I think I want veneers and I am lining up the dentists that I want to see about them. I have 2 appointments scheduled with prosthodontists, but my roommate says that I should see a cosmetic dentist too. Which is the top dentist for porcelain veneers, a cosmetic dentist or a prosthodontist? By the
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One of my top left molars keeps cutting my tongue. It feels sharp and pointy. What will happen to the tooth if I go to the dentist? Thx. Sienna
Sienna – A dentist will examine your tooth. The sharp part of the tooth that is cutting your tongue will be gently shaved, shaped, and polished.
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Almost each of my teeth look like they belong in a different mouth. The shapes are so random it’s crazy. One tooth is pointy but the next tooth is square. Others are round on the edges and there are some that even look more oval. They are poorly shaped. My dentist told me that he can shape them
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I got my tooth pulled yesterday afternoon at an emergency dentist and the hole is still bleeding. Should it still be bleeding or is something wrong? Do I need to try to stop it? – M.L.
M.L. - Bleeding at the tooth extraction site is normal for the first day or two. You may have som
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I just got engaged last weekend. I wasn’t expecting it so soon, but I am very happy. I am regretting that I didn’t get Invisalign before now. I have several front teeth that are crooked and now I am in a rush to get them straightened out before December. I want a beautiful smile for my weddin
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Our family had to move in the middle of the school year because of my job transfer. My husband and I were trying to avoid it, but delaying it may have cost me my job. Our 4 yr old son was in the middle of dental treatment too. We chose a family dentist that we thought we liked and had our records
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I want 8 porcelain veneers but I know that I can’t get them because they cost too much. I hate the way my teeth look. What are my alternatives? - Danette
Danette - Your alternatives depend on what corrections need to be made to your teeth. If your teeth are misaligned or have
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Several of my top teeth are sensitive. I have noticed this for about 2 to 3 months. I just turned 42 and my mom said she has the problem, and it started when she was around my age. I am thinking that maybe this is something hereditary that I just have to deal with. I am wondering though if this i
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I had a toothache a couple of weeks ago. It went away, but I have since noticed some pus coming from the gum next to that tooth. I’m worried that this tooth will need to be pulled or need a root canal, but I don’t have the money to do that. What’s the best antibiotic to take for
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I brush two to three times daily, and my breath in my mouth still smells. Can you tell me what to do about this? What could be causing this?
Tom in Indianapolis
Dear Tom,
Even though you brush often, there are many reasons you are experiencing a bad smell in your mouth.
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