When I was younger my dentist told me that I would need my wisdom teeth taken out. I have a small fear of the dentist so I decided against it. Now I am 33 years old and one of them has started to hurt pretty bad. My dentist when I was younger said that the… Continue reading Am I Too Old to Have My Wisdom Teeth Out
Category: Sedation Dentistry
Problems with Numbing Medication
I have a high tolerance for the numbing medication which makes it not work for me at all. I do not have an allergy to the medication, it just does not work. This has landed me in some horrific dental procedures. This has caused me to avoid getting things done at times and now I… Continue reading Problems with Numbing Medication
Can You Trust the Type of Treatment You Get Under Dental Sedation?
I’m extremely dental phobic, so I’m really grateful to have the option to be sedated for my wisdom teeth removal! I have a weird concern though. Last year my cousin saw a sedation dentist for her surgery, and a few days later she had bruises on both cheeks, and couldn’t open her mouth more Read… Continue reading Can You Trust the Type of Treatment You Get Under Dental Sedation?
Dentist Cut My Tongue
I had a horrible experience at the dentist recently. I was in the dental chair for quite a bit. I had nitrous, but that didn’t help. Here’s what went wrong. First, it was hard to get numb. I had to keep getting him to readminister shots. That was miserable in itself. Then, some kind oRead… Continue reading Dentist Cut My Tongue
Should I See an Oral Surgeon?
I had a root canal treatment some years ago. It was not a pleasant experience and I will admit I did not follow up well. My dentist didn’t either so I never had the cap placed on it. The next thing I know the filling fell out and shortly after that the tooth started hurting… Continue reading Should I See an Oral Surgeon?
My Crown Feels Weird
I don’t like going to the dentist. Because I avoided it, I ended up having to get a root canal treatment and a dental crown. It’s felt weird from the beginning, but my dentist said that is just because I’m not used to the new crown. I decided to give it a few weeks, but… Continue reading My Crown Feels Weird
My Teeth are Loose
I will admit to being a patient who avoids the dentist at all costs. Recently, I noticed that some of my teeth are becoming loose. If one of them falls out, can I put it back in with superglue? Do you think my teeth can be saved? Annaliya Dear Annaliya, Based on what you are… Continue reading My Teeth are Loose
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
Acid Reflux and Teeth
I have pretty severe acid reflux. My dentist is telling me that it is destroying my back teeth and I need to get them crowned. I am not good with the dentist under the best of circumstances. Is this really necessary? Kirk Dear Kirk,
Does Dental Sedation Make You Sick?
I’m a nervous patient. I need a root canal treatment and don’t think I can get through it on my own. I want to try dental sedation but am worried the sedation itself could be a problem. I do get nauseated easily. I’ve heard with sedation, you get super sleepy. What if I sleep thRead… Continue reading Does Dental Sedation Make You Sick?