Do I Extract My Wisdom Teeth or Wait for a Problem?

I am 23 years old and have two impacted wisdom teeth. One of them bothers me a little so I went to see a dentist. He told me that I have three options. First, leave them and only do something if it gets infected. Second, get the teeth extracted. This is a risk because one… Continue reading Do I Extract My Wisdom Teeth or Wait for a Problem?

How to Get a Refund from a Dentist Who Screwed Up

I had a dental crown done to repair the slant of a tooth. The tooth was slanted because of my thumb-sucking as a child for an embarrassing number of years. After the crown was placed, the tooth became sensitive to hot and cold. I’d never had a crown before so I called the office. They… Continue reading How to Get a Refund from a Dentist Who Screwed Up

Cavity With No Outward Signs?

Is it possible to have a cavity when there are no outward signs? There is no decay on my teeth anywhere. My previous dentist never indicated any problems with my teeth at my last check up. I’ve since moved and have a new dentist. This dentist is saying there is a cavity inside the tooth… Continue reading Cavity With No Outward Signs?

Only Water Helps My Tooth Pain

I have had two fillings for many years. One of them fell out but gives me no pain at all. The other one that stayed hurts constantly. The only relief I get is when I put cool water on it. Even then, the relief is short-lived. It’s weird to me that the tooth that is… Continue reading Only Water Helps My Tooth Pain