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
Tag: root canal treatment
Can Crest Whitestrips Cause a Tooth to Need a Root Canal Treatment?
I had a tooth that had been knocked a bit backward and an oral surgeon helped get it back in place. After a while, it began to turn gray. I asked my dentist about whitening the tooth and he suggested I try Crest Whitestrips. I did, but after a week my tooth started to hurt.… Continue reading Can Crest Whitestrips Cause a Tooth to Need a Root Canal Treatment?
Groupon for Premium Home Whitening
I received a Groupon in the mail for a discount on Premium Home Whitening. I know a lot of these home whitening kits are little more than a scam. But, if this is a good deal I’ll probably get it. I’ve been thinking about whitening my teeth for some time. Isobel Dear IsoRead More
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
How Do I Know If a Tooth Can’t be Saved?
I had a toothache and went to see a dentist. He told me the tooth can’t be saved and I should just have it extracted. How do I know if that is the truth? I know you are probably thinking why would the dentist lie. Here’s the deal. He was very rude and insulted me… Continue reading How Do I Know If a Tooth Can’t be Saved?
Pain with White Filling and Dentist
I’m at my wit’s end. I had a small filling done on a back tooth. It’s a white filling, which I was extremely excited about. All my other fillings are silver, which I just learned have a ton of mercury in them. The problem I’m having is there is some pain with the filling.Read More
Root Canal Failure
I am in massive pain after two root canal treatments. The first one took place about three years ago. Then it started hurting again a bit over a week ago. I went back and he did another x-ray and discovered a new infection flare-up. He did a second root canal treatment and gave me penicillin.… Continue reading Root Canal Failure
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,
Whitening Strips Not Helping Gray Tooth
I’m not sure what to do. I’m a heavy coffee drinker and have been for years. It causes pretty serious staining on my teeth. I’ve always been able to get them back to a less embarrassing color by using over-the-counter teeth whitening strips. For some reason, I’m having morRead More
Discount Dentist Disaster
I needed a dental crown but didn’t have the money. I decided to put it off for a bit. Then I saw an online advertisement. A dentist was offering a huge discount on dental crowns. He just received a machine which would allow him to create the crowns right there in his office and he… Continue reading Discount Dentist Disaster