I have about ten dental crowns. I’ve never had a problem with one of them before, but one got old and needed to be replaced. I didn’t have the money at the time and put it off. Eventually, it fell off. I had to get it replaced. My dentist suggested I get a CEREC crown.… Continue reading Gum is Swollen after CEREC Crown
Category: Gum Disease
What Causes a Receding Gumline?
I have an issue where my gums are going further and further away from the teeth. I believe this is called a receding gumline. My dentist has never mentioned that I have gum disease, so I don’t think this is the issue. What else could cause this problem? Melissa Dear Melissa,
Gum Disease and No Insurance
I haven’t been to the dentist in three years. At this recent appointment, he told me that I have gum disease and said he’d like me to make it a priority to come every six months otherwise I could lose my teeth. I don’t have any dental insurance. Is this really necessary or just Read… Continue reading Gum Disease and No Insurance
This New Tooth Gap Could Cause Her to Lose Her Teeth
When I was younger I had a terrible overbite. My parents got me braces and I finally felt better about my situation. A few months ago my dentist told me I had gum disease. Now, I have a tooth gap again that has just appeared and it is making my teeth look crooked again. There… Continue reading This New Tooth Gap Could Cause Her to Lose Her Teeth
Gum Inflammation after Crown
I had a dental crown done on a tooth near the front. There has been serious gum inflammation since then and it hasn’t gotten better even after seeing my dentist and a periodontist. The periodontist said it looks like the dentist made the crown too deep and close to the bone. He’s recoRead More
Dentist Wants Me to do Extra Appointments
I’m not sure what to do. I finally get up the courage to go see the dentist and he tells me I need to come in extra because of my gums. This seems like a scam to me. I can understand getting my cavities fixed, but my gums seem fine, they’re just higher than other… Continue reading Dentist Wants Me to do Extra Appointments
My Mom’s Tooth Just Fell Out
I need some advice. My mom is a meth addict. I came to check on her the other day and when I went to wake her up one of her teeth just fell out! What’s going on? Is it the meth? What does she need aside from rehab? She’s only 55 years old and needs… Continue reading My Mom’s Tooth Just Fell Out