My dentist has a new gadget called vizilite used for oral cancer
screening. Does anyone have a sense of its diagnostic utility? Has it
been in use long?  Does it offer that much more benefit over a
traditional screen for oral cancer?

I recently switched to a new dentist, and she says I need a a root
canal on tooth #2 (last upper right molar). This will cost me $900,
since root canals on molors aren't covered by my insurance...ouch! Can
anyone look at my x-ray and tell me I me if I definitely need one. For

The power of the Press, but in this case it is the power of the Internet.
On the first screen that appears on AOL  there is a long entry  on the field
of dentistry.entitled 10 Things Your Dentist Doesn't Want You to Know.   By
William Mauldin      Much of it is opinion and reads ...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060322/ap_on_he_me/fluoride_water;_ylt=AtiSPzSio4AV
.iV5gakxfjHVJRIF;_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--
Wed Mar 22, 11:06 AM ET
WASHINGTON - The high levels of fluoride that occur naturally in some
drinking water can cause tooth and bone damage and ...

I burned my mouth on some hot food several days ago.  There's an angry
red spot in there that really hurts when my tongue brushes against it
and when food touches it.
Is there anything I can do to speed up the healing process?

i also forgot to mention that my left tonsil has grown back i had the
out when i was 5 yrs old
--
Joel34

Any way to prevent this?
Thanks

Any favorites? Any exotic or unusual flavors worth tracking down?

Hi. I'm scheduled to graduate from a NYC dental school next year and
I'm contemplating whether I should stay here or move out upon
graduation. There are dental offices on almost each block in the city.
I've even seen one building with five general dentistry clinics. I've

I just received a letter from my son's orthodontist insisting I pay
$75.00 a month until braces are removed.  He letter states "The 13
months of unnecessary prolongation of his treatment has been due to his
lack of cooperation."  I have been at every appointment my son has had

Is it possible to tell an all-ceramic crown, say Empress 2 or In-Ceram
Alumina, in disco lightning. What about composite fillings?

Yesterday I made an appointment to see a new (to me)  dentist today (I
asked for an "ASAP" appointment), and after a 30-minute visit
(including one small xray of my upper rear teeth)
the bill came to $130.   I didn't read the bill until after I left, but

I would really very much appreciate an expert view on the situation below if
someone can spare the time to reply.
I've just returned from a 2nd failed attempt at removing a lower molar.
It was decayed below the gum. This time the crown snapped off just below the gum

I went to the periodonist the other day after my 2 appts for deep
scaling and root planing. Upon my return to evalutate pockets the
dentist said I have to have perio surgery in 2 different sessions. Can
someone explain what they actually do during surgery. I get very

I'm considering going to an orthodontist to see about getting braces as
I have an overbite/buck teeth. The thing is, I was assaulted last
November and most of one of  my front teeth was knocked clear out. I
have a tooth coloured filling there now - the dentist told me when I