Dentistry

Tooth implant
After I get my tooth extracted I have to have either a bridge or tooth implant. Why doesn't insurance cover tooth implants? What should I expect with a tooth implant? Are there problems that might arise from such a procedure? Thank ... 21 Nov 2005 17:18

Do you recommend Arestin for 5mm pockets?
Hi, I went to the dentist for the first time in 3 years and it took about 5 hours until I was done (includes some waiting around time too). I didn't have any problem (discomfort) areas to my knowledge before entering the dental dungeon. It was very uncomfortable (more than I remember) receiving the deep cleaning... 16 Nov 2005 18:57

Wisdom tooth extraction while fully awake
On the advice of our dentist, my daughter is going to an oral surgeon this week to see if she needs her wisdom teeth extracted. She had oral surgery a few years ago to connect a chain to an impacted tooth and insisted on staying awake. She handled the surgery without a complaint. So, now she wants to stay awake... 22 Nov 2005 01:03

3 month new dentures
Hello, I apologize if this group is for dental professionals only. Since previously posting, I have been receiving spam in my e-mail as though I were a dentist !!!! Anyway, questions: I've had upper full dentures and torus removal for past 3 months & need some advice. I'm getting contradictory info fr... 22 Nov 2005 19:17

cerac machine
I am a dental lab owner from massachusetts and I just lost my first account to the dreaded Cerec machine. Any comments on how this machine? ... 11 Nov 2005 12:29

what is latest in stem cell research and its application in dentistry
i am a dental student from india and would like to know how far stem cell research has reached.i believe there is immense potential to regenerate new teeth in place of those that are lost...infact not just teeth but other tissues as well.artificial substitutes certainly are no match for natural teeth. ... 7 Dec 2005 11:56

FREE dental screening and possibly free dental treatment
Hi everyone, Has it been a while since you've seen a dentist? Would you like to get some FREE dental work done? I'm a recent dental school graduate and I'm screening patients for my upcoming licensing board exam at USC. If you qualify, you could get free treatment including: --exam and xrays ($100 value) ... 9 Nov 2005 21:04

The Dr. K Book
As promised (to Clinton Z...not Bill Clinton) I have been reading Dr. Kulacz's book. I am not finding any thing I would say is untrue, except for the continual suggestion that the book shows things most dentists know nothing about. Contrary to this suggestion, I find that the book describes many things that are ... 22 Nov 2005 11:58

sore tongue
anyone see any reason for the soreness around the front, center of this tongue? http://www.123imagehost.com/uploads/488-147-ton.JPG ... 9 Nov 2005 21:04

clearstep - invisialign alternative?
has anyone has any experience with clearstep : http://www.clearstep.co.uk/ I'm hopinh it'll be a cheaper alternative to invisalign ... 5 Nov 2005 13:19