Dental floss catches under one of my new porcelain veneers. My dentist thinks it’s not a problem because the catch is below my gumline. I am concerned about whether the area can trap bacteria and lead to a cavity. Should I ask her to replace the veneer? Thanks. Renae from TN Renae, Porcelain veneer From […]
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Should I still have severe jaw numbness three weeks after wisdom teeth removal? The oral surgeon did sensation tests yesterday and asked me to return in a month. Is there something I can do until then? Thanks. Kairo from NJ Kairo, The nerve in your lower jaw can be affected during wisdom tooth removal. Recovery
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My dentist says I might need a bone graft before I get implants because my buccal bone is thin. How can I confirm it? Is this a necessary procedure or an upsell? Thanks. Ian Ian, We understand that learning you might need a bone graft before getting dental implants can raise questions and concerns. We
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Last August, I had an accident that left my center front teeth, and the tooth next to my left center tooth (facing me) chipped. My dentist filled in the chips with dental bonding. But the chips are medium-sized and noticeable. My dentist tried the bonding twice, but it doesn’t look smooth and doesn’t match my
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The male retention caps on my removable overdenture are worn. I have four dental implants supporting my denture, and my dentist charges $30 for each retention cap—a small piece of plastic. Why is he charging so much? I cannot afford to pay my dentist $120 every time the caps need replacing. I looked online and
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I have TMJ and have been wearing a full mouth guard at night, as my dental specialist recommended. My specialist and my neurologist are coordinating my care to reduce TMJ symptoms and migraines. I’m 70 years old with worn-down molar teeth beyond repair. One molar tooth cracked and needs a crown. My specialist suggested adjusting
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I had my 6-month dental exam and cleaning last week. My dentist took an X-ray and said I had an infection in my right front tooth. I noticed the tooth was discolored, but I didn’t think it was infected because I didn’t have pain or sensitivity. My dentist asked me to schedule a root canal
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I had veneers placed on my two front teeth in late April. Since then, those teeth and the adjacent ones have been inflamed and slightly painful. It’s frustrating because I’ve always been diligent about oral hygiene. My dental assistant suggested I wasn’t brushing enough, but that’s absurd. After a month of discomfort, my dentist removed
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Hi, I have a cavity in a tooth with a veneer on it. My dentist wants to remove the veneer and replace it with a crown. That sounds a bit odd to me. Do you have any advice? – Thanks. Jael from Pittsburgh Jael, We recommend getting a second opinion before replacing a porcelain veneer
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I need a root canal on my top left front tooth. I’ve been worried about getting a crown because I don’t want a dark line showing up later, but my dentist said they could just fill it because the tooth is shaped weird. I heard root canals can weaken teeth and cause them to break,
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