If I have a tooth that needs a root canal treatment that no longer hurts, how long can I put off getting the treatment done? I’m really having a hard time paying my mortgage at the moment and I don’t know that I can spare the money at the moment. Paul Dear Paul, It […]
Will this Dentist Cost Him His Tooth?
I had a fall that led to a concussion and some fractured teeth. We went to the E.R., where he was treated and then our dentist scheduled an appointment for a week later. There was no pain in the teeth, only dried blood. So, the dentist said it only needed a crown, which was placed […]
I Don’t Think You Should Trust This Dentist
I need some advice. One of my molars has been hurting for a few weeks. I went to see a new dentist. He did an x-ray and told me a tooth that had already had a filling has massive decay. He feels he won’t be able to save the tooth and wants to extract it […]
Which Dentist Is Best for Me?
Hello there, I have been having a problem with a tooth, and I am not sure what kind of dentist to go see about it. One of my upper front teeth feels sensitive, and there is some pain in my gums, too. The pain comes and goes, but it causes pressure behind my nose and […]
Why Did I Need Root Canals after my Porcelain Crowns?
Hello there, I got a full-mouth reconstruction with all-porcelain crowns a few years ago. I decided to do it because I was told there were would not be any negative side effects. However, after my intense smile makeover, a few of the crowns on my upper teeth started hurting. I went in several times for […]
Are My New Crowns the Cause of My Pain?
Hi there, My back teeth were in need of crowns, so my dentist and I decided on CEREC crowns. I had three of my back teeth crowned last week, but ever since then, I’ve been having this intense pain. Whenever I chew something hard or crunchy, I feel a jolt of sharp pain. My dentist […]
Did an “affordable” dentist cause damage to my teeth?
I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I responded to an online ad from an affordable dentist. His promotion was that he was offering crowns at a reduced rate because he had a new machine which allowed him to make them in-house, and he wanted to practice using it. I’ve needed crowns for quite some time […]
My mouth hurts so bad, should I go to the emergency room?
I went in for a root canal on Friday and was pretty numb that day. Yesterday it hurt, but I chalked that up to typical root canal pain. Today though I hurt so bad and now the side of my face is swollen. This can’t be normal. I tried to get a hold of my […]