Q: Should I be worried that my 6 year old has dark blue gums and moves his head in jerky movements? A: I would seek the opinion of a medical doctor and a qualified laser periodontist as soon as possible. How long has this been going on?

Q: I was on an airplane and had excruciating pain in my left side of my head as well as my jaw. After a few minutes I felt a small ball under my tongue. A: Sounds like you could possibly have an infection in your mouth. I would suggest a consultation with a dentist. In

Q: Small red spots on roof of mouth? A: Red spots can be a number of different things. Do you have pain? Have you ever had any viral lesions in your mouth or lips before? Did you eat something odd? I would suggest a visit to your dentist for an evaluation to see what is

Q: I have a sharp throbbing pain on my left temple and it comes very randomly. I’m not sure where it comes from, but I also have a bad toothache. A: There may be a correlation between the two. First, get checked out by an experienced dentist. Then, if you don’t get resolution of your