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Root Canal or Extraction with a Disastrous Dentist

I cracked a molar and my dentist said that I needed a dental crown, which I got. The process was awful and I felt like the tooth was being electrocuted. Even after it was done it didn’t feel right. I had trouble chewing where they put the crown and the tooth was very sensitive. The […]

Can I Get Away with Antibiotics for an Infected Tooth?

I’ve been a bit low on money since I got laid off. I recently got a new job, but it will be a month before I get paid because of how they handle payroll. Meanwhile, I have what I am pretty sure is an infected tooth. Last night, I ate something that made the tooth […]

Sinus Infections, Toothaches, and Heart Attacks

I had a toothache in and upper tooth and went to the dentist who didn’t see anything. So, I then went to see my doctor. It turned out that I had a sinus infection that was making my tooth hurt. Now I’m having pain in my lower tooth and jaw. Could this also be from […]

Does This Need a Second Root Canal?

I had a root canal done on an upper canine. The temporary filling came off and the tooth developed an abscess. It’s not painful unless I press on the area, but my dentist still wants to do a second root canal treatment. Is that absolutely necessary? Is it possible to just take an antibiotic for […]

Can You Have a Cavity Inside the Tooth Without Being on the Outside?

I recently moved, which necessitated seeing another dentist. My new dentist said I have a tooth that needs a root canal treatment and referred me to an endodontist. I’m questioning this diagnosis for a couple of reasons. First, there are no outward signs of decay at all. This tooth has always been perfect and never […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]