Question
1
Do I
really have to go to the dentist every six months? Do I need x-rays at each
visit?
Question
2
I heard
that if I have gum disease, it may cause other health problems. Is this
true?
Question
3
I want to
find a new dentist. How can I find one, and how can I get my records
transferred?
Question
4
Does my
dentist need to wear gloves and a mask, and how do I know he or she is using
clean tools?
Question
5
I
get fluoride from the water and from toothpaste. Do I need a fluoride
treatment every time I go to the dentist, especially now that the media says
people are getting too much?
Question
6
When
should I take my child to the dentist for the first time?
Question
7
My dentist
is recommending an amalgam filling but I want a white filling (or vice
versa). Where does this leave me? I'd also like my dentist to use a laser
instead of a drill to do my filling. Is this possible?
Question
8
What's the
difference between the bleaching I can do at home with a kit from the store
and the bleaching that my dentist does?
Question
9
My dentist
is recommending something I know nothing about. What should I do?
Question
10
Why doesn't
my dentist just accept payment from my insurance company? I don't have
dental insurance and can't afford to go to the dentist. What can I do and
why does dentistry cost so much anyway?
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