Tag: TMJ Dentist

Antibiotics for a Tooth Infection

I have a very infected tooth. There was swelling up to my right eye. I went to see a dentist who provided me with some antibiotics. I’ve been taking them twice a day since. They helped for a while, but now the pain is back and the swelling has returned. Now it is up to […]

Multiple Allergies to Dental Materials

Several years ago I had a root canal treatment. When the dentist did it, a file was broken in the tooth that neither he nor and endodontist was ever able to get out. I haven’t felt right since then. I also suffer from multiple allergies to metals and dental material. Some examples of my allergies […]

Can I Get Dental Implants If I Have Diabetes?

I lost a tooth and was hoping to replace it with a dental implant. My dentist told me that diabetes is a contra-indication for dental implants. I’m a bit confused about that because a friend of mine, who is also diabetic has two implants. She has not had any problems with them. Is there a […]