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 […]
Are Astra Implants a Good Choice?
I have to get a couple of teeth replaced so I’ve been doing some research. I think dental implants will be my best replacement option. Do you know if Astra Implants are long-lasting? Should I use the cemented or screw-on type of implant crown? Are the titanium or zirconia better? I see mixed ideas online. […]
How Far Back Should Dentures Go?
I got a complete set of dentures, but they do not cover the area where my wisdom teeth used to be. Is that standard? My dentist seemed to imply that this was normal, but I feel like I am chewing on my gums. Is there a way to cover them? If not, is there something […]
Why Won’t Her Dentist Take Out the Tooth She Wants?
I am working to get all my dental work caught up. On my upper left, I have two teeth that recently had a root canal treatment. I also have an impacted wisdom tooth that is infected and causing problems. Because the root-canaled teeth still bother me, I want those removed too but my dentist is […]
Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors
My daughter is about to graduate high school. She’s always had a problem where her adult lateral incisors are missing. This has made her very subconscious about her smile. My dentist is suggesting we pull the baby incisors and then get Invisalign to close the gap. I just wanted to get a second opinion before […]
Invisalign and Missing Teeth
I want to straighten my teeth. I spent my life embarrassed by my smile. My parents did not have much money and couldn’t get me braces when I was a child. I had some baby teeth that didn’t have adult teeth underneath them. One of them had to come out last year because it got […]
Will My Tooth Infection Spread to My Brain?
I have a tooth infection. My dentist prescribed me an antibiotic. However, he told me not to start them until the week before treatment. My concern is he can’t see me for two weeks. I asked if that was too far away and he didn’t seem concerned. I’ve heard that a tooth infection can spread […]
Dental Crown Won’t Stay In
I had a root canal done on a tooth, but the dentist has had a hard time keeping the bonding together. There really isn’t a lot of structure to bond it to so I don’t know how much hope I have of this staying secure. Have you encountered this? Connie Dear Connie, With a root […]
Dental Implant Emergency?
I’m a couple of months into my dental implant procedure. I noticed yesterday it started feeling different. When I pushed on the surrounding area it was sort of malleable. I left it alone and decided I’d call on Monday because we were going into the weekend. Today, though, my whole jaw is swollen and I […]
The Most Work in One Appointment
I hate dentists. I hope you won’t be offended by that I just find it’s best to be honest up front. I have what is possibly a tooth infection. It hurts. So, if I’m going to suck it up and go in to see a dentist, I want to get as much work done as […]