Why Would a Dentist Refer Me to a Neuro?
I had a horrible toothache about a month ago and I went to the emergency dentist. He told me that my tooth was dying and that it needed a root canal. He did the treatment and I expected the pain to go away, but it never did. I went back to see him yesterday and […]
Is There An Affordable Tooth Removal?
I had a cavity. I can’t afford a dentist. Now my face is swelling around my tooth with the cavity. Is there a dentist who does cheap tooth removal or a way I can do it myself? Dan Dan, I know you feel you can’t afford a dentist right now, but I want you to […]
Can I Go to An Emergency Dentist Without My Parents?
My mother has nagged me over and over again not to board without my mouthguard. I know I should have listened, but I really didn’t think it would be a big deal.I was wrong. I face-planted and took a small piece of a tooth out. My mom’s gonna freak. They’re out of town right now, […]
Tell My Husband His Sore Gum Needs An Emergency Dentist
My husband said he cut his gum when he hit it with his fork. He says it’s fine and just sore, but I’m not so sure. It’s oozing. That doesn’t sound sore. That sounds infected. Does he need an emergency dentist, as I think he does? Amy F. – California Amy, You’re right. Your husband […]
Is it OK to take a Xanax before seeing an emergency dentist?
I’m afraid of the dentist, but I have a pretty severe toothache. I haven’t been to a dentist in years because of the fear. I know I need to go in, but I get sweaty just thinking about it. I do have some Xanax pills. Could I take one of those before going in to […]
Should a dental crown fall off?
I got a dental crown. It fell out while my my dentist was on vacation. I got in touch with them and he said that is normal and to wait until he’s back in a couple of weeks. Is it really normal for this to happen? Holly S. – Staten Island, NY Holly, No, this […]
Am I a Baby or is Toothache an Emergency?
I feel like such a baby. My tooth really hurts. Like excruciating hurts. My dentist just said to schedule an appointment, but I can’t take this. Am I a baby or is this more of a see me now kind of thing? Beth C. – New Hampshire Beth, If you’re in that much pain, your […]
Tooth Cracked
I bit into something and my tooth cracked. I’ve never even heard of such a thing. What do I do? Bronwyn P. – Georgia Bronwyn, This happens more frequently than you think. You need to be seen fairly quickly to take care of this and hopefully save your tooth. If you don’t already have a […]
How can I treat full mouth pain?
I woke up with horrible pain radiating around my entire mouth. It’s pulsating up into my head too. I have a huge audition today. One that can change my life. I can’t afford this pain, especially in my mouth and jaw. I need some kind of remedy. Will an emergency dentist help? LeeAnne S. – […]
Is a gum pimple a problem?
`My husband was messing with his mouth, saying it hurts. I looked at it and he has a pimple on his gums. We popped it and got out all the goop, but it keeps coming back. Is this something dental? Helen M. – Washington Helen, Yes, this is something dental. It sounds to me like […]