Are the new low-cost sonic toothbrushes (like Oral-B's "Vitality"
model) as good as the more expensive ones?  I think they only cost
around $15 on sale.

I am a 28 year old male that is in pretty good health, never had any serious
situations occur.  However, about a week and a half ago I discovered 3 boney
protrusions in my lower jaw.  1 under each side of my mouth on my lateral
incisor, and 1 under the first molar on the right side. ...

Hi Group,
First and foremost, I appreciate all of your excellent advise; it helps
save me an office visit (or, more realistically, convinces me that I
*should not* skip an office visit).

Its really painfull when I floss/toothpick a certain area of the molars. My
whole mouth is a bit sensitive because i have a cold.
Should i stop toothpicking there, how can i get the pain to go away?

Despite having no obvious sign of infection around it, I been sick from
the day I got a dental implant (lower back molar).
that spot had had a long infection brewing before the tooth was
removed. the tooth was out for a year and then they put an implant.

Ive been having a pain off and on for the last few weeks in my upper
rear molar. The gums there are particular sore, and seem to be a little
swollen. The pain goes from slight to intense, sometimes waking me up
in the middle of the night at its worse. I went to the dentist, had

IS THERE ANY DENTIST WHO CAN GIVE ME BACK A CONFIDANCE ?
I LOST MY FRONT TOOTH 2 MONTHS AGO NOW THE OTHER ONE IS WIGGLY AND I DO
NOT HAVE INSURANCE AND CURRENTLY I AM ON L& I FOR ACCIDENT AT WORK
I CANNOT AFFORD TO EVEN HAVE PARTIAL DENTURES DONE

I had tooth (#18) extracted due to fracture (likely caused by biting on
food though I don't recall particular traumatic event).
I had an exam one year ago and there were no problems -- I'd never had
any cavities or previous gum problems and regularly brush and floss.

My teeth (according to my dentist) are healthy and the gums don't
bleed.  I brush and floss regularly.
Some of my gums are receeded, I am not worried about the cosmetic
aspect but is this a problem that needs addressing?  If the gums keep

I've had a really bad bout of mouth ulcers recently, I get them from
time to time when I'm stressed or run down but only normally 1 or 2 and
this time my gums are covered in them with a few on my tounge. My
largest one is above my two front teeth on the inside of my lip, I

I'm having my wisdom teeth pulled on a Friday and my work is asking me
to travel on the following Monday. I'd like to but don't want to make a
commitment I won't be able to keep.
Any thoughts would be greaty appreciated.

I was at a specialist who told me I don't need a crown on my molar and
she told me I should consider an occlusal guard. She seems excessive
wear on the molars. I am completely unaware that I grind my teeth. In
any case, she said my periodontist can probably do this for me. My

I would appreciate, knowing the average price to reline an upper
denture, in South Florida. Thanks in advance
MH

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Hmmmm I WILL be there when your victims win the class action suit
against you EVIL dentists that poison people with Mercury fillings.  It
is only a matter of time. Your houses, boats, cars, and money will be
ours one day soon...You WILL pay for what evil you have done. Hmmm if