Doctor Ratings
- Takes Time to Listen: 100%
- Communicates Well: 100%
- Recommendable: 98%
- Average Wait Time: 1 minutes
Office Information
Office Hours
| Mon: | 8am - 4pm |
| Tues: | 8am - 4pm |
| Wed: | 8am - 4pm |
| Thurs: | 8am - 4pm |
| Fri: | 8am - 4pm |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Questions & Answers
Anonymous Patient
Your teeth are part of the problem. Broken teeth especially breakage into the nerve can be causing root canal problems/infection. If your roots extend into your sinus cavity it can cause sinus problems especially if multiple teeth are involved. Because of some of the medications you are on it is masking this pain/problem.
Also since many of the teeth are broken your jaw joint is not being properly supported by your teeth thus resulting in a possible TMJ or jaw joint pain which you may be misinterpreting as ear aches.
Thrush is usually brought about by being on long term antibiotic therapy. Diflucan 150 mg taken once should help this situation.
As far as your overall problem, you need to have xrays to evaluate all your teeth and evaluate which ones can be saved and which ones need to be extracted. See if the oral surgeon works with a understanding restorative dentist who can help with the broken teeth or possibly a hospital based dental program or dental school for your dental evaluation and care.
Also since many of the teeth are broken your jaw joint is not being properly supported by your teeth thus resulting in a possible TMJ or jaw joint pain which you may be misinterpreting as ear aches.
Thrush is usually brought about by being on long term antibiotic therapy. Diflucan 150 mg taken once should help this situation.
As far as your overall problem, you need to have xrays to evaluate all your teeth and evaluate which ones can be saved and which ones need to be extracted. See if the oral surgeon works with a understanding restorative dentist who can help with the broken teeth or possibly a hospital based dental program or dental school for your dental evaluation and care.
Dr.James A. Vito
Patient Referrals
"Barb did her usual terrific job on cleaning my teeth, her attention to detail is amazing. She never settles for good enough, perfect is her only goal."
"As always, welcomed and treated warmly like an old friend. It is worth it to me to travel from Virginia for my dental care at Dr. Vito's office."
"Always more like visiting with friends than like going to the dentist. Wonderful people and quite a team. And professionalism beyond compare."
