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Can TMJ Problems Mean You Need Full Mouth Reconstruction?

I went to my dentist for a check up and he hinted that I have TMJ disorder. He wants to treat it by giving me a full mouth reconstruction. Does TMJ really mean I need a full mouth reconstruction? How do I even know that I have TMJ? Duke Dear Duke, You are asking good […]

Dentist Pulled Out My Implant

I am frustrated and confused. I had a dental implant placed. A few days later the crown was loose. I went in to see my dentist. He did an exam and took and x-ray. He told me that the dental implant itself looked fine and it was just a loose crown, which would be an […]

Grinding Your Teeth Should Not Be Ignored

Can you help me figure something out? Some quick background: I’ve been a tooth grinder for some time. I’ve never had a cavity. Recently, I’ve been having a toothache at my lower back teeth. It is hard to describe and feels more like someone is pulling on my teeth for a moment and then letting […]

A Collapsed Bite

I don’t like how my smile looks and my jaw hurts all the time. When I am not smiling you can’t see my teeth at all. It looks like a black cavern. When I am smiling, I have to force my mouth pretty hard in order for my teeth to be very visible. I have […]