I had four porcelain veneers done. One of the teeth started bothering me. I really thought it was actually a sinus infection but instead, it turned out I developed a periapical abscess. My dentist said that means I need a root canal treatment. Will this ruin my porcelain veneer? Can I avoid the rRead More
Month: August 2020
Bonding or Crown for a Chipped Tooth
I have a tooth that I chipped in a bicycle accident. I wanted to do dental bonding on it, because that would mean I could keep most of the tooth. However, my dentist said that they don’t hold and he wants to give me a dental crown. Is a crown my best option? Sandy Dear… Continue reading Bonding or Crown for a Chipped Tooth
Can a Broken Tooth Get Infected?
I have a tooth that broke a while back. I didn’t really do anything about it and eventually, more of it broke off so it is pretty much just the stuff underneath. The hole where the tooth used to be is hurting on and off. When it does hurt it is hard for me to… Continue reading Can a Broken Tooth Get Infected?
Dentist Can’t Get Me Numb
My dentist is puzzled and gave me my money back while he tries to figure it out. He was so distressed about how much pain I was in, I almost felt sorry for him! He tried to get me numb and it just wasn’t working. Numbing paste and 7 shots later for a single tooth… Continue reading Dentist Can’t Get Me Numb