Monthly Archives: Dental Crown

• Is It Normal to Get a Pimple on Your Gums?

  I’ve got a pimple on my gums. I’m worried about it. My husband says I’m overreacting, that it’s just a pimple. But, I’ve never heard of a pimple on gums and it hurts. Is this normal? Danya L. Dear Danya, You’re right to be concerned. This is more serious than a simple pimple. It’s likely…

• Months of sensitivity in tooth after white filling

  More than six months ago I had a large cavity filled with a white filling . Almost immediately following, that tooth became really sensitive to cold temperatures. Heat is OK, but cold just sends me through the roof. I went back to see my dentist because of this, and she said that the cavity was…