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

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

Scared of Looking Old If I Can’t Afford Dental Implants

I’ve recently been told I’m going to lose all of my teeth. I’m absolutely beside myself. The dentist told me he highly recommended I get dental implants. When he told me the price, I realized there was no way for me to afford that. I told him it was impossible. He showed me thesRead More

How Do I Find an Affordable Dentist for Someone on Disability?

I need some advice. I just took over my mother’s care. I’m distraught over the care she’s received, especially her teeth. They’re a complete mess. It’s like the nursing center never gave her dental care. She’s on disability but there’s a waiting period foRead More

Should I get a dental implant if a crown broke twice?

Can you advise me on whether or not I should ask for a dental implant? I have a left back molar that broke about 7 years ago. A crown was placed on it, but yesterday the crown broke for the second time. At first I didn’t feel anything, but now when air hits the tooth… Continue reading Should I get a dental implant if a crown broke twice?

Is My Affordable Dentist Ordering Unnecessary Procedures?

I don’t have dental insurance. Everything I do is out of pocket. Because of that I specifically looked for a dentist who advertised as an affordable dentist. I double checked and his prices were lower than those around him. So I felt pretty safe going. I did expect to need some work done beRead More

Dentist Humiliated Me Over Dentures

Help me. My parents never could afford a dentist. I knew my teeth would need help when I got older, but first I got pregnant and threw up for 9 months, then I got cancer. Both of those caused havoc on my teeth. They’re a mess. I started going but it seemed like I was… Continue reading Dentist Humiliated Me Over Dentures

Affordable Full Mouth Reconstruction

Is it possible to get an affordable dentist for a full-mouth reconstruction? I haven’t been to a dentist in years. Now I have missing teeth, broken teeth, and a few decaying teeth. I bit the bullet and went to the dentist because I started finding my smile embarrassing and it was affecting Read More

Dentist Humiliated Me and Insisted I Get Dentures

Can you help me, maybe give me some options? I’m so upset I’m shaking. I haven’t been to a dentist before. My parents never had the money to take me. They tried. It just seemed like everytime they’d saved up enough something would happen, like a car breaking down, etc. I Read More