Bicuspid Extractions Changed Face Negatively

Had extractions & its changed my face. I have an appointment with my original ortho and i am unsure how to approach this situation and ask him to...

Can a Broken File from a Root Canal Cause Sinus Problems?

I had a root canal done on tooth #3 about 3 months ago. The tip to the file broke off in the canal after it was all cleaned out. Instead of it...

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Is It Possible To Fix Gum Recession Between my Two Front Teeth Which Got Worse During Braces?

I still have few months until I get done with braces and I am very concerned about this issue. I was told that getting veneers or bonding won't...

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How Do You Clean Stained Composite Veneers?

I have composite veneers and they have been stained. Can they be cleaned? How? They are very yellow and have been on my teeth for one year.

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Will Teeth Extractions Make my Smile Look Worse?

My orthodontist removed one of the very center two bottom jaw teeth, and 3 more molars (since I have two). I got it removed and I am wondering will it...

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1 Week After Wisdom Teeth Removal, Pain in Cheekbone and Jaw? (photo)

Hello I have my all 4 wisdom teeth removed a week ago and I am still in pain. From last 2 days i.e. On day 6 after wisdom teeth removal, I am having...

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Periodontist Removed 2mm From Gums, Now There Are Black Triangles Between Teeth, Is This Permanent?

My periodontist removed some inflammed gums (interdental gingiva) between my teeth. She removed about 1-2 mm of gum in between each tooth. Now I have...

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Can You Add Enamel Back to Teeth After Microabrasion?

I recently had microabrasian done to my teeth to remove some decalcified white spots and where the enamel was removed, from the middle down, the tooth...

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What Can Be Done for Very Protruding Gums to Make It Strucked In? Pls Recommend Ways

I have a very protruding front teeth and i have braces for 5 yrs but it didnt work out. So i decided to make my 6 upper front teeth extracted to treat...

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Numbness After 3 Weeks After Wisdom Teeth Extraction, What Should I do?

I had 2 wisdom teeth extracted (a tooth on each side of my lower jaw) 3weeks ago. On left side of my face, I feel numb on by lower lip and chin but...

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How Often Should I Floss Under a Fixed Dental Bridge for Proper Hygiene?

What are the side effects of not flossing enough or flossing too much?

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Why Are my Two Front Teeth Still Different Sizes After Filing to Correct This Issue? (photo)

I had my 2 front teeth filed down. The first dentist didn't file them to my satisfaction. The tooth on the right seemed longer. I went to a...

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Can I Sell an Old Dental Bridge or Use the Same Material for a New Bridge?

I hav dental bridges for 6 front teeth and 4 abutment teeth. 10 teeth in total. It's expensive. But i want to improve the alignment of the bridge...

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Is It Possible To Lose Malar or Cheek Bone After Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

Hello I dont know how it is possible, but since my wisdom teeth operation, my cheekbones look thinner as if my malar bones were resorbed. I knew that...

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Composite-Filled Cavity on Front Tooth - Sensitivity and Feels Different

I had a cavity on my front tooth filled with composite resin (white bonding). After the cavity was placed, I am having sensitivity and the tooth does...

How Will my Speech Be Affected After Full Mouth Reconstruction?

Do friends and family notice a difference in speech? What percentage of patients need some speech therapy after mouth reconstruction?

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Front Teeth Crowns Uneven - What Now?

I recently had my 6 front teeth crowned due to excessive wear. When they placed them in my mouth(before cement)I noticed one front tooth was longer....

Wearing Dentures and My Upper Lip Has Slowly Turned Inward. Can It Be Fixed?

I started wearing dentures the same day of my surgery. After healing I was fitted with my final pair of dentures. My upper lip is almost turned into...

Should I Be Worried about Tooth Pain 2 Weeks Post Interproximal Reduction for Invisalign?

I had Interproximal Reduction on two sides of one tooth two weeks ago. Today that tooth started hurting - should I worry about this?

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Why Are Dental Bridges Replaced?

What are some of the reasons why a dental bridge would need to be replaced? Did the presence of the bridge cause these problems?

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Are Cosmetic Dentistry Fangs Permanent?

Will I be able to have the fangs removed later? Will I need to have them replaced with another type of cap or cover for my teeth?

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How Will my Gums Respond to a Smile Makeover?

What possible side effects on my gums should I be aware of as I consider a smile makeover as a good medical option for me?

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Can Wisdom Teeth Extractions Cause Jaw to Recede?

Is it possible that my jaw receded after 3 wisdom teeth extractions at the age of 46? I now have a small indentations under and to the sides of my...

Hi I Replaced my Main Griding Teeth with a Brige- Now Black/Decaying

Hi i replaced my grinding teeth with a ceramic bridge,When doctor is fixing the bridge for better support he went on grinding the ceramic material on...

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Does Medicaid Pay to Fix Dentures?

My mom is 52 years old,her dog got a hold of her dentures and a few of the teeth are chewed off.Will her medicaid pay to fix her dentures?

Can a Temporary Dental Bridge Last for 2 Years?

I have dental briges on my 10 front teeth and it is costly. But im still not satisfied about it and i want new bridges or implants but doesn't...

Is It Common for Part of a Dental Crown to Break off Within 5 Weeks After Crown Was Recemented?

Crown on my lower molar was loose. Dentist "popped" it off & recemented it. 5 wks later, a corner of crown fell off while I was eating....

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Dental Bridges: Can 4 Abtument Teeth Be Enough for 6 Pontic Teeth And How do I Take Care of the Abutment Teeth?

I have continous 6 uppper front pontic teeth including the canines. I have dental bridges and they only use 4 abutment teeth for that 6 pontic teeth....

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Is It Possible For My Palate Expander To Split The Palatal Suture?

I am a 20yo male, class iii, that's being treated with a palate expander. I've had it on for about 2 months. I am just beginning to notice...

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Reattaching Broken Veneers, Is It Possible to Do at Home?

I had 4 veneers on my top front teeth. I was using methadone and my teeth started to decay. One fell off due to the decay. I still have enough tooth...

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My Teeth Feel a Little Strange After Being Filed Down, Almost "Cruddy." Is This Normal?

I recently had my two front teeth filed down, and they feel a little strange. Almost like when you drink Sunny Delight or an acidic fruit drink and...

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Is Office Whitening Less Painful for Sensitive Gums Than at Home Treatments?

What home whitening products exist that are effective, yet recommended for very sensitive gums? Will teeth whitening at a dental office be less...

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Problems of Tooth Shaping when Enamel is Removed?

In cosmetic dentistry, having the tooth shaped involves taking the enamel off of the teeth. What are the risks of doing this?

What Are the Top Three Problems Patients Face when recovering from a Full Mouth Reconstruction?

How long does it take to resolve or recover from these problems?

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Can Dental Surgery with Much Novacaine Effect the Facial Fillers from One Week Prior?

The fillers are in the nasal folds and there was still some swelling present from it. I had multiple novacaine shots and drilling. Felt like the...

Should my Dentist Be Cutting off a Whole Piece of Aligner Covering a Tooth to Make It Fit?

During my initial exam the dentist never looked inside my mouth-he only had me smile.He told me 2 get a cleaning b4 the trays arrived so I found a...

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What Stages of a Full Mouth Reconstruction Are the Most Painful?

How long does it take for the pain to pass? What kind of pain is it? Throbbing? Shooting? Are there any headaches?

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Is It Possible to Straighten my Teeth Without Surgery?

I have a narrow upper arch and have a skeletal crossbite on my lower jaw which shifts to the right. My front teeth on my arch shift to the left and my...

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Seat Veneers Below Gumline or Just Above It?

I had veneers on front teeth permanently cemented. When I got home, I noticed the top of the veneers were not completely hidden below the gumline. A...

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Na Perborate Paste in Non Vital Tooth for Bleaching, What Happens if Paste is Not Removed?

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Extreme Swelling in Top Lip After Dental Block; 4 Days Later, Still Completely Numb? (photo)

After the doctor injected dental block under my top lip, right top lip swelled up, the doctor said it was normal. I got injections twice before with D...

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