I have erosion of my teeth at the gumline. My dentist said it is from brushing too hard, but I don’t agree with him; mostly because I know I don’t brush my teeth very hard. What else could be the cause? Amelia L. — Idaho It was believed for many years that the notches on […]
Loose implant
I had my implant placed two weeks ago. Last week I went in to have the crown placed. This week my implant feels loose. Do you know why? Brandi- Wisconsin Brandi, Yes, I do. It sounds to me like your crown was placed prematurely. When an implant is placed there is a recommended healing time […]
Problems with Crowns
I’ve had dental crowns put on in the past and this is the first time I’ve had any problems with any of them. I just got two new ones. The problem seems to be that they can’t touch their opposing teeth. Is that weird? It really bothers me. River S.- Sun Valley River, You’re not […]
How do I handle dental fear if I’ve got a tooth infection?
I have a tooth infection that I really need to deal with, but I have an unusually high amount of dental fear. The last time I tried to go I didn’t even make it from the reception area to the dental chair. Is there anything that can help? I am in a lot of pain. […]
Sedation for teeth extractions
I am having all my teeth removed to get dentures. This happened because I am so afraid of needles and the dentist in general that I never took care of my teeth. I always found some reason to cancel the appointment until last year when I ended up in so much pain I couldn’t avoid […]
jaw problems
I’ve been wearing dentures for a lot of years. My jawbone has changed and now they don’t fit. Is there a way I can fix my jawbone to wear my dentures again? Everett- Arroyo Grande, CA Everett, You’re facing what is known as facial collapse. When you have your teeth extracted, your body begins to […]