My dentist just told me I need an immediate implant (he also discussed bridge and orthodontic retainer options with me, but I am told the tooth needs to be extracted
pronto.) Should I be gathering second opinions/additional price quotes, or should I continue treating this as Urgent?
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posted by endless_forms
on Nov 18, 2010 -
22 answers
Which doctor should I go to if I think I have an infection in my mouth: a dentist or a physician?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Nov 17, 2010 -
10 answers
You are not my dentist (or my therapist). Longish, snowflake-ish, dental implant-or-bridge question inside?
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posted by luge
on Nov 3, 2010 -
6 answers
You are not my dentist, but did my dentist screw up and/or talk me into an unnecessary procedure, or is this just an unavoidable risk of a Laser Gingivectomy?
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posted by whoaali
on Nov 1, 2010 -
13 answers
My dentist put a temp crown on a broken tooth today, then sent me to the front desk to set a followup. I was expecting this to be covered, at least partly, by my insurance, but they told me I had reached the limit and asked for $600. Is this right? Should they have told me I'd be paying out of pocket before starting treatment?
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posted by anonop
on Oct 21, 2010 -
20 answers
Toronto Dentist Filter: Metafilter, which Toronto dentist should I visit to best deal with my particular tooth-related situation?
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posted by Gin and Comics
on Oct 12, 2010 -
9 answers
How do you find a dentist who is good with very anxious patients? Is it appropriate to ask, when making the appointment, if he’s willing to prescribe a sedative and/or use gas? I hear (often on askme) that people have marvelous, caring dentists who are willing to do whatever is necessary to make them comfortable, but where do you find one? I’ve got this list of dentists covered by my insurance, I need one that can fill my cavities without leaving me in hysterics, and I don’t know how to go about discovering who that will be.
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posted by mostlymartha
on Oct 6, 2010 -
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You are not my Dentist: My teeth are causing me a great deal of pain and anxiety, but I'm not sure if my dentist is giving me the right advice. How do I determine a course of action to become pain-free?
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posted by Gin and Comics
on Oct 2, 2010 -
19 answers
I'm getting all four of my impacted wisdom teeth out tomorrow. In a study done in 2007, one dose of pre-op antibiotics has been shown to lower infection rates by 50%, and might do more good than several days of antibiotics post-op. My oral surgeon's office apparently does not follow that practice. Is there any danger in me taking one of the doses of amoxicillin that has already been prescribed for this procedure the night before?
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posted by wending my way
on Aug 19, 2010 -
16 answers
I'm having a tooth extraction + bone graft + dental implant on Thursday on the lower left side molar closest to the jaw joint on the back of my mouth. Have you had something similar? Could I ask you a few questions?
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posted by kthxbi
on Jul 11, 2010 -
23 answers
Was my dental hygienist incompetent? I had a recent dental cleaning that just didn't seem right to me, and I would like some insight as to whether I am off-base in my suspicions or not.
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posted by marble
on Jun 26, 2010 -
14 answers
Asking for my mother. Anyone had any experience with dental implants in Cincinnati? Name names, please. Prospective patient lives in Oakley but will travel anywhere in the area for a caring, nonjudgmental dentist. Oh, she wants a dentist with a private exam room, not an open cubicle-type environment. Many thanks.
posted by daneflute
on Jun 23, 2010 -
1 answer
How can I encourage my BF to go to the dentist without pissing him off? Anonymous because he's a lurker/aspiring MeFite.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 23, 2010 -
28 answers
Should I ask my dentist to replace my composite (white) filling with something stronger, so my chewing sensitivity is eliminated?
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posted by blake137
on May 28, 2010 -
13 answers
Can anyone recommend a good dentist in Melbourne, Australia? We live in Seddon and don't have private health cover. Not horribly expensive preferred but quality of work is more important.
posted by Wantok
on May 13, 2010 -
2 answers
Pain when chewing with a composite filling. Will I need (yet another) root canal? And what's up with my teeth, anyway?!
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posted by PhoBWanKenobi
on May 10, 2010 -
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I went to see a new dentist recently for a somewhat minor repair to a crown. He gave me three shots of Novocaine, one of them in a nontypical spot in my mouth. Two months later I have reduced sensation in my tongue on that side. I think the dentist damaged my nerves in my tongue. It feels kind of numb to this day. What should I do?
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posted by diode
on Apr 24, 2010 -
8 answers
Can someone recommend a good dentist in White Plains or somewhere in Westchester county, New York? I prefer a female dentist who graduated from a good school. It's also important that she's caring, reassuring, and comfortable with someone who's 32 but behaves like a kid. Thanks!
posted by jchaw
on Mar 16, 2010 -
1 answer
I was referred to an endodontist, and while I was filling out forms in the antechamber there this morning prior to my appointment, preparing to go in for a root canal, the office was raided by a dozen or so federal police with a search warrant. I don't plan to return. Is it incumbent upon me to reveal this information on yelp, etc?
posted by goofyfoot
on Feb 23, 2010 -
18 answers
Is my dentist upselling me on a carbon fiber post and zirconium crown for a root canal on a front tooth?
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posted by KimikoPi
on Feb 20, 2010 -
6 answers
Dental-Filter: Since the setting of a fractured jaw I grind the back of my upper two front teeth and I believe I'm grinding them into oblivion. But my dentist insists it's erosion.
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posted by futureproof
on Feb 17, 2010 -
5 answers
I chipped my tooth, and now I'm getting a strange taste in my mouth.
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posted by Kirn
on Feb 14, 2010 -
5 answers
I'm scared to death of going to the dentist. I have a lot of problems with my teeth and gums, mostly as a result of avoiding appointments for the last few years. I am ready to face the music and make an appointment now to get my teeth fixed, but I'd like recommendations for a gentle, non-judgmental (and not too expensive?) dentist in the Denver metro area.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2010 -
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Does anyone know of any Chicago dentists that are part of the Delta Dental network and accept Care Credit?
I have not been to the dentist in a long time. My teeth have been hurting for a week and I know I need to see a dentist (probably have an abcessed tooth). I have medical insurance but no dental. My fiancee an I are in the process of buying a condo; this couldn't have come at a worse time (still, my fault, i know).
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posted by blairsyprofane
on Feb 3, 2010 -
3 answers
Asking for a friend:
I'm interested in travel dentistry, but don't know how to chose from among all of the dentists on the internet. Costa Rica appears to be cheaper than Mexico. Does anyone have a Costa Rican dentist with whom they have had a good experience?
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posted by stray
on Jan 28, 2010 -
7 answers
I would like a great doctor, or a team of doctors in Atlanta. Do you have a rockstar doctor?
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posted by stormygrey
on Jan 11, 2010 -
7 answers
