Is a Tooth Infection Dangerous?
I broke a molar a couple of weeks ago. Now, the tooth has been hurting. The pain has spread past the molar and into my temple area. I think it could be in referred pain from the tooth, but my sister thinks the tooth is infected and that it is spreading. I think I can […]
Read More...Tooth Infection and No Money
I have two missing teeth in the back of my mouth. Now I have another tooth that has been hurting me. I don’t have dental insurance and I just started a new job and will not get paid for a month. I thought it would be okay to wait. However, this morning, my cheek is […]
Read More...How Long Can You Put Off a Root Canal Treatment?
I have a unique question. A dentist told me at my last appointment that I needed a root canal treatment. I had no money and was not able to get it. I have some money now, but the tooth isn’t hurting. Is it still necessary to get one? Can you put off a root canal […]
Read More...Death from a Tooth Infection
We get a lot of questions about whether or not you should treat or nurse along a tooth infection. I worry most about all the people who don’t write in to ask. Because of that, I’m going to tell you about a story that happened not too long ago, which I hope will impress upon […]
Read More...Why Does Water Relieve My Tooth Pain?
I have a tooth with a filling that has been hurting me like crazy. It does not hurt when I chew, but pretty much all the rest of the time. The one crazy thing that relieves the pain is cold water. But, it only helps for a little bit. Have you heard of this happening […]
Read More...Root Canal Treatment Disaster
My husband was in an accident that led to some bodily injuries as well as two injured teeth. After we were finished with the ER, we scheduled an emergency appointment with our dentist. She decided not to do anything for two weeks. By the end of that time period, the right front tooth began to […]
Read More...Antibiotics for a Tooth Infection
I have a tooth infection and I’m worried that my dentist gave me the wrong antibiotic. I went in and he gave me Keflex that I was on for 5 days. I was better at first but then it seemed to flare back up again. I’m in a lot of pain and the swelling is […]
Read More...Root Canal or Cosmetic Procedure?
I have a right lateral incisor that is bothering me. I went to see my dentist who said there “could” be an infection but he isn’t sure. He did see what he thought to be a faint horizontal fracture. I have the choice between getting a root canal treatment and dental crown, or going the […]
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