Michael H Kirsch, DDS  
Male
Caldwell - NJ

Specialties: Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants

Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
973-226-8444
16 Smull Avenue
Caldwell - NJ
What next?
Jul 07, 2008 07:17PM in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Forum
The first thing to do is to take a step back and be re-evaluated by a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Your diagnosis may have changed. TMD is a highly complex and often illusive chronic condition. You need to be correctly diagnosed for treatment to be affective. Is it a muscle problem, joint problem of the bones, cartilage, joint linin...
After taking Hydrocodone because of Wisdom Teeth
Jul 06, 2008 08:43PM in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Forum
It is possible to have changes in mood and emotions during the period of time when the narcotics are in your system. Having surgery can also stir up these emotions. It is rare in either of these cases My suggestion for you is to notify your surgeon of your situation so they can keep track of your progress. If you have ever suffered from any psychiatric ...
infaction
Jul 05, 2008 04:47PM in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Forum
Infections under the tongue are potentially very serious. The swelling can make swallowing and breathing difficult. You should seek medical attention immediately by either the emergency department at the hospital or with a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon or ENT Surgeon. Information contained within this reply is intended solely for gen...
Tooth infection and swelling
Jul 04, 2008 06:29PM in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Forum
I am happy to hear that you are being treated by a doctor. Best of luck with the root canal. Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific m...
Seeking Surgery Advice
Jul 03, 2008 07:51PM in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Forum
Treatment of dentofacial discrepancies is a highly complex and individual to each patient. Certain surgeons will have their own preferences depending on their training and clinical experience. Basically, there may be more than one correct way to treat your condition. You should research your doctor's experience and background, make sure he/she is Board...
numbnes & pain after wisdom tooth extraction
Jul 02, 2008 06:53PM in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Expert Forum
You've described several treatments for several different conditions you have (nerve dysfunction, muscle issues) These are two separate and distinct problem. I am unaware of steroid injections being an appropriate treatment for either of these problems. Several medications including antiseizure and a drug call Neurontin have been successfully used to tre...