TMJ to Root Canal. Can’t Find a Dentist Who Cares
I am so depressed and really need some help and advice. My mouth is a mess. When I was little, my parents couldn’t afford the dentist. I did have several cavities and one of them turned into a dental emergency. The dentist they took me to did the root canal treatment but never the crown because they couldn’t pay for it up front. That tooth now looks horrible. Then, as […]
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Who Should Extract My Teeth for Dentures?
I have absolutely horrible teeth. Most are broken. Some are missing. Now, I have another cavity that seems to be getting infected. When this quarantine is over I’m going to be finished with them. I want to have them all extracted and get dentures. Do I go to a dentist for that or an oral surgeon? Ben Dear Ben, Before I address your question, I want to make sure you […]
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What Kind of Dentist Does a Toothache Need?
If I have a toothache, that’s not on the tooth, but in the gums, what is the best dentist to go to a regular dentist or a root canal dentist? Morgan Morgan, At this point, the best dentist for you to see would be a general dentist (also known as a family dentist). Your dentist will do some diagnositic tests to determine what is really going on. Sometimes injury or […]
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