Dental Medicine
Dentistry is a medical practice involving the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of conditions of the mouth, teeth, jaw and face.
Stories
Root Canal
Something on an X-ray had indicated an infection at the root, and my jaw was trying to wall it off with calcification. We wanted to avoid bone loss so we did root canal. Read More
Deep Scaling
My dentist recommended this because some of my teeth were getting loose. She referred me to a periodontist. He explained that they would do quadrants of my mouth, recovering for 6-8 weeks in between procedures. The periodontist has a way of working with tools so you never actually see the tools. Read More
Fibroma Removal
I noticed that there was a small bump on the roof of my mouth. I didn't think much of it, figuring I'd burned my mouth on pizza or something. Well, that bump swelled up into a small hard knot in the soft palate tissue in the middle of the roof of my mouth. Read More
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
I had my wisdom teeth out relatively late, at age 23. Read More
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
My dentist recommended that I get my wisdom teeth removed to prevent the possibility of infection. Read More
Tooth Filling
For the past six months it hurt when I chewed on one side. The dentist took X-rays but didn’t see a problem, so she recommended removing part of the existing filling so she could look inside and put in a new filling. Read More
Gingival Graft
The gums around my lower front teeth had receded so far they needed more tissue around it. The doctor numbed my mouth in a place where he took some gum and then sutured it to the area that needed it. Read More
Dental Crown
My dentist looked at my teeth initially and she said we needed a dental plan to allow me to keep my teeth. I had some very large fillings, and she said to avoid chipping away or splitting the tooth we should put in a crown. Read More
Tooth Implant
The first implant was in my upper jaw, and the doctor needed to do a sinus lift. The bone in that area is porous, and in order to put a screw into the bone to attach the tooth to he cut the gums. Read More
Cerec Crown
I needed a crown because a tooth had a large filling which put the tooth at risk for breaking. A crown was recommended for appearance and to maintain the integrity of the tooth. My dentist explained that there would not be a need for impressions or a temporary crown as she now had the capacity to “create” the crown immediately using a computerized program. Read More
Tooth Extraction
I had an extraction of molar #30 due to what appeared on X-ray to be an infection in the tooth and a likely crack in the tooth down to the bone. Read More
Mouth Biopsy
I went to an oral surgeon who considered a diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris, an autoimmune disease that causes blistering of the skin and the mucous membranes. To confirm that suspicion, he needed to do a biopsy. Read More
Dental Crown
A bottom left molar had been hurting for a year. The doctor thought it might have a small crack, and he suggested a temporary crown. Read More
Root Canal
I had a bad root in a top tooth and my dentist recommended a root canal. Read More
Tooth Extraction
I had to have two top teeth pulled because the roots were bad. The plan was to replace the teeth with a bridge. Read More
Dental Bridge
I had two top teeth pulled and needed a replaceable bridge. Read More
Tooth Filling
I had cavities and so I needed fillings in my upper and lower teeth. Read More
Herbst Appliance
The herbst appliance, a tube and rod that work together inside the mouth, was installed in order to realign my jaw and bring it forward. Read More
Braces
The braces were very easy to deal with once I got used to smiling with my mouth shut, which was frustrating for my mom during family pictures but gave me piece-of-mind. Read More
Root Canal
My tooth had been hurting for a year, the dentist could not find any fractures or reason for the pain on X-rays, and a temporary cap (to repair any possible microfractures) failed to help. So I needed a root canal. Read More
Teeth Whitening
I had BriteSmile at the dentist's office. The dentist and his assistant made me comfortable in the chair, offered a movie and headphones, and began the procedure. Read More
Root Canal
I went to the dentist because I had extreme sensitivity in one of my back molars. My dentist examined the tooth and exposed some of the infected nerve tissue, which made the pain even worse. I was referred to an endodontist and was able to schedule the root canal for that evening. Read More
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
After taking an X-ray of my teeth, my doctor saw that there was not enough room in my mouth for the four wisdom teeth still hiding beneath my gums. Read More
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
An infection formed in my back bottom wisdom teeth. At my first visit to the dentist, I could not even open my mouth. Read More
Tooth Filling
I had a filling fall out and I needed it replaced. Read More
Root Canal
I had a hole in my tooth so I went to see my dentist about getting it filled. The doctor found a cavity that was down to the root so he advised a root canal to stop the pain and save my tooth. Read More
Tooth Extraction
A fracture at the tooth root had caused an infection. This tooth (#19) had root canal with a crown about 15 years ago. Apparently, over time, the tooth had become brittle and fractured. Read More
Cauterization Following Tooth Extraction
I had my tooth (#19) extracted. Afterwards, the area was bleeding and would not stop. I called the oral surgeon and he had me come directly to his office. Read More
Tooth Extraction
I had a root canal tooth that was never restored, i.e., I never had the recommended crown put on after the root canal. Over time, the tooth started to break down until one day it broke off completely. The root of the tooth was still there and needed to be extracted. Read More
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
My teeth were bothering me and I went to see my dentist. He examined my teeth and recommended that I have my wisdom teeth extracted. I resisted at first but then I decided that it was the right course of action. Read More
Dental Crown
I needed a crown to replace a bonded front tooth. This was a relatively difficult procedure for me. The dentist had to cauterize the area twice. Read More
Dental Crown
I had root canal and the crown was necessary to repair the tooth. The doctor first took a mold of my mouth. Read More
Root Canal
My dentist saw the beginning of an abscess and recommended I see an endodontist for a root canal. I was quite nervous about going since I had never had a root canal or been to this particular endodontist. But as soon as I stepped into the office, I began to be reassured. Read More
Root Canal
A tooth broke during a meal. It was determined that I needed a root canal. Unfortunately, after the root canal it was evident that the tooth had broken too close to the gum, so I needed surgery to raise the gum so that the crown would sit right. Read More
Dental Crown
I had deep cavity that needed to be cleaned out and covered with a crown. Read More
Dental Crown
I needed a crown to replace a damaged tooth. I was greeted by the staff at the front desk and promptly taken to be examined. Read More
Dental Crown
My fillings were breaking down and the dentist recommended shoring things up with a crown and onlay. Read More
Tooth Implant
My dental bridge fell out and my dentist recommended dental implants. The dentist examined my gums and made an impression of the gums before the procedure. Read More
Root Canal
I had a cavity that was too far gone and needed to be drilled to remove the nerves in the canal of the tooth. Read More
Tooth Filling
I was scheduled for an onlay/filling to continue to maintain the healthy structure of my teeth. Read More
Tooth Filling
The dentist had used a diagnostic laser during a scheduled teeth cleaning and it indicated I had a cavity. Read More
Tooth Implant
I had a tooth extracted – it had gone bad due to my negligence -- and the space really bothered me. So I decided to get an implant. Read More
Mouth Biopsy
My dentist had done a root canal and from the second day on my mouth started to blister. My dentist consulted with a past professor from dental school and then set up an appointment for the next day with an oral surgeon. Read More
Tooth Filling
I had to get two fillings because two teeth contained decay. Read More
Tooth Implant
I had a cracked molar that needed to be replaced. The dentist recommended dental implants. Read More
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
I was getting infections in my gums and teeth. My doctor recommended removal of my four wisdom teeth. Read More
