She Needs a Different Dentist

Question submitted by Anne-Marie I have some problems with my teeth. I will admit that. They’re discolored. Some are chipped. There are several with decay. My dentist wants me to take out all the teeth and get partials, but I really feel I’m too young for that (I’m 37). Plus, I really thought that there […]

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Novocain Doesn’t Work for Me

Question submitted by Avery I have some type of reaction to Novocain. I don’t know how to really explain it. I’m not allergic to it. It doesn’t make me itch or anything. The problem is that it does absolutely nothing. It does not numb me. It does not do anything. Instead, I am left with […]

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Is Type – 1 Diabetes a Contraindication for Dental Implants

Question submitted by Larry: I want to get a dental implant, but I have Type-1 Diabetes. My dentist suggested because of that a dental implant would not be a good option for me. Is there no way for a diabetic to get a dental implant? If that is so, then what would be the next […]

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Full Mouth Reconstruction Disaster

Question submitted by Sandy Can you help me? I originally went to my dentist because I wanted my top and bottom front teeth repaired. My teeth are all ground down pretty far. My dentist said it wouldn’t be possible to do what I wanted without opening up my bite and doing my whole mouth. I […]

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