Will My Dental Crown Stop Falling Off After Crown Lengthening?
My dentists said I need a crown lengthening to expose more of my tooth for bonding my new crown. The crown has fallen off three times in five months. When the crown fell off two weeks ago, I noted that the base of my tooth was darker than before. The crown is loose again; I […]
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My Dentist Couldn’t Pull My Tooth and Left It Loose
I have a tooth that has been hurting for 8 months. My family dentist did a root canal treatment, but it didn’t work, so she recommended pulling the tooth. I went this past Monday, and my dentist numbed me, but she couldn’t get the tooth out. She was tugging on it and knocked the tooth […]
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Will I Be Conscious During Teeth Removal for Dentures?
So many of my teeth are either missing or badly decayed that I’ve decided to get dentures in the next six months to a year. So, I have some questions about it because I have so much anxiety whenever I go to the dentist. Will I be conscious or unconscious when my teeth are pulled […]
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I’m Afraid of Getting Too Much Lidocaine at the Dentist
I’m afraid of getting too much lidocaine because it doesn’t numb me. My dentist tried numbing me four times at my last dental appointment, but it didn’t help. I was sweating after the third shot, and my dentist asked me to reschedule the appointment because I was too anxious. My lower left first molar has […]
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What Type of Anesthesia for Wisdom Teeth Removal at Age 44?
I am 44 years old, and my wisdom teeth are starting to hurt for the first time. None of the teeth have fully erupted, but the top and left teeth are sore. I know that I need them removed, but I am concerned about complications and pain. What type of anesthesia would a dentist give […]
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Sedation Dentistry for My Adult Special Needs Daughter
Can you tell me how sedation dentistry will affect the anxiety medication my adult special needs (Tourette Syndrome) daughter already takes? Will it prevent her from being eligible for sedation? I don’t want to get my hopes up and then get disappointed. If there is a conflict with medications, what are my options for getting […]
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How Can I Cope If I am Afraid of Dentist’s Numbing Shot?
I am afraid of the dentist’s numbing shot but need to see a dentist for three right teeth that ache. I have delayed the visit, but the teeth are starting to smell, and I can’t chew on the right side anymore. Is there an alternative to the numbing shot? Do you have suggestions for patients […]
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Get Your Dream Smile in Comfort With Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry
The benefits of cosmetic dentistry are well-known to both its patients and those who primarily utilize other dental services. That’s because its popularity has blossomed over the last 30 years. This rise in the profile of cosmetic procedures is due to many factors, but among the strongest influences on the increase in demand is an […]
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