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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sedation for a Simple Cleaning?
I have pretty severe dental anxiety. I’ve always gone to the dentist despite this, but I am an absolute wreck for at least a week before the appointment and can’t even eat. Each time, I have lost five pounds. I read about sedation dentistry for people like me but it sounds like it is only […]
My Teeth are a Mess and I’m Scared
I grew up in a family that did not have much money. I’d only been to the dentist once in my life as a child and that was for a root canal treatment on a front tooth because of an infection. We didn’t have enough money for the crown so my tooth was left with […]
Burning Mouth Syndrome or a Zirconia Allergy?
I had two zirconia crowns placed. Since then I have had some complications, specifically with a burning throat and a dry tongue. I worried I had an allergy to zirconia but my dentist insists there are no allergies to zirconia. Since then I have been to see two different ENTs. The first one only ruled […]
Scared to Have My Crown Looked At
I had a root canal treatment a little over a year ago and then a dental crown placed. It was a horrible experience. I kept telling the dentist the numbing medicine wasn’t working but he just plowed on. The tooth was fine for a while. Lately, though, it feels weird. I’m guessing I should probably […]
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 […]
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 […]