After getting two new crowns last October, I’ve had chapped lips, sore mouth corners, bitter taste, bad breath, and excessive saliva. I think excess saliva is the most embarrassing, especially when I’m talking. If I have an oral yeast infection and whenever I eat sugar or gluten, the symptoms are worse. Is it unusual for […]
Read More...Ten days after getting wisdom teeth removed, I still have numbness in my lower left jaw. I called my dentist, who said the oral surgeon might have hit a nerve. The numbness makes chewing, eating, and brushing my teeth difficult. I do not return to the oral surgeon for ten more days. Is there anything […]
Read More...What antibiotics should I take for a tooth infection? I’ve had a horrible toothache for a month. I am trying to avoid getting my tooth pulled, but I wasn’t sure I could drive before leaving for work this morning. I want to try taking an antibiotic before seeing a dentist to treat the infection myself. […]
Read More...What are my options for a large front tooth gap? I know braces are one option, but I am self-conscious about them. Is there anything else for a 6mm to 8mm gap? I have not scheduled consultations yet, but I want to know what to expect when seeing a dentist. Thanks. Bridget Bridget, You were […]
Read More...About five years ago, I fell while running a marathon and hit my face. My left front tooth is turning dark, and my dentist referred me to an endodontist for a root canal. The tooth does not hurt. I wonder why my dentist referred me instead of bleaching my teeth. Will my tooth get lighter […]
Read More...My new dental crown is unstable, and I would like your advice on handling my concerns. I understand that I am not an existing patient at your office, but I would like some general direction, please. In June of this year, I had to find a new dentist because I moved from California to Maryland […]
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