Category: Columns
Question: “Dr. Arnold, my lower right molars are sensitive to cold and chewing hard foods. My dentist thinks that my symptoms are a result of…
Question: “There are any dental problems associated with meth use?”
Answer: Yes, We have all read stories about the growing problem of drug…
Question: “I saw on the news this week that a little girl died as a result of being sedated at her dentist’s office. I’ve considered sedation…
Question: “It seems like there’s a wide range of fees associated with dental care. Why is there such a difference from one office to the…
Question: “I recently had a tooth removed. Do I need to replace it, and, if so, should I get an implant or a bridge?”
Answer: After losing…
Last week I was asked about dental insurance plans and why they don’t seem to pay as much as they used to. I mentioned that the most common types…
Question: “My aunt had a large oral cancer removed last month. What are dentists doing to detect oral cancer?”
Answer: Obviously, the…
Question: “I’m looking for a new dentist, and I’m not sure what questions to ask. What should my first appointment be like?”
Answer: I…
Question: “My dentist told me that he would have to drill on my teeth if I wanted porcelain veneers. Is that true, and is it possible to make…
Question: “It seems like my dental insurance covers less and less every time I visit my dentist. Why is that?”
Answer: Dental insurance was…