Q: I need a bunch of crowns, but my doctor is telling me I need what he called “crown lengthening” gum surgery before he starts the crowns. I was told this involves more expense, cutting the gum, stitches and ... Read More
Ask the Dentist Column
10
Apr2019
Q: I have had my dentist try to place implants in the back of my upper jaw. They have failed twice. Should I give up and just go back to wearing a denture?
A: I would ... Read More
April 10, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
03
Apr2019
Review of the question posed by a reader two weeks ago:
Q: Recently I had a new hygienist clean my teeth and the bill was $2000! How could this be?
A: Just a side note: My son, a dental student at Tufts in Boston, ... Read More
April 3, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
27
Mar2019
Q: Recently I had a new dental hygienist clean my teeth and the bill was $2000! How could this be?
A: The word “cleaning” in reference to a dental procedure is an overused, useless word along the likes of ... Read More
March 27, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
20
Mar2019
Q: I have several fractured dental implants that were done back in the early 80’s which were done by one of the initial developers of dental ... Read More
March 20, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
13
Mar2019
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
March 13, 2019jennifer@superiorvirtual.com
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