name is Khatera I am 19 years old, I have a question. I asked many dentists but nobody could help me so I think you can help me. It's been about 10 or 11 months that I feel that I have bad breath. I brush them after each meal using a good toothpaste but non of them helped me. So please if you know anything email me. Thank you."
My answer: Dear Khatera, Thank you for your question. You have to remember that I am not in the medical field, so I can only give you my opinion. There is many causes to bad breath. - Did you change your diet recently? - Are you taking any new prescription? - Did you start to take vitamins lately? - Are you using any drugs? - Are you doing anything new at all? - How is your digestion? - What about bowel movement? All of these items could be the cause of bad Breath. If you are very worry, consult your family doctor. He will know better than me. Best regards,
G J Letendre
"Hi, I have a tooth infection on my front tooth, and it is also discolored. I took some x-rays but the dentist couldn't see real clearly. I was also referred to the endodontist, but I don't have a lot of money right now to get it treated. I do, however want to know some information. Since it can be infected (the tooth that hurts and is discolored), can the infection spread to the teeth next to the infected tooth? Will it cause problems and possible root canal procedures for the teeth surrounding or being next to the infected tooth? I'm scared that if I wait any longer, the infection will spread and I will have to do a bunch of root canals! My second concern is, if my tooth is infected, can't antibiotics take care of the infection? However, the dentist said that the discolored tooh may be already dead. Thanks!" Here is my answer: Hi Alexis, Thanks for your question. I think you should know that I am not in the medical field. The only thing I can do is to give you my opinion. Regarding your money problem, sometimes the Dentist will do some kind of financing for you that you can repay over a certain period of time. Also check with your municipal government, they may have some kind of help program regarding Dental Care if you qualified. For your infected and discolored tooth, I do not know if the infection can spread to the next one. I do know that the infection can infiltrate your blood stream and cause all kind of problems for you. If I were you, i will find some way to have the situation corrected ASAP. Best regards, G J Letendre
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