My dentist said that my darkening upper left incisor has a calcified root canal. She referred me to an endodontist without explaining what’s happening. What’s happening to my tooth, and is root canal the only solution? Thanks, Makayla from Chicago Makayla, We understand your concerns. We will provide a brief explanation and encourage you […]
Why Are My Two Teeth with Crowns Are Sensitive to Heat?
Two of my upper crowned teeth hurt two weeks after my dental cleaning. Today, the pain was much worse when I drank coffee. The teeth seem to be sensitive to heat. I’ve had the crowns for over 15 years. Will I need new ones? Thanks. Lyubov from IL Lyubov, Unfortunately, your symptoms mean that the […]
Why Did My Dentist Put a Screw in My Right Incisor?
My dentist put a metal screw post in my right incisor after root canal treatment. The tooth broke at the gumline after the root canal treatment. I feel a dull sensation in my nasal cavity, but it doesn’t hurt. Is a screw a good idea if I can’t afford a dental bridge? Thanks. Miguel from […]
Why His Pain Might Be Getting Worse After a Root Canal?
I had a root canal done on an upper left molar in January. I was surprised to feel pressure, sensitivity, and radiating heat two months later. I returned to the dentist, and he said that there was another canal in my tooth that he needed to treat. He treated and filled the tooth last week. […]
My Front Tooth Is Darkening After a Root Canal
I am unsure if I should go with my dentist’s recommendation to get a crown for my dark front tooth. Last fall, after my left front tooth was knocked out in an accident, I made an emergency appointment with my dentist. He reinserted the tooth and bonded it back in place. He also did root […]
My Second Molar Is Falling Apart
My top right second molar is falling apart. It chipped last wear while I was eating. Now, tiny pieces have fallen off gradually. Although I cannot see the tooth well, it feels rugged. The tooth is sensitive and sore too. My dental anxiety level is high. Will the tooth fall out eventually, or do I […]
Will my porcelain veneer be ruined after a root canal?
I am prone to getting severe sinus infections, so when my face started swelling and I had some pain, I assumed that was what was happening. But, the pain didn’t subside after a couple weeks. So, I went into the dentist and unfortunately I have an abscess that has developed, which is a bummer because […]
Is a dental implant the only option to replace a front tooth?
I am in trouble because I don’t think I can afford a dental implant on top of all the other work the dentist said I needed. Here’s the problem. When I was little, I had two accidents where I was hit in the mouth. Once I fell off a swing and the other time a […]
If my loose teeth fall out, will I need dental implants?
I’m freaking out because I fell down last week and now my front teeth are loose. I slipped on the ice and landed on my face. At first, things seemed fine. Now, my front teeth hurt to chew with and they are loose. Do I need to go to the dentist? Will I need to […]
Extreme sensitivity after porcelain veneers.
I love the way my new porcelain veneers look. They have made me feel confidant and I love looking in the mirror now. However, I have been dealing with some severe sensitivity. Anything cold gives me a zing! I can’t even drink a glass of cool water. When I called into my dentist, he said […]