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. […]
Is it wrong I like my sedation pill?
Is it wrong I like my sedation pill? I am a little worried there is something wrong with me. I had some pill for a sedation during treatment. I really liked how it made me feel. Does that mean I’m like some kind of drug addict? Christie – Washington Christie, If you’ve only taken the […]
Loose dental implant
I had some bone grafting done and then an implant. That seemed to go great. When I went back in to get the crown, it felt funny. Now it is a few days later and my implant feels loose. I spoke to my doctor about it and he said it was fine. When I told […]
Full mouth reconstruction…for nothing?
Full mouth reconstruction I’ve spent over $60,000 on a full mouth reconstruction. I was breaking off teeth. My dentist told me it was because of my bite and we did the reconstruction. 60K later, now my crowns are breaking off. What do I do? Sandy M., North Carolina Sandy, I can’t tell you what the […]
Novocain worked for my wife, but not me
My wife and I both needed a tooth extracted. We decided to schedule our appointments for the same time, using two different dentists at our clinic. For my wife the novocain worked, for me it didn’t and the extraction was pure torture. Did I just get the bad dentist or is something else going on? […]
Do teeth have to meet?
I had to get three crowns. I don’t know whether I should call my dentist or not. My teeth have always met before. I don’t know if I am saying this right. I am talking about the teeth on opposite sides from each other. Now that I have the crowns my teeth aren’t meeting. Is […]