Dental - July 2006

Why do we get wisdom teeth if we're supposed to have them removed?

2006-07-07 09:15:35 · 19 answers · asked by smilingchild.heartscoconuts 2

and the intense water spraying method that I feel is used out of laziness and does not do as good a job. The dentist told me it does a BETTER job, so I would appreciate the real scoop from those who aren't taking the easy way out. I want to know which is the most through, etc. And what the pros and cons are-thanks

2006-07-07 07:22:45 · 6 answers · asked by birdy 3

On my front, top tooth, the one to the left of the front too (my left) has a cavity in the top of this tooth right by the gumline. It's just like a small pinhole, but a small area of the enamel around it looks different, like whiter than the rest of the tooth.

I went through a period of depression a year or so ago, and didn't care for my teeth properly, and haven't been to the dentist in a couple of years either.
But for the past 3 months or so, I've been brushing alteast 4 times a day, and now the majority of my teeth are white whereas they were yellow.

I'm terrified to go to the dentist, (and don't currently have one), but I'll just have to go.

I'm just wondering how this would be filled. Obviously the procedure would be different from filling a molar, and I'm not going to want a black dot on the front of my tooth. Also, I assume the tooth wouldn't be smooth after this either.

Would the procedure hurt much, as it's right next to the gumline?

Thanks in advance.

2006-07-07 07:11:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-07 06:50:32 · 12 answers · asked by Debbie P 1

2006-07-07 06:40:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-07 06:05:41 · 10 answers · asked by barbara t 1

You paid your orthodontist for your braces; do you have to pay another one? Are you doomed to wear braces for the rest of your life? Can you take them off with pliers and household supplies yourself and melt the metal to construct expensive jewelry?

(And no, this did not happen to me! My braces were removed long ago!)

2006-07-07 05:29:08 · 10 answers · asked by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai 5

2006-07-07 05:08:25 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-07-07 04:30:59 · 11 answers · asked by anna 1

my tooth grow once will it go twice?

2006-07-07 04:15:34 · 7 answers · asked by lilthirdgrader 1

my permenent teeth only loose once now its loose twice will it grow?

2006-07-07 04:08:30 · 5 answers · asked by lilthirdgrader 1

The permanent tooth was lodged in my palate, the dentist removed it via small surgery. The baby teeth feels weird since the surgery! Do you think it will fall out?? And if it does what are my options?

2006-07-07 03:52:45 · 9 answers · asked by Baby Girl 2

if not, then what other gum does?

2006-07-07 03:51:24 · 8 answers · asked by danny t 2

I got my wisdom tooth pulled a week ago and there was complications with the nerve. Now all of the swelling is gone except for a hard lump on my jaw about the size of a penny.

2006-07-07 03:47:44 · 7 answers · asked by n'cole 2

I need to find a new dentist and I need someone very well qualified and does a perfect job.

2006-07-07 03:25:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-07 03:25:00 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6

my friend is 19 now. she had a root canning operation for her permanent teeth& she had silver filling on the same. she was informed to put a cap over it. but due some reason she left it as it is. is it a must to put a cap over it?& if so is it good now?wont there be any problem with this now( i mean to the other tooth)?& i have a question for myself what r the exact ways of maintaining ur tooth from not decaying& some instructions of proper brushing............???????????????

2006-07-07 03:05:53 · 7 answers · asked by priya 2

2006-07-07 00:32:52 · 12 answers · asked by bdh 2

2006-07-06 23:37:34 · 6 answers · asked by Sijo J 2

dentists(who all seem to have nice cars and houses and lots of reception staff stood yapping)say they cant afford to do nhs work.why dont we use market forces and stop going for 12 months(except kiddies and emergencies)and see how long it takes for them to suddenly be able to afford to treat us poor nhs types when the private treatment mony stops rolling in!

2006-07-06 22:45:49 · 9 answers · asked by paintball puppy 2

2006-07-06 22:00:25 · 24 answers · asked by Pink Midnight 2

i have this big tooth right smack behind my top back molars. it's been bugging me for the last few years now but i haven't gotten the chance to go to a dentist to check it out. i've had this tooth ever since childhood. i could've had it taken out but i was too afraid of the pain then. now as i'm getting older it's been bothering me and i want it pulled out. i'll be recieving dental insurance through my work place and i want to know how much this will cost. this is the first thing i want to fix before everything else. can anyone one tell me the cost of this?

2006-07-06 21:12:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

He worked long on "desentizing molar" after anesthetic. Kept rubbing and rubbing it hard. Then he covered it with amalgam and cured it with light.Tried to place perm bridge on,,,,bite way off! Unsuccessful, so he put old temp back on. Says if I still have pain by Monday, I can decide on root canal. Presently it still hurts when I chew on it. Very afraid! Anesthetic on this tooth has not worked well. He does not put people to sleep or drug them.Says he must take new impressions and have new perm bridge made since one he tried didn't fit .He could place new bridge on sore tooth and hope for best, or I can have him canal it (with pain) hoping this will cure pain while chewing on this tooth.No gaurantees.Tooth is not infected or problem other than being sensitive when I chew on it.Help!!! Help!!! What should I do? I want this resolved as quickly as possible. Should I give tooth more time or canal the damn thing?I can not tell you the stress and suffering this has caused. Opinions?? Please

2006-07-06 20:31:32 · 2 answers · asked by garrisonjj 1

how do you whiten teeth really easy when you have braces. No retarded answers please

2006-07-06 19:47:33 · 15 answers · asked by willmargirl 1

2006-07-06 19:18:51 · 17 answers · asked by lilsara94 1

2006-07-06 18:53:59 · 19 answers · asked by Rakesh P 1

Im going back in 5 days to get the permanent one. is it true that my teeth are moving since there is no tooth there?

2006-07-06 18:34:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, I know the best thing for bad breath is brushing your teeth, but my friend says she can't get rid of her sick @ss breath. She said she's tried drinking more water, she flosses, brushes her teeth, and she sees the dentist regularly, she says to add that she has changed her diet, like cut down on sweets. Does anyone have advice for her??

2006-07-06 18:31:42 · 17 answers · asked by ~J♥L♥L~ 4

why am i paying $5,700 for adult braces even though my teeth are moving very well with no proublums .they told me it will take 18 month and its only been 4months and they all ready look 85% perfict......shouldent it be a quouted price for the length you have to wear them?????????? im sure if i had to wear them longer than 18months they'ed be glad to add it to the bill....

2006-07-06 16:35:37 · 7 answers · asked by 19cm-u-know 3

He told me to switch to a soft toothbrush and brush in circular motion instead of back and forth. Is my tooth going to fall out of my head. What is a soft toothbrush supposed to do. Everytime I touch that spot, it sends an uncomfortable pain thru my tooth.

2006-07-06 16:33:15 · 4 answers · asked by happydawg 6