I will be having a root canal soon, but the dentist has told me that the damage to the tooth may not be treatable by the root canal, and that other action may be necessary. He's given me a few options to consider, and has asked me to pick one.
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posted by smilingtiger
on Apr 17, 2012 -
18 answers
Should I get fillings of tooth cavities that have been diagnosed with a Diagnodent laser? If so, what number should I make my cut-off?
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posted by vegartanipla
on Mar 21, 2012 -
8 answers
Thorough dentist or hygienist in San Francisco, in or close to the Financial District?
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posted by ccl6yl
on Mar 3, 2012 -
7 answers
dentist filter: I have a tooth (upper right molar, second to the last one) that occasionally have a dull pain when I bite on it. It usually happens when I am tired, i.e. when I am sleep deprived. I had a dental cleaning/checkup on Jan. 13, and the dentist didn't say anything. I am out of the country now and have no access to any dentist, and I am really worried.
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posted by atetrachordofthree
on Feb 6, 2012 -
7 answers
Was my co-worker the victim of a bad dental procedure? How should she proceed now she needs more expensive work done?
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posted by maryr
on Jan 4, 2012 -
12 answers
Do you have a go to place for getting trusted reviews for service related occupations like doctors, dentists and mechanics? Angie's list is paid, free is preferable
posted by radsqd
on Jan 4, 2012 -
5 answers
Just got home from a dentist appointment with my seven-year-old son. Five of his baby teeth are crowding the rest of his teeth and need to be extracted very soon. But he's
extremely anxious at the dentist, and after today's ordeal, they're recommending putting him completely under using IV sedation with an on-site MD.
I had IV sedation for my wisdom teeth, and it was
amazing, but I'm flat-out terrified to knock out my little boy. He's never had anesthesia of any kind. Is it worth doing? Are there any risks or caveats I should know? Would it be better to stick with oral anasthetic? Help!
posted by waxpancake
on Jan 3, 2012 -
26 answers
I have to take 2000mg of Amoxicillin before I visit the dentist -- is that a large dose? Would it muck with the balance of good bacteria in my body? Just curious, thanks!
posted by 10ch
on Dec 21, 2011 -
13 answers
Do get my broken back molar fixed now or 5 weeks later when I'm in Thailand? If now, where can I find an affordable dentist in NYC that is not NYU dental school?
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posted by Viola
on Dec 12, 2011 -
3 answers
I would like to lodge the single most effective complaint against some really misleading and crappy billing practices by a dental office.
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posted by sonika
on Nov 9, 2011 -
16 answers
A rear molar (#30 for you dental fans) had a chip missing but was otherwise asymptomatic but my dentist recommended a gold crown before the tooth broke and caused greater problems. I followed his advise and while wearing the temporary crown I noticed a new, distinct and very painful sensitivity to cold. He dismissed it as a fluke and installed the permanent crown, but the sensitivity remains and now I can't eat anything frozen without agony. He x-rayed the tooth and found no structural issues, nor did he find any leaks in the seating. He claims that the problem is just routine cold sensitivity and advised aggressive fluoride, but with no prior problem isn't it more likely that he screwed up something and, if so, what?
posted by Jamesonian
on Nov 9, 2011 -
6 answers
Great dentist in Sydney or Southcoast/Illawarra? My periodontist is leaving the area so I need a good Dentist or Periodontist. I am dentist-phobic. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
posted by ginky
on Oct 25, 2011 -
5 answers
It's time for a new DDS (or DMD, I suppose). Can anyone recommend a fantastic, friendly dentist in sunny Essex/Passaic/Bergen counties in NJ?
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posted by mintcake!
on Sep 26, 2011 -
4 answers
The epithelial tissue in my mouth sheds itself daily. Up until today I had no idea that this was abnormal.
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posted by stray
on Sep 15, 2011 -
32 answers
Our 2-year old has an injured tooth that is wearing away. Dentist would like to go in, and do baby-tooth root canal, or possible extraction if the tooth cannot be saved. Hospital wants outrageous sums of money, health insurance says it will not cover it. Are there any good options?
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posted by fings
on Sep 8, 2011 -
19 answers
My wife's dentist is proposing submitting an insurance claim in January for work that is mostly going to be done much sooner. He says it's ethical, but I'm not so sure. Open up and say ahh...
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posted by swift
on Aug 5, 2011 -
39 answers
Recently moved to New York City from the midwest. I am requesting recommendations for a great dentist in or close to Manhattan - Pain and aesthetic issues involved. Please tell me who is the best. I am fully insured.
posted by mbx
on Aug 1, 2011 -
6 answers
Cheek swelling and pus after local anesthesia and a fairly minor procedure at the dentist. I went back today and he prescribed an antibiotic, but I am still worried. (Grossness inside...)
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posted by ZeroDivides
on Jul 22, 2011 -
5 answers
I am having my top two wisdom teeth out on wednesday without general or "twilight" anesthesia. What should I expect?
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posted by arveale
on Jul 20, 2011 -
26 answers
You Are Not My Dentist-filter: Tooth filled with composite (white) filling six months ago. This week, it's started hurting when chewing or when drinking hot drinks. Why?
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posted by mippy
on Jun 30, 2011 -
14 answers
Trying to figure out whether to call my dentist's emergency number, see if this is something that can wait until Tues. or if it's something an urgent care could handle.
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posted by TravellingCari
on May 29, 2011 -
9 answers
Can you help me find more information about my transcendental experience while on laughing gas at the dentist? I recently had Nitrous oxide while at the dentist, and the side effects were deep insights into my life, and a crystal clear understanding of problems that were before vague. I'd like more information about this phenomenon and I'd like to hear others' experience with this gas.
posted by Patrick Leo
on May 17, 2011 -
20 answers
Help! My old dentist screwed up my teeth and now I live 500 miles away and need a possible root canal. Is there any way to get a reimbursement for the work that was done?
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posted by tessalations999
on Apr 24, 2011 -
8 answers
Seattle Eastside dentist recommendation, please? Special issue: I haven't seen a dentist in 16 years. Yes, you read that right.
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posted by Cool Papa Bell
on Apr 22, 2011 -
17 answers
What are some of the most popular office management software suites for dentists?
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posted by HC Foo
on Mar 25, 2011 -
7 answers
San Jose/South Bay MeFites: Can you recommend a dentist who can clean my teeth and fill my (possible) cavities without making me feel like the reprobate I am?
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posted by bakerina
on Mar 16, 2011 -
6 answers
My new dentist recommended I get buccal fillings and I'd like to know more about this as I have several teeth affected.
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posted by hoppytoad
on Mar 13, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm highly upset. Against my initial instincts, I allowed a dentist to put three fillings in my mouth last Monday. Almost a week later, my mouth is STILL hurting. I've been told by others this is not normal. Beyond that, I found out after the fillings were put in place, they were amalgam. I had assumed they would be composite since my other filling was composite (put in by another dentist years ago). I need advice.
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posted by GeniPalm
on Mar 5, 2011 -
21 answers
I just (re-)chipped a tooth. I'm a student in the UK and I've never been to the dentist here before. I need to get this sorted out as soon as possible. Help?
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posted by Put the kettle on
on Jan 21, 2011 -
10 answers
I have a dental issue (broken crown) but I'm not in my home country and won't be back for a week. I'm not in pain and I can probably live with it for now. Would waiting a week to see a dentist be detrimental?
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posted by cabingirl
on Jan 17, 2011 -
12 answers
Can anyone recommend a dentist in Matamoros, Mexico? Is it a good place for dental work? Details inside.
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posted by pantsonfire
on Jan 5, 2011 -
13 answers
I have finally gone to the dentist after five years of not being able to afford it. The dentist tells me I have gingivitis and need a $300 treatment. My question is... do I? Do I
really?
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posted by meese
on Dec 17, 2010 -
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