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Posts for Month: March 2025

Missing Lateral Incisor and Recessed Tooth

I have problems with two of my teeth. One of my lateral incisors is missing. It’s always been missing. I’ve had a dental flipper for most of my life to take the place of that tooth but it’s really embarrassing to be in my twenties and have a “tooth” that comes in and out. I […]

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Why Won’t My Denture Stay In?

I was replacing a denture that I’d only had a few years. I really like how the new denture looks, however the denture has trouble staying in. He did an impression and two wax try-ins. It was after the second try-in, that I told the dentist that it wouldn’t stay in. He assured me that […]

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Does a Canine Tooth Need a Crown After a Root Canal?

I had a root canal treatment on a canine tooth with a previous dentist. I’ve since moved and seen my new dentist for the first time. He said that I need to have a dental crown placed on the root canaled tooth or I will end up with a dental emergency. I feel like my […]

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Are There Safeguards with Dental Sedation?

I have avoided the dentist for years because I’m a total coward. My husband suggested that I see someone who uses sedation. Our dentist does not. When I talked to him about possibly using sedation himself, he told me it was too risky. Then, he told me about a woman in Iowa whose dentist gave […]

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