Is it possible something awful lives at the bottom of Lake Tahoe? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 18 answers

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

Help me find a Vancouver area dentist that can fix my front teeth. [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 2 answers

How would I drill a hole through an extracted human tooth without shattering it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 11 answers

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

Salivafilter: Why do i keep having to swallow spit? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 8 answers

Should I risk taking these antibiotics for my abscess or just wait a few more days? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 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

A fair-sized bit of one of my teeth just fell off. The tooth is a molar, third from the back on the bottom jaw. I'm not in pain, and this has never happened before; I have no fillings and my teeth are generally healthy. I can see an NHS dentist in two weeks' time at the earliest, but what (if anything) should I do about it in the meantime? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 21 answers

When does most tooth decay occur? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 8 answers

I recently bought a Sonicare. I like how it makes my teeth feel cleaner than they had been, and anecdotal evidence from others suggests it's going to help my gums. But I really can't figure out how the toothpaste works with this thing. [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 10 answers

I was hit by a car last week. What should I do with my lost tooth? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 14 answers

does any going through menopause have aching teeth and if so have you found any remedy
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 5 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

Dental Sealant: Should I have the treatment? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 10 answers

My 6 year old needs to have a tooth extracted for medical reasons tommorrow. Any tips/advice that my wife and I can use to ease the anxiety pre-pull? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 27 answers

How can I avoid clenching my jaw or grinding my teeth due to stress? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 21 answers

A friend of mine is considering trying out Crest Whitestrips, but she doesn't know whether they'll cover all of the teeth that show when she smiles. I've searched around for a bit and haven't had much luck figuring out their dimensions. Does anybody know how wide/long a Whitestrip is?
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 7 answers

Teeth Grinding and Root Canal. Should I get a second dentist's opinion? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 10 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

I love red wine. However, after a few sips. it coats the bottom portion of my front teeth with a thick, dark, blackish film... not too attractive. How can I prevent this from happening. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 25 answers

So I've started eating sugar cubes at my desk. Is this bad? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 31 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

Would it be safe/beneficial to wear my old retainer again? My teeth have started moving! [more inside]
posted on Feb 10, 2008 - 17 answers

How long can I put off getting my wisdom teeth pulled without ruining my teeth? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 38 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 on Jan 9, 2008 - 19 answers

Dentistryfilter: will time "heal" my teeth or did my denstist screw me up? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 5 answers

Oh god part of my tooth fell off and the university dentist is closed. Where can I get emergency dental care in Montreal, Quebec? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 10 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

Why does rubbing my hands on clothing cause tooth discomfort? [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2007 - 3 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

Teeth whitening UK: Best place to buy the gel? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2007 - 6 answers

What are the best home teeth whitening products out there? [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 14 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

Why does opening my throat and *gargling* with listerine, as opposed to merely rinsing like I would when brushing my teeth, hurt a lot? I don't have a sore throat or any other throat troubles I know of. [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 7 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

How does one find a good Dentist in a Dental Plan? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2007 - 9 answers

I have a Sonicare HX7300 toothbrush, which is great. But the heads for it are so expensive, which isn't so great. [more inside]
posted on Nov 10, 2007 - 5 answers

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

Help cleaning kitty teeth? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 10 answers

just got some amalgam tooth fillings removed, do I really need the (homeopathic) selenium and zinc my dentist prescribed to get the mercury out of my system? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 16 answers

My SO's constant night-time teeth grinding is driving me up the wall! I must have woken up 5 or 6 times last night with the noise, for the third night in a row. I know you can get mouth guards for this problem, but he hasn't seen a dentist in years, and we aren't rolling in cash. Can anyone recommend (cheap) solutions/ advice? He needs his teeth to last, and I need my sleep.
posted on Sep 25, 2007 - 25 answers

I searched the archives and came up with two threads DC-wise, one recommending doctors in general and another with recommendations for cosmetic dentistry. The dentist I'm looking for is metro accessible (preferably NW DC) and has reasonable rates (completely out of pocket) for a standard cleaning and plaque removal/scaling. Thanks!
posted on Sep 25, 2007 - 4 answers

Tooth abscess and antibiotics question [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 16 answers

Why have my upper front teeth become sensitive to shock and rapid movement, and should I be worried? If so, what can I do about it? [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2007 - 15 answers

How do you deal with red wine staining your teeth purple during an evening out? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2007 - 11 answers

I have pretty severe TMJ for my age (early 20s) that has been getting worse. My dentist seems competent (I think), but also kind of . . . kooky. Could other AskMefites, especially TMJ sufferers, weigh in on him and his methods? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2007 - 16 answers

Major dental work required - nasty old dead teeth need to be removed (at least four of them) and I'm scared witless. Is asking for a general anaesthetic something that a dentist would allow? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 21 answers

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