Monthly Archives: June 2012

How to tell if you need crowns

My dentist wants to replace my silver fillings in #3,4,5 with crowns. How can I tell if that is necessary? Madeline J. from Wisconsin. Madeline, In dental school we are taught a few guidelines that can make a dental crown … Continue reading

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Gum bump with puss

Below my gum there is a pimple kind of bump with puss in it. What should I do? Kevin J. from Philadelphia Kevin, It sounds like you have a fistula. You may have an abscessed tooth. It is common for … Continue reading

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