Groan. I need dental braces as an adult... many questions. [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

How do I take better care of my pearly yellows? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 19 answers

My girlfriend's dentist is pushing her to get a crown on a tooth with several fillings. I'm skeptical because she has no pain, he doesn't see anything wrong with it, and he pushed her last year too. Should she listen to him, get a second opinion (any suggestions for Portland, OR?), or ignore him? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 26 answers

What is going on with my teeth / gums (very disgusting stuff inside)? If you, like me, do not like to hear or see sensitive parts of the body going wrong, please do not read this question. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 15 answers

My girlfriend's crown came off one of her molars, and it was damaged. She went to a dentist who reshaped the stump, made a new crown and replaced it. Since then (3 weeks) it came off once, she's been in excruciating pain the whole time, and now the dentist says she might need a root canal. Is this bad dentistry, or to be expected, and is there any recourse? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 15 answers

So, it has been suggested that I go get my dental work done in Mexico. From what I hear, the $10k worth of work here, will cost maybe $2-3K there. My family knows of a dentist down there that has done work for 4 or 5 of our friends. I would like to hear from anybody else who has experience with this. All feedback is welcome.
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 20 answers

Root Canals for cheaper? I have to get two root canals asap. I live in New York, and have a dental plan that saves a lot, but they are still a whopping 1300 each with the crown. I have heard that people travel to Texas, Mexico, etc. to get them done. Is this cheaper? Safe? Any suggestions for how to afford this? Would a better insurance plan like Blue Cross Blue Shield etc be better for covering these? Thank you so much!!!
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 13 answers

Do our mostly-indoors, otherwise healthy cats really need to have their teeth cleaned at the vet's once a year? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2007 - 19 answers

Jogging or biking makes my back teeth ache (throbbing nerves!) when I first start exercising after maybe a month off (and also, I get violent itches deep in my leg muscle tissue.) Why? Yes, it goes away once I'm back in shape.
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 5 answers

I'd like some more info on this new Colgate Weekly Clean toothpaste, but I'm loathe to ask the manufacturer, because they'll obviously be biased. So, is it as good as they make out? [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - 8 answers

I got a molar removed near where my wisdom teeth used to be, however there's still one tooth back there, which barely gets used because I don't chew back there anymore (since there's a gap). Are there potential complications because my tooth is not being used much? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 8 answers

Sliding scale cat dentist in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 2 answers

I don't have dental insurance but I have a dental emergency in Chicago. [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm having an issue with my tooth. The root canal I had on my broken tooth in 2005 was supposed to get crowned eventually, but that was $800 that I didn't have. Anyway, the filling that was put in was temporary, and it's been wearing down over the last 2 years... [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 6 answers

I have an inflammation in my gum plus what looks like popcorn sort of stuck inside... [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 18 answers

Help! My teeth are just fine, but my gums seem to be receding. I can't see my dentist for three months. What can I do in the meantime?
posted on Jun 25, 2007 - 22 answers

How important is it for me to get braces as an adult? If it's critical, how much would they cost, and how could I afford them? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2007 - 20 answers

Due to some psychological issues, over the last one to two years, I've brushed my teeth ... well, probably no more than ten times, total. Having somewhat exorcised whatever little demon caused this neglect, I'm now trying to work my way back to dental health; I need some encouragement that the next step isn't going to be dentures. As always, there's [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2007 - 48 answers

I really don't want to be bored by plain rice porridge after extracting three wisdom teeth. [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2007 - 30 answers

About 6 days ago I was brushing my teeth and I jammed the plastic edge of my toothbrush hard against my lower right-hand outside gum. There wasn't any blood, but in the days since, some sort of white blister has developed and is sensitive to the touch. It looks like a short (inch-long) line along my gum where the toothbrush hit. Any ideas how long this will take to go away, and if there's anything I can do to speed that up? Thanks!
posted on Jan 2, 2007 - 8 answers

[Dental Filter] So, my gums are doing an awful lot of bleeding. It will be at least four months before I can go to the dentist. What can I do about this in the mean time? [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2006 - 28 answers

Reccommend a dentist in NYC who takes insurance? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 10 answers

Dental Filter: What will it cost my girlfriend to cap or replace her dead front tooth? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 12 answers

Why does this toothpaste hurt my teeth? [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2006 - 10 answers

Our feisty little cat has snapped a canine. What should we do? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2006 - 14 answers

Does carbonated mineral water cause cavities? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2006 - 16 answers

What is this film on my teeth? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2006 - 5 answers

What is the best approach for appealing a dental insurance claim that was denied for a pre-existing condition when I have had continuous coverage? Does HIPAA apply? [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2006 - 6 answers

So I need my wisdom teeth out, asap, and I've been quoted $1500. Can I save money by getting dental insurance? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2006 - 26 answers

DentalFilter: Anybody else have their amalgam fillings replaced because they're old--NOT because you were worried about their possible harmfulness? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2006 - 18 answers

Should I have my wisdom teeth removed? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2005 - 36 answers

Is toothpaste bad for your teeth? I recall seeing what was maybe a blog entry by some MeFite on his or her personal site that said (following details are sketchy!): toothpaste is bad for your teeth because of the glycerin, which doesn't allow teeth to "re-enamel". This is just from memory, so I may not have stated it correctly, and I can't find the site again. There was much more information that was very surprising to me (including something about flouride making teeth brittle, and also something about fruit), and I'd like to read more about this. Does anyone here recognize this being from your own site? Has anyone else heard of the toothpaste=bad thing?
posted on Feb 6, 2005 - 32 answers

How long does it take for your teeth to fuse to the jaw and maxilla after having braces? I had braces some five years ago and wore a retainer. I sort of lapsed and have also recently restarted and was wondering what to expect. [mi]
posted on Jan 17, 2005 - 10 answers

Do you sleep better when you brush your teeth before bed?

Most of the time, I do brush before bed. But on the rare occasions when I forget or I don't feel like it or I'm too tired, I find that my sleep is MUCH less fulfilling. Obviously, it could be the conditions that cause me to not brush that contribute, but I'm wondering if anyone else has seen the same thing.
posted on Oct 9, 2004 - 7 answers

I'm looking for advice on dental insurance. My girlfriend's employer does not provide it and she generally doesn't need it because she has magic cavity-preventing saliva. seriously, she's never had a cavity, never goes to the dentist! But now, she can feel one of her wisdom teeth starting to act up and probably needs an extraction. (others should probably be extracted while she's at it.) Should she go with bargain insurance (and can anyone recommend a good dental insurance company), or should she just get the work done without insurance and pay it back over time? If it makes a difference, we're in the Bay Area.
posted on Jul 26, 2004 - 14 answers

I have a missing tooth. Should I get a bridge or an implant? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2004 - 12 answers

Anyone (in the US) have any suggestions/war stories for dental insurance? Self-employed now, gotta shell it out. And, um, what exactly constitutes a previously existing condition in your experience?
posted on Apr 26, 2004 - 2 answers