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 […]
Should I see an emergency dentist about a veneer?
A veneer on my front tooth popped off. My dentist can’t see me for five days, but I have a date in two days. I’ve been hoping this guy would ask me out for months and I can’t go there looking ridiculous. Will an emergency dentist bond it back on? Can I glue it temporarily […]
Lost my front teeth
My front teeth were knocked out by my husband. He’s been put in jail, but I don’t know what to do about my teeth. Can an emergency dentist take care of this? Tiana L. – Illinois Tiana, I’m very sorry this happened to you. I’m glad you had the fortitude to call the police. You […]
Dentist said I can’t get implants
I can’t wear my dentures anymore because of losing too much jawbone. Now my dentist is telling me I can’t get implants for the same reason. What’s a gal to do? Genniene H. – Pennsylvania Genniene, You’re in a difficult situation, but it’s not impossible. Did your dentist tell you about bone grafting? A qualified […]
Dentist doesn’t think I have an emergency
I chipped my tooth and wanted to get in right away for my dentist to repair it, but my dentist doesn’t consider it an emergency. I’m supposed to go on a date tonight–my first one in five years (since my husband left). I’m nervous enough about my first date, without having to be humiliated and […]
Can I be sedated for any dental work?
I don’t like dental care. Is it possible to get sedated for any kind of dental work? Even cleanings and such? Serena I. – Billings, MT Serena, It is possible to have several different levels of sedation during your dental care. You can have everything from nitrous oxide to “relax” you all the way to […]
Implants misplaced
I’m horrified. I had dental implants placed. I was in a lot of pain from the beginning, but the dentist hinted that was from the surgery and as I healed the pain would go away. It didn’t. Then the dentist said the pain is probably medical, not dental. So, I dutifully went to my doctors […]
Dental Emergency While Pregnant
I am twelve weeks pregnant and am having a serious toothache. Is it safe to go to the dentist or will it hurt the baby? Melissa H. – Columbia, OH Melissa, Congratulations! What an exciting time for you. I’m sorry that in addition to all the discomforts that come with pregancy, you’re dealing with this […]
Kid’s tooth knocked out at play group. Mom didn’t care.
We were at a playgroup. Sometimes it can get pretty wild there and there is always bound to be an injury or two. Yesterday, though, there was a child who got a tooth knocked out. He was crying and bleeding, yet his mother just gave him a pat, dried up the blood, and sent him […]
Dentist Won’t Give Me Dental Implants
When I was young, I took a part-time job as a stable-hand. It was a great gig, but I got a little too complacent and got kicked by a horse and lost a tooth. The missing tooth wasn’t obvious when I smiled so I let it go. I also went without dental care for many […]