What tooth whitening options will a dentist recommend for someone with discolourations from childhood antibiotic usage? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Oct 21, 2009 - 10 answers

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

(Technical material ahead!) Differing advice from dental specialists for an urgent procedure. Situation: Failed apicoectomy (10+ yrs) that has developed an active and gross fistula. My current endodontist wants to do a repeat procedure, adding bone graft. Says there's a good chance of saving tooth, for "at least five to ten years." (Direct quote. If the tooth is cracked - xrays can't tell - it might require extraction.) [more inside]
posted by soulbarn on Jul 2, 2009 - 11 answers

I am thinking of getting an upper denture. I'm 37, and have always had problems with my teeth. [more inside]
posted by Shoeburyness on Jun 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Let's say I want to go to Dental School. At age 38. With no medical or dental background at all. Is this foolish? [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Jan 9, 2008 - 19 answers

My friend is looking for a dentist in the 858 area code of San Diego area. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Mookbear on Oct 5, 2007 - 5 answers

What websites are popular with doctors and other medical professionals?
posted by bingo on Aug 14, 2007 - 8 answers

Is there a significant difference in quality when it comes to getting your braces put on by a dental surgeon as opposed to an actual orthodontist? [more inside]
posted by mjao on May 28, 2007 - 11 answers

Gross-ness-filter: My teeth are in pretty bad shape in terms of stains and fillings, what are my options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 29, 2007 - 10 answers

SE Queensland Dentist Filter: I need a dentist. But I want a nice one, or at least a non-judgmental one—I've had mean dentists! Needless to say, this has stopped me from going for quite a long time. I have decided to get braces though, so I need to have my teeth given the all-clear before approaching an orthodontist. I also need a recommendation for the orthodontist! Brisbane / Gold Coast area. [more inside]
posted by mjao on Apr 16, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I help an Iraqi dentist friend? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy on Mar 23, 2007 - 5 answers

My tooth doc suddenly urges me to get a frenectomy. Cause for suspicion? I like my dentist, who's skillful and friendly, but sometimes I get the feeling he's a bit too enamored of getting the latest gizmos and practicing trendy procedures. [more inside]
posted by rob511 on Feb 7, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm in NYC, don't have much money, and need to see a dentist. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2006 - 8 answers

I have terrible looking teeth and I'd like to fix them and finally have a nice white straight smile for the first time in my life. After doing research, it seems my options are braces (ugh, I'd be one of those dorky 35 year olds with braces), veneers, and caps (are there any other options?). What I'm curious about is the ballpark costs, benefits, and drawbacks of veneers and caps. All info online seems to be tainted by cosmetic dentists looking to make a buck. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 29, 2006 - 21 answers

Help me not be terrified of the dentist. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 16, 2005 - 27 answers

Is word of mouth the only way to find a dentist? For every other kind of doctor there are hospital directories online, and everything else it seems like you have to pay for the results. I haven't stayed in the same state for more than a couple years and can never find a really good dentist. They all end up being mediocre, and I would like to see a rock star dentist for a change.
posted by scazza on Jan 21, 2005 - 12 answers

Orthodontics for slackers; I have a lower retainer (metal wire affixed at each end to a tooth with a metal band, behind the teeth) which was installed around the age of 14. It was supposed to be in place for six months or a year, something in that vicinity. My family moved and it was never taken out; I'm now 21. Is this harmful or just annoying? How painful and expensive will it be to have it removed?
posted by IshmaelGraves on Jan 21, 2005 - 16 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 by badstone on Jul 26, 2004 - 14 answers