I had tooth #19 bothering me. I went to see a dentist who advertised as an emergency dentist. I didn’t have a dentist of my own. I will admit that is my own fault because I have a bit of an issue with dental anxiety. I told the dentist exactly which tooth was bothering me… Continue reading Misdiagnosis Led to a Painful Dental Emergency
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Deep Cleaning Keeping Me From the Dentist
I didn’t really have problems with my teeth until I had my first deep cleaning done. I have deep gaps pockets that will not heal. It was excruciating having the deep cleaning done and my teeth have been super sensitive ever since. I don’t know what to do because just the idea of goingRead More
Something about this Dentist Isn’t Measuring Up
I need some advice. Before starting I will readily confess that I am not the most regular patient. I have pretty bad dental anxiety. But, I went in because I was having pain in a tooth toward the back of my mouth. It had been hurting on and off for about a week and a… Continue reading Something about this Dentist Isn’t Measuring Up
Dental Implants with Gum Disease
I spend most of my life without dental insurance, which I’ve used as an excuse to not go. I realize now that I do have dental insurance, it was more that I’m afraid of the dentist than anything else. Even after I had insurance it took me a while to go in. I went in… Continue reading Dental Implants with Gum Disease
Can a Toothache Cause Chest Pain?
My mom started complaining of a toothache and chest pain earlier today. She’s a tough woman who doesn’t like to see the doctor or dentist and is presently refusing to get treatment of any kind. For what it’s worth, she’s 83 and in otherwise good health. At her age, toothaches are a somewhRead More
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
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