Three months ago I had a crown done. I’ve been back every week since then trying to get it adjusted because it’s hurt from the beginning. Today, though, it broke off and a piece of it shattered off. I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t trust the dentist who did the crown, so I […]
What Do I Do If an Adult Tooth is Loose?
I was putting up some food storage when one of my preserve jars fell and smacked me right in the mouth. I thought I was okay. My lipped swelled, but there didn’t to seem to be much more damage. But, when I woke up this morning, one of my front teeth seemed loose. I keep […]
Will An Emergency Dentist Call DHS if My Daughter is Drunk?
I need some advice pretty fast. I heard a bang downstairs. It turned out to be my 14-year-old daughter trying to sneak in the house drunk. Yes. Drunk. I’m so mad I can’t even think straight. She smashed her face when she fell trying to sneak back in and I’m worried one of her teeth […]
Emergency Dentist Perforated My Sinus
I’m so upset right now and out of options. I had an infection that spread to two molars. I went to an emergency dentist because I’m new to the area and didn’t have a permanent dentist yet. I’ve done this before in moves with great success. I even found my last dentist that way. This […]
Can a Crown Require an Emergency Dentist?
I have three dental crowns for a little over ten years. They’ve all looked great even though one of them has always had a rough spot. You couldn’t tell by looking, though. I only knew about it from when my tongue ran across it. The rough spot has started getting darker. Does this mean it’s […]
Why Didn’t the Emergency Dentist Notice My Cavity?
I had some tooth pain and called an emergency dentist. I knew of one cavity already, but suspected there was more than one, because the tooth next to it was hurting as well. When I got there he seemed rushed and just banged around. He told me there was one cavity, but not on the […]
Is My Tooth Crumbling?
I had a temporary filling put in this week after a root canal. I’m scheduled to get a crown in a week. I’m wondering if I have a problem and need to get in sooner. I was eating some potstickers and I think my tooth started to crumble. I keep feeling something grainy when I’m […]
Is A Root Canal Safe During Pregnancy?
I’m pregnant and have what I am sure is a dental emergency. I’ve got a massive toothache and they side of my mouth is swollen. I need to get this taken care of, but don’t want to do it if I could hurt the baby as a result. Monica S. – Morgantown, VA Monica, I […]
Will My Dentist Turn Me In If He Can Tell I Smoked Marijuana?
I have a serious toothache, but I can’t stand the dentists. No offense. It relaxes me if I smoke a joint before a nervous situation. If the dentist can tell, will he turn me in? Name withheld Dear Anonymous, First, you should be aware that you’re not the only one who feels that way about […]
Something’s Wrong With My Husband’s Gum
My husband has a sore on his gum that sometimes oozes. It’s really quite disgusting. He thinks it’s just a cut and will get better. I think it is something more serious. Which of us do you think is right? Xandy L. – Oregon Xandy, A cut would look like a cut, not a sore […]
