I have put off getting a crown replaced due to financial hardships, but now the tooth, (lower left molar) has a pocket of puss around it and my jaw is swollen. I am on antibiotics, but was wondering now since the tooth is infected, will a new crown fix the problem? I was told the… Continue reading A crown fell off a molar, now it’s infected?
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Can they build up your bottom teeth with composite?
I clench and grind my teeth, so my bottom teeth are very worn and short. Is there anything they can do to build them up a little? I am looking for some inexpensive, temporary relief for wedding pictures. Thanks Eric, Dear Eric, If you are looking for an inexpensive way to buiRead More
RETAINER QUESTIONS
I just got my retainers after having braces and i was just wondering if you could answer some questions for me? 1. Can I drink hot drinks with the retainers in? 2. Is it normal for my mouth to be sore with retainers? 3. Will the pain go? 4. Is it normal to feel a… Continue reading RETAINER QUESTIONS
How to treat a dental patient with C.O.P.D?
My son has been diagnosed with C.O.P.D and because of chronic bronchitis he has suffered many anxiety attacks and a few of them have been severe. He has a hard time sitting down in a dental chair because anxiety starts to kick in and he feels claustrophobic. He wishes he didn’t feel like this bRead… Continue reading How to treat a dental patient with C.O.P.D?
Incomplete tooth extraction in children?
My daughter is 5 and a half and went to get her lower front center tooth extracted. The pedodontist broke the tooth during the extraction and half of the root is left in the gum. How serious is this? What procedure is normally used on children in this case? Does she need to get surgery… Continue reading Incomplete tooth extraction in children?
Two broken baby teeth
My daughter broke two of her baby teeth. She is six years old and the two baby molars that are broken had pretty bad decay and cavities on them. Our dentist has told us that the best thing to do is to have them removed as soon as possible. Is this the proper treatment for… Continue reading Two broken baby teeth
Black line on crown
Hello, I needed to have five crowns placed in my mouth. My dentist used porcelain fused to metal crowns and I ended up paying a couple hundred dollars extra to try and avoid the black line along my gum line. Even though I did this, you can see the line on nearly every one of… Continue reading Black line on crown
Will over-the-counter bleaching ruin my porcelain veneers?
Hello, I was wondering if I can bleach my porcelain veneers using over-the-counter bleaching products like Crest Whitestrips or other brands? Will this ruin them? Now that I have veneers, my other teeth look yellowish to me. I want to bleach my natural teeth since they stand out now, but IRead More
I still need root canals after regular brushing and flossing
Hello, I was just informed by my dentist that I require two root canals. I am only 27 years old and seem to be having more and more issues with my teeth. This is frustrating because I have always brushed and flossed everyday up to three times a day. The first