Will my dentist know I smoke pot?
I’m in college and I need to have my wisdom teeth pulled. The pain is killing me. To deal with it, I’ve started smoking pot more. It seems to deaden the pain and helps me relax. When I go in for my...
View ArticleHow Do I Tell My Husband He Has Bad Breath?
My husband has terrible breath. Sometimes, I don’t even want to be in the same room as him, let alone kiss him. I’ve bought him gadgets and gizmos, expensive electric toothbrushes, flossers,...
View ArticleWhat’s the Best Whitener for a Single Discolored Tooth?
One of my teeth has been darkening for quite some time now. It almost looks like a bruise within the tooth. I drink a lot of coffee and it looks like a stain to me, but it’s only that one tooth....
View ArticleWhy does my friend’s tooth infection keep coming back?
A couple months ago, a friend of mine woke up with a swollen face. The dentist was closed and he went to his doctor who prescribed antibiotics. Once the swelling cleared, he went about his normal...
View ArticleCan I keep my extracted wisdom teeth?
I’m seeing a sleep dentist in a couple of weeks to have my wisdom teeth extracted and I know this might sound weird, but I want to keep them. Will my dentist let me keep them and when and how do I ask...
View ArticleCan I cure my infected tooth with salt water rinses?
One of my teeth has become infected and I want to try to heal it naturally. I’ve read good things about using salt water to cure an abscess, but I want to know if it really works, how often I need to...
View ArticleIs it normal to be in pain days after wisdom teeth are extracted?
I took my daughter in to get her wisdom teeth pulled on Tuesday and she came through it like a champ. The doctor prescribed her pain medicine, but said she might not need it after a couple of days. She...
View ArticleHow can I overcome my gag reflex so I can receive dental treatment?
I have a very strong gag reflex and it’s gotten worse as I got older. I haven’t been to the dentist in years because the last time I went I nearly threw up while getting my teeth cleaned. The hygienist...
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