I broke my back molar a while back. I didn’t do anything about it because I am unemployed and running short on money. This last week things started to go downhill. The area from my mouth has started swelling up my cheek. I tried to take some antibiotics I had at home. It helped for […]
Can’t Afford to Replace an Infected Wisdom Tooth
I cracked a wisdom tooth some years ago and now it is infected. My dentist said if he extracts it then it will need to be replaced with a dental implant. That is way over my budget so I am not sure what to do. Should I wait to extract it until I can afford […]
How Long Can You Put Off a Root Canal Treatment?
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 […]
Store Bought Filling Material
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. […]
