Can Pus Around My Tooth and Furcation Involvement Lead to Extraction?
My dentist says that my lower left first molar has furcation involvement. The tooth has already had a root canal, and lately I’ve noticed puffy gums, occasional bleeding, and some pus around the area. I’m concerned. Does furcation involvement combined with these symptoms indicate a serious problem? Can the tooth still be saved, or should […]
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Why Didn’t I Get Enough Sedation for Dental Implant Surgery?
I was very nervous about having dental implant treatment and made that clear to the practice from the beginning. I was reassured that I would be sedated and would not be aware of the procedure. Unfortunately, I remember waking up during treatment and feeling considerable discomfort, which was upsetting given my anxiety about dental care. […]
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My Permanent Canine Teeth Never Erupted
My permanent canine teeth never erupted, although I’m 22 years old. My former pediatric dentist told me not to worry about it because she could see the permanent teeth, but they were slow to erupt. I never lost the baby canine teeth, so I questioned how the permanent ones would come in. Do I need […]
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