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 […]
What is a TMJ Specialist?
There is a great variation among dentists in their interest in treating temporo-mandibular dysfunction (TMD). Some dentists hate doing it – if they have a patient with this problem, they will refer them to another dentist. Other dentists enjoy it immensely. What is the difference? The temporomandibular joint is very complex. It’s the only joint […]
My dentures fell out
I’ve had dentures for many years. They’ve always moved a little, but lately they keep falling out. Even in public. What’s going on? Violet H.- Ontario, Canada Violet, If you’ve had them for many years, I suspect that you’ve lost too much of your jawbone structure. As a result, your dentures have nothing to keep […]