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 […]
Luster Premium Teeth Whitening
Do you know if Luster Premium Home Teeth Whitening is a decent product? Is it safe? Lacey Dear Lacey, I have looked at the ingredients that this product contains. I would not recommend it to you. There is not a legitimate whitening ingredient in this product. Their so-called whitener is actually just a pigment […]
Is It Safe to Go to the Dentist During the Pandemic?
Hi, I have had my six month check-up and cleaning in my calendar for months, but when I made the appointment, I never thought it would be during a pandemic. My dentist’s office reopened recently but schools are still doing distance learning and restaurants are still doing take-out orders. Is it safe to go to […]
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 […]
Is there an expiration date for getting dental implants?
My dad has had dentures for as long as I can remember. He has complained, off and on, about his dentures being uncomfortable, but it’s just been a part of life. I admit he’s probably due for some new ones. Suddenly, out of the blue, he told us last weekend that he is planning to […]
How do I help my teen stop sucking on her thumb?
Is there an affordable dentist who can help a teenage child quit sucking and chewing on her thumb? When my daughter was young, she started sucking her thumb. It then morphed into kind of a nervous habit. She now absent-mindedly half chews/half sucks on her thumb just resting behind her top teeth. She taps her […]
