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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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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