I never really had any cavities or dental work, but severe sensitivity has always been a problem. I am having Zoom whitening done next week and I’m so afraid about the pain factor as I’ve heard you can get very sensitive afterward. I’m wondering if the dentist will use sedation/anesthesia on me so I can […]
Can a hospital extract my teeth?
I have an absolutely horrendous fear of the dentist. It didn’t help that when I went in this past week, the dentist tortured me. Now I find out I have to have two teeth pulled. I told him I’d get back with him. Is there a way I can have this done at a hospital […]
Bite is mis-matched after dental implants
I got an implant bridge, but now my bite is mis-aligned. On the right side my opposing teeth are touching. On the left side they are not. Is this normal with implants? Anita S. – Baltimore Anita, No, this is not normal. In fact, this can lead to TMJ. Not all dentists who advertise to […]
Can dental problems cause severe headaches?
My head has been hurting for three months now. It feels like it is in a vice. My doctor has run tons of tests and says there is absolutely nothing wrong with me. I’m pretty sure he thinks the whole thing is in my head- no pun intended. I don’t know what to do and […]
Will a dentist pull all my teeth?
Would a dentist have any ethical problems about removing all my teeth if there isn’t a medical necessity for it? I really hate going to the dentist. It makes me physically ill. I just feel if I take out all my teeth and get dentures. Stacey A. – Little Rock, AR Stacey, It sounds like […]
Are dental implants turning my gums gray?
Q. I just had two implants placed last month, replacing teeth that have been missing for a few years. The gums surrounding the implants are turning a gray color that’s very noticeable when I smile. I went to a dentist that was several thousand dollars less expensive than others. Maybe that was a mistake? A. […]