Treating a Cavity on a Tooth with a Porcelain Veneer

I have four porcelain veneers on my teeth. One of them now has a cavity. My dentist wants to remove the porcelain veneer and replace it with a dental crown, which will also take care of the decay. Is this the standard procedure for dealing with a cavity on a tooth with a porcelain veneer?… Continue reading Treating a Cavity on a Tooth with a Porcelain Veneer

Misdiagnosis Led to a Painful Dental Emergency

I had tooth #19 bothering me. I went to see a dentist who advertised as an emergency dentist. I didn’t have a dentist of my own. I will admit that is my own fault because I have a bit of an issue with dental anxiety. I told the dentist exactly which tooth was bothering me… Continue reading Misdiagnosis Led to a Painful Dental Emergency