I lost a tooth that is between two dental crowns. I’m going to have a dental implant placed there but need a temporary replacement. My dentist suggested a Maryland Bridge, but I am wondering if it will attach to the dental crowns. My husband kept saying my dentist wouldn’t suggest it if it wouldn’t, but […]
Misdiagnosis Caused a Dental Nightmare
I had tooth #19 hurting me. It was sensitive to the touch and had more pain with cold. I went to see a dentist who advertised because I’m new in town and hadn’t found a dentist yet. I told him what tooth it was but he said it was my wisdom teeth, which are impacted. […]
What if I Wake Up During Dental Sedation?
I have pretty severe anxiety that also makes its way into my dental care. I’ve been advised to try dental sedation but have this fear that I may wake up in the middle of it. I heard it is not the same as anesthesia so I’m a bit panicked to try it. What are the […]
Dental Implants Look Phoney and Hurt
I had dental implants placed and have just now gotten the implant crowns that goes with them. Not only do they not match the teeth next to them, but it hurts every time I bite down. My dentist insists that they look fine and that the pain is just a period of adjustment that will […]
Sedation for a Simple Cleaning?
I have pretty severe dental anxiety. I’ve always gone to the dentist despite this, but I am an absolute wreck for at least a week before the appointment and can’t even eat. Each time, I have lost five pounds. I read about sedation dentistry for people like me but it sounds like it is only […]
Two Dental Emergencies?
I recently had a dental emergency on a molar. It was my own fault. I am terrified of dentists and tend to avoid them altogether. This has caused me no end of problems with my teeth. I had to have the tooth extracted. The procedure did not go smoothly. Now that it is over, the […]
Why Do My Dental Implants Keep Breaking?
Can you tell me what my alternatives are? I had a dental bridge and ended up losing one of the anchor teeth. With two molars gone, my dentist suggested that getting dental implants will be the best treatment. I agreed and went through the bone grafting procedure and healing time. Then, I had the dental […]
My Husband Will Not Wear His Dentures
I am at my ropes end with my husband. He got his dentures several months ago and just will not wear them. He leaves them by the bedsit constantly. We were going out to dinner the other night with friends and I begged him to put them in. Eventually, he agreed to but we’d hardly […]
Does My Boyfriend Need an Emergency Dental Visit?
My boyfriend has been having trouble eating. He said his wisdom tooth hurts but that it just “does that sometimes.” First, I was a bit shocked that he had not had his wisdom teeth removed to begin with. I thought everybody had them removed before they were 18. At least that is what my mom […]
My Dentist Won’t Give Me Dental Implants Because I Smoke
Does a dentist have a right to refuse you a procedure just because he doesn’t like one of your habits? I lost a tooth and want to get a dental implant, but my dentist said no because I am a smoker. Can he do that? Louis Dear Louis, Dental implants are by far the best […]
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