I have 9 implants, using titanium abutments.
Somewhere, I read that implants should never be cleaned/scaled with steel
tools, but only with plastic tools.
Is this correct and what is the reason? What happens if steel probes are

How is a cavity officially diagnosed ?  At one time in my life I didnt see a
dentist for 5 years...I kept my teeth in good shape...stayed away from sugar
as much as I could...  So I went to the dentist (after 5 years) and he said
I have no cavaties...everything looks fine.

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I had an exam recently, the dentist spotted a
tooth with a few "small" fractures, extending proximal
to distal.  He recommended a filling; that is, drill
out the damaged area, then fill it, like a cavity.

I didn't read everything in detail, but if you never left the NTI
in for even one whole night, how could you deem it a failure?
Nobody said getting control of extreme clenching was a piece of cake.
Plus, just because a neurologist prescribed an NTI, all NTI's are

Had a root canal on a molar back in February, got crown put on in
March.  Since then, I have minor lingering soreness in that tooth -
mainly when I bite.  Its not that bothersome, but I am worried that it
is there since I believe following a root canal I really shouldn't be

I have had a root canal treatment started on my lower left molar.  I have a
temporary dressing in there at the moment.  Is it OK to fly, or will it
start to hurt as the cabin pressure decreases.
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My girlfriend has several crowns on her front teeth that were done
some time ago.  They are metal lined crowns and have started showing
the dark edge around the base of the crown from the metal lining.
Several of these are on front teeth and she's concerned about the

I have had it for a few years.  Since then I have changed dentists and am
wondering if I should go back to the one who installed the bridge or go to the
new one that I am now seeing.  
Can they replace or do I need to go through all the hassle of getting a new one.

What other evaluation tools and forms are used
for submitting feedback, questions and suggestions about
dental health care?
Besides, for example Tufts Dental School Clinics'

Do teeth expand and contract on a daily basis? Just curious as to why I
would be able to get floss easily between two teeth one day, but not the
next, then again the following day, etc.

If a dentist ignores a treatment plan and you consequently suffer from
teeth damaged to the point of tooth lose and or root canals is a
Malpractice suit in order?
i.e.  if you have lost confidence in your dentist's abilities shouldn't

Just out of curiousity, how do amalgam fillings work? Composite fillings
need some sort of adhesive. How do amalgams adhere to the teeth?

I read of some new technique that some people are using of swishing their
teeth with some kind of vegetable oil every day for 15-20 minutes.  They say
it improves their gums.  Sounds harmless enough, even if not effective.
However, some also said that this technique can loosen ...