Do I Need My Wisdom Tooth Removed If It Rotted?
My wisdom tooth rotted below the gumline. I can’t see that there is anything left, even if I examine it with a flashlight. I can see inside what the tooth was. Nothing is there. Should I be worried? – Thanks. Tyler from FL Tyler, Many dentists would suggest having a broken tooth evaluated. Being candid, […]
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Is It Safe to Let a Dentist Do My Implant Surgery?
I would like to make getting a dental implant as stressful as possible. Two of the three dentists with whom I consulted would refer me to a periodontist for implant placement. The third dentist does everything in her office. Is it safe to allow a dentist to place the implants? Will I have a better […]
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Does Controlling Gum Disease Help Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s
I hadn’t been to the dentist in over a year. The hygienist was patient and spent over an hour cleaning my teeth. It was painful, and my gums bled a lot. She stopped cleaning my teeth and scheduled another appointment. She explained why I needed deep cleaning, and the dentist agreed that I should return […]
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