What is this sensation I'm feeling after getting a root canal? [more inside]
posted by raztaj on Nov 12, 2009 - 4 answers

I had a root canal two months ago and now have pain in that tooth. I am supposed to have the crown put on tomorrow. Should I wait to have the crown procedure started? [more inside]
posted by k8lin on Nov 12, 2009 - 16 answers

This is so shameful. I haven't seen a dentist since 2005. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 6, 2009 - 44 answers

I'm scared of going to the dentist. How do I find one that will understand and how do I prepare myself for going to my first appointment in years? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 16, 2009 - 22 answers

Good dentists in San Francisco? Specific needs/neuroses inside. [more inside]
posted by needs more cowbell on Sep 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Recommend someone who specializes in sedation dentistry in the Twin Cities (and hopefully close or close-ish to Eagan). [more inside]
posted by TheClonusHorror on Sep 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Can anyone recommend a great or really good dentist in Toronto? I've seen a few names mentioned in related AskMe questions over the past couple of years, but I'd like to know if these people are still recommended or if anyone else is worth checking out. [more inside]
posted by maudlin on Sep 16, 2009 - 8 answers

How bad is tooth sensitivity from gold inlays? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi on Sep 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Dentist filter: How to manage being unhappy with the results of braces? Teeth not straight, discolored, and full mouth retainer causing panic attacks. [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Sep 1, 2009 - 26 answers

My question is two fold: is there a product on the market that can remove or at least loosen hardened plaque on the teeth? And, is there any actual damage being done to my teeth by just leaving the plaque there? [more inside]
posted by caveat on Aug 27, 2009 - 24 answers

Is off label use of Beta Blockers for me? Will a doctor I've seen once be willing to prescribe a short supply? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 9 answers

Another Dental Insurance Question: My Delta Dental starts on Sept. 1st, but they won't cover fillings until Mar. 1. What happens if I have a filling done before Mar. 1? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Aug 7, 2009 - 10 answers

Need to get molar and wisdom tooth removed in STL without any insurance. Know of any good cost-effective places to go/Any good ideas? [more inside]
posted by lizarrd on Aug 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Wheelchair-friendly dentist in the Washington DC area (Montgomery County MD if possible)? [more inside]
posted by LobsterMitten on Jul 23, 2009 - 4 answers

How careful do I need to be with eating and brushing around a large temporary filling from a root canal in progress? [more inside]
posted by I, Slobot on Jul 1, 2009 - 9 answers

Top-notch dentist or prosthodontist in NYC to fix small chip on front tooth asap. [more inside]
posted by pearl228 on May 29, 2009 - 3 answers

How worried should I be about my chipped tooth? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on May 21, 2009 - 11 answers

Can someone recommend a good oral surgeon/and or place to get wisdom teeth removed in Bangkok? [more inside]
posted by bertrandom on May 20, 2009 - 7 answers

No Insurance-Filter: I suspect I need some minor dental work done, where can I get it done cheaply and quickly in NYC? Caveat: No Insurance, but some savings. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on May 20, 2009 - 8 answers

My teeth are bad. Really bad. Totally rotted in the back, cavities in most of the surviving ones. I need help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 12, 2009 - 23 answers

My tooth cracked. Is it my dentist's fault? (bonus question: is it causing my tonsillitis??) [more inside]
posted by Jason and Laszlo on May 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Dental filter: I just visited a dentist who told me that I chipped one of my molars and that I'd need a crown for it. He said that since I'm not really having pain associated with it (it's a little sensitive, but that's it) I don't need to have a root canal. Is getting a crown instead of a root canal wise? [more inside]
posted by theefixedstars on May 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Can you recommend a dentist in or around Astoria Queens? [more inside]
posted by JulianDay on Apr 22, 2009 - 4 answers

How do you go about choosing a dentist when you don't have any friends or family in the area who can recommend one for your specific problem? [more inside]
posted by frobozz on Apr 18, 2009 - 21 answers

My three year old just had his filling break off (or fall out) his front tooth a mere seven days after having a dental procedure. Needless to say, it looks AWFUL. Is there some dental technique I should ask my dentist about to get something that will provide a more permanent(ish) solution until his adult teeth come in? Lots more below. [more inside]
posted by swilkerson on Apr 18, 2009 - 15 answers

Should I be worried about getting a glass ionomer filling? [more inside]
posted by Kirn on Apr 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Tell me about your experiences with dental paresthesia, please... [more inside]
posted by Vervain on Mar 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I have a carny mouth. Should I get dental insurance before I decide to take care of it? No pain, but several cavities and a few teeth (including two wisdom teeth) have been rotting and falling apart for several years. 4-6 years ago, a dental school said that it would cost 4-5 thousand dollars and take 3-4 visits to fix. That doesn't include getting them whitened or anything cosmetic. Today, one of my molars broke in half and I swallowed it with some wasabi trail mix. That tooth only had a little speck of a cavity yesterday. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 - 19 answers

I will be returning briefly to the US after 6 months abroad and I would like to partake in some of that wonderful US healthcare before I head back abroad. I have a couple of questions. [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Feb 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Need help finding a dentist in the Naperville area that takes Principal Dental Insurance. [more inside]
posted by Becko on Feb 16, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I find a dentist who is good with terrified patients? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Feb 13, 2009 - 11 answers

My husband will be getting a couple of dental bridges and I am looking for reassurance and advice. [more inside]
posted by feathermeat on Feb 12, 2009 - 12 answers

Is it safe to drink alcohol after a cavity filling? [more inside]
posted by Groovytimes on Feb 3, 2009 - 14 answers

I noticed today that when I prod my top right-most molar with the tip of my tongue that it aches dully. I DO intend to make an appointment with a dentist, but don't have too much experience with tooth problems of any kind (I've had two cavities ever), so I wanted to get opinions on what this might be before I go. [more inside]
posted by anthy on Feb 1, 2009 - 13 answers

Tooth issue. Should I go see a dentist? [more inside]
posted by querty on Jan 25, 2009 - 14 answers

I have a toothache. I haven't seen a dentist in a long time. I am uninsured and I don't have too much money. Should I go see a sliding-scale dental clinic or just take the financial hit with a private dentist? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Jan 12, 2009 - 9 answers

What should I throw in the IPOD to listen to while in the dentist chair? [more inside]
posted by crayon on Jan 11, 2009 - 28 answers

Cavities: I have one in both of my two front teeth, one of which is fairly significant. Both of them are on the outside edge of the respective teeth, and thus sandwiched between my front teeth and the teeth next to them. How will a dentist fix this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 8, 2009 - 14 answers

In search of a great dentist in either North or Central Florida who doesn't charge exorbitant fees. [more inside]
posted by dicaxpuella on Jan 7, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm going to get a gum graft Friday and I'd like to know your opinion on the type of music would be good to listen to while I'm being worked on. [more inside]
posted by spacesbetween on Dec 17, 2008 - 16 answers

I am changing dentists and need a GREAT dentist in L.A. who is with the Aetna DMO network. Help! [more inside]
posted by scody on Dec 15, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I deal with a problem dentist? (this is kind of really long) [more inside]
posted by sugarfish on Dec 12, 2008 - 10 answers

New cavities and replacing old amalgam fillings filter: go to a good dentist who isn't in-network and to whom I'd pay up to $1000 out of pocket, or go to one of those in-network dental factories? [more inside]
posted by schmoppa on Dec 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Do I need to shell out for an expensive electric toothbrush? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Dec 5, 2008 - 20 answers

I have Delta Dental and The dental is asking me for 1700 to do 2 root canals. Is that too much [more inside]
posted by minsid on Dec 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Broken (dental) crown on a root-canaled tooth. I'm supposed to fly on Thursday and work is insane. Best courst of action? [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari on Nov 30, 2008 - 11 answers

I seem to have chipped a tiny bit of my upper-left wisdom tooth. My dental insurance also ran out a month ago. Now what? [more inside]
posted by special-k on Nov 29, 2008 - 16 answers

Should I pull this tooth out? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 - 17 answers

Question about dentition and brass instruments [more inside]
posted by plinth on Nov 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Do wisdom teeth really need to come out, or is my dentist trying to hustle me? My question, dear MeFites, is... do you really need to have your wisdom teeth taken out if they're not causing you any pain? [more inside]
posted by katala on Nov 4, 2008 - 52 answers