expert type icon EXPERT

Dr. John Rhee

Dentist

Dr. John Rhee is a Dentist practicing in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Dr. Rhee specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Dr. John Rhee
  • Bloomfield, New Jersey
  • New York University Dental School
  • Accepting new patients

What are the early signs of dental trouble?

This is early sign of gingivitis. Gingivitis is due to build up of plaque or Claculus. Should visit dentist for oral exam because bleeding gum can lead to bone loss which also READ MORE
This is early sign of gingivitis. Gingivitis is due to build up of plaque or Claculus. Should visit dentist for oral exam because bleeding gum can lead to bone loss which also known as periodontitis.

What is causing the white layer on my tongue?

This can be causes by dry mouth or even due to many crowns you may have. I would start by visiting general dentist firtst or even get a consultation by Oral Surgeon for further READ MORE
This can be causes by dry mouth or even due to many crowns you may have. I would start by visiting general dentist firtst or even get a consultation by Oral Surgeon for further tests.

I underwent a root canal treatment and it is in pain again. What could be the reason?

No treatment is guarantee in dental treatment. Root canal treatment can last more then 20years in some cases, or in other cases, treatment can only last short as weeks or only READ MORE
No treatment is guarantee in dental treatment. Root canal treatment can last more then 20years in some cases, or in other cases, treatment can only last short as weeks or only days. Infection can caused by accessory nerve or when nerve was not totally removed. You would need to follow up with your dentist or endodontist for evaluation.

#2 tooth with deep cavity - why infected after filling?

After the restoration treatment, if decay was deep near the nerve, nerve react to the treatment. The tooth can be sensitive for 4-7weeks and recover from the filling treatment. READ MORE
After the restoration treatment, if decay was deep near the nerve, nerve react to the treatment. The tooth can be sensitive for 4-7weeks and recover from the filling treatment. Which you may feel normal. However, in some cases, the nerve can suddenly dies and starts to decompose in the nerve chamber. If this happens, the gas is formed the chamber can not be released which may cause swelling and pain. In this case, you will need root canal treatment.

What if only one tooth is crooked?

Although only one tooth is turned, or twisted, you probably want to go through orthdontic treatment. Yes other teeth may have to move since you need to create space for that tooth READ MORE
Although only one tooth is turned, or twisted, you probably want to go through orthdontic treatment. Yes other teeth may have to move since you need to create space for that tooth move into correct position. Other option will be veneers or even a crowning that tooth.