Dr. Roland Feghali
Dentistry
Are there any dentists in Hamra area that offer free consultations? Orthodontists?
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- There must be. You can visit the AUBMC 6th floor of the emergency building, best in HAMRA area. Outside HAMRA , there are few also in private practice. You have to specify the area ...
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When brushing teeth for adults and toddlers, we rinse mouth with tap water which is filled with bacteria. Are we supposed to rinse with drinking water?
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- It depends what water you use at home and if some sort of filtration is available. You can be safer with bottled water, or you can rinse with tap water but finish it by gargling with an antiseptic mou... Read More
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What's the cause of excessive dental surgery bleeding every time I do I have bleeding, when each year I do blood test and see my cardiologist and everything is normal. Need a hematologist opinion.
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- Subgingival Microbial plaque and calculus cause bleeding during good dental cleaning of inflamed gums and around the teeth. No need to worry so much if you are in good health and don't have any h... Read More
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One of my wisdom tooth on the lower jaw is starting to show up. There is a white layer on the gum around it, also on the gum of the upper jaw tooth. Is it aphtous ulcers? How to treat it?
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- The white layer could be what we call sloughing tissue or could be caused from the biting on the gums or the eruption of the teeth or even fungal infection. Best is to have it checked by your dentist.... Read More
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I have excessive gag reflex even from brushing my teeth. It's really annoying. How can I stop it?
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- It is impossible to stop to but you can train yourself not to gag with practice. The reflex is usually related to the tongue and soft palate. Some go as far as using topical anesthetic gel while brush... Read More
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My friend has blue gums due to stress and smoking. Is there any way to completely get rid of it? she had surgery so the medical part is done, but the bue color (aesthetically) is always there. thanks
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- Being an orthodontist myself, I would advise your friend to see a gum specialist that we refer to as periodontist and he/she will be the most suitable to help. However, blue gums are known as dental t... Read More
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'M wearin retainer behind my 4front teeth.i ate somethin crunchy&it went broken.so i took off half of it&othr prt is fixed.there came a wisdom.can this wisdom go if i wear fixed retainer n0t braces?
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- Hi there. I didn't understand your question fully. However, I advise you to see your orthodontist ASAP to replace/repair the broken fixed retainer and see if there is enough space for the wisdom ... Read More
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Hello. What is the most effective teeth whitening product available in the lebanese market (drug stores) other than "Opalescence" (which can be given only by the denstist)? Thank you! :-)
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- I would recommend also crest whitening strips for a minor whitening.
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A white spot has recently developed on my tooth. White to transparent. What could be the case of that?
Dr. Roland Feghali,
Dentistry
- Hello there. This spot or lesion could be due to several reasons:
- lack of calcium (hypo calcification )
- excessive acid intake or secretion
- excess fluoridation
It could be treated by simple fluo... Read More
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About Dr. Roland Feghali
Graduated as an MD from
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
