I’ve been looking into dental implants. A friend of mine did Clear Choice and, while she didn’t have any major problems, she did feel like the moment her procedure was done they sort of left her on her own. No follow up. No guidance. Another friend of mine went to Costa Rica to have a […]
Can a Root Canal Treatment Be Put Off?
I have a tooth that my dentist said needs a root canal treatment but it doesn’t hurt. Is it completely necessary that I get it right away? If not, how long can I put it off? Stan Dear Stan, Please bear in mind with everything I say that I have not examined you. The most […]
A Failed Dental Implant Case
I had a dental implant done by a dentist that I’ve seen for years. I didn’t think to ask him about his history of placing dental implants and now I wish I had. First, he couldn’t get me numb in the procedure to removed the tooth and my mouth has been burning ever since. At […]
Why Can’t I Just Extract the Tooth?
I don’t like going to the dentist, but I’ve had the worst toothache with the fourth tooth from my front tooth. I went in and wanted him to just knock me out and take out the tooth, but he said he wants to do a root canal treatment and a crown. That’s way more dental […]
Extensive Decay in a Five Year Old
I am concerned about my daughter. She is only five years old but has quite a bit of decay. I do brush her teeth and take her to the dentist. He has diagnosed her with seven cavities, but she is very uncooperative in the dental chair. We’ve tried with me in the room with her […]
Two Dental Emergencies?
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 […]
Antibiotics for Tooth Infections
I have an abscessed tooth. I just want to go to my doctor and get an antibiotic, but my wife keeps insisting I see a dentist instead. Why can’t I just take an antibiotic like I would for any other type of medical infection? Matt Dear Matt, People often think antibiotics will heal an infection. […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Do You Know if a Dentist is Good?
I’m thinking about getting my teeth whitened and then getting porcelain veneers. How will I know if the dentist is good enough? Ben Dear Ben, You’ve asked a great question. Before I answer I want to make sure you know that porcelain veneers can whiten your teeth along with the rest of the smile makeover […]