Tag: Baton Rouge dentist

Husband Refuses to Wear Dentures

My husband lost his teeth about six months ago. We decided for him to get dentures. He absolutely hates them and refuses to wear them. He says they hurt and food gets under them. Our dentist said he’d get used to them, but he can’t if he doesn’t put them in ever. What do I… Continue reading Husband Refuses to Wear Dentures

High Blood Pressure and Silver Fillings

I was absolutely shocked when my doctor told me I had high blood pressure last week. I exercise regularly. I eat well. I can’t figure out where it’s coming from. My doctor wants me to go on medication, but I hate taking medicine for things which have a healthier solution. So I did somRead More

Affordable Dental Care for Emergencies?

I’ve been laid off and with it lost my dental insurance. I’ve had decent teeth most of my life. Wouldn’t you know it the moment I lose my insurance I have a tooth become inflamed and painful. There’s even a small pimple on my gums, which I think may be part of the problem.Read More

Massive Jaw Pain after Dental Appointment

I needed two fillings before I moved, but thought getting a filling would be the same anywhere. Boy, was I wrong. I’m now three days from my appointment and my jaw is still in massive pain. Plus, I’d never had a more painful shot in my life. I think he even bruised the gums. I’vRead… Continue reading Massive Jaw Pain after Dental Appointment

Xanax Before Dental Appointments

I have quite a nervous disposition. Because of my anxiety, which is severe at times, my doctor keeps me regularly supplied with Xanax. It really relaxes me and helps me function. I haven’t been to the dentist in a while, but I was wondering if I did go, could I take a Xanax before the… Continue reading Xanax Before Dental Appointments

Will Dental Sedation be Safer in 2019?

I’m scheduled to have a procedure which I only think I could do with dental sedation. Today, I heard a news blurb that said sedation will be safer in 2019 because of the change in laws. Now I’m wondering if I should wait to have my procedure done until it’s safer. I don’t Read More

Implant and Crown Came Out

I received a dental implant. Yesterday, it felt loose so I went in to see my dentist. He x-rayed my implant and said it was fine, which meant my crown was loose. He agreed to re-cement it on. However, he struggled to get the crown off. I found it hard to believe it was the… Continue reading Implant and Crown Came Out

Horrible Pain During Cleanings

I’m wondering if I need to switch clinics to receive more gentle treatment. I have horrible pain during cleanings. My teeth are sensitive and my gums bleed. The last time was the worst ever. She shot some kind of cold water on my teeth. It hurt so much I begged her to stop. She just… Continue reading Horrible Pain During Cleanings

Husband Hiding Anxiety

Can you help me? My husband hasn’t been taking care of himself. We’ve only been married a few years. He’s really great to make sure I get to the dentist and get medical care and such, but I never see him provide those things for himself. I brought it up last night, he said he&#8Read… Continue reading Husband Hiding Anxiety