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 […]
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 Adult Teeth and Baby Teeth are Both in My Mouth
I really hate my smile and some guys at school call me shark because I have both my baby teeth and my adult teeth in my mouth still. The adult teeth came up behind my baby teeth so my smile looks weird. Can this be fixed? My mom doesn’t have a ton of money and […]
Can’t Get Numb at Dentists
I need some help. I cannot get numb at the dentist no matter how many shots I’m given. I don’t have a reaction to it either positive or negative. I don’t have allergies, but nothing he tried has worked. Getting any dental work done aside from a simple cleaning is torture. I need a lot […]
Craigslist for Dental Sedation Driver
I need to have a tricky dental procedure done. My dentist said it will require I take sedation, which is a pill which will sort of make me too sleepy to be on my own. He did say I will need a driver to get me there and back as well as stay with me […]
Dental Sedation Decision
I’ve avoided the dentist for years. I’m starting to have some problems, like bleeding gums. I know I need to find a way to get back and get the care I need. I’ve had many bad experiences so this has been hard to think about. I’ve done some research and I keep reading that dental […]
Painful Pimple on Gums
I’m hoping you can help me. I’ve had a tooth hurting for a bit. I didn’t see anything wrong with it so didn’t worry. Today, I noticed a pimple on my gum. It is throbbing and hurts like you wouldn’t believe. My doctor thinks it is a dental issue. What do I do about it […]
Is All Dental Sedation the Same?
I’m terrified of the dentist. However, this fear is ruining my life. I’ve been seeing a therapist and he suggested, at least in the short term to try sedation dentistry. He’s worried I’m getting infections because my mouth always hurts. We’re still working on my anxiety, but said this is more like an emergency and […]
Sedation Dental Work without Permission
I don’t know what to do. I’d developed some pretty severe anxiety and have been neglecting some important things as a result, including my dental care. I’ve been seeing a therapist and one thing he suggested just to get my oral health back on track was to see a sedation dentist until I’ve got my […]
Disparity in Emergency Dental Care?
My husband and I ended up having simultaneous toothaches. We don’t usually go to a dentist, which is probably why we ended up with toothaches to begin with. We saw separate emergency dentists because we both wanted to be seen right away. Somehow, even though we had the same symptoms, I ended up with a […]