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 […]
Why Are My CEREC Crowns So Sensitive?
Hi there, I had been suffering from pressure and temperature sensitivity in one of my back teeth, so my dentist recommended a CEREC crown. I was happy when I got mine, but then I started getting the same discomfort. My dentist told me I did not need a root canal, and to just let it […]
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 […]
Does the dark line over my tooth mean the crown is falling off?
When I was a teenager I fell and hit one of my front teeth. After a while, it started changing color and growing darker. My dentist put a crown on top of it. Especially as a teen and being very self-conscious of my smile, that crown was heaven sent. It looked so much better than the […]
Why is my tooth so sensitive?
One of my teeth has been so sensitive lately. Is this something I should be concerned about? What would cause this? Thanks, Wendy, Omaha, NE Wendy, Having sensitive teeth is one of the most common complaints dentists hear. The level of sensitivity varies from patient to patient, as does the urgency of getting dental care. […]
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 […]
