I have a wisdom tooth that is infected. I went to see my dentist and he gave me some pain medicine and some antibiotics but told me that he doesn’t do wisdom teeth and referred me to an oral surgeon. I called them and the soonest they could get me in was going to be […]
Read More...I have an allergy to mercury, nickel, and cobalt that was determined through an allergist. I can’t wear jewelry, unless it is very expensive and doesn’t contain any of the materials I listed. I can’t wear anything with metal buttons or snaps either, including jeans. Thankfully, leggings have come into fashion because I finally have […]
Read More...I’ve been told I need a root canal treatment but my last two paychecks have been pretty small due to an illness I’ve had. Is it okay to put it off for a bit? If so, when will I know if it is time to find a way to make it happen? Cameron Dear Cameron, […]
Read More...I lost a tooth and wanted to replace it with a dental implant. Unfortunately, my dentist said because I have type-1 diabetes that I am not a candidate. Is my condition really a contra-indication for dental implants? If so, what is the next best option for me? Benjamin Dear Benjamin, Having type-1 diabetes does not […]
Read More...In total, I am having eight dental implants done. My dentist has already done six of them. After they heal, he is going to do the other two. Of the six that are already done, three of them fell out by the third day. I’ve already paid $10,200 for these and am expected to pay […]
Read More...Can you help me? I’m worried about something a dentist told me. I just moved to a new area and don’t have a regular dentist yet. However, I had a toothache and had to go see a dentist. I found one who called himself an emergency dentist and got in fairly quickly. He did an […]
Read More...I’ve recently had a nightmare of a dental visit and would love some advice from someone not in the area. I had my lower left back molar began to be sensitive to cold beverages and was sensitive even when I just touched it. I was new to this town so went to a dentist who […]
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