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Will I need a sinus lift before dental implants? I have four top left teeth missing. I have been wearing a partial denture for seven years. The thought of a sinus lift in that delicate area of my mouth is scary. Can I avoid it or get an alternative? Thank you. Samuel Samuel Thank you […]

Before I got porcelain veneers in February, I could floss easily. I’m trying to take care of my veneers, but I worry about being unable to floss. Earlier this month, I had my six-month checkup and cleaning. I told my dentist about the flossing issue, but he didn’t seem concerned. I use a water flosser

What kind of porcelain should I ask for to replace the porcelain fused to metal crowns on my front teeth? One tooth is dark from a root canal nine years ago. I read that feldspathic layered porcelain looks natural. Is it strong enough? Is that the right choice for front teeth? My right incisor is

I wonder if my emerging wisdom tooth is already rotten because it is brown. This tooth is on the lower left, and the nearby back teeth are dark near my gums. I may have cavities or enamel damage from acid exposure on my teeth. I am concerned about the wisdom tooth because it is dark

I got a new dental crown in March and have had oral sores and a yeast infection since then. My saliva is in overdrive, but my lips are chapped and have sores in the corners. Makes no sense. With sores and an oral infection, my breath is strong, and I have a bitter taste. Sugar

I had a dental exam and cleaning two weeks ago, and the dentist said I have three new cavities. She says I have new cavities because my mouth is dry. I know I have nighttime dry mouth at night because I wake up at night choking sometimes. I keep water on my nightstand. But how

I had a toothache on and off for six months that got so bad that I finally scheduled an appointment with an urgent care dentist. The dentist said I had a cavity in my canine tooth because the gums above it were thin and had pulled away from my teeth. I set up an appointment

I can’t afford four to six implants to hold my lower denture, but will one implant work? My jawbone has shrunk significantly over the past 15 years that I have worn dentures. I know I will need a bone graft, but I cannot afford a bone graft and two dental implants. Could I find a

Dry mouth seems to run in my family. My mother and two of my sisters have it. Now, I find my mouth getting really dry throughout the day, and at night I cough a lot because my mouth is so dry. I think it’s making my breath smell. Can I treat it at home, or

My dentist placed my All-on-4 implants in January. I have kept a strict diet and followed all the post-op instructions. In late March, I began to feel soreness in my gums on the left side. The discomfort is worse, and I fear that at least one of the implants is failing. I knew something was