Can I Ask My Dentist for a Less Expensive Treatment Option?
I went to the dentist for the first time in several years and found out I need quite a bit of dental work. I knew I probably had some cavities, but the amount of treatment I need was a shock. I have dental insurance, but it won’t cover everything, and I can’t afford to pay […]
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Dental Sedation with Clear Choice Dental Implants
I’m on the books to have dental implant surgery soon with Clear Choice Dental Implants. I didn’t give them all my medical information and now I’m worried about it. I don’t want to end up in a dangerous situation because they didn’t know everything. The reason why I held some information back is because when […]
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Why Are My New Dentures Cracking the Corners of My Mouth?
I received new dentures about two months ago. Since then, the corners of my mouth have stayed red and cracked. Sometimes they split open when I yawn or try to take a large bite. I’ve tried lip balm, petroleum jelly, and an over-the-counter cream, but nothing has cleared it up for long. The dentures also […]
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Clear Choice Implants Ruined My Face
I went to a Clear Choice Dental Implant Center for an All-on-4 procedure. Since the surgery, my face looks completely different. Here’s what has changed: My cheeks are hollow looking The skin around my mouth sags, making me look ancient My upper lip seems longer and turns downward One side of my nose looks a […]
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Should I Get a Maryland Bridge or a Regular Bridge?
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. […]
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Can I Have Invisalign with Missing Teeth?
I was never able to get braces as a child. My parents did their best but they couldn’t afford it. As a result, as an adult I have crooked teeth. I also have two bicuspids that are still baby teeth. There are no adult teeth beneath them so I have done my best to ensure […]
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Do I Really Need a Second Root Canal Treatment
I had a root canal treatment done on a tooth. Since then, the filling fell out that was closing the hole. My tooth started hurting again. My dentist said that there is now an abscess and I will need to have a second root canal treatment. Is that really necessary? Can I just use an […]
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Can I Get Dentures at a Dental School?
I’ve been having a lot of problems with my teeth and it is costing me a fortune. I am to the point where I want to just get rid of them and get dentures. As I’ve spent a lot of money on them recently, what I’m hoping for is to save some money getting rid […]
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What If All You Could Afford Is Dentures?
I have spent my entire savings trying to stay on top of my oral health. I’ve not nothing left and my teeth are still crumbling. My dentist insists I get dental implants, but they are way out of my budget. What am I supposed to do, sell my house? What if all I can afford […]
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Do I Still Need to Pull a Tooth If It Doesn’t Hurt Anymore?
I have a question about an upper tooth. It was infected. My dentist gave me some antibiotics about two and a half months ago. My tooth still doesn’t hurt. I have an extraction scheduled for a month away. But, if the tooth isn’t hurting any more, do I still need to have it extracted? Avery […]
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