Question from Kelly in Worthing West Sussex: I have awful teeth if im honest…not as bad as some but i dont like them. When i was younger i got scared of the  dentist and refused to go, therefore i am now in pain every couple of weeks. I would like to know if there is [...]

Question from Maranda in Texas: My husband got one of his top molars pulled out on Wednesday and he wants to know how long it takes to be in the clear so he does not get a dry socket. He also wants to know when he can eat normal again. Hi Maranda, It is rare [...]

Question from Manyee in California: Hi Doctor, Hope all is well with you! I am asking for my mom.  My mom has bridges on both sides ( lower).  In order to make sure both sides of bridges are good, her dentist used a temporary glue ( that’s what the Dr. told her) for the bridge [...]

Question from Kathy in Queensland, Australia : I had all my teeth taken out a month ago. With no trouble.How long now for dentures to be done as i have had the moulds done today. Hi Kathy, The dentist will usually pour up your impressions the same day that he takes them. After that, it [...]

Question from Jackie in Virginia: Pain & feeling of my gums”working” as in infection. I had a tooth extracted on Wednesday,today is Saturday, and I still have a considerable amount of pain and weird sensation in my gums.  The dentist who extracted the tooth told me that once the tooth was gone, the pain is [...]

Question from Alan in Utah: Root canals and crowns. Hello,  I am in the Army Reserve, and I am looking to enroll in Tricare Dental.  I am fairly certain that I will need a root canal soon.  What sort of co-pay is required for a root canal and crown under Tricare Dental? Hi Alan, There [...]

Question from Kris in FL: I am a 48 yo healthy female. On Monday I had an impacted wisdom tooth cut out and decided (unwisely) to have the tooth # 2 in front of the wisdom tooth on the same side pulled because it was going to need a root canal and a cap due [...]

Question from Zeva in NY: I chipped my front tooth.  It’s a small amount and I really don’t want to have work done on it. I know that to even bond it, some of my tooth would have to be shaved. On top of that, I know that bonding can’t be whitened…so I would have [...]

Question from Lori in NJ: Is it normal for wisdom teeth stitches to come out the next day? My son had 4 wisdom teeth out.  The dentist had to leave a  ‘piece’ in because it was too close to the sinus. One of the wisdom teeth was growing sideways so they cut it out and [...]

Question from Anabel in North Carolina: : Do I really need a root canal? Nerve too close to filling, aggravated by me putting old retainer on. No infection, just pain that’s fading away now. I had braces during middle school, they were removed before freshman year in high school. I’m a senior now. The orthodontist [...]

Question from Charlene in Texas: I had my teath bonded about 18 years ago.It is still on there but is very discolored- is there anything that will whiten my teeth? Hi Charlene, The bonding is actually a plastic material and it is very common for this type of filling to discolor over time. Unfortunately the [...]

Question from Charles in Missouri: Is there a dental school in the St.Louis that does cheap dental work? Hi Charles, Here is a website that I located that has several links to dentists and dental clinics in your area…. http://dental-help-for-missouri.app-sl-1.aidpage.com/. There is also a Dental Scool ( SIU School of Dental Medicine) that provides dental [...]

Question from Alex in MN: Hi, I just have a few questions about teeth. What is a good tooth paste to really whiten your teeth?, what kind of tooth brush should I use?, is it true that lettuce strengthens teeth?, if not what can i do to strengthen my teeth? Hi Alex, Regarding the question [...]

Question from Linda in Texas: My 85 yr husband  can’t chew his food well.His bridge has broken and he is now missing  teeth. Eating is painful. He is retired(WWII VET)and only gets a small pension so I work 4 days. We have very limited income.Someone said that there was CAP agency that might help but [...]

Question from Robin: I had all my teeth extracted and in 6 weeks will be getting dentures my question is how long will my mouth be in pain for??My stiches are disolvable and are cutting the roof of my mouth making it really painful and What can i eat with no teeth i’m getting sick [...]