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Anything a kids’ dentist can do to help them stop sucking their thumb?

We saw our new family dentist for the first time. I think he says he is a family dentist to get more patients. Not kid friendly at all. He was really giving my 6 yr old the business about sucking her thumb. He told her if she is in first grade she has to stop… Continue reading Anything a kids’ dentist can do to help them stop sucking their thumb?

Does toothpaste go bad?

We cleaned out my grandma’s house after she moved to an assisted living place. She had a drawer full of toothbrushes and travel size toothpaste that she said she got from the dentist. She got a small box of toothpaste every time she went to the dentist. There are probably 50 to 70 tubes of… Continue reading Does toothpaste go bad?

Question for dentist on teething child

Our little daughter is crying day and night because she has new teeth erupting. My husband works nights so I need some ways to calm her so that he can sleep. What do you suggest? Thanks Lori Lori – When a child is teething, in addition to crying, there are some things to expect incluRead… Continue reading Question for dentist on teething child

Whiten my teeth at home without buying whitening strips?

Hi. I don’t have money to buy whitening strips or to get my teeth whitened at the dentist’s office. Will you please tell me what I can do at home to make my teeth whiter? Will peroxide help? Thanks. Daniel Daniel – Start by limiting your intake of sugary or acidic food. The acid fromRead… Continue reading Whiten my teeth at home without buying whitening strips?

Need a cheap dentist to pull my tooth. No dental insurance.

Hi. I don’t have dental insurance. My job doesn’t provide it. I have an upper molar that is hurting so bad it is making me nauseated. I need a cheap dentist to pull the tooth. Is this something your office can do? – DeMorris DeMorris – Dr. Collins is able to perform a toothRead More

Tooth pulled last week and still bleeding

I got a tooth pulled last Friday. It is still bleeding, not bad but bleeding. I can’t brush my teeth without it bleeding. What’s going on? Thanks Tim Tim – Slight bleeding after a tooth extraction is normal for the first day or two. There are some precautions that you should take to Read More

Looking for best and cheapest online teeth whitening kits

I get over 2 million results when I search for teeth whitening kits. I just want something cheap that works. How do I know what will work and what will not work? – Rob from Hammond Rob – Before we answer your question, we must advise you to exercise caution when whitening your own Read… Continue reading Looking for best and cheapest online teeth whitening kits

How much does a tooth filling cost?

I think I have a cavity. My tooth zings when anything cold touches it and it hurts on and off. I don’t have dental insurance. Will you please tell me how much a tooth filling costs? Kam Kam – The cost of a tooth filling is affected by the size of the cavity and whether… Continue reading How much does a tooth filling cost?

Baking soda isn’t getting my teeth white enough

For the past 3 months I have been brushing my teeth with baking soda and they are still not white. Maybe they look just a little better than when I first started but I was expecting more. Is there something else I can try at home? – Milan Milan – Baking soda can help remove… Continue reading Baking soda isn’t getting my teeth white enough