Finally got my new veneers/crowns. One or two bottom teeth are a little too
round:
http://tinyurl.com/74x2l
It is difficult to see in this photo but there is a dark area / gap. It

Hey, I recently had my lower teeth extracted and implants placed. In a
few months I'll have a bar attachment placed for a full overdenture.
I've alway had a problem with grinding my teeth at night. Could this
possibly be a concern with the bar attachment.? Could I grind into that

My teeth are in bad shape.  2 of my molars have cracked and beyond
repair.  One of my molars have a small chip but I think it could be
repaired by putting a crown on it.  I feel like my molars are chipping
so easily I don't have the confidence to eat nuts and such.  The

You wrote,

on

    As many of you know, I have been keeping track of the beryllium issue for
these last several years.  Just a few moments ago, I saw my first TV ad wherein
a law firm is fishing for those who have been exposed to beryllium...even those
who have lived near beryllium facilities. ...

Thank you all for your responses!  I really appreciate it.  My next
question is...I am interested in Cosmetic Dentistry, any advice on the
best way to prep while in school and post school.  Is cosmetic
dentistry a specialty or part of general dentistry?

what kills periodontal pathogens ?
tried tons of mouthwashes and antibiotics and still got
it......peroxide,peridex,flagel,pen
vk,tetracyline,amoxicillin,cipro,keflex,velosef,and many more.....

Several years ago, my dentist made a dental guard or mouth guard for my
lower teeth to help prevent grinding at night. Sometimes I need it
during the day. For a while I was able to use it during the day because
it wasn't very noticeable. Unfortunately, the color of the mouth guard

    Is there such a thing?
    Our daughter is slightly concerned about my grandbaby. (OK, she is
just a bit "over the top" but that is another story)  A normal, active,
toddler, he likes to click and grind his teeth.  You can hear it from

I had 10 teeth extracted Wednesday (3 days ago).  It took about 7-8 hrs for the
major bleeding to stop, but has been oozing blood since then and doesn't seem
to want to stop.
My surgeon recommended using moist tea bags (the tannic acid supposedly helps

Anybody know the reason why dental amalgams harden from paste?  Is it
similar to the mercury evaporation process for gold purification?  Its only
a wild guess but is something similar happening - sufficient mercury
evaporation via body heat causing the semi-solid solution to ...

I need a replacement drive belt for an old belt driven dental drill.
It's the type with a drive motor and lots of pulleys and arms going to
the actual drill. (Foredom Model #9).
Factory parts are no longer avail.  Any suggestions?  I'm guessing

I probably won't find much sympathy here ;-) but...I am irrationally
afraid of dental procedures. And yes, I know (I /know/) that I need to
see a dentist regularly for optimal dental health.
That being said, is there anything I can do myself to get rid of

What do PLLC and PC stand for?

This line keeps catching my eye. Reminds me of someone... "Tonguey"
Rimmer perhaps?