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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Can I Ask My Family Dentist for Porcelain Veneers?
Hi there, I opted for a porcelain veneer to repair a chipped tooth. Previously, I’d had bonding on this tooth, but it wore off. My family dentist recommended a crown, but I didn’t want anything invasive to fix a small chip. My dentist made my veneer and I came in for a try-in. It looked […]
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 […]
Can two teeth be replaced with one Maryland bridge?
I have a Maryland bridge with a fake tooth on the top of my mouth that has lasted a long time. Now my brother needs to replace two teeth right next to each other in his mouth, as well. Can he get a Maryland bridge with two fake teeth instead of just one? Thanks, Ester […]
Is getting dental implants in Costa Rica a good option?
At my last visit with my dentist, he suggested dental implants to help me fix my smile. I have since seen two different cosmetic dentists and researched several others online and can’t swing the price they are asking to do it. But in my research, I found a place in Costa Rica which sounds like […]
Is a good dentist or good dental lab more critical for successful dental implants?
I’m stuck. I need a dental implant for a tooth that I was born missing and have been researching it a lot because I don’t want it to not work or to look bad after I spend all the money on it. My problem is that half of the websites I’ve seen say that I […]
