Starting with tooth extraction.  Can the implant be put in the just
vacated socket, or does the socket have to be healed (and reossified?)
before the implant is implanted?  Etc...

Well, three weeks after a difficult RC on a lower second premolar, and
it still hurts more than ever.  I'm 4 days into taking penicillin to
stave off any infection, and all its doing is making me nauseous
(don't think I'm allergic, but I often have problems with

I posted earlier but nobody answered so I'll try again. At 3:00 this
afternoon, I started getting a pain an inch in front of my ear. I am
under severe stress this week and I sometimes get this but after 3
advils and 2 tylenols, it went away but came back much worse at 7:00.

I have a problem in the 5th teeth (upper jaw) I have had this tooth
done some 5-6 years ago in Europe ... regular filling. I recently
spotted some decay on the top of the tooth + it started aching me
really bad once I drunk some cold liquid. So I went to the dentist

Wasn't sure if the dentists on this site were aware of these guidelines,
just released last week:
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/infective_endocarditis.asp

I had a sonicare elite toothbrush which stopped working. It would only
run few a few seconds and then run out of power. I figured out how to
replace the battery. You remove the gray rubber bumper on the top of
the unit, pry out the clip (be sure not to lose it). Then remove the

I had an infected root in my tooth and needed a root canal. After the
novacaine wore off, I had extreme pain in my tooth where touching and
eating (on the other side) increased the pain. I can't eat food
without it hurting. I have also taken Tylenol #3 and Oxycodone to

I seem to have a problem with ceramic crowns done on a first upper
molar. I have so far done 3 Empress 2 crowns on this tooth and they
always get sheared off on the front side towards the pre-molar. It's
not a problem with the strength of the core but the external porcelain

I've had TMJ pain before but 2 hours ago it started suddenly about an
inch in front of my ear where the hinge is. I took 3 advils and tylenol
and it still hurts but I am feeling it now in my lower jaw also bu only
for a few seconds here and there. I recenly had periapical x rays and ...

I am a 27 year old female. When I was 12, I chipped one of my front
teeth (maybe a 1/3 to 1/2 of it is gone) and my dentist restored it
with some composite/resin. I've had a couple re-restoration since and
so far it has worked fine. However the tooth looks darker than the

Its been 6 days now that the left side of my jaw hurts when I open
wide, bite hard or clench. My bite feels off. If I try to bite the
normal way I feel muscle pain located in the cheekbone area. The left
side of my face feels stiff when I open my mouth wide. Before all

Transcripts for entrance into Dental school
I am applying to dental school this upcoming year.  I took General
Chemistry 5 years ago during the summer and unfortunately go low
grades.  I am currently in a post-baccalaureate program.  I have taken

I've had my upper palatal expander in for 4 months now and i just got
my lower one put in, its impossible to say alot of word and theres no
place for my tongue. What im wondering is can i have the upper
expander removed and have a retainer put in its place to keep the

Howdy,
I am a civilian, but have a question that I am sure many of
your can answer for me:
What type of light is used to catalyze the sealant that is

Its been 6 days now that the left side of my jaw hurts when I open
wide, bite hard or clench. My bite feels off. If I try to bite the
normal way I feel muscle pain located in the cheekbone area. The left
side of my face feels stiff when I open my mouth wide. Before all