Q: My dentist wants to do porcelain veneers on me, but I am afraid of how the work will turn out. What if I don’t like ... Read More
Ask the Dentist Column
06
Mar2019
Q: I visited a doctor’s office who advertised discount dental implants. The fees at the office were about three times what they advertised when I got there! They tried to explain it had something to do with the abutment and ... Read More
March 6, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
27
Feb2019
Q: I need dental Implants. My dentist wants me to get a scan that costs over $500 and is not covered by insurance, plus produces lots of radiation. Another doctor said he could do ... Read More
February 27, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
20
Feb2019
Q: Within a year, a gap formed, trapping food between the crown on my implant and the natural tooth next-door. It has become a big nuisance and my dentist says if he re-does the crown to close the gap, it still may ... Read More
February 20, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
15
Feb2019
Q: My Dad has Parkinson’s disease. He needs major dental work. I am worried; can you please tell me if there are any precautions?
Parkinson’s and Dental Problems
Firstly, I want to thank everyone who attended our ... Read More
February 15, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
06
Feb2019
I am angry. I am really angry. “Estoy enojado!” I am angrier than a Chihuahua with an anal gland problem, dragging his but across the carpet, while watching the State of the Union ... Read More
February 6, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
22
Jan2019
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS MULTI MEDIA SEMINAR INCLUDES CATERED REFRESHMENTS, REQUIRING AN ACCURATE HEADCOUNT. IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED, PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND AS WE WILL SOON BE CLOSING THE REGISTRATION AS WE REACH ... Read More
January 22, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
14
Jan2019
Q: I read an article today that showed Glide dental floss has chemicals that can cause cancer and other health problems. Is this true?
A: USA Today published an absolute “joke” of a study claiming that Glide dental ... Read More
January 14, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
09
Jan2019
Q: I have been considering a cosmetic makeover for my smile, but I notice many people are walking around with Chiclets. Why is this? Don’t they see how ridiculous they look?
A: ... Read More
January 9, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
02
Jan2019
Q: I have been reading your column since 2004. You have mentioned the “Hi Tech Dental Office Checklist” as a way to evaluate an office to see if it is modern and up to date. ... Read More
January 2, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
26
Dec2018
Q: I recently brought my mom to a doctor who placed several dental implants. I was shocked that she was in the office for almost five hours! She was exhausted. Is this normal?
A: Five hours? You ... Read More
December 26, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
19
Dec2018
Q: My daughter is looking for a new dentist. I told her to just ask friends. How do you feel about searching for dentists? I see ads for 1-800-DENTIST, websites that lists all kinds of doctors, Google ... Read More
December 19, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
11
Dec2018
Q: I had a crown done at a new dentist. I was in the chair for over two hours. My jaw was open so long, it took six weeks for me to finally be ... Read More
December 11, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
05
Dec2018
Q: I have been reading your column for years and now my doc wants to pull a tooth and give me a dental implant. I am scared stiff! How do you do it differently from ... Read More
December 5, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
28
Nov2018
Q: I had my implants placed to replace my top front, missing ten teeth. I am patiently waiting for the four months of healing, but I can’t stand my removable flipper which is loose, ugly and traps food. Are ... Read More
November 28, 2018jennifer@superiorvirtual.com