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Posts for Tag: tooth replacement

Is a Rotted Off Wisdom Tooth a Problem?

I have a wisdom tooth that has been a problem for a while. It never really hurt, I could just see the decay on it. It looks like it has rotted off now. To me, that should be the end of things, but my wife is insisting that I at least contact a dentist to […]

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Are Scans Really Necessary for Dental Implants?

I am planning to get a dental implant for an upper tooth that is missing. My dentist wants to do a CT scan before planning the procedure. We’ve already done a ton of x-rays, etc. Plus, I have had many scans for other medical things. I don’t feel like this is necessary and may be […]

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Dentist Said I Can’t Have a Metal-Free Implant

I need some advice. I know most dentists don’t take patients who want holistic dental care seriously, but I do have some serious metal allergies, including nickel and chromium. I need a dental implant and wanted to get a metal free ones because of my allergies. My dentist keeps telling me that they are not […]

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Restoring Broken Off Teeth

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, […]

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Why Didn’t My Antibiotics Work for My Tooth Infection?

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 […]

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How Long Can a Root Canal Be Put Off

A while ago my dentist told me he thought my tooth needed a root canal treatment. I did not have enough money for one and he wasn’t willing to let me pay later, so it had to wait. I’ve been saving up. It’s been a while and now the tooth doesn’t hurt a bit and […]

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My Dental Implant Teeth Look Fake

I needed to get some dental implants. The implants were placed fine, but I’ve had trouble getting the bridge. First, there was some problem at the lab, so it took over a year to get the bridge in. Once it finally did come in, I was horribly disappointed. They look overly white and the color […]

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Getting Four Front Teeth to Look Right With Dental Implants

I have a porcelain bridge for my four front teeth. It is time to replace it and I wanted something both more permanent and more esthetic looking. I am a bit concerned. I chose four separate dental implants one for each of the teeth. He’s actually going to do two extra crowns on the canines […]

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Solution for An Ugly Tooth with No Root

Can you help me? When I was younger I had a tooth get hit pretty hard while playing pool with my brothers. The cue ball jumped right off the pool table and smacked me in the mouth. When it happened, my dentist said the tooth was fine. However, the older I’ve gotten the darker the […]

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Dental Crown Feels Funny

I had a root canal treatment and dental crown about three years ago. Recently, it began to feel funny and then a few days later it fell off. I went to see my dentist and he decided what I needed was a new dental crown. I was confused by this because it wasn’t very old. […]

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