I haven't been to the dentist in four years. Yes, I know, BAD. I finally scheduled an appointment for Monday, but the gums below my lower front teeth are of sore and inflamed at the moment - which is basically what prompted me to finally get over myself and schedule the appointment. YANMDentist, but does anyone have any suggestions for what I can do between now and Monday to calm my gums down? [more inside]
posted by thereemix on Nov 27, 2012 - 20 answers

My gums appear to be falling apart. Is there ANYTHING I can do about them before I get scolded by my dentist? Tell me about the time you fixed your gums on your own. [more inside]
posted by windbox on Aug 15, 2012 - 55 answers

Please share your wingnut advice about healthy teeth and gums. [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Jun 4, 2012 - 32 answers

My new dentist recommended I get buccal fillings and I'd like to know more about this as I have several teeth affected. [more inside]
posted by hoppytoad on Mar 13, 2011 - 5 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? [more inside]
posted by meese on Dec 17, 2010 - 32 answers

Can anyone recommend a good periodontist in the Boston Metro area? [more inside]
posted by IzzeYum on Jun 29, 2010 - 4 answers

Is my dentist doing a pointless procedure on my maybe-cavity? [more inside]
posted by kmavap on Apr 13, 2010 - 14 answers

How do I proceed with my unpleasant dental / periodontal situation? I have a 6-element frontal fixed bridge that was installed after an accident in 2002 that is in .. bad shape. [more inside]
posted by jake on Jun 9, 2007 - 9 answers

DentistFilter: Help me identify something strange in my mouth [more inside]
posted by saraswati on Feb 9, 2006 - 12 answers