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 […]
Read More...I’ve had a really bad toothache for several days. Distractingly bad. I went to see my dentist and he looked at my last radiograph, because it had only been a month since he took it. He didn’t see any signs of infection on it. He also didn’t find a crack in a filling that was […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...I am trying to get some help about a front tooth which has been knocked out. The root is still intact. Is there a way for me to get a root canal and dental crown without also needing a partial plate or a dental bridge? I’d just like one on the tooth that is broken, […]
Read More...I have an infected tooth. I went to see an emergency dentist because I don’t really have a dentist at the moment and he gave me some antibiotics. They did help, but once they ran out the infection flared back up. Now my cheek is swollen. Do you have a recommendation for me? Should I […]
Read More...My daughter had a permanent retainer removed a few weeks ago. She was given a removable retainer to use in its place. The problem we are facing is that in the removal process he damaged one of her teeth. It is now turning gray. I took her back in and he did a hot and […]
Read More...I have a tooth that has been bothering me. I didn’t worry about it until the side of my face swelled up. I went to see my doctor thinking maybe it was a different problem. He checked everything over and said he is convinced it is a dental problem and I need to see a […]
Read More...I have a tooth which has been bothering me. My dentist said that he does not see any remaining canals of my molars because of calcification. This particular tooth already has a dental crown on it already. My dentist said he’s going to give me an antibiotic, but if that doesn’t work he wants to […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...My son was just diagnosed with strep throat. I’ve already picked up his antibiotic but now I’m wondering if I change his toothbrush now or after the antibiotics? Or both? I don’t know how to handle sickness and toothbrushes. The funny thing is I never even considered this when it came to my toothbrush when […]
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