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FRED ECK

Title: Columnist - Marco Eagle
Contact: 239-389-9400

Recent Work

Toothtalk: Implant doctor — choose wisely Published 02/04/2010 at 1:16 p.m.
Q: Doc, I recently lost a tooth and my husband says I should get an implant. Shouldn’t I see a “specialist” for this?
Tooth Talk: Are silver fillings dangerous to my health? Published 01/28/2010 at 11:56 a.m.
Q: Hey doc, I’ve heard that silver fillings can cause all kinds of health problems. I’m thinking of having mine replaced. What do you think?
Tooth Talk: Gum disease and lasers Published 01/21/2010 at 3:02 p.m.
Q: I’ve heard some things about treating my gum disease with a laser, is this possible
Tooth Talk: The flu, your dentist and you Published 09/24/2009 at 8:44 p.m.
Q: I know I’m probably being silly, but I’m really concerned about going to the dentist with all this flu stuff going on. Can you give me some more information to make me more comfortable?
Tooth Talk: What to look for in dental insurance Published 09/03/2009 at 12:52 p.m.
Hey Doc, I have a question. I’m looking at different plans for dental coverage and I’m confused. Can you give me some information about different dental plans and which ones are best? Wow, that’s a tall order, but I will ...
Tooth Talk: Mixing blood thinners with dental work Published 08/11/2009 at 7:19 p.m.
Q: I need to have some pretty major dental work done and I’m worried because I take a blood thinner. I don’t want to stop taking it but if I don’t I’m not sure if I can have my teeth ...
Tooth Talk: Straight to the point on crooked front teeth Published 07/30/2009 at 8:39 p.m.
Q: I want to get my lower front teeth straightened because I hate the way they are all overlapped. I was told that to straighten them I would need to wear braces on all my teeth. Why do I have ...
Tooth Talk: Thumb sucking: When is it a problem? Published 03/12/2009 at 7:59 p.m.
Q: I need some help! My daughter sucks her thumbs and also three of her fingers. I’m worried that this is causing a problem with her teeth. How do I get her to stop?
Tooth Talk: Keeping your crown Published 03/05/2009 at 7:36 p.m.
Q: I have a cavity under my cap and my dentist says he’ll need to make me a new cap. Why can’t he just use the old one?
Tooth Talk: Overcoming fear Published 02/05/2009 at 9:07 p.m.
Q: Hey Doc, my husband just took our 3-year old to the dentist and she freaked out. She came home terrified. I don’t want to scar her for life, what can I do?
Tooth Talks: X marks the spot Published 01/27/2009 at 1:14 p.m.
Q: Why do I need x-rays if nothing hurts? A: Great question! This question gets asked in probably every dental office
Tooth Talk: Toothache: Don’t delay Published 01/20/2009 at 7:37 p.m.
Q: Hey Doc, I’ve got a tooth that has been bothering me for a while. When it starts up I just take a couple of antibiotics and it goes away. Recently, I noticed a bad taste and bad breath. My ...
Tooth Talk: New year, new smile Published 01/13/2009 at 8:07 p.m.
Happy New Year Everyone! I’d like to thank The Marco Eagle, it’s readers and all of my patients for their continued support of me and this column.
Tooth Talk: Better safe than sorry Published 12/31/2008 at 5:42 p.m.
Q: There is an area inside of my mouth that my dentist checks every time I come in for a check up. He told me the last time I was in that he feels it should be biopsied. I don’t ...
Tooth Talk: Clarifying antibiotic needs Published 12/23/2008 at 5:40 p.m.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about certain people needing to take antibiotics prior to having dental treatment. There have been many changes and much confusion about who needs and who doesn’t need pre-medication with antibiotics.
Tooth Talk: Paying the price for whiter teeth Published 12/16/2008 at 3:36 p.m.
Q: I just had my teeth whitened at my dentist office and I don’t think they changed much. Plus, now they are really sensitive, what can I do? A: I’m sorry that you’re not happy with your whitening. This is ...
Tooth Talk: Antibiotics before teeth are cleaned Published 12/09/2008 at 2:08 p.m.
Tooth Talk: Q: Hey Doc, my wife went to the dentist the other day for a cleaning and was told she needed to take an antibiotic because she had a knee replacement. We never heard anything about this and she ...
Tooth Talk: If I am afraid of needles, what are my other options? Published 09/30/2008 at 12:22 p.m.
My dentist told me I need some dental work but I’m really nervous. Believe it or not, I was a nurse but I can’t stand needles! My dentist said he could give me a pill, Valium, I think, to relax ...
Tooth Talk: How do I go about getting an implant? Published 09/22/2008 at 9:20 p.m.
Q: I’m interested in getting implants to replace my denture. I’ve seen a few dentists and a couple of specialists for quotes. I’m hesitant to go ahead because all of them have different prices and different plans and each of ...
Tooth Talk: Wisdom tips about wisdom teeth Published 09/15/2008 at 1:44 p.m.
Q: My son is 17 and when he went for his check-up the dentist said he should have his wisdom teeth pulled. Why can’t they stay where they are? Can’t we wait and see if they come in by themselves? ...
Tooth Talk: Truth and myth about dentures Published 09/08/2008 at 4:53 p.m.
Q: My dad is in a nursing home due to some health problems. Recently, he has been losing weight and his nurse tells me he can’t eat because his dentures are so loose that he can’t chew. I’m really concerned! ...
Tooth Talk: Tooth problem with a capital T? Published 08/28/2008 at 4:54 p.m.
Q: I just had a cap put on and my tooth is real sensitive. How long is this supposed to last?
Tooth Talk: Children’s dental health — not quite a myth Published 08/19/2008 at 11:25 p.m. 2 Comments
This week instead of answering just one question I’m going to answer a few different ones about children’s dental health. One of the most common questions is when should a child have their first dental visit. As a general rule, ...
Tooth Talk: Causes and treatments for dry mouth Published 08/05/2008 at 10:35 p.m.
Q: My mouth feels really dry and I don’t know what to do. Can you help?
Tooth Talk: Insurance trouble? Inform yourself first Published 07/28/2008 at 5:24 p.m.
Q: I’m really mad. I just had a bunch of work done at my dentist. I paid my portion and now he sent me a bill because the insurance company didn’t pay the rest. I don’t think I should have ...
Tooth Talk: How early is too early for braces? Published 07/20/2008 at 9:42 p.m.
Q: I was told my daughter should get braces but she is only 7 years old. Is it normal to start with braces that early?
Tooth Talk: King’s style — go for the crown Published 07/10/2008 at 4:37 p.m.
Q: I have a broken tooth and my dentist says I need a crown. I don’t want a crown. It’s too expensive. I just want a filling but they won’t do it. Why can’t they just fill it?
Tooth Talks: Put that snoring to sleep Published 07/06/2008 at 10:23 p.m. 1 Comment
Q: My husbands snoring is driving me crazy. One of my friends said you may be able to help. Can you?
Tooth Talks: Tips for moms-to-be Published 07/02/2008 at midnight
Q: I just found out that I’m pregnant. Is there anything special I should be doing to help keep my teeth and gums healthy during my pregnancy?
Tooth Talk: A young smile, Part II Published 05/11/2008 at 9:43 p.m.
Q: My dentist won’t stop bugging me. I had a tooth that broke and needed to be pulled, so my dentist pulled it. Now he keeps bugging me to have it replaced. I’m in my 60s and at my age ...
Tooth Talk: Invest on your future — replace your teeth Published 05/04/2008 at 10:42 p.m.
Q: Hey Doc, my dentist won’t stop bugging me. I had a tooth that broke and needed to be pulled, so my dentist pulled it. Now he keeps bugging me to have it replaced. I’m in my 60s and at ...
Tooth Talk: No pain... great Published 04/28/2008 at 5:19 p.m.
Q: Hey Doc, I’m a snowbird and have my teeth cleaned both here and up north. I have one girl that really gets in there and scrapes. My gums are sore afterward and they bleed a lot when she is ...
Tooth Talk: Need work done but can’t afford it? Published 04/13/2008 at 11:03 p.m.
Q: I was just at the dentist and he gave me an estimate for some work that I needed to have done. I wasn’t prepared for the amount and am just not sure if I can afford to spend that ...
Tooth Talk: Forms can save lives Published 04/06/2008 at 9:49 p.m.
Q: Every time I go to the dentist they want me to fill out a form with my medicines and health changes. I hate filling out these forms. I can’t see what any of it has to do with my ...
Tooth Talk: Braces are cool Published 03/30/2008 at 10:15 p.m.
Q: Doc, my child’s adult teeth are coming in crooked and she won’t smile anymore. What can you do?
Tooth Talk: Always a reason Published 03/25/2008 at 8:32 a.m.
Q: Hey doc, every time I go to the dentist for a teeth cleaning the person that does my teeth is always trying to sell me something like x-rays, an electric toothbrush or some type of swish and spit stuff ...
Tooth Talk: X-rays gone tech Published 03/18/2008 at 11:31 a.m.
Q: Doc, every time I go to the dentist they want to take x-rays. I don’t like them and I don’t think they’re necessary. Plus, at my age I am constantly having x-rays at my doctor’s. Pretty soon I’m going ...
Tooth Talk: A different perspective Published 03/11/2008 at 12:05 a.m.
Q: I don’t understand. I went for a checkup and cleaning the other day and they found three cavities. I just saw my dentist up north six months ago and he said everything was fine. How is this possible?
Tooth Talk: You get what you pay for Published 03/03/2008 at 4:18 p.m.
Q: In a previous article your answer implied that there are differences in the quality between caps. Can you explain?
Tooth Talk: It may be time for a deep cleaning Published 02/25/2008 at 12:30 p.m.
Q: Doc, I haven’t been seen by a dentist in a while and want my teeth cleaned but were told I need a “deep cleaning.” Why can’t I just have my teeth cleaned like I wanted?
Tooth Talk: You get what you pay for Published 02/11/2008 at 7:45 p.m.
Q: In a previous article your answer implied that there are differences in the quality between caps. Can you explain?
Tooth Talk: Tooth trauma — choose your therapy Published 01/21/2008 at 11:14 a.m.
Q: Doc, I lost one of my teeth in a car accident, what are my options for replacing it?
Tooth Talk: Apples to apples Published 01/15/2008 at 1:44 p.m.
Q: My friend needs a cap and her dentist told her it would be xxxx she decided to have a second opinion and that dentist told her yyyy. Why is there such a large difference in price?
Tooth Talk: Getting rid of ‘dental phobia’ Published 01/07/2008 at 4:25 p.m.
Q: Doc, my husband really needs to see a dentist but he refuses to go because he had a bad experience as a child. Is there anything you can do for him?
Tooth Talk: TMJ — The myth joint Published 12/19/2007 at 11:34 a.m.
Q: I have been suffering from headaches for years. One of my friends told me I might have TMJ. What is TMJ?
Tooth Talk: Mellow yellow? Published 12/17/2007 at 10:29 a.m.
Many comforts come with growing older. We can say what we think, get away with more, and when grandkids act up, return them to their parents.
Tooth Talk: Dentures have come a long way since wood Published 12/11/2007 at 11:02 a.m.
Q: My denture keeps slipping and I think my face is sagging, what is going on and can it be fixed?
Tooth Talk: Implant doctor — choose wisely Published 12/03/2007 at 3:02 p.m.
Q: Doc, I recently lost a tooth and my husband says I should get an implant. Shouldn’t I see a “specialist” for this?
Tooth Talk: Start early — save money and toothaches Published 11/13/2007 at 2:04 p.m.
Simply good parenting begins with wanting the best for our children. Quality schools, solid values and a sense of family are all important components. Sometimes time and money can put limits on what we can do for our kids’ health ...
Tooth Talk: Setting priorities straight Published 11/05/2007 at 12:48 p.m.
Q : Doc, my insurance only pays for two cleanings a year, why should I come in more often?
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