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April 19, 2016
My dentures are ruining my life!
I feel like I made a horrible mistake and I’m afraid there’s no remedy for it. I tried to find affordable dental implants and I came up short. Most of my teeth were shot, and the dentist told me all of my remaining upper teeth had to go. I really wanted to go with dental…
February 26, 2016
Dentist says I need an Anterior Repositioning Splint… what is it?
I’ve been seeing a dentist for jaw pain and at my last appointment he mentioned fitting me for an Anterior Repositioning Splint. He didn’t really tell me much about it or how it will help me. Is it made out of plastic and is it very big? What will it do? — Jeremiah Jeremiah, Dentists…
February 19, 2016
Does my dentist really expect payment for my implants up front?
I was in an accident a few years ago and lost some teeth. At the time, all I could afford to replace them with was a partial denture, but knew I would eventually get implants. I’ve done a ton of research and recently found an implant dentist that has great patient reviews, so I went…
December 28, 2015
Could my new crown be making my TMJ pain worse?
I’ve been battling with TMJ problems for the past couple of years. Mostly, my jaw is just sore in the morning and it fades away as I go about my day. I know I should be wearing a night guard. My dentist told me I needed one and I still haven’t gotten it. But, here’s…
December 14, 2015
Why have dental insurance if it doesn't make implants more affordable?
I’ve recently been exploring my options to replace a couple of missing teeth and I think implants are my best option. I have dental insurance, so I figured they would pay for at least half the cost, which was going to make it much more affordable for me. My dentist just called with the estimate…
November 12, 2015
Does pregnancy make TMJ worse?
I’ve been a TMJ sufferer for many years. After numerous doctors and treatments I felt I had the pain management under control. Now, I am pregnant and I’m having constant TMJ pain. Does pregnancy make TMJ worse? — Amy in Texas Amy, Dealing with TMJ is tough, especially during pregnancy. Women with preexisting pain conditions…
September 14, 2015
Is my cavity really too deep for a white filling?
I have cavities on two of my back bottom teeth and I requested that my dentist do white fillings. He insists that I need amalgam fillings because the cavities are too big and deep for the white ones. I’m wondering if that’s really the case or if my insurance is the problem and he’s just…
July 20, 2015
67% off implants… deal or no deal?
I am a sucker for great deals! I recently got a 67% off dental implants deal in my eamil and it totally caught my eye. I’ve been consulting with my dentist regarding implants and his quote was several thousand dollars, so saving 67% sounds right up my alley! But there’s another part of me that…
June 26, 2015
Pain after white filling – will it go away?
My friend recently had a couple of white fillings done by her dentist and I really like the way they look. At my recent appointment to have a filling, I told my dentist I wanted a white filling and he didn’t seem too excited about doing it. He was more interested in telling me about…
April 30, 2015
Do I see a general dentist or oral surgeon first for dentures?
I have had a fear of the dentist all my life. It all stems from one bad experience as a kid. I just turned 52 and most of my teeth are broken or missing and it really affects my quality of life because I am so embarrassed by them. I want a confident smile back…