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Question: “My dentist seems to refer me to specialists for everything. Why does he always do this when I just want him to do all of my dental…
Question: “What is the difference between regular dental x-rays and “computer” x-rays?”
Answer: I think that you are probably referring to…
Question: “I recently had a tooth removed, and my dentist says that I need to replace it. How important is this, and should I get an implant or a…
If you’re one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from migraine headaches, it’s possible that you may find some relief from your pain in the…
Question: “My dentist says that I need a “special cleaning” with anesthetic because I have gum disease. Is this really necessary?”
Answer:…
Question: “My dentist recently recommended having several of my old silver fillings replaced with crowns and tooth-colored fillings. Do you…
Question: “My dentist recently told me that I have gum disease. He told me that this can also cause other health problems. Is this…
Question: “It seems like every time I see my dentist, they rush me in and rush me out. My cleaning appointments never last more than twenty to…
Question: “Why did your hygienist take several digital photos of my teeth in addition to the x-rays at my last dental visit?”
Answer: My…
Question: “I recently heard the expression “meth mouth” used in relation to a teenage drug user in my neighborhood. What does that…