Is American Dentistry Killing Us?...
Opinion by Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen
Monday, May 23rd, 2005
Is American Dentistry killing us?  Probably.  There are certainly good

Besides Joel anyone else going?
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My periodontist suggested that my wisdom teeth be extracted due to 10
mm pockets by one of them (lower right). Both dentist and oral surgeon
were neutral, at best about this idea as the teeth themselves are ok.
I'm nervous about negative effects of surgery.

I think I already know the answer to this question, but thought I would
get everyone's thoughts.  I went to a dentist who's staff advised to
purchase a water pik (how convenient, they have them for sale in the
office!).  The dental hygienist also told me that if I use a water pik

Anyone know how the tune goes ......?
Can you hum me a couple of bars .........
Joel
(There is peace in the valley ....)

Just a short note.  I have been posting to smd for well over 10 years.
Usenet was what it was.  SMD is no longer just a newsgroup with the gateway
up and running. I was quite content with it (and especially since due to a
group effort most of the resident malcontents quit posting ...

I thought this might help others who are in pain.   After I had my initial
work for my crown done, I ate, and seemed ok, then brushed my teeth and in a
little while was in extreme throbbing pain.   It didn't happen while
brushing, but a few minutes later, so I didn't immediately ...

I am considering chelation therapy using alpha lipoic acid and possibly
oral dmsa. I am going to have all of the amalgam fillings in my teeth
removed before doing so. I have however recently had a titanium dental
implant done. Does anyone have any experience with chelating a person

From the start, I have generalized panic disorder. I had a wisdom tooth removed
and the absolute worst part of it was the surgeon did a nerve block and numbed
the left half of my tongue , I LOST IT!! I just can NOT handle the numb tongue.
I requested carbocaine and that should have ...

Hey Guys,
Just wondering why I can't find any good dental picks online.
I seem to get plaque buildup fairly quickly on my lower front teeth and
was hoping to do my own cleaning in between my scheduled visits (every

My dentist told me I needed a root canal on number 30 lower right
molar. I arrived at the office in a curious mood, never having a root
canal I wasn't sure what to expect. At 40 I'm no stranger to the
dentist office, I've had teeth pulled, fillings, wisdom teeth cut out

Dear readers I see ur all talking in thousands of dollars for dental
treatments I dont understand how this can be so expensive.
In the netherlands prices are fixed per treatment, every dentist charges the
same per treatment

RE
Whats worse if that this specific dentist, is not the dentist I was
referring too when flap stole images... it was a guy named sameer.
This dentist's name is Thomas.

hmm..  my situation is a little different than darkwings
i went to the dentist on friday for a cleaning. one of my bottom molars had
been hurting on and off for the past 6 months. after the cleaning, the
hygeinist prodded around checking for cavities when i noticed she hit the