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Terrible toothache with terrible fear of the dentist

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I have a horrible toothache. I know there’s a problem, but I don’t have a dentist. Even if I did, I wouldn’t likely go.  I haven’t gone in ages.  Mostly because they terrify me.  Even if I could get past the fear, I definitely wouldn’t want a lecture. Is there something I can do about it at home?

Audrey L. – Kentucky

Audrey,

You’re definitely not the first person to avoid the dentist.  Many people feel the way you do.  If you have a toothache, you likely have a tooth infection.  You’ll want to deal with this as soon as possible, because it will do nothing but spread.

Unfortunately, there is no way to treat this at home.  You will have to bite the bullet and see and actual dentist.  I do realize you don’t have one, but there are emergency dentists who will see you quickly. Many will see you the same day you call.

I have more good news for you too.  If you go to an emergency dentist who uses sedation, they’re likely to be accostomed to fearful patients.  You won’t be judged or lectured. In fact, you’ll also be treated to a pain free appointment.

Don’t put this off.

This blog is brought to you by Baton Rouge Dentist Dr. Ryan Perry.

 

 

Can’t afford veneers for both arches

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I really wanted to get porcelain veneers, but am not sure it will do any good if I can only get it on the top arch.  My dentist quoted me for both arches, but I can’t afford that.  I figure that the top arch is the most obvious, but they’ll look fake if my bottom teeth are all dark and crooked.

Hilliary P. – Missouri

Hilliary,

Unless your bottom teeth are in very bad shape, most dentists will only put porcelain veneers on your top arch. Then they’ll use teeth whitening to match the bottom arch’s color to your new veneers.

If your teeth are really bad on the bottom, the whitening will mask the problem until you can afford another arch. Believe me, the whitening to match the veneers will make them look a lot better than you realize.

This blog is brought to you by Baton Rouge Dentist Dr. Ryan Perry.

Dentist says extract my teeth and get implants

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I have severe gum disease. My dentist is recommending I remove my teeth and get dental implants instead. I can’t afford that.  I can barely afford a dentist, which is why I have gum disease. Are there any alternatives?

BreeAnne W. – Detriot, MI

BreeAnne,

I want you to get away from this dentist as fast as you can.  Don’t waste another penny or second of your life with this hack.  Thinking about this logically, if your peridontist is so advanced that he can’t save your teeth, what makes you think dental implants will be retained?  You’ll spend tens of thousands of dollars and then lose the implants.

Even if the implants would be fine, I would want to do everything possible to save your natural teeth first.

Your first step is to get to an affordable dentist. Call around. Most dentists aren’t like the fraud you’re currently with.  They care about patients. It’s why they got into their field. Tell them your situation. They’ll work out a way for you to afford treatment.

You’ll want to get this gum disease dealth with as quickly as possible, in order to try to save your teeth.

This blog is brought to you by Baton Rouge Dentist Dr. Ryan Perry.