My Zirconia Crowns Look Like White Blocks
My new zirconia monolithic crowns look like white blocks. The crowns are not the color of my natural teeth. My dentist persuaded me to get the crowns for their strength. I’m so disappointed. Am I stuck with these crowns? Thanks. Jaime Jaime Zirconia is a durable, tooth-colored ceramic often used to make dental crowns. Dental […]
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Cancel My Tooth Extraction if It No Longer Hurts?
I had a horrible toothache that made it impossible to chew on the left side of my mouth. My dentist said the tooth was infected and she couldn’t save it with a root canal. She prescribed antibiotics, and I finished the appointment. My extraction appointment is in two weeks, but the tooth no longer hurts. […]
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Can I Get Sedated for Dental Implants If I Use Methadone?
I’m supposed to have oral surgery for dental implants in December, but I haven’t shared with my surgeon that I’m on methadone. I keep hesitating because when I told them I had been on Suboxone, they didn’t take it well. I’m afraid if I admit I’m still on methadone, they’ll refuse to do the procedure. […]
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