Felt every yank on my tooth during the extraction and my dentist wouldn’t listen
I had a tooth extracted last Wednesday. I have never had a tooth extraction as an adult so I didn’t know what to expect. My dentist told me that everything would be fine. He told me that he has done...
View ArticleCan I get sleep dentistry when I get my teeth whitened?
I’ve been putting off getting my teeth whitened because of the pain. I have two friends that got their teeth whitened and both of them said that it hurt. I am wondering if I can find a dentist who does...
View ArticleCan I wait to see my dentist on Monday or is this an emergency?
My dentist is on vacation until Monday. I have pain and swelling around my tooth. Right now the swelling is worse than the pain. Can I wait to see him next week or do I have to try to find another...
View ArticleCan I smoke and wear Invisalign?
I really want Invisalign but I smoke. I am wondering if anybody smokes who wears Invisalign too. Can I smoke if I get Invisalign? Thanks Ian Ian – It is possible to smoke while you wear Invisalign, but...
View ArticleMy snap on smile cracked. Can it be fixed?
I have had my snap on smile for 2 years. It cracked over the weekend while I was eating. I wasn’t eating anything hard or crunchy either. It just cracked. I have used the snap on smile to hide 3...
View ArticleI quit smoking and my teeth haven’t lightened up. Do I need cosmetic...
I quit smoking about 6 months ago. I smoked from age 15 to 37. I am hoping that with time my teeth will get whiter. I started using whitening toothpaste about 3 weeks after I quit. How long will it...
View ArticleAfraid of the dentist but don’t want to be sedated
The last time I went to the dentist was 3 years ago. I am starting to get some irritation in my gums even though I floss so I have to see a dentist soon. Dental appointments make me very nauseated. I...
View ArticleChipped tooth during dental cleaning?
I know it took a little more effort than usual to get my teeth clean because I had not been to a dentist in almost 3 yrs. The hygienist was super rough though. When I lived in Georgia I had a gentle...
View ArticleAm I getting enough fluoride in bottled water?
I live in a community that has horrible water. I only drink bottled water. Even filtered tap water is not that safe. I am concerned about getting enough fluoride. Is bottled water giving me what I...
View ArticleMy Invisalign retainer doesn’t fit anymore. Can I do without it?
I wore Invisalign for 14 months. I had been wearing a retainer for about 8 months until I lost it. I found the retainer in the weirdest place today. It’s only been 2 months since I last wore it, but it...
View ArticleScared to let dentist do a root canal. What are my options?
My last dentist appointment was about 9 months ago. At the time the dentist told me that I would be needing a root canal soon. I scheduled an appointment for the root canal when I checked out of the...
View ArticleI have a toothache, but can’t get to a dentist because they close too early
This is the worst time for me to have gotten a toothache. My co-worker is out on maternity leave, and I am doing her work and mine. My tooth has been hurting since Wednesday a week ago and I have done...
View ArticleSnap on smile or dentures?
If I have a lot of teeth missing which is better, a snap on smile or dentures? Also which will look better? Thank you. Donna Donna – If you have several teeth missing, you may not need dentures at all....
View ArticleCan I kiss kissing goodbye if I get Invisalign?
I am hearing that Invisalign gives you bad breath and makes kissing unromantic. Is my romantic/social life with my fiancé going to be messed up with Invisalign? I was leaning toward Invisalign because...
View ArticleDo I need to switch dentists to get old crowns gently removed?
I need 3 crowns replaced. I had to leave a dentist’s office because he was so rough and yanking to take 1 of the crowns off that he kept knocking against the tooth next to it and I thought he was going...
View ArticleWill dentist give me a discount if I need crowns for 3 chipped teeth and...
I have been out of full-time work since 2012. Last week I had a bike accident that chipped 3 of my teeth. They are so sensitive. They hurt if I drink cold water, eat anything cold and even the cold air...
View ArticleOld composite looks gross but I have dental phobia
My old composite looks gross – like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle on my teeth. It is multiple colors now, including yellow and it is randomly chipped. I smile with my lips only making sure that my teeth...
View ArticleSinus infection or toothache? No insurance to see a dentist.
My company downsized in October. I had dental insurance but now I just can’t afford the COBRA coverage for dental. 2 or 3 of the teeth on the top left side of my mouth hurt but I also have seem to have...
View ArticleMy dental phobia is out of control
My dental phobia is out of control. I am saying this because I have 2 missing teeth that I need implants and crowns for. I also need some kind of orthodontic because my teeth are shifting bad. The...
View ArticleSnap on smile for missing canine tooth?
My smile is really the only thing I don’t like about the way I look, but it’s not a small issue because I have a left missing canine tooth. The missing tooth has caused other teeth to shift and my...
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