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Removing chewing gum from Invisalign aligners

We noticed a question posed on the dental blog of a colleague, Dr. Sam Sadati of Florida: “What should I do about chewing gum stuck to my Invisalign trays?” It’s a sticky problem, and one that seems to...

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Natural denitstry or holistic method to treat a dry socket.

I am a holistically-minded person through and through. Well, the other day I had to bet a tooth pulled. Today, my whole face hurts! My entire jaw is throbbing and I don’t know how much longer I can...

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My Porcelain Veneers Keep Coming Off. What Do I Do?

I suffered from bulimia for most of my teen and early adult years. Even though I’ve recovered, much of my body holds reminders of those days. One of the things that bothered me most was my smile. A lot...

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How Likely am I to Have Issues if I Ingested Amalgam During Filling Removal?

I recently went to the dentist to have a couple of my old metal fillings replaced with the tooth-colored kind that don’t contain mercury. My dentist said it wasn’t necessary, but agreed to replace them...

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Scared to go to dentist after cancer treatment.

I have had excellent oral health throughout my life. Then, about a year ago I got the dreaded diagnosis of caner. I have endured several rounds of chemotherapy and the cancer seems to be doing better....

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I freak out at the sound of my dentist’s drill!

I am a total dental chicken! I hate everything about the dentist, probably due to a painful experience from when I was young. But what puts me over the top and keeps me laying awake at night is...

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Is my dental implant quote affordable?

I have been living with these ugly gaps in my teeth for a year now. I hate the way my smile looks, it is downright embarrassing! I decided I would get a quote for dental implants so I can move on with...

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Should I be done bleaching my teeth before getting porcelain veneers?

I have been planning my smile makeover for quite some time now and I’m getting very excited to turn all that planning into a reality. I have put in the time to interview the best cosmetic dentists in...

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Can Invisalign cause TMJ?

I have been working through my Invisalign treatment for many months. I am on my 7th set of trays. Recently, I have started waking up with terrible headaches and my jaw is starting to hurt. Last week, I...

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Does a holistic dentist offer safer tooth bleaching?

I really want whiter teeth and have considered visiting a cosmetic dentist many times. But I simply cannot get passed all the chemicals that are used to whiten teeth because I think they can be cancer...

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Can I switch from braces to Invisalign?

I hate my metal braces! They are ugly and my lip keeps getting cut from them. I think they are causing endless painful canker sores too. Can I switch to Invisalign? Or am I stuck? - Gabe in Indiana...

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Will Medicaid cover my dental implants?

I need to have some teeth pulled, and after reviewing all my options, dental implants are what I choose to go with. I realize they are an expensive option, but hope to use my insurance to make the...

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Did I end up with generic “knock-off” Invisalign aligners?

How can I tell if I ended up with knock-off Invisalign aligners? They seem to be picking up stains almost immediately. I have a cousin that recommended Invisalign to me in the first place. Her...

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How much control will I have with sedation dentistry?

I was told it’s time for a crown. But I get freaked out about going to the dentist and ended up avoiding it for the last year. I hate going in even for routine care. So the last time when I was in,...

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Help! My porcelain veneers look fake!

I have been debating forever if I should spend the money on myself and finally pulled the trigger on getting porcelain veneers. And when I look in the mirror, I just want to cry. They look like...

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Can I get sedation for Zoom?

Do you know if it is possible to get sedation dentistry for Zoom whitening? My mom keeps telling me it’s really not necessary, but I have really sensitive teeth. I am kind of nervous to get the...

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Will porcelain veneers fix my jack-o-lantern smile?

I hate my jack-o-lantern smile and honestly thought it was something I just had to learn to live with. It really sucks too, because in my line of work as a waitress, I think my tips suffer because of...

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Afraid of sedation dentistry after being sexually assaulted.

I need to have my wisdom teeth taken out and there’s no way I want it done without dental sedation. The problem is that I was sexually assaulted a few years ago and I’m afraid of being medicated now...

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Suspicous because dentist wants to replace porcelain veneers with crowns.

I’ve had the same porcelain veneers on my front teeth forever. I think it was about 20 years ago that I fell and chipped my teeth and had to have the restorations done. They’ve fallen off a few times...

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Scared of the dentist because of my needle phobia!

I am deathly afraid of needles and I have to get four teeth out tomorrow afternoon. I haven’t slept for two days and cannot fathom the thought of being stuck with a needle tomorrow. You probably think...

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