I recently decided to have a couple of my old metal fillings replaced with tooth-colored composite ones. My dentist pretty much said it wasn’t necessary, but finally agreed to replace them since they slightly worn down. During the removal, I’m pretty sure a large piece of the amalgam fell on my tongue. My dentist grab […]
How do I handle a knocked-out tooth?
We were on a play date at a friend’s house the other day and our boys were riding their bikes when all the sudden one of them came in bleeding from his mouth! Thankfully it wasn’t my son, but his friend’s tooth was completely knocked after toppling over the front of his bike. His mom […]
Should my tongue be numb after implants?
I recently got several implants on the bottom right side and it was quite possibly the worst experience I have ever had! It started out with my appointment being almost an hour behind and ended with me feeling like I literally got beat up. In between, I was jammed with a needle without any numbing […]
Will charcoal whiten my teeth safely & effectively?
I recently read that charcoal is a good and natural alternative for teeth whitening and I think I want to try it. I did in-office bleaching with the blue light before, and the results were awesome, but the aftermath was pure agony. I don’t want to go through that again, but I’m starting to build […]
Are Invisalign aligners ok to use for whitening?
My daughter is in the middle of Invisalign treatment and now she wants to whiten her teeth. Her dentist does whitening and when he showed us the trays, they look almost identical to her Invisalign ones. My plan is to save a little bit of money by ordering the whitening gel online and just have […]
Help… I don’t want to have a root canal or pull my tooth!
When my tooth started aching several months ago, my regular dentist advised me that I needed a root canal. I don’t see how that solves my problem as it will still leave infection in my body. So I decided to find a holistic dentist and get some other options. He wants to pull my tooth […]
Can I get implants if I have severe metal allergies?
I enjoy reading your blog and wanted ask your opinion on something. I recently turned 60 and even though I have worked really hard over the years to take care of my teeth, I’ve unfortunately lost some back teeth on both sides of my mouth. I’m working to save up some funds in hopes I […]
My porcelain veneers and crown don’t match
I recently had a mini smile makeover that included one crown and several veneers. I’m disappointed because the crown looks whiter than the veneers because I my tooth stubs are darker. Shouldn’t they match? My dentist is great and I have been going to him for many years, but I’m wondering about the lab he […]
Did teeth whitening harm my unborn baby?
You know what they say about “the best laid plans…” For the last two years I have been scrimping and saving to pay for a dental treatment plan by dentist and I agreed on because my insurance refused to pay. The plan included teeth whitening, replacing my amalgam fillings and then to cap off the […]
Did Yolanda Hadid Need a Holistic Dentist to Get Well?
I’m a huge fan of the Real Housewives series and I’ve been following along with story of Yolanda Hadid. She was on social media last month saying she had visited a holistic dentist in order to have all her mercury fillings removed. She has also had all her crowns removed as well as silicone breast […]
