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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…
April 13, 2015
Insurance coverage for TMJ treatment
Is a TMJ specialist covered by my insurance? — Marcus Marcus, When you’re in pain, it’s unfortunate that most of us have to worry about how cost will dictate a method of treatment, or if you even decide to get specialized treatment. If it was simple, we would all just be able to see who…
February 27, 2015
Is tooth pain caused from grinding my teeth or something else?
I’m a teeth grinder at night. I’ve been doing it for as long as I can remember, but up until now everything has been fine with my teeth (at my check-up and cleaning several months ago there were no issues). But something has changed in the last month or so and I am noticing a…
February 5, 2015
Are numb fingers a symptom of TMJ?
I grind my teeth and I know that it is the main reason for most of my TMJ problems. I’ve had symptoms such as facial pain, stiff jaw, and ringing in my ear, so I sought treatment and did splint therapy to help. Recently, I’ve noticed numbness or a “pins and needles” feeling in a few…
January 6, 2015
Can I find more affordable dental implants?
I have several missing teeth and I refuse to smile anymore because I am so embarrassed about how I look. I want to get implants, but the dentist I recently visited quoted me $5000. That is so much more than I was expecting and I really don’t think I can afford it. Is it possible…