Dental - July 2006

It is now day 4 of my wisdom teeth removal recovery time, and I have a few more questions. To all those who have answered my queston already, thank you. But, I do have more.

1) Is it normal for swelling to still be persistent on the left side of my face? It is just as big as yesterday. I admit, I did not do the warm compresses as much as the cold, so maybe if I do that all day today it will go down. What do you think?

2) Am I in the clear for dry sockets now?

3) I have to go back to work Tuesday, and I work somewhere where I'll be in close contact with customers. How do I get rid of this breath? Plain brushing? When can I floss again?

4) What does the healing tissue in the "hole" look like? Is it dark? The reason I ask is because when I woke up this morning, I felt a small piece of stuff on my tongue (and, sorry for being graphic) it was smelly and whitish/clear. Was it the clot? I don't think so. I think it was justa piece of food that got stuck up there.
Again, thanks!!

2006-07-23 03:22:11 · 5 answers · asked by unfguy2006 2

Ok im a mid teenager and i just got braces put on like a week ago. But ive been noticing the past two days that im swallowing wierd with my tongue, almsot like a tongue thrust. I open my bit slighty i actually pull back my toungue instead of pushing it to grab the spit im sucking back then i swallow normal. like im sucking all the spit from the out side of my mouth, the Front teeth region where mybraces are to my tongue and swallow. I swallow normal without my tongue toching my teeth but its when beofre im swallowing my tongue thursts a little bit to get the spit. Also when i do this im puckering my lips ALOT like inward suckingm otion but inside your mouth with oyur lips closed. Is this becasue of my braces or is this a problem to be concerned aobut. Ive never had a tongue thrusting problem before so why is this weird tongue thing happening now with braces? I talk fine and evrything but is this a habit that will continue or will it go away as i get use to the braces? Answers please.

2006-07-23 02:59:54 · 4 answers · asked by Trace 1

2006-07-23 02:46:30 · 13 answers · asked by Trace 1

I had sergery and I have to go out but L'm in pain. I don't want to take pain killers cause I'd be all loopy and out of it. Any suggestions for dealing with the pain so I can get through today?

2006-07-23 02:37:50 · 8 answers · asked by girly girl 2

2006-07-23 02:34:06 · 7 answers · asked by chez_gus 1

2006-07-23 02:32:09 · 4 answers · asked by max 1

I know this probably sounds gross but I haven't been to the dentist since I was really little, like 4 or 5 years old I think, and I'm 16 now.

Anyway, I've got a couple of teeth that have started to hurt, I'm pretty sure they're got cavities, and I told my mom and she's made me an appointment with a dentist in town. But it's been so long since I went, I don't remember what happens at all.

How long will it take and what actually happens at the first appointment?

Will he do any treatment to my teeth like cavity fillings then and does it hurt?

I've got a chip or a cavity or something in one of my front teeth - can they fix that easily?

Thanks, I'm pretty worried about it and I need to know what I should expect when I go.

2006-07-23 02:26:50 · 7 answers · asked by Rebecca S 1

It is now day 4 of my wisdom teeth removal recovery time, and I have a few more questions. To all those who have answered my queston already, thank you. But, I do have more.

1) Is it normal for swelling to still be persistent on the left side of my face? It is just as big as yesterday. I admit, I did not do the warm compresses as much as the cold, so maybe if I do that all day today it will go down. What do you think?

2) Am I in the clear for dry sockets now?

3) I have to go back to work Tuesday, and I work somewhere where I'll be in close contact with customers. How do I get rid of this breath? Plain brushing? When can I floss again?

4) What does the healing tissue in the "hole" look like? Is it dark? The reason I ask is because when I woke up this morning, I felt a small piece of stuff on my tongue (and, sorry for being graphic) it was smelly and whitish/clear. Was it the clot? I don't think so. I think it was justa piece of food that got stuck up there.
Again, thanks!!

2006-07-23 01:45:41 · 2 answers · asked by unfguy2006 2

2006-07-22 22:11:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

18 months ago, my dentist found a cavity in my upper left side, and they told me to get it filled, but i didnt want to at that time, now i want to get it filled, i was wondering would it cost about the same amount to fix it, like back then. because i know the bigger the cavity the more it cost, and thats why i ask could my cavity have gotten really big by then? i have avoided eating candy and brushed my teeth, floss well too (if that helps?)

2006-07-22 17:31:38 · 10 answers · asked by nameless 2

to get rid of an overbite

2006-07-22 17:28:53 · 12 answers · asked by jesse 2

2006-07-22 16:28:10 · 4 answers · asked by dingy1122 1

its like almost rocks in my mouth in certain areas.. is this normal?

2006-07-22 16:13:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

well im getting my braces in 2 days and 23 hours *yes i'm keeping count* and the dentist tols me that it's not going to hurt but i'm still nerves about getting them off i'm so happy! Because after 2 years i can't stand them anymore! And who do the retainers feel i mean can i feel that wire that's across my teeth? and the bottom ones does it make my tounge feel weird and uncomfterble?

2006-07-22 16:06:08 · 12 answers · asked by Danays 2

i have bad breath alot what are somethings i can do so its not so bad..and i know they say don't eat mints cause eventually it will make your breath worse but what are some of the best mints that will make my breath smell good ??

2006-07-22 15:44:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have been eating without teeth, and my gums really hurt. i have no teeth. i am to broke for dentures right now. can my gums get infected?

2006-07-22 15:30:17 · 6 answers · asked by no_clue_on_what_2_do 2

anywhere besides the graveyard?? and not have to steal them from granny?? im to broke to afford brand new ones. would they sell something like that at a goodwill or salvation army??

2006-07-22 15:27:11 · 6 answers · asked by no_clue_on_what_2_do 2

2006-07-22 14:11:39 · 12 answers · asked by Geo 1

Sorry to ask you this question but I'm pretty bored, lol.

2006-07-22 14:02:38 · 17 answers · asked by QueenDa 2

I've got bulimia and I've had it for a few years and I'm waiting to see a specialist about it but I have to wait ages before I see them.

I saw a dentist a few weeks ago and that's how everyone found out about my bulimia because he said my teeth were all eroded and rotting from being sick all the time. What can they do to fix my teeth, and is there any way I can protect them against the vomiting?

Please, don't tell me to stop making myself sick - if it was that easy I'd have done it already. But is there anything I can do to stop my teeth getting worse?

2006-07-22 13:15:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did I damage the gum?
I had my lower wisdom tooth out 1 month ago and I have had sensitvity to the adjacdent molar ever since. Anyway, with this senstitivty I have been unable to brush good back there. Finally, I used a metal scaler (you know dental hygenists use to clean teeth with?) and I scraped the gum around the tooth. When I did then, I immediately started bleeding, and all this food came out of my tooth. Now, my gum is incredibly swollen and it almost looks like an abcess bulging out of my gum. It has been 2 days since this happened and it is still like this. I do have pain so I have been taking tlyenol.
I can't get into the dentist until Monday. What the heck happened? Is my tooth dying? Is it an infection?

2006-07-22 12:45:54 · 18 answers · asked by ? 4

she has been suffering with it for a while and she went to the dentist, they told her she had a absess they gave her antibiotics she has now finshed them an is still in pain, is there anything else i can give her until the dentist opens on monday?........

2006-07-22 11:13:37 · 20 answers · asked by crissy30ish 1

Ok im a mid teenager and i just got braces put on like a week ago. But ive been noticing the past two days that im swallowing wierd with my tongue, almsot like a tongue thrust. I suck all the spit from the out side of my mouth, the Front teeth region where mybraces are to my tongue and swallow. I swallow normal without my tongue touching my teeth but when i suck the spit to the tongue area my tounge pushes forward. Is this becasue of my braces or is this a problem to be concerned aobut. Ive never had a tongue thrusting problem before so why is this weird tongue thing happening now? I talk fine and evrything but is this a habit that will continue or will it go away as i get use to the braces? Answers please.

2006-07-22 10:19:24 · 2 answers · asked by Trace 1

2006-07-22 09:28:19 · 10 answers · asked by CustomBentley 2

about 6 weeks ago i had an absess dome up in my mouth.....i went to my dentist and she put me on antibiotics.....they did help,but didnt get rid of it so she gave me 2 more lots.....she said that if they didnt work then i would have to lose the tooth as it has already had a root filling.

i finished the tablet a couple of weeks ago and although the absess is only small it still hasnt completely gone and every 4 or 5 days i am popping it.....it isnt sore......is there anything else that can be done or am i doomed to lose the tooth?

2006-07-22 08:22:08 · 15 answers · asked by julie w 2

I had to have a tooth cut out. he removed part of my jaw. monday they gave me vicoden. and friday they gave me percocet. which will work betterto ease the pain?

2006-07-22 08:03:15 · 8 answers · asked by Rat 1

and I got a mouth full of stitches and they are starting to hang and they are in the way , ( they are the kind that disspose on there own) could I trim them or should I let them be and deal with it till they fall out

2006-07-22 07:50:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will be getting a pretty good bit of dental work done before long and it includes getting a partial for the top. Has anyone out there ever had a partial or have any experience with it? I am kinda freaked out. But I have to do what I have to do.

2006-07-22 07:47:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok im a mid teenager and i just got braces put on like a week ago. But ive been noticing the past two days that im swallowing wierd with my tongue, almsot like a tongue thrust. I suck all the spit from the out side of my mouth, the Front teeth region where mybraces are to my tongue and swallow. I swallow normal without my tongue touching my teeth but when i suck the spit to the tongue area my tounge pushes forward. Is this becasue of my braces or is this a problem to be concerned aobut. Ive never had a tongue thrusting problem before so why is this weird tongue thing happening now? I talk fine and evrything but is this a habit that will continue or will it go away as i get use to the braces? Answers please.

2006-07-22 06:51:03 · 7 answers · asked by Trace 1

is this true? and if so is it just a little bit of salt in a lot of warm water or what?i just got my braces on and my teeth hurt. so please help!

2006-07-22 05:25:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous