I am finally getting braces. I’ve wanted them my entire life but my parents couldn’t afford them. In fact, they never could afford a dentist. My first time was going as an adult. That wasn’t pleasant. Now I want straight teeth. My orthodontist said I’d need some teeth removed because of crowding. I am absolutely […]
How Much Dental Work Can Be Done at One Appointment?
I have neglected my dental care for years. It’s not a money issue, I just have never been comfortable at the dentist. Now, I’m paying for it because my mouth hurts all the time. I’m ready to bite the bullet. Is there any way for me to get a ton of work done at one […]
Dental Care for an Ex Addict
I’m an ex-addict. Technically, I know there is no such thing as an ex-addict. However, I’m in treatment with a counselor and methadone maintenance. While I was an addict I let a lot of things go and that included my oral health. My teeth are a disaster. I need a lot of dental work. The […]
Is Dental Sedation Safe?
I have been avoiding the dentist. A friend told me that she used to be afraid of the dentist until she used dental sedation. I was all excited about it. Then, I read this article about a woman who died from dental sedation in Iowa and they said it was the dentist’s fault. Now I’m […]
My Dentist Cannot Get Me Numb
I am dealing with two infected teeth. I have been to my dentist for three visits where he tried to get me numb. Each time he’s given me multiple shots. More at each consecutive visit. None of these visits helped and he could not get me numb. He’s been giving me pain killers to help […]
Dental Horror Story
I had never had a bad experience at the dentist until recently. I’ve heard of these type of stories. I needed one filling and one dental crown. I was in the dental chair for over two hours. First, he nicks my lip with with one of his dental tools. In fact, he nicked it so […]
Dental Cyst or Abscess?
I have a lump above one of my teeth for about three years. My dentist has been watching it and said it is a chronic abscess. I started getting nervous about this because I read these type of lumps could also be a cyst. I asked to see a specialist and my dentist complied. The […]
Dealing with Novocain Sensitivity
I am planning on getting porcelain veneers for a smile makeover, but have a concern. I have a sensitivity to Novocain. Recently, a friend who had porcelain veneers told me that after they put the numbing gel on her, that her hands started shaking and did so for about 15 minutes. I am concerned this […]
Porcelain Veneer Problems
I had eight porcelain veneers put on my front teeth a year ago. Since then it has been a bit of a nightmare. My natural teeth were ground down to little nubs to place the porcelain veneers so now I am stuck needing them. The problem I have is that they keep popping off. My […]
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 […]
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