I have serious pain in a tooth that has a cavity. I cannot afford to go to the dentist at the moment. I did notice my local drug store has an over the counter dental filling material that allows you to fill your own tooth with a white filling. Will this also take away the […]
Did This Dentist Commit Gross Negligence?
I had a pretty bad dental experience where I feel I was taken advantage of or just treated by an incompetent dentist. I began having some pain with cold food and drinks. The tooth was also sensitive if I touched it. I had just moved to this city and didn’t have a dentist who advertised […]
Worried My Tooth Infection Will Spread to My Brain
My old dentist just retired and there is a new guy that bought out his practice. They seem to have very different approaches to things. My old dentist told me that tooth infections were nothing to mess around with because they can spread outside the teeth. The things closest to our jaw are our heart, […]
Is a Damaged Crown an Emergency Dentist?
I’ve had a few dental crowns for a bit over twelve years. One has always had a slight defect, but you couldn’t see it. In fact, I could barely even feel it until recently. I’ve always known it was there because I could feel the “dip” with my tongue. Now, however, it is visible and […]
Antibiotics for a Tooth Infection
I have a tooth infection but really hate going to the dentist. I am certain my doctor would call me in a prescription. Is there a specific type of antibiotic that works with dental infections or will just a normal z-pack do it? Benjamin Dear Benjamin, I am sorry to hear about your tooth infection. […]
