Tag: Baton Rouge dentist

Dentures for Patient with TBI

My neighbor has suffered a traumatic brain injury. I help the family take care of them. They can only get in on the weekends. They buy her food and pay her bills and visit with her. I keep an eye out for her during the week by making her meals and taking her to doctor… Continue reading Dentures for Patient with TBI

Should I Get Lumineers?

My uncle offered to buy me a smile makeover for graduation. I’m very excited. My parents could never afford anything like that. I want to make sure I get the right thing. I keep seeing advertisements for Lumineers. Should that be what I get or Porcelain Veneers? Avery Dear AveRead More

Affordable Dentist for Mugging Victim?

I was robbed outside my apartment last night. It’s just been one in a series of disastrous events for me after another. I can’t even begin to go into it. However, this morning I noticed one of my teeth, where he punched me, is loose. I do not have dental insurance or much money. Is… Continue reading Affordable Dentist for Mugging Victim?

What’s the Deal with Mercury-Free?

My sister in law keeps telling my wife we need to be seeing a mercury free dentist. She acts like we’re going to get tumors growing in our mouths if we don’t. I can’t imagine they’re using mercury knowing it’s a toxin. Is there really a need for mercury-free? Read More

Will Mini Implants Last on Front Teeth?

I lost some front teeth about ten years ago, which were replaced with a bridge. The teeth which were holding the bridge (next to the lost teeth on either side) have now become loose. My dentist is suggesting dental implants. They’re pretty pricey. I saw an article about mini-implants. He saRead More

Braces to Get “Affordable” Dental Implants?

I spent a lot of time researching dentists who listed they did affordable dental implants. I wanted quality implants that were full-sized, a dentist with experience, and someone who’d let me start with four implants and pay them out. It took a while. I finally found the one I wanted. HoweveRead More

Can a Dentist Chip a Tooth During a Cleaning?

I hadn’t been to the dentist in a year because of a move and not having much time to find one in the transition. Today I had my first cleaning. Let me tell you it was tortuous. My last dentist was much more gentle. My gums bled too which has never happened. However, what concerns… Continue reading Can a Dentist Chip a Tooth During a Cleaning?

Can Sedation Dentistry Really Do All My Work at Once?

I’m a little embarrassed that I even have to ask this. I have avoided the dentist for a couple of reasons. One is economic. It’s just so expensive and dental insurance doesn’t seem to cover much. The other, if I’m honest, is you guys terrify me. I half expect you to walk iRead More

Dental Anxiety During Chemo

I don’t know if there’s a way to help me but I thought I’d reach out and try. I’m in the middle of my third round of chemo. My teeth have really taken a beating during my treatments. I know I need to get them tended to, but every nerve in my body hurts— including… Continue reading Dental Anxiety During Chemo