I need to replace a tooth and my dentist is recommending a Maryland Bridge. Most people I know with a bridge get the regular bridge. Is there a benefit to the Maryland one? Janie Dear Janie, Before we get into the Maryland Bridge, I want to make sure your dentist brought up a dental implant. […]
Read More...I just got back from my daughter’s pediatric dental appointment and I’m a bit frustrated. Yes, she likes sweets. So do I. He wants me to put a filling in her teeth with cavities. She is seven and these are baby teeth and are going to fall out anyway. When I pointed that out he […]
Read More...I want to whiten my teeth but my dentist charges a pretty penny. I’ve noticed there are a ton of whitening kits that you can buy just at Walmart or pretty much everywhere, even online. Why are they so much cheaper? Stanley Dear Stanley, There are two main reasons that over the counter whitening kits […]
Read More...I had a car accident, which caused some serious damage including to one of my front teeth. I had to have surgeries for the bodily damage first. During this time, they discovered I had sarcoidosis. This has never been symptomatic and is inactive. The tooth is painful and I need to do something about it. […]
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