My son lost a tooth during a college hockey practice. It’s a front tooth and I really want to make sure he gets a great replacement. I planned on getting him a dental implant but apparently his coach said that is a bad idea while he is still playing hockey. I’m a bit confused about… Continue reading Tooth Replacement for Hockey Player
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Dental Bonding Color Doesn’t Match
I had chipped a tooth due to a foolish fall. No one my age should be skateboarding down a hill. (Side note there). My dentist wanted to put a crown on the tooth, but I could not see justifying that when the tooth itself was healthy and the chip was not that big. I told… Continue reading Dental Bonding Color Doesn’t Match
Crown for a Chipped Tooth?
I fell and chipped a front tooth the other day. I called my dentist’s emergency number and he said when this whole COVID thing was all over we can put a dental crown on it. I wasn’t sure I wanted such a big procedure. Is that standard? Kevin Dear Kevin, I’m Read More
Gum Inflammation after Crown
I had a dental crown done on a tooth near the front. There has been serious gum inflammation since then and it hasn’t gotten better even after seeing my dentist and a periodontist. The periodontist said it looks like the dentist made the crown too deep and close to the bone. He’s recoRead More
Why Do I Need a Root Canal Treatment?
I have an infected tooth. My dentist wants to do a root canal treatment and then a dental crown. I don’t understand why we can’t just extract the tooth. I mean they’re grinding down the tooth so what is the point of keeping it? Jenny Dear Jenny, I’m gRead More
Can I Replace an Ugly Tooth?
I have a tooth that has turned all dark and gray. I am too embarrassed to smile right now. I looked it up and from what I can tell this means the tooth has died. Can I just remove it and replace it with a fake tooth? Ben Dear Ben,
How Long Can You Wait to See a Dentist?
I’ve had a toothache for a couple of days, but am terrified of the idea of going to a dentist. How long can a cavity wait before it turns serious? Dan Dear Dan, First, let me assure you many people share your dental anxiety and prefer to avoid the dentist at all costs. Read More
Serious Problem and Can’t Afford Dentist
I woke up today with my gum swollen and in massive pain. I haven’t been to the dentist in a while because of the cost. I’m pretty sure something serious is going on but don’t know how to afford the dentist. Is there some service for situations like this? Vera Dear Read 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
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