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June 10, 2014
Will porcelain veneers make me look like Mr. Ed?
I’ve had stained and broken front teeth most of my life and often find myself comparing my smile to everyone around me. There are those people whose smile is so beautiful and natural and then there are the ones you can tell have had work done and look like they have horse teeth. If I…
March 27, 2014
What Can I Expect When Getting Dentures?
I think I am to the point where I need to get dentures. How does the procedure work? Will my dentist put me to sleep and pull out all my teeth and make the dentures all at one time? Sylvia in California Sylvia, If you are in need of dentures, your dentist will extract all…
March 20, 2014
What are the chances of all-on-4 implant failure?
Hello, My teeth have caused me nothing but trouble my whole life. I don’t have very many left and my dentist has agreed to pull them so I can get dentures. He mentioned all-on-4s as an alternative to removable dentures because it will be more permanent. I do like the idea, but am concerned because…
March 12, 2014
What can be done for tetracycline stains?
Hello, I am in need of a solution for covering the dark tetracycline stains on my teeth. A friend of mine had veneers put on several years ago for the same reason, but hers look bulky and fake. The dentist said that opaque veneers were best for covering dark stains. How can I cover my…
March 5, 2014
Tinnitus caused by TMJ?
I am looking for an answer to the ear pain/noises/tinnitus that I have been experiencing in my left ear. It is difficult to pinpoint because the sounds and volume are not consistent, but it seems that the clicking gets louder and more bothersome late at night because my muscles tend to tighten up, causing head…
December 23, 2013
Ears have been ringing for 4 nights. Do I have TMJ?
My ears have been ringing for 4 nights in a row. Before that they would ring every now and then. I am wondering if I have TMJ. THanks Deidre Deidre – TMJ disorder can affect your ears. It can cause pain or sensitivity in your ears or tinnitus—ringing in your ears. Tense jaw muscles can…
August 16, 2013
Do all dentists know about TMJ?
I think I have TMJ. I told my dentist I think I have it and he pushed around on my cheeks and asked me if it hurt. I told him it was sore and he said you probably do have it but that was all he did. Can’t TMJ be treated? Do all dentists know…
July 18, 2013
Is it important to finish the root canal treatment?
My dentist started a root canal on one of my teeth but she couldn’t finish it because the root was longer than expected. When she used longer files, I had a lot of pain. So she stopped. The office called my insurance company and got approval for me to see an endodontist. Is it really…
June 25, 2013
Do the teeth gap bands I order online actually work?
Do the teeth gap bands I order online actually work? – Alayah Alayah – Tooth gap bands will move your teeth, but the position to which your teeth will be moved is uncertain. In some cases, after teeth were moves, they were not parallel—one tooth stuck out farther than another. If two teeth are being…
April 16, 2013
Should I feel hard spots after a Juvederm injection?
Hi. I got Juvederm injections yesterday at a salon. It looks good but it’s kind of swollen and hard to the touch. Is this normal? Will the hardness go away? – Kandace Kandace – When you receive Juvederm® injections, hardness, or firmness, swelling, pain, and redness are all normal near the injection site. The side…