I had to stop seeing my dentist for a while because of a period when he wasn’t accepting my dental insurance. At a regular checkup with a new dentist, he found a cavity and offered to fill it right then and there. He used a bonding material. It started hurting shortly thereafter and the paiRead… Continue reading Will I Need an Extraction after Bonding?
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Dental Implant Disaster
I paid a small fortune for a full-mouth reconstruction–about $38k. There were several teeth extracted and dental implants placed. the rest of the teeth were crowned. Since getting the procedure about two years ago, the crowns have been falling off. At first, he would replace them, but in reRead More
What If All I Can Afford Are Dentures?
I had four pregnancies right in a row where I vomited every single day. I’ve been told I have hardly any enamel left on my teeth. They are literally crumbling on my top arch. My insurance only covers $1000 dollars of work each year and believe me when I tell you that I need significantly… Continue reading What If All I Can Afford Are Dentures?
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
Infected Wisdom Teeth No Money
I have two decaying wisdom teeth. I’m unemployed at the moment and running out of money. Would it be better if I went to the ER or if I saw a doctor and got some antibiotics? Perry Dear Perry, I know you are in a pickle, but antibiotics are not going to solve
Can a Broken Tooth Get Infected?
I have a tooth that broke a while back. I didn’t really do anything about it and eventually, more of it broke off so it is pretty much just the stuff underneath. The hole where the tooth used to be is hurting on and off. When it does hurt it is hard for me to… Continue reading Can a Broken Tooth Get Infected?
Will My Wisdom Tooth Fall Out?
I have a lower wisdom tooth which cracked. Now part of it fell out but the rest is still there and sensitive. I’m out of work right now because of the quarantine and don’t have any discretionary money. There is a part of me hoping the rest of this tooth will just fall out. If… Continue reading Will My Wisdom Tooth Fall Out?
Is this dentist really affordable or am I paying for the amenities?
I found an affordable dentist online. When I had my first appointment I was surprised that the office is so swank. I am beginning to wonder if this is going to turn out to be a rip off. How can a dentist afford all of these amenities and still be affordable? Are there fees that… Continue reading Is this dentist really affordable or am I paying for the amenities?
Can the look of my dentures be changed?
I’ve been wearing dentures for 18 years. A month ago I got new dentures that I paid a lot of money for and I was told that I would get and I was expecting to get a smile that did not look fake. Not only are the teeth a pure solid white they are round… Continue reading Can the look of my dentures be changed?
Will my teeth get whiter if I rinse with peroxide?
I know that the stuff dentists use to whiten teeth contains a form of peroxide, so will it work if I rinse my teeth with peroxide. Will my teeth get white? – Geri from Shenandoah Geri – If you rinse your mouth with peroxide, it will have a very mild whitening effect on your teeRead… Continue reading Will my teeth get whiter if I rinse with peroxide?